Castillo Inn at the Beach

Hotels
8.8 (1726 reviews)
22 Castillo St. , Santa Barbara , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Lower bathroom sink
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and nice location
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
No breakfast included
Limited amenities for room comfort

Categories

Cleanliness
9.01
The room was described as very clean, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.48
Staff was highlighted as friendly and accommodating, contributing to an excellent experience.
Location
9.52
Consistently noted as very good, with proximity to the beach and local attractions.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms were comfortable but mentioned as needing some updates and slight tightness.
Amenities
8
No breakfast included and limited coffee options noted, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.96
Clean and nice place, generally good value; however, some services lacking.
Food and Beverage
7.51
No breakfast and limited food options, impacting the overall sentiment.
Overall Experience
9.48
Overall positive experiences shared, with a memorable stay for many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 14:58

Property Description

Welcome to Castillo Inn at the Beach!

Convenient Location: Located just a stone's throw away from East Beach and Leadbetter Beach, our hotel offers easy access to popular attractions such as the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara City College.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy our hotel's business centre for all your work needs, stay connected with complimentary WiFi access, and rest easy with our free private parking facility.

Nearby Attractions: Explore the city with ease as our hotel is close to key landmarks like Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Airport, making your stay both convenient and enjoyable.

Ready to experience the perfect beach getaway? Book your stay at Castillo Inn at the Beach now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
For security purposes, the credit card and photo ID presented at check-in must match the name of the primary guest listed on the reservation. If you have another guest, please add secondary name to reservation.

Limited lobby hours 8AM-9PM daily.

Please make arrangements and call the Inn directly if you will be arriving after 9PM.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1726 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.01
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 7.51
Overall Experience: 9.48
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Best • couple • us
8
Lovely, quaint hotel. Staff were helpful and very kind.
Pros:

Convenient, quiet, room was spacious.

Cons:

The carpet needs replacing. The bathroom toilet was a little wobbly.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • au
7
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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maria pia • extended_group • ar
10
Para pasar la noche está bien
Pros:

Buena ubicación , la limpieza.

Cons:

El sillón cama era imposible dormir. Crujía y nos despertaba a todos . La habitación un poco pequeña para 3 . No tiene desayuno .

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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christina • couple • us
9
Pros:

great bed and huge nice decor

Cons:

should have a small breakfast for price

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Angie • couple • us
10
We would definitely come back.
Pros:

Front desk workers were VERY kind and courteous. When our room was not ready they offered us something that was ready but not as big, explaining that they were offering so we would not stress about not having a room so we could enjoy our trip around town and not have to race back. Considerate staff.
The room was large! We stayed on the second floor #28. Beds were comfy and i slept so soundly. Good location.

Cons:

The shower ceiling is low. Not good for anyone over 6'3".

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Lyne • couple • us
10
Perfect location
Pros:

Wonderful staff. Good sized rooms with nice interiors. We were able to walk to everything. Very comfortable.

Cons:

A small breakfast would be nice.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Hugo • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Chambre très cosy et très confortable. Super emplacement, il est possible de rejoindre le centre ville à pied. La plage est à 2 minutes à pied.

Cons:

Pas de bouilloire dans la chambre.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
A
Adam • couple • gb
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Joachim • couple • be
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The large room size was great for my son, my husband and myself. We were on the second floor, the room had 2 queen beds and a large pull out couch. The hotel is pretty basic, but clean, great location and a good price for SB. We would definitely stay again.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Puddu • family_with_children • it
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Weiliang • family_with_children • cn
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • couple • fr
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Denys • family_with_children • au
8
Great location
Pros:

Excellent location. Very clean. Parking right at the door.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • us
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
10
The perfect stay in Santa Barbara. Returning next week.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

No issues

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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RUI • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

very good, very comfortable. Good location.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
7
Adequate for the price
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room size

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee