Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

Hotels
9.1 (791 reviews)
223 Castillo Street , Santa Barbara , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful and friendly staff
Great location near attractions
Cons:
Some amenities like the carpet need updating
Breakfast variety could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Several guests mentioned the rooms were clean, but concerns about the older carpet and some dated aspects were noted.
Service
9.88
Guests consistently praised the staff for helpfulness, friendliness, and politeness.
Location
9.42
The hotel is frequently mentioned as being close to attractions and beaches.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, but some furnishings were noted as needing upgrades.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities like the pool, hot tub, and breakfast were generally well-received, with some desire for variety.
Value for Money
9.36
Many reviews highlighted the reasonable pricing for the quality and comfort provided.
Food and Beverage
8.91
The breakfast offerings received positive feedback, though some guests wished for more variety.
Overall Experience
9.58
Overall, guests expressed high satisfaction with their stay, highlighting a great experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-29 16:23

Property Description

Mediterranean-style Hotel with Beach Proximity:
Located just 2 blocks from Santa Barbara's pristine beaches and yacht harbor, the Brisas Del Mar Beach Inn offers a charming Mediterranean-style retreat.

Luxurious Amenities for a Relaxing Stay:
Guests can enjoy complimentary bike rentals, a refreshing fountain, and an indulgent expanded continental breakfast each morning. The hotel also boasts a well-equipped gym, an inviting outdoor pool, and a relaxing hot tub for ultimate relaxation.

Convenient Location Near Attractions:
Situated next to Santa Barbara City College and Pershing Park, and within a mile of Stearns Wharf and the Sea Center marine Museum, the Del Mar Brisas Inn offers a convenient location for exploring the city's top attractions.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at the Brisas Del Mar Beach Inn - book your stay now!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 791 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 9.36
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 9.58
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Alison family_with_children gb
8
Fantastic little hotel
Pros:

Everything. Helpful staff, comfy room, clean towels daily, nice pool. Fab happy hour cheese and wine. Good breakfast. Ten min walk from beach.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Adeline couple fr
8
Un Bon choix pour découvrir Santa Barbara
Pros:

Bien placé pour aller à la plage ou à state street à pied. Pas besoin de prendre la voiture pendant 2 jours

Cons:

Dommage qu il n y ait pas un petit balcon privatif. Petit dejeuner de qualité mais peu de choix. Piscine tres petite

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Eric couple ch
7
Zentrum Nähe und ruhig
Pros:

gute Lage zum Zentrum, Strand und Peer - kein Restaurant in der Nähe, zu Fuss ca. 20 Minuten ins Zentrum. Gutes Frühstück, im Vergleich zu USA Standart aus Schweizersicht.

Cons:

auch schon etwas älteres Hotel

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Karolina couple pl
10
Pros:

Bardzie ugodny apartament. Położony niedaleko plaży, basen na terenie. Dodatkowo fajny pomysł z przekąskami w środku dnia- pyszne sery:) świetnie też, że są na miejscu dostępne rowery

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Alma couple us
8
Over all my husband and I have a great time love the hotel , the beach is close by , Moby dick has great food, Mexican f
Pros:

Love the seating areas

Cons:

Fire-pits didn’t work

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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CGooder1 family_with_children us
9
Great Overnight Stay
Pros:

Location was great, close to the freeway and a quick walk to the beach, cafes, and restaurants. Pool, hot tub, and outdoor seating area were nice. Plenty of parking available. The king suite was comfortable and great for a couple with a baby.

Cons:

Room was a little dated, but otherwise didn't have any issues.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Kunimoto solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Nice breakfast, clean comfortable rooms and pool was refreshing. Staff was informative

Cons:

No elevator

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable beds, close to the beach, easy access to the pool.

The afternoon snacks provided, and a small continental breakfast.

Cons:

Despite daily cleaning, there was a sewage smell coming from our bathroom.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

The staff was friendly and the room was clean. Parking was easy.

Cons:

It looked out over the garage parking lot and for the price felt too much like a motel- it was also a little farther than others at a similar price.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Great location from beach and freeway. Spacious suite. Wonderful off street parking. Staff very accommodating.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Ramona couple us
8
Nice, older hotel with everything you need, good location
Pros:

Good location, excellent breakfast (though most offerings are on the sweet side). Your room would use new carpet, but the bathroom was in great shape and we appreciated the sliding door between the bathroom area and the sleeping area because I could sit in the little foyer by the bathroom and read without the light bothering my sleeping partner. Very nice staff!

Cons:

Our room could have used fresh carpeting and the furniture was a bit dinged up. There is an older part of the hotel that needs some freshening up.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Martin couple au
9
A very comfortable and reiaxing stay.
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff
Large room complete with kitchen
Happy hour

Cons:

I didn’t find anything I didn’t like about the property.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Cathleen solo_traveller us
8
The bikes, staff, and facilities are great.
Pros:

Location, bikes, landscaping around property, easy parking

Cons:

Some rooms have kitchens but they are not well supplied with cooking utensils, etc.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Stephen family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Nice pool and close enough to beach and downtown.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Pavel couple us
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family_with_children us
9
Pros:

The staff were so friendly and courteous.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Paul couple us
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Gergely family_with_children hu
10
Great
Pros:

Nice and cozy, friendly staff, very authentic.
We really liked that we can rent a bike. They even provide child bicycle.
We would come back.

Cons:

Some veggie at the breakfast would be nice. But actually it is hard to find any hotel in the US which provide them so it is not a real minus.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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rojas solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great location, we were upgraded to a suite so that was a nice surprise, wish I could have had a nicer view, but I guess we can't have it all. Price is still a little steep, but I think the location is what keeps it up there. All in all, we had a nice stay, I would recommend staying here.

Cons:

For the price I paid, I didn't expect to look out our windows to a brick wall😌

2026-07-07 via Nuitee