Inn at East Beach

La proximité de la mer.
Lagentillesse du personnel.

La posizione è perfetta: a due passi dalla spiaggia

View was beautiful

Close to beach

Příjemná obsluha, uvolněná atmosféra, pěkný bazén, kousíček na super pláž.

La posizione vicinissima alla spiaggia, la cortesia alla reception e l'angolo colazione

Couldn’t ask for a better location!
Pool area was comfortable

ottime dimensioni della camera
piccola colazione inclusa, almeno si riesce a prendere un caffè e della frutta.
presente la piscina, che non abbiamo però potuto sfruttare.

Die Lage zu Fuß zum Strand und in direkter Nähe von Santa Barbara!

La jolie chambre. 5 mn à pied du la plage. 30 mn du centre de Santa Barbara.

Location

La posizione

I was unable to stay at this property because of its condition and ended up forfeiting my nonrefundable reservation. The hotel I encountered looked nothing like the photos presented online.

While waiting in line to check in, I was behind another guest who was actually choosing to leave and forfeit their nonrefundable stay because they felt the condition of the property was not as represented. Unfortunately, once I saw my own room, I understood why.

The room was extremely dirty and run down. The walls were filthy, there appeared to be mold beneath the bathroom sink, there were multiple haphazardly patched holes in the walls as well as an actual unpatched hole, and the flooring was warped and lifting. The baseboards and surrounding walls were visibly dirty, stained and deteriorated. I’ve included a photo from my room so prospective guests can see the condition for themselves.

The condition wasn't limited to the room. The lobby had multiple out-of-order machines and wet towels lying on the floor.

This went well beyond a property simply being dated or needing renovation. The online photos did not accurately reflect the condition of the hotel I encountered, and I did not feel the room was in an acceptable condition to stay in.

I’m genuinely baffled by the number of reviews describing this property as clean, because that bears no resemblance to what I experienced.

Vicino al mare, parcheggio comodo e camere ampie

The Inn isn't the newest, fanciest accommodation on the block, however this os exactly why I loved it. My room was spacious. I didn't feel like I was living in a shoebox.

The Inn is about a 400m walk to the beach. There is a gym and restaurant adjacent to each other on the beachfront. As a "senior", I paid US $5 to go to the gym. Afterwards I was able to change into my bathing suit, store my belongings into a lockable locker & go over to the beach for a swim. Then come back & shower. The facilities were excellent. The restaurant next door is one I'd return too. I enjoyed an evening meal there & also brunch.

Back to the Inn. Although there was no way of making a cup of tea in my room, I was easily able to do this in the reception area. There is a microwave available in reception along with paper plates & disposable cutlery. The outdoor area is great to relax in, eat your breakfast etc.

The swimming pool is somewhere to relax & enjoy. It's a decent size too.

I was able to walk down to Stearns Wharf from the Inn. There is lots to enjoy on the walk. There is a public outdoor gym in a green area on the walk to town (not noticeable if you're walking by the beach).

Two supermarkets are an easy walk in the other direction from the Inn.

I'm travelling by train so I absolutely loved hearing the trains toot as they passed through Santa Barbara.

I hope to return (from New Zealand) & the Inn will be my choice of accommodation for sure.