Inn at East Beach

Hotels
8.2 (2968 reviews)
1029 Orilla Del Mar , Santa Barbara , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
Express check-in/check-out
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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.
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

8.2
Based on 2968 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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Lily • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast was under average

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
1
Worst motel ever. Go to any other place and pay a little more. Disgusting.
Pros:

Location only

Cons:

Everything. Dirty, not kept up, everything falling apart, mold in the shower and under kitchen sink. Dishes in cupboard dirty, bed was not clean, couch was stained & dirty. It was horrible. Stove & refrigerator was rusty outside & stove was filthy. ADA toilet had screws sticking out. Dangerous & shower floor was slippery because of the mold and not cleaned. Electrical cords hanging out of light in kitchen.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • ar
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Gerrit • family_with_children • be
8
Ok
Pros:

Netheid

Cons:

Vloer buiten mag wel eens hersteld en gereinigd worden

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Elissa • family_with_children • au
4
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
7
A 1950's vibe, friendly staff, great beds!
Pros:

The location was close to East Beach. The beds were comfortable and the linens were fresh and clean. We slept very well every night!

Cons:

The walls in the unit had unfinished painting. The window in the bathroom wouldn't stay up for ventilation. The cleaner used had a strong smell.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Super accueil. Très mignon.bien placé . Bon petit dej. offert
Très belle adresse

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • extended_group • it
9
Abbiamo soggiornato una sola notte e siamo stati bene
Pros:

In generale mi è piaciuto tutto

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Desiree • family_with_children • us
9
Absolutely enjoyable and wish I had more time to stay.
Pros:

How spacious and adorable the room was.

Cons:

There was no A/C

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Roberta • family_with_children • us
5
I would never stay there again. We went for a very special occasion and expected to have a decent clean and fresh room.
Pros:

It was close to the beach

Cons:

No air conditioning. No elevator. Dirty floors. Had to almost beg to get room service. No room cleaning unless requested the day before. Not enough towels. Kleenex was not supplied. No microwave. Office staff was very unprofessional. It was very noisy, screens were torn on the windows. Windows were not secure or safe. No electronic keys. Old fashioned locks and keys. No jacuzzi. Beds were too springy and soft. Beds were too high. No Bible in the room. No coffee maker. Not enough hangers in closet. Parking was expensive.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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EC • solo_traveller • us
5
Not worth it
Pros:

The location is the only positive.

Cons:

There is no AC in the hotel and our room was uncomfortably hot. There were no privacy shades on the window but to get any air, we had to open our curtains completely so we had zero privacy. We also had to open the door, allowing everyone passing by to see inside. We needed a roll away bed for our son and the quality of the mattress was horrible- you could feel every coil - yet we had to pay an extra $15 per night for it. Breakfast was some pre packaged pastries and bananas. Other hotels of the same standard provide cereal, toast, and hard boiled eggs as well.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Germaine • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • couple • us
5
Definitely a Budget Inn
Pros:

Employees were very friendly and helpful, we had several interactions in the four days we were there. It was a five minute walk to the beach, close to restaurants and bus lines. Generally quiet, stayed in room 102. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Relatively clean. No bed bugs. Added note: If you want the room cleaned you have to ask one day in advance. But, they give you fresh towels and toiletries if you ask for them.

Cons:

Yes, this is a budget hotel and we have stayed in several, but this was disappointing. Flooring was coming up. The curtain rod above the window was coming off the wall. Sink had two faucets and one sprayed all over the place. No AC in room, just a plug-in fan and a ceiling fan. Mold around windows and in shower tile grout. The fixtures in the shower pull away from the wall and are not 100% secured. The towel rack was rusted and needed replacement. More disturbing was in the shower area there must have been a leak in the room above as there was a drywall patch that there was no mud or finish, so there was a space around it. AND safety issue, some of the electrical wall outlets did not have covers on them.
Many of the repairs necessary are not that expensive and I believe require immediate attention.
Also, fair warning - walking on the beach near the waters edge, beware of black tar substance coming from the oil rigs in the ocean. Threw out a pair of cheap flip-flops!

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • family_with_children • pt
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Testa • solo_traveller • id
8
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff. There is a sweet beautiful Mexican godess in a red dress who works there. I also liked the ocean breeze instead of the A/C in the room.

Cons:

I did not like all the delicious free coffee, I couldn't stop myself from drinking coffee all day.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Gerrit • family_with_children • be
8
Super
Pros:

Proper en goed onderhouden

Cons:

Alles beviel me

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
C
Corinne • couple • fr
9
Bel motel bien situé
Pros:

Bel hôtel avec Piscine, bien situé

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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anita • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Pool great
Staff excellent
Beds fab

Cons:

Floors where dirty i took some bed socks to wear around the room and they were black after 1 day! Had to ask for a fan as the ceiling fan didn't cut it, but a floor fan was provided immediately and solved the issue.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Julien • family_with_children • nc
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • solo_traveller • us
8
Great value steps from the beach
Pros:

The room was very clean and the pool was spotless! It is less than a block from the beach.

Cons:

Did not like the "breakfast". Not enough choices, just fruit and prepackaged pastries.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee