Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

Hotels
9.1 (655 reviews)
223 Castillo Street , Santa Barbara , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 655 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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CAROL couple us
8
Pros:

The staff is always wonderful. Location is great. It was nice to have one onsite electric recharger. Not always available which is understandable but greatly appreciated. Breakfast is simple but adequate. Same for the happy hour. We have stayed here many times

Cons:

Only issue for us this time was that the bed was way too soft. We will address this with staff next time we book and see if there are any rooms with newer or more firm mattresses. This was the only time we have had this issue.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Corrina family_with_children ae
6
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Sylvia family_with_children us
5
Decent but not worth the price
Pros:

Wine and cheese for happy hour. Free parking.

Cons:

The view, every room faces the parking lot. The bedroom and bathroom windows face an apartment building. The bathroom needed some repairs. We couldn’t open the bathroom window because the building next door could see inside our bathroom. It was decent but definitely not worth the money. It looks like a converted apartment building. Didn’t really feel like an over 300.00 a night hotel.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Dorinda solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Stayed for our anniversary weekend and Greg had a bottle of champaign, chocolates and a happy anniversary card. So thoughtful! Our room was lovely, clean, quiet and comfortable. Enjoyed the breakfast each morning with a staff that was always kind and welcoming! We will definitely return.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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yorick solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

L’emplacement, la petite piscine, les chambres dont le confort est bon.

Cons:

Rien.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
8
Comfortable, clean and a short walk from town and beach
Pros:

Comfortable clean property with comfy beds good shower and large rooms. Excellent location
Esteban on the front desk was excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Francesca family_with_children us
10
Clean, Convenient access to the Beaches
Pros:

Rooms are clean and bathroom is updated. The amenities were great. The parking was covered and available. The pool and facilities were good. The continental breakfast was OK. Coffee was excellent. Staff was very nice and hospitable. There was plenty places to sit and eat breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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kuldechasirikajorn couple us
8
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Gail family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Everything! We were upgraded to a suite and it was beautiful and very large. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was a very nice continental breakfast bar with nice choices. They also have bikes free to use which was really great! The location was only 3 blocks from the beach and close to a park. Also close to State street shops.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Emilio couple es
8
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Naomi couple us
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Anne couple us
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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joanne couple us
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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joanne couple us
10
Amazing stay at Brisas Del Mar
Pros:

I loved the location, the service and especially the room that we had. I was thrilled that it had a kitchen, plates, silverware and cups for people that would like to eat in. The living room and bedroom was beautiful. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was beautiful. This place is clean and I love that. I decided to stay another day because I had such a great experience. I can’t wait to go back. I will stay here again for sure and tell all my friends about it. Thank you for making my stay memorable.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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John couple us
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Jose couple us
10
Nice and comfortable for shorty stay
Pros:

The king suite was great! Comfortable, spacious and the bed and pillows were so comfortable. I also liked that it was quiet and calm at night. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Very welcoming. Enjoyed using the bikes to ride around. They had continental breakfast, not too many options, it was just ok (coffee, pastries, yogurt and cereal).

Cons:

It was not a deal breaker for me- I’m not a breakfast type of person, but others might be dissapointed.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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NIKOLAY solo_traveller ru
8
Pros:

Уютный ,локация идеальная

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Williams couple us
9
Destination Zone
Pros:

Enjoyed our stay. Clean facilities with nice common areas like the pool and outside seating areas. Walking distance to restaurants, wine lounges and the wharf.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Edward family_with_children us
10
Great value when proximity is more than adequate & valued than staying inside for a view..
Pros:

Clean simplicity, friendly staffing, basics including its suites in an exotic outdoorsy landscaping and nearness to Pershing Park on the way to the harbor & beaches.

Cons:

Our short stay of 2 days.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
8
Great place to stay in beautiful area
Pros:

A convenient location

Cons:

Nothing to really complain about. Clean lots of plants and areas to relax

2026-03-05 via Nuitee