Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hotels
9.6 (1552 reviews)
128 Castillo St , Santa Barbara , us
+1 805-963-4471

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Poor communication
Unpleasant room conditions
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.16
Several reviews mention issues like unclean hot tub and unexpected cleaning charges.
Service
10
Mixed feedback on communication but noted helpfulness from staff.
Location
10
Many reviews highlight the great location of the hotel.
Room Quality
9.66
Some positive mentions of comfort, but also complaints about noise and humidity.
Amenities
9.66
Notable issues with the hot tub; otherwise, standard offerings acknowledged.
Value for Money
9.66
Some guests feel it doesn't match the value suggested by the pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Complaints about breakfast availability and quality noted.
Overall Experience
10
Despite issues, many guests enjoyed their stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers a prime location just blocks away from the waterfront and Stearn's Wharf. Our guest rooms feature modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, 32" LCD HD TVs, and in-room coffeemakers.

Delicious Complimentary Breakfast
Start your day right with our hot continental breakfast, including a variety of freshly baked pastries, fruits, waffle makers, gluten-free sausage, and more. It's the perfect way to fuel up before exploring Santa Barbara.

Convenient On-Site Amenities
Enjoy a refreshing dip in our pool or take advantage of the free on-site parking during your stay at Avania Inn. With luxurious accommodations and a central location, your Santa Barbara getaway awaits. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

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

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

9.6
Based on 1552 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.16
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.66
Amenities: 9.66
Value for Money: 9.66
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 10
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Filip • family_with_children • pl
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Scholtz • extended_group • de
10
Sehr gutes Hotel für einen kurzen Stop-Over
Pros:

Ein typisches kleines Hotel für einen kurzen Aufenthalt, Es gibt ein kostenloses Frühstück, hier ist hervorzuheben, dass ein ein Kaffeeautomat vorhanden ist (der einzige auf unserer Rundreise) und man dort wirklich leckeren Kaffee, Latte oder Cappuccino bekommt. Das Personal war zudem außergewöhnlich freundlich.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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EMILIE • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Hannelore • couple • us
6
In short, I would not stay here again for the price.
Pros:

The staff was very pleasant. Coffee machine was nice and the cookies a nice touch

Cons:

The pool and hot tub had sand in it and didnt look clean. There was a clogged drain by the hot tub and water standing. There was no working phone in the room, the toilet seat was wobbly and needed to be fixed and the safe was also not working. The staff was very pleasant. For the price of the room, we expected to have working toilet seat and clean pool area.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Jesper • family_with_children • dk
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • family_with_children • at
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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erkin • family_with_children • de
5
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Susann • solo_traveller • de
8
Gut ausgestattetes Zimmer, gute Lage, Parkplatz im Hof, leider besonders im Erdgeschoss hellhörig.
Pros:

Es gab ein kleines Frühstück im Hotel mit Obst, süßen Gebäck, Oatmeal und Waffeln. Kaffee/Tee gab es auch im Zimmer. Die Lage war prima.

Cons:

Die Klimaanlage war laut und mein Erdgeschoss-Zimmer sehr hellhörig. Mit Beginn des Frühstücks 7:30 Uhr wurde es laut.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Mehmet • solo_traveller • tr
7
Pros:

Konumu

Cons:

Yok

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Florian • couple • ch
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Jen • couple • us
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Milan • family_with_children • it
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
6
The Avania is convenient and decent value, but the WiFi was too slow to work.
Pros:

Location, sufficient parking. The decor was cute and modern. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The WiFi was terrible and didn’t work. Maybe if you’re in the main building you get reception, but if you’re on an outer wing it was disfunctionally slow. The TV was also very slow. Maybe the remote needed new batteries. The carpet was frayed and had a musty odor.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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LORRENE • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The staff was great. Location was great and comfortable beds.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It was extremely overpriced for what it was. It was outdated inside and out. The pool was not working for half of the stay. The breakfast was very limited.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Murilo Arthur • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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LORRENE • solo_traveller • us
10
First time hotel visit
Pros:

I loved the location. I was in a ADA room and it was perfect. The saff was so helpful. When the coffee machine went out they had purchased coffee and things went smoothly.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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ALarisaA • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

The hotel meets expectations. The breakfast is rather limited, but the room is spacious. The staff are attentive and helpful.

Cons:

breakfast.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee