Inn at East Beach

Hotels
8.2 (2793 reviews)
1029 Orilla Del Mar , Santa Barbara , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Fence around pool
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy neighbors

Categories

Cleanliness
5.95
The room was extremely dirty, with dusty windows, hairs in the sink, and dirty floors.
Service
9.45
The staff was excellent, accommodating, and understanding.
Location
8.95
Great location near the beach and many important places.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms were spacious and clean, but some issues with appliances.
Amenities
7.95
Limited amenities, issues with TV channels, but a nice fireplace.
Value for Money
8.95
Very affordable for the location and comfort provided.
Food and Beverage
7.45
Breakfast was limited but met basic needs.
Overall Experience
8.45
A comfortable and mostly positive stay, despite some cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:20

Property Description

Prime Location near Santa Barbara and Zoo
Located just 2 miles from Santa Barbara and a short 5-minute walk from the Santa Barbara Zoo, Inn at East Beach offers the perfect blend of convenience and leisure.

Charming Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Enjoy the outdoor pool, patio, and rooms with flat-screen TVs and refrigerators. Take advantage of complimentary beach amenities and free Wi-Fi.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Within walking distance to East Beach and a short drive to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, the Inn at East Beach is the ideal starting point for your Santa Barbara adventures.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Inn at East Beach? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note, nightly parking is only available for 1 car per room for a small fee. On-site parking is not guaranteed. No over-sized vehicles permitted. Street parking is available. Contact the property for more details.

Please note there is no elevator at the property and some rooms are only accessible by stairs.

Please note the property does not have air conditioning. However, ceiling fans and tower fans are available in each room to help ensure guest comfort.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.2
Based on 2793 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.95
Service: 9.45
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Stacy • couple • us
9
Good value. Excellent location
Pros:

Stay here when in town. Always feel comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Raul • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • us
9
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Martina • family_with_children • sk
8
Pros:

Ubytovanie je blizko plaze.Izba je priestranna.Pekny bazen.

Cons:

Ranajky su velmi slabe,len ovocie a mufiny z obchodu.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Jakub Slusarczyk • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Joanna Kim • couple • us
7
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

My room had a good view.

Cons:

It was cold. The breakfast was just pastries

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Andre • couple • br
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Liane • couple • us
9
Great location. Reasonably priced.
Pros:

Staff were nice and I like the location

Cons:

The windows and fresh air were nice just made it a little noisy but everyone was so nice I didn’t mind it. I think this was perfect for me.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • us
7
Pros:

Great location, spacious room. Comfy bed.

Cons:

No A/C - the fan they had was very dirty.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Sanne • family_with_children • nl
8
Leuk voor een nachtje.
Pros:

Dichtbij het strand en klein zwembad wel wat verder van het centrum af.

Cons:

Ontbijt was erg karig meer verpakte donuts of cake

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • au
6
Cons:

Breakfast basic rooms basic no tea and coffee in room

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Loretta • couple • us
1
Nine
Pros:

None

Cons:

None

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • us
4
Pros:

Location was good by the beach

Staff was really friendly

Cons:

Room was in poor condition

Mattress was really uncomfortable

Have to pay for parking is kind of ridiculous

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • extended_group • de
2
Pros:

Direkt am Strand

Cons:

Sehr veraltet.
Stellenweise schmutzige Ecken und Haare im Kühlschrank. Einen penetranten Ölgeruch im Zimmer.
Das Hotel ist sehr hellhörig

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
7
Pros:

Super Lage!

Cons:

Leider war das Frühstück „sehr bescheiden“. Nur abgepackte Muffins , ein wenig Obst, Kaffee-Thermokanne, das ganze in einer Ecke bei der Rezeption mit zwei Stehtischen. …Aber sonst war das Hotel ok!

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • couple • us
1
Pros:

Nothing, we left and stayed somewhere else.

Cons:

Noisy and smelly.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • us
7
Comfortable and clean. Reasonably quiet.
Pros:

Very nice for the price. One of the best deals in SB.

Cons:

Trash needed to be picked up on the grounds.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee