Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hotels
9.6 (1418 reviews)
128 Castillo St , Santa Barbara , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Non-smoking throughout
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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 1418 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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Daniel Stanifer • family_with_children • us
4
Many options, why choose this hotel? I probably wouldn't.
Pros:

Location. Staff was very friendly.

Cons:

Beds uncomfortable. Old everything. Remotes didn't work. Air conditioner was stuck on heat all night.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • extended_group • au
8
A great place to base your holiday from.
Pros:

A great location, very comfortable space, staff very nice and accommodating.

Cons:

Nil

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Lobby closed from 10pm to 7am.
No water given in room for drinking. No container to get water from water machine downstairs to bring to room for coffee maker in room.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Angelique • extended_group • nl
7
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Keiko • family_with_children • us
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Jnm73 • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Liran • couple • il
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • couple • us
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
10
A great place to stay for couples or families.
Pros:

The staff was so friendly and helpful. The breakfast was hot and ready every morning. The buffet was kept so clean and stocked well with plenty of food options for everyone. The rooms were well kept and so spacious.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Brenna • family_with_children • us
8
Very comfortable overall
Pros:

I was impressed by how friendly and kind the housekeepers were and how they talked with us whenever we crossed paths

Cons:

I would have liked healthier options for breakfast, such as whole grain cereal or fresh fruit. One day they had strawberries which was wonderful

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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MARGARET • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The breakfast was very good

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • extended_group • us
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • couple • nl
5
Het was prima voor 1 nacht.
Pros:

Locatie was fijn. Parkeren was gratis.

Cons:

De kamer had een muffe geur. En aan de prijzige kant voor wat je kreeg.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • ie
10
Great hotel in Santa Barbara
Pros:

Location was great. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Oswaldo checked us in and he was a pleasure to deal with.

Cons:

Not applicable everything was great

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Araceli • family_with_children • us
8
Served it’s purpose.
Pros:

Clean and breakfast.

Cons:

Price and simple. Perhaps flowers or gardens would be charming.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Luca • extended_group • it
7
Pros:

Comodo per la spiaggia. Colazione normale. Dimensione camere giusta. Disponibile il parcheggio gratuito.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
Martine • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Homeless people nearby

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Esther • family_with_children • us
8
It was okay.
Pros:

Awful eggs, sausage not good.

Cons:

Clean room everyday or come by to pick up trash, clean towels everyday, bring coffee everyday.
Beds too hard.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sadaf • family_with_children • us
9
Great stay and would def consider staying here again.
Pros:

The breakfast was really great!! Walking distance from the beach. Friendly staff. Parking lots available.

Cons:

Our sink was kind of dirty when we came in. But I cleaned it so it was fine. It’s close enough to downtown but not close enough where you can comfortable walk and walk back.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Fatima • solo_traveller • us
10
Wonderful hotel! 10/10 hotel. Will be booking here in the future!
Pros:

I loved how clean and nice the property was/is. The staff is super friendly and what puts it all together is the wonderful location of the hotel!

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee