Mason Beach Inn

Hotels
8.9 (2605 reviews)
324 West Mason Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Non-smoking throughout
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Nice amenities
Cons:
High additional charges
Room temperature issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Most reviews mentioned the rooms being clean and tidy.
Service
9.3
Overall, guests highlighted the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
9.3
Great location close to the beach and marina was frequently praised.
Room Quality
8.6
Mixed reviews; while rooms were cozy, some mentioned issues with temperature or lack of amenities.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities received positive notes, but some were disappointed with availability.
Value for Money
8.3
Several reviews noted high costs relative to room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Guests enjoyed the complimentary coffee and snacks, though some noted missing breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.1
General sentiment was positive despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 06:02

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of a 55-inch TV with HBO channels, a Keurig® machine, and a work desk in every room at Mason Beach Inn. Relax in the outdoor heated pool or unwind in the hot tub, ensuring a truly rejuvenating stay.

Convenient Location
Located just a stone's throw away from the beach, Mason Beach Inn offers easy access to the sun, sand, and surf. Explore Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, only half a mile away, or visit the nearby Santa Barbara Mission and Botanical Gardens for a taste of local culture and nature.

Modern Comfort
Stay connected with free WiFi in all guestrooms and enjoy the convenience of air conditioning throughout the property. With select rooms offering a small fridge, your stay at Mason Beach Inn is designed to cater to your every need.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Mason Beach Inn - book your stay now for an unforgettable Santa Barbara getaway.

Important 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 14 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 2605 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.1
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John • couple • us
9
Very nice. We enjoyed it and would return
Pros:

Nice facilities, very clean, and convenient location

Cons:

Parking fee and shower was Luke warm

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Montgomery • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, comfortable room , clean, clean, good value parking. Coffee and cookies 🍪

Cons:

It was all good .. more comfortable lounger at pool would be good but then you are not paying for a luxury hotel

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Arlene • extended_group • us
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • couple • gb
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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kamala • couple • us
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Anand • extended_group • ae
10
Graduation tour
Pros:

Excellent location, great ambience, welcoming staff, nice pool, a small but sumptuous table of cookies and coffee. Rooms were very cozy. Sauna was great.

Cons:

Parking was extra, however free parking was available just outside the street. They don’t have any breakfast facility but cookies, fruits , coffee are available 24 hrs.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Lindy • couple • us
10
Book here. You won’t be sorry. Perfect if you’re coming in on Amtrak.
Pros:

My sister and I stayed at Mason Beach Inn. It was fabulous! The location was perfect. We walked from the train station without any trouble. We walked to the ocean and the piers in no time. The next day, we walked all over Santa Barbara. We walked 10 miles in all. The property was extremely clean and decorated beautifully. It was a fabulous boutique inn. The only regret is that we weren’t able to stay longer.

Cons:

We liked everything.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Orpaz • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Rene • couple • nl
9
Heel goed
Pros:

Alles! Ligging,rust, hygiëne, mensen, zwembad verwarmd👍

Cons:

Alles beviel

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • us
10
Awesome!
Pros:

Location, pool, clean, staff, Adrian the GM is awesome!

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Colin • family_with_children • us
3
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with clean rooms.

Cons:

Issue with another occupant blaring music in the very early hours of the morning. Called down to the desk twice. Santa Barbara PD had been called earlier in the day to deal with this problem occupant. Not sure where the breakdown of communication occurred between the day shift and night shift. Needless to say my family and I did not get much sleep with a long travel day ahead of us the next day. Very unhappy with how this situation was handled.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Rolf • couple • de
8
Gut, aber mit Enttäuschung wegen Frühstück
Pros:

Die Lage und das Schwimbad

Cons:

Laut Booking Zimmer mit Frühstück, aber es gab kein Frühstück. Frühstückraum war auch keiner vorhanden. Lediglich Kaffee, Tee und Wasser sowie Cookies gab es an der Rezeption zum Verzehr im Stehen. Auf Nachfrage wurde uns bestätigt, dass das Hotel kein Frühstück anbietet. Parkplatz kostet 18 EUR/Tag, Fahrräder 10 EUR.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
6
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and attentive. We appreciated their responsiveness.

Cons:

The room was very small for the price. The bathroom desperately needed a deep clean, especially the shower.
We requested a new comforter as we spilled a water bottle, and they didn't have any. Instead, we were given a small blanket that didn't fit the bed.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Roelof • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent pool area, free welcome drink, breakfast snacks provided for free. Location was excellent. Quiet area but only a 5min walk to harbour. Large room. Plenty of parking.

Cons:

No safe in the room

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • extended_group • us
9
Cozy and relaxing
Pros:

Location was close to the beach and the Funk Zone.

Cons:

Shower and toilet were not next to the bathroom sink

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Stacie • extended_group • us
8
Lovely stay and will probably book again.
Pros:

Loved the location and how quiet it was.

Cons:

Room felt a bit small.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • couple • de
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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lou • couple • us
10
Awesome Hotel. Great stuff.
Pros:

Great room, close to the water, warm cookies.

Cons:

We couldn't stay longer

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee