About Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Situated just 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara and 3 miles from Solvang, Marriott Santa Ynez Valley Hotel features outdoor BBQ and picnic areas as well as a full service spa and sauna.
Featuring either a balcony or a patio, each guest room boasts luxury amenities such as a flat screen TV, mini fridge and two telephones, while the bathroom includes a hair dryer and free toiletries.
Marriott Santa Ynez Valley Hotel features an outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool for guests to enjoy freely, while on-site parking is complimentary to all guests. Laundry service and a concierge service is also available.
Starting Gate Restaurant is situated on-site and features a modern American cuisine that guests can enjoy inside or on the patio, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while Starbucks is also available.
Mosby Winery & Vineyard is five minutes away by car, while Mendenhall's Museum is just 0.5 miles from the hotel. Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards is 0.6 miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Friendly team of staff
The staff at Marriott Santa Ynez Valley Hotel will make you feel welcome the moment you walk into their hotel. From check-in, they will take care of your every need. Whether its just a helping hand with luggage or advice on the surrounding area, they will do their best in assisting you.
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Spacious rooms
If you're traveling with family or a group of friends, you won't need to worry about space. The guest rooms provide more than enough space for the allowed occupancy. You won't feel cramped up in your own private space.
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Easy access from freeway
Marriott Santa Ynez Valley Hotel is situated just off the freeway, allowing easy access to all guests and simple directions from practically anywhere. This also allows guests to access the nearby attractions faster without getting lost or confused.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Slight updates needed
Even though the guest room are spacious and comfortable, they are in need of a renovation. Guests have complained about the worn facilities and outdated decor featured in each room. The hotels image will vastly improve if these updates are carried out.
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Some guests could here noise from freeway
Although guests have the convenience of easy access to the hotel, this does come with a slight negative. The noise from the freeway can be heard from some of the rooms. If you are a light sleeper, request one of the rooms that don't face the freeway.
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Paid in-room Wi-Fi
Although you can access the complimentary Wi-Fi in the lobby and other public areas within the hotel, you will be required to pay an additional fee for the use of the Wi-Fi in the private rooms. Nevertheless, most guests still enjoyed their stay at this hotel.