Inn at East Beach

Hotels
8.2 (2882 reviews)
1029 Orilla Del Mar , Santa Barbara , us
+1 805-965-0546

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Children allowed
Pets 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

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 2882 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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Zoltán • couple • hu
9
Pros:

Nagyon jó helyen lévő szállás.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Angel • solo_traveller • cl
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Hamilton • couple • us
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Kakebeeke • family_with_children • nl
6
Voor 1 nacht ok als je naar de prijs kijkt.
Pros:

Lokatie is goed. Kamers zijn extreem gehorig. Ontbijt is een voorverpakt gebakje met koffie.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Mario • family_with_children • it
3
Un posto che dovrebbe chiamarsi ostello e non albergo. Il prezzo che si paga non giustifica dei servizi ed una struttura
Pros:

La posizione rispetto alla spiaggia

Cons:

Camere, bagno, servizi, personale, colazione

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Natacha • family_with_children • fr
7
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Erika • couple • us
1
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kseniia • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Selena • couple • it
7
Buon rapporto qualità prezzo. Nella media senza troppe pretese
Pros:

Struttura un po datata ma vicina al mare, non tanto comoda per il centro, a meno che non si ha la macchina. Buon rapporto qualità prezzo, parcheggio sulla strada gratuito

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • family_with_children • us
5
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • de
7
Pros:

Top Lage. Kaffee und Obst.

Cons:

Für 2 Sterne in Ordnung.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • solo_traveller • ar
6
Pros:

El tamaño de la habitación era bueno; tenía frigobar y el hotel tiene una piscina agradable y un patio lindo para tomar sol. Hay café libre en el lobby todo el día y el parking cuesta solo 15usd. La ubicación es genial en East Beach , a una cuadra de la playa y el barrio es hermoso.

Cons:

La falta de mantenimiento, afuera está pintado y mejor conservado pero las habitaciones son una vergüenza, muy mala limpieza, mugre y manchas por todos lados, arreglos sin pintar, los muebles rotos. El desayuno es solo café y unos muffins. El valor por noche en temporada es carisimo, pagué mas caro que el hotel 5 estrellas en San Francisco, la atención inexistente, casi ni te hablan. Es unos años ese hotel no existe mas por la falta de mantenimiento y el precio excesivo.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
4
Okay but needs improvement
Pros:

Good location - friendly staff

Cons:

Overpowering smell of cleaning/toilet products. The wall next to the bed had what I’m hoping was coffee stains down it.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Adrien • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Katrine Zacho • family_with_children • dk
8
Good budget option great location.
Pros:

The pool area, the vibe, the location.

Cons:

It is really old and no aircon. But the price reflects this.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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jessica • solo_traveller • us
5
Lower your expectations and be prepare to pay for parking and spend on a decent breakfast somewhere else, room is super
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

No AC in room, only parking available was on the street to park on hotel lot got charged $15 a night totally unexpected expense. Facility advertises free breakfast which is only a dirty coffee pot a bowl with 4 bananas another bowl with apples and individually packed muffins with no expiration date.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Aurelyn • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Accueil sympathique
Le petit espace dans le jardin

Cons:

Petit dej très frugal

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • family_with_children • us
3
Not restful, not apologetic
Pros:

Great location and felt safe and clean.

Cons:

Got really poor sleep/-for some reason we woke up at 11 pm by someone changing a flickering light right outside our door, then again at 1 am when the light just came on in our room and the remote would not turn it off. We were up for over 30 minutes trying to figure out the issue and then it just went off. Called the front desk repeatedly and got no answer. Very hot with no ac and breakfast is a generous term for tiny vending machine sweet buns and an apple. They could provide the core function of the hotel and didn’t really apologize when I brought up the early morning light issue. Was visiting on a work trip and really needed to be able to sleep. Really disappointed at the price point.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Christoph • family_with_children • de
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee