Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hotels
8.5 (1567 reviews)
128 Castillo St , Santa Barbara , US
(805) 963-4471
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Heated outdoor swimming pool
Hot tub
Free parking (limited, 1 vehicle per reservation)
Free high-speed WiFi
Non-smoking property
Air conditioned
Elevator
Flatscreen TV / High Definition Television
Cable TV
Refrigerator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location near beach/waterfront
Free on-site parking
Friendly staff
Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms
Free continental breakfast included
Pool and jacuzzi
Lobby extras (free cookies, water bottle filling station)
Cons:
Hot tub initially not hot / required staff intervention
Breakfast has limited variety and may be discontinued
Pool is small
Some rooms have tiny bathrooms or noisy AC
Occasional maintenance issues (light bulbs, minor upkeep)
Rooms were not made for at least one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews explicitly call the rooms 'immaculate', 'clean' and 'well kept'; one guest noted their room was not made during the stay.
Service
8.5
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though there are service lapses (desk clerks having to handle the hot tub, rooms not made, staff occupied with other issues).
Location
9.5
Consistently praised as an excellent, central location — steps from the waterfront/malecón, safe area and within walking distance of attractions.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms are described as spacious, comfortable beds and well furnished; a few mentions of tiny bathrooms, some noisy AC and occasional maintenance (light bulbs).
Amenities
8
Pool and jacuzzi are positive features but pool is small and the hot tub had operational issues for some guests; free parking and lobby extras noted.
Value for Money
8.5
Many reviewers highlight very good value and affordable pricing for Santa Barbara, though a few consider the price high relative to offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast is included and appreciated but limited in variety (standard continental items); concerns about lack of options for dietary needs and reports breakfast may be discontinued.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall positive impressions: great location, clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff and good value, tempered by limited breakfast and some amenity/maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 19:41

Property Description

Escape to a place that is blessed with near-perfect weather, Pacific breezes, and majestic palm trees when you book a stay at Avania Inn in Santa Barbara. This Californian coastal city is renowned for its pristine beaches, bold culture, and ocean-to-table eateries. Abundant vineyards, comfortable accommodations, and beautiful sunsets are just a few reasons to book your next stay at The Avania Inn in Santa Barbara. You are sure to feel at home in one of our stylish guestrooms, each equipped with modern amenities, including a 42-inch flat-screen cable satellite TV, a coffeemaker, and free WiFi. Our stunning property features a heated swimming pool, free parking, and so much more. Avania Inn is located just steps away from the beach and a few blocks from the waterfront, within proximity to upscale boutiques, restaurants offering award-winning local wines, and top attractions including Mission Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf, the Santa Barbara Zoo, MOXI and Lotusland.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The front desk staff is available from 07:00-23:00.

Please note that the public space, parking lot and hotel lobby are under renovation until the middle of March 2023.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.
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

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Cot

    Cot available for ages 0–2: free.

  • Important information

    The front desk staff is available from 07:00-23:00. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1567 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Kathy • couple • us
10
Pros:

Cleanliness and great location.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Location, location, location!

Cons:

I’ve never spent 500+ dollars on a hotel room before so in my mind I thought I was going to have quite the luxurious experience and that just wasn’t the case. The hotel was clean, the staff were nice, there was a continental breakfast included (waffles, yogurt, fruit, coffee) and the location was great, but there was no overnight staff, if you wanted to check in early it was an upcharge, and overall, there was just nothing extra that would elevate the stay to make it worth that much money (to me). It was good, very average hotel experience! But I expected more for the price.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Aileena • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Preston • family_with_children • us
4
The hot tub was a motivation to choose this location, and to not have it hot was very disappointing.
Pros:

Free cookies in the lobby. A water bottle filling station.

Cons:

We asked when we got there if the hot tub was working. In the morning we asked when it opened. An hour past opening we went out to find the hot tub not hot at all. Apparently we were supposed to turn it on ourselves? The desk clerks got it going, but it was too little, too late. Is there not a facilities guy there? It seems like not, because the desk crew was often off in rooms taking care of some issue. Additionally, for the money we paid, I would expect a more complete breakfast, with some protein options. And I understand they will be discontinuing breakfast, which will make this even less of a value.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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APOSTOLOS • extended_group • gr
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • us
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Rosario • family_with_children • mx
10
Excelente relación calidad-precio
Pros:

La ubicación es inmejorable, cerca del malecón, en una zona que se siente segura. El precio es bastante accesible para como se maneja Santa Bárbara. No esperes lujos pero es más que suficiente para pasar la noche, el cuarto estaba limpio y era amplio. Incluía un desayuno continental que nos vino muy bien para iniciar el día.

Cons:

Quizás al exterior le falta un poco de mantenimiento pero nada grave.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Adrianna • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Hoang • couple • us
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Frank • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Unser Zimmer lag direkt in der nähe des Pools , war sehr groß, gut eingerichtet und sauber . Der Parkplatz, wie immer direkt davor. Das Motel ist insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen

Cons:

Die Frühstückszeit ist sehr knapp bemessen, Wir waren nicht gerade spät an, aber es wurde schon abgeräumt .

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Karina • couple • de
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Good location
Staff friendly

Cons:

Pool to small

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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elizabeth • couple • xa
7
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

Many things did not work. Needed light bulbs

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Uliane • couple • br
7
Localização e custo benefício
Pros:

Localização próxima ao melhor restaurante da cidade, a poucos passos da praia e avenida principal.
Hotel simples, mas bem decorado e quarto grande.
Estacionamento gratuito.

Cons:

Café da manhã com pouca variedade, mas acredito que seja padrão desse tipo de categoria de hotel: iogurte, pão, muffin, waffle, café, chá.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ponton • extended_group • fr
8
Établissement central pour visiter Santa Barbara
Pros:

L’emplacement (possible de tout faire à pied ou presque), petit déjeuner gratuit, parking disponible

Cons:

Prix élevé quand même par rapport aux prestations

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Artemis • couple • de
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Moritz • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Marta • extended_group • es
8
Good option considering the high cost of Santa Barbara
Pros:

It was close to the beach and the staff were very friendly. Also, the breakfast was a nice plus. Beds were confortable.

Cons:

They did not make our room and the bathroom was very tiny.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee