Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

Hotels
9.1 (825 reviews)
223 Castillo Street , Santa Barbara , us
+1 805-966-2219

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful and friendly staff
Great location near attractions
Cons:
Some amenities like the carpet need updating
Breakfast variety could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Several guests mentioned the rooms were clean, but concerns about the older carpet and some dated aspects were noted.
Service
9.88
Guests consistently praised the staff for helpfulness, friendliness, and politeness.
Location
9.42
The hotel is frequently mentioned as being close to attractions and beaches.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, but some furnishings were noted as needing upgrades.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities like the pool, hot tub, and breakfast were generally well-received, with some desire for variety.
Value for Money
9.36
Many reviews highlighted the reasonable pricing for the quality and comfort provided.
Food and Beverage
8.91
The breakfast offerings received positive feedback, though some guests wished for more variety.
Overall Experience
9.58
Overall, guests expressed high satisfaction with their stay, highlighting a great experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-29 16:23

Property Description

Mediterranean-style Hotel with Beach Proximity:
Located just 2 blocks from Santa Barbara's pristine beaches and yacht harbor, the Brisas Del Mar Beach Inn offers a charming Mediterranean-style retreat.

Luxurious Amenities for a Relaxing Stay:
Guests can enjoy complimentary bike rentals, a refreshing fountain, and an indulgent expanded continental breakfast each morning. The hotel also boasts a well-equipped gym, an inviting outdoor pool, and a relaxing hot tub for ultimate relaxation.

Convenient Location Near Attractions:
Situated next to Santa Barbara City College and Pershing Park, and within a mile of Stearns Wharf and the Sea Center marine Museum, the Del Mar Brisas Inn offers a convenient location for exploring the city's top attractions.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at the Brisas Del Mar Beach Inn - book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 825 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 9.36
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 9.58
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Ann • couple • gb
8
Great stay in a good location
Pros:

Location was great. Easy to walk into town and also to the beach and pier. Pool to cool off in on long hot days.

Cons:

Placed in a room right next to the pool. Noisy area

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • nz
8
Very enjoyable, would definitely stay there again
Pros:

Very comfortable, large room with full kitchen and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • family_with_children • ch
7
Pros:

swimming pool

Cons:

the breakfast buffet was close to inexistant - the selection was really poor.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Darcy • couple • us
10
Beautiful property, wonderful staff and good location
Pros:

Beautiful property in a walkable location. The bicycles available for exploring town are a nice perk. Really enjoyed Happy Hour and the included breakfast which was available in the beautiful lobby. We stayed two nights here and found the Inn to be lovely, the staff very friendly and helpful. The room was extremely comfortable. We had a suite with living room, dining area, king bedroom and bath. TV was frustrating to operate but we shouldn’t be watching TV during vacation anyway. Small pool and hot tub were very nice and we really enjoyed the little outdoor patio areas. I definitely would stay here again.

Cons:

We stayed on the 2nd floor and were surprised there were no ramps or elevators. In the end it was no problem for us. I wish the property was a bit closer to the beach. We got a lot of steps in!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Kris • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Large room

Cons:

Property looked ‘tired’

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Spaska • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Volker • family_with_children • de
9
Gute Lage, schöner Aufenthalt
Pros:

Lage und Freundlichkeit

Cons:

—-

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Strickland • solo_traveller • us
10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely stay here again the next time we are in Santa Barbara.
Pros:

The property was clean, close to the beach, the pool area was set up nicely. Our suite was so nice and clean. I had the best nights sleep there.

Cons:

Nothing. I loved everything.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • solo_traveller • us
9
Would definitely go back!
Pros:

Great location, very friendly staff and clean and airy rooms. The free parking was clutch!

Cons:

The rooms were a little dark but not enough to affect our stay.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Kimia • couple • us
8
Cute and cozy inn -- easy to walk to downtown or the beach. Great staff.
Pros:

The room was nice and had everything we could need (including a full kitchen). AC and ceiling fan kept it very cool. Location was close to the beach and downtown. It was nice that basic continental breakfast options were included and that it had a pool with a small cardio gym. I loved the free parking amenity and that water was available at the front desk.

Cons:

Breakfast was very carb focused -- basically bread, cereal, oatmeal, pastries with an option of yogurt. Although the location was close to many great places, there were an immense amount of homeless people at the neighboring shops and parks (not the hotel's fault at all and they didn't directly bother us).

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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giulia • couple • it
9
Relax a Santa Barbara
Pros:

Avevamo prenotato una camera King e addirittura ci hanno dato un intero appartamento trilocale molto grande. Il letto era molto comodo. Abbiamo utilizzato anche la zona piscina e idromassaggio davvero rilassante! Posteggio comodo sotto la stanza. Colazione buona.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
4
Don't believe the photos. The place is run down and in need of a major update.
Pros:

There wasn't much that we liked. The room was clean.

Cons:

The outside of the complex is dirty, needs a good power wash. The steps, walkways and fencing has chipped paint, The flowers in the pool area are fake, plastic, cheap. The "gym" is a postage stamp. The buildings are on multiple levels that make getting to and from your room to your car requires going up or down various stairs, not easy for seniors. The rooms have chipped furniture, ceiling fans from the 80's, and a bed that broke my back.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • us
10
A great 73 birthday with a best friend
Pros:

Quiet and access to every thing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Yasuda • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • family_with_children • de
7
Ganz ok für einen kurzen Santa Barbara Stop, aber gibt bessere INNs
Pros:

Personal war nett und die Lage war ganz gut

Cons:

Das Frühstück war sehr spärlich!!! Und der Pool klein und direkt am Parkplatz

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Tini 75 • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Wojciech • extended_group • us
8
Nie mam zarzutów
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
7
200$ max for that room on a Wednesday. It was way more.
Pros:

Good area

Cons:

Super dated.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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SANDRA • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

J’ai tout aimé. Personnel agréable. Hôtel très agréable, ainsi que la piscine et le jacuzzi, bien situé à côté de la plage et du centre. Très bon petit déjeuner. Goûter tous les jours pendant 2 heures. Lits faits et serviettes changées tous les jours. Prêt de vélos. J’aurai voulu prolonger mon séjour.

Cons:

Rien. Tout était parfait.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • us
10
Pros:

They had everything you would need..close to everything within walking distance..great service and staff. Very clean..

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee