Mirabelle Inn vs The Marlo
Both are in Solvang (CA), 260 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★★★★Solvang
Mirabelle Inn
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 6 of 16
Hotel★★★½Solvang
The Marlo
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 5 of 16
The short answer
Pick Mirabelle Inn
It comes out ahead on 6 of 16 compared facts. 260 m apart.
Choose Mirabelle Inn if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (66 / 40)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 13 / 24)
Choose The Marlo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 9.0)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 24 / 13)
Why is Mirabelle Inn better than The Marlo?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 226 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+26
Why is The Marlo better than Mirabelle Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.0)+0.4
- 2Earlier check-in (4:00 vs 15:00)−11h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mirabelle Inn vs The Marlo: which hotel is better? | Mirabelle Inn | The Marlo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.4 +0.4 |
| Location | 8.4 +0.8 | 7.6 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.1 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.4 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 24 +3 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 157 | – |
| Rank in Solvang (CA) | top 45% | top 18% +27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 +0.8 | 7.6 |
| Distance to Solvang centre | 320 m −230 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 33 km | 33 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 66 +26 | 40 |
| To the nearest food shop | 300 m −250 m | 550 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 8 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 13 | 24 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +10 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 4:00 −11h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
260 m apart
Mirabelle Inn: city centre: 240 m, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 33 km, 66 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
The Marlo: city centre: 450 m, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 33 km, 40 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
Mirabelle Inn or The Marlo: common questions
Which is better, Mirabelle Inn or The Marlo?
Mirabelle Inn leads in 6 of 16 categories, including location score, distance to Solvang centre, restaurants within 500 m. The Marlo is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.
Which is cheaper, Mirabelle Inn or The Marlo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mirabelle Inn is closer: 320 m from the centre, against 550 m for The Marlo.
How far apart are Mirabelle Inn and The Marlo?
The two hotels are 260 m apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
Compare now
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score