Santa Paula Inn

Hotels
8.1 (252 reviews)
111 North 8th Street , Santa Paula , US
+1 805-933-0011

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location / close to downtown
Quiet, pleasant atmosphere
Charming historic building
Nice patio
Free parking
Friendly / welcoming staff
Comfortable beds
Continental breakfast (pastries, fruit, coffee)
Good value for many guests
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues (dirty tubs, stained towels)
Persistent cigarette smell in some rooms
Rooms are dated / need remodel
Noisy AC / footsteps / occasional noise
Tiny ants reported in bathroom
Breakfast sometimes scarce / not refilled
No in-room safe or safety latch; regular key entry
Bathtubs considered dangerous / safety concern

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Multiple reviewers reported rooms were not clean (dirty tubs, stained towels), presence of ants, and persistent cigarette odor in some rooms — overall below expectation.
Service
9.5
Several guests praised congenial and warm staff (check-in clerk Atul/Artul); one minor late check-in issue noted but staff were helpful and welcoming.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised: very convenient, close to downtown and venues, easy walking access to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
7
Mixed: charming, historic rooms with comfortable beds but many are dated — noisy AC, occasional mattress complaints, smoky rooms, reports of old fixtures and safety concerns in tubs.
Amenities
7.5
Free parking, patio and wifi appreciated; limited amenities otherwise (no safe, no safety latch, regular key entry).
Value for Money
8.8
Most guests felt the property offered good value given location and charm, though at least one guest felt the price was high for condition.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Continental breakfast received mixed feedback — praised for coffee, pastries and presentation by some, described as simple/scarce and not frequently refilled by others.
Overall Experience
9.5
Generally a quiet, quaint and comfortable historic stay with friendly hosts and good location; however, smoke odor, cleanliness and occasional noise issues reduced satisfaction for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:18

Property Description

Mountain Views and Modern Comforts
Experience the beauty of Santa Paula from the comfort of your room with mountain views. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator for your convenience.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces
Unwind in the garden or soak up the sun on the terrace at Santa Paula Inn. BBQ facilities are available for guests looking to enjoy a meal outdoors.

Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from Mountain View Golf Course and within walking distance of the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula, Santa Paula Inn offers easy access to local attractions.

Book your stay at Santa Paula Inn now to enjoy these amenities and more!

Important information:

It is mandatory for any guest who arrives after 22:00 to contact the property for check-in information.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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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

8.1
Based on 252 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Sidney • couple • us
6
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Maria Elizabeth • couple • us
8
Pros:

The place was quiet. Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was ok

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Randall • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Nice patio

Cons:

Guest in room above was up walking sound at 4:30 am. I could hear his footsteps.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • us
10
Historic hotel with great comfort and cleanliness!
Pros:

Great location and a beautiful city. Very quiet and historic.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • couple • us
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Stowell • couple • us
10
Very nice, quaint old style hotel. Lovely patio and good parking.
Pros:

Continental breakfast was very good. Coffee was good, as were the fruit selections and pastries

Cons:

For room #2, the AC was located in a spot that made adjustment difficult, but we managed.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Barraza • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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S • couple • us
10
Recognize that this is a small business, but prepare for a very quaint and comfortable stay!
Pros:

The old building bas been redone, but they maintained the beautiful crown molding and arched hallways. The decor was homey and not mass-produced for a chain. The bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. I could hear other people's TVs as I walked down the hall, but I didn't hear a thing once inside my room! Very quiet! The continental breakfast was small, but presented like you were a guest in someone's home and not at a hotel. This was a clean, safe feeling, and comfortable place to stay!

Cons:

I had to check in after regular business hours (7pm) so I had to call a number and wait (just a couple minutes) for a receptionist to arrive even though I had scheduled a 6-7 pm arrival. That was strange feeling and I worried I wouldn't get a key, but she was very sweet and it worked out ok.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Amber • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • us
6
Charming + Great Location... Could Use Some Upgrades
Pros:

Location was great + check-in clerk (Atul) was congenial. Charming building with free parking and wifi. Nice patio in back.

Cons:

Old room & not as clean as I would have liked. I cleaned it myself after checking in. Just ok. Serviceable for sleeping, but not pleasurable to spend time in. There were tiny ants in the bathroom. No safe, and no safety latch on the door. Key entry w/ regular key & not key card.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Omar • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Convenient to venue

Cons:

Dirty, needs major remodel. Bath tubs are dangerous. Bad smell

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • us
5
Nice reasonable place but be sure to ask for non-smoking.
Pros:

Quaint.

Cons:

Room smelled very Smokey. 😖

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Shawn • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Drake • couple • us
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Danny • couple • us
10
Will stay again in the future. Close to downtown.
Pros:

Nice & clean.

Cons:

Nothing to comment on.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • us
6
I recommend using an ozone machine in the room to eliminate smoke odor.
Pros:

I really enjoyed the property. It is very well-located, offers a quiet and pleasant atmosphere, and provides excellent value for money. The price is affordable, and I would undoubtedly recommend it.

Cons:

Despite a notice stating that smoking is prohibited on the property, the room had a strong smell of cigarettes that was quite noticeable throughout the stay. Although the room was clean, the odor significantly compromised the comfort of the space.

Another downside was the air conditioner, which made a lot of noise whenever the compressor kicked in, repeatedly interrupting my sleep during the night.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Maria Fernanda • family_with_children • us
5
It was not a clean room and breakfast was simple and scarce.
Pros:

Great location with parking lot in the downtown of Santa Paula, it is very convenient to go walking to several places of interest like, restaurants, churches, and shopping area.

Cons:

It is not a clean hotel. Sink, faucet, towels (where supposed to be white, but some were beige) were not in fresh, good condition for a place that charged more than $230 per night. Continental breakfast is extremely simple, and it is ok, but not being enough it is another situation, nobody available to refill things, bread run out while I was there.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Peta • couple • us
10
Warm, inviting and a nice continental breakfast.
Pros:

Loved our Host Artul who warmly greeted us! Such a wonderful enthusiastic person.
We shared our love for art and writing and he even gave me an autographed copy of his lovely poetry book! We stayed in a room that had his beautiful paintings in it.

Cons:

The mattress was not my favorite.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • us
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee