Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hotels
9.6 (1433 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 1433 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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ilan • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Très bien bien situé et personnel très agréable

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
7
Disappointed
Pros:

Location

Cons:

One of the reasons we stay at Avania for our annual celebration was the excellent full breakfast. Now discontinued. A real loss of value.
Also the hot tub should be thoroughly cleaned and refurbished.
Doubtful that you will retain our business. Unfortunate.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Morales • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Room and location

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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SOUMYESH • couple • sg
9
Pros:

Complimentary breakfast was basic but OK. One or two hot items would have been perfect. Room was very clean and nicely done.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Grazia • extended_group • it
9
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Erick • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Close to everything

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Diego • family_with_children • ar
7
Pros:

La ubicación

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
7
Pros:

Jacuzzi and pool

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • us
10
Pros:

Clean. Nice aesthetic.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Taraneh • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Andre • couple • us
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Romain Creteur • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Très bien placé, facile de se garer et chambre moderne et très propre 👍

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
9
A nice place to stay close to shops and restaurants
Pros:

A nice room with a comfy bed. Simple breakfast was included. A short walk to the beach and also the shops and restaurants

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Zhi Xuan • couple • sg
9
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Anja • family_with_children • si
7
Prijetno za kratko bivanje.
Pros:

Pri nastanitvi mi je bila najbolj všeč lokacija. Zelo smo bili navdušrni nad prijaznostjo hotela, saj so nam kljub zelo zgodnji uri že ob 6. zjutraj pripravili zajtrk, ker smo se morali odpraviti naprej, za kar jim iskreni izrekamo veliko pohvalo.

Cons:

Ni nam bilo všeč, ker smo bivali v pritličju.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Room was big, bed was comfortable. Location is great, it is an easy walk to the waterfront pier and State St attractions.

Cons:

The bathroom was very small, Breakfast was served later than the time advertised at check-in, which sucks with kids when you're expecting something at a certain time. Neighbors' noise was unpleasant as walls are thinly insulated.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Yoselyn • extended_group • us
10
Pleasant stay and great location
Pros:

I like how spacious and nice the rooms are and the beds are very comfy

Cons:

The iron didn’t work

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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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