Inn at East Beach

Hotels
8.2 (2882 reviews)
1029 Orilla Del Mar , Santa Barbara , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy neighbors

Categories

Cleanliness
5.95
The room was extremely dirty, with dusty windows, hairs in the sink, and dirty floors.
Service
9.45
The staff was excellent, accommodating, and understanding.
Location
8.95
Great location near the beach and many important places.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms were spacious and clean, but some issues with appliances.
Amenities
7.95
Limited amenities, issues with TV channels, but a nice fireplace.
Value for Money
8.95
Very affordable for the location and comfort provided.
Food and Beverage
7.45
Breakfast was limited but met basic needs.
Overall Experience
8.45
A comfortable and mostly positive stay, despite some cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:20

Property Description

Prime Location near Santa Barbara and Zoo
Located just 2 miles from Santa Barbara and a short 5-minute walk from the Santa Barbara Zoo, Inn at East Beach offers the perfect blend of convenience and leisure.

Charming Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Enjoy the outdoor pool, patio, and rooms with flat-screen TVs and refrigerators. Take advantage of complimentary beach amenities and free Wi-Fi.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Within walking distance to East Beach and a short drive to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, the Inn at East Beach is the ideal starting point for your Santa Barbara adventures.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Inn at East Beach? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note, nightly parking is only available for 1 car per room for a small fee. On-site parking is not guaranteed. No over-sized vehicles permitted. Street parking is available. Contact the property for more details.

Please note there is no elevator at the property and some rooms are only accessible by stairs.

Please note the property does not have air conditioning. However, ceiling fans and tower fans are available in each room to help ensure guest comfort.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 15 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.2
Based on 2882 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.95
Service: 9.45
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 8.45
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jessica solo_traveller us
5
Lower your expectations and be prepare to pay for parking and spend on a decent breakfast somewhere else, room is super
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

No AC in room, only parking available was on the street to park on hotel lot got charged $15 a night totally unexpected expense. Facility advertises free breakfast which is only a dirty coffee pot a bowl with 4 bananas another bowl with apples and individually packed muffins with no expiration date.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Katrine Zacho family_with_children dk
8
Good budget option great location.
Pros:

The pool area, the vibe, the location.

Cons:

It is really old and no aircon. But the price reflects this.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Aurelyn solo_traveller be
9
Pros:

Accueil sympathique
Le petit espace dans le jardin

Cons:

Petit dej très frugal

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Robin couple de
3
Nicht noch einmal.
Cons:

Das Zimmer war in einem heruntergekommenen Zustand. Die Möbel waren alt und beschädigt. Auch die Sauberkeit ließ sehr zu wünschen übrig – sowohl die Bettwäsche als auch die Handtücher waren verschmutzt. Für diese Umstände war der Preis eindeutig zu hoch. Ich kann diese Unterkunft daher nicht empfehlen.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Oleksiy extended_group ua
7
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Cassandra family_with_children us
3
Not restful, not apologetic
Pros:

Great location and felt safe and clean.

Cons:

Got really poor sleep/-for some reason we woke up at 11 pm by someone changing a flickering light right outside our door, then again at 1 am when the light just came on in our room and the remote would not turn it off. We were up for over 30 minutes trying to figure out the issue and then it just went off. Called the front desk repeatedly and got no answer. Very hot with no ac and breakfast is a generous term for tiny vending machine sweet buns and an apple. They could provide the core function of the hotel and didn’t really apologize when I brought up the early morning light issue. Was visiting on a work trip and really needed to be able to sleep. Really disappointed at the price point.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Christoph family_with_children de
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Daniel family_with_children de
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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FRANCISCO solo_traveller es
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Sunshine799089 Family
2
Very hot, no air conditioning.
Pros:

This hotel has no air conditioning. It was incredibly hot starting mid afternoon throughout the night. Definitely not a place to stay in the summer unless you want to be hot. it’s also fairly rundown.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Sascha family_with_children de
8
Guter Overnight Stay in Strandnähe zu vernünftigen Preisen
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage in Strandnähe

Cons:

Bad könnte erneuert werden

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Igor family_with_children us
1
An extremely disappointing stay in an unsafe, unsanitary room that looked nothing like the photos.
Pros:

There is nothing we liked about this place. Worst experience we ever had.

Our disappointing experience began at check-in. The receptionist was unable to answer even basic questions. After I paid for our stay and parking, I asked where the parking lot was. She responded that she did not know and told me to drive around and look for it because “it should be somewhere.” She also gave me a key for the parking gate that was for completely different purpose as we figured out later.

When we entered the room, we were immediately shocked. It looked nothing like what we expected or what was shown in the photos.

Cons:

The bathroom light provided barely 10% of the necessary lighting. Since we were traveling with children, we asked for the problem to be fixed because the bathroom was unsafe and difficult to use. The manager replaced the light, but it still provided only about half the proper brightness.

After that, we began discovering more and more unacceptable problems:
The bathroom door was badly misaligned and would not close at all because it did not fit the frame. There was absolutely no privacy.
There was dirt and mold around the windows in both the bathroom and the main room.
Several electrical outlets were broken and appeared dangerous to use, creating a serious risk of electric shock.
The sinks and faucets were dirty and damaged, causing water to spill everywhere.
The walls were damaged and had holes in them.
Dust was everywhere, including a large buildup on top of the fan.
The refrigerator shelf was covered in disgusting, old food residue that looked as though it had been left there for months.
Several lights did not work properly.
The shower dripped nonstop, leaving water all over the bathroom floor, and we had to listen to it throughout the night because the bathroom door could not be closed.
The shower faucet was so filthy that no one in our family felt comfortable using it.
I have photos of every issue described above and uploaded them so that future guests can understand the actual condition of this property.
The room was a complete mess, and I am honestly angry and appalled that anyone would consider it acceptable to rent out in this condition. It was unsanitary, unsafe, and practically impossible for our family to stay there.
Because it was after 10pm., management was unavailable, and we could not reach anyone at the property to resolve the situation. We contacted Booking.com for assistance, but the property has not responded to Booking.com’s requests for an explanation.
This experience was completely unacceptable. Just be aware!

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Elijah family_with_children es
3
Would not repeat it due to lack of comfort (AC) and cleanliness. The staff are very nice, though.
Cons:

There is no AC, just fans. You can't cool down the room at night. We had to book another hotel for our last night as it was too hot on the top floor. The bed was uncomfortable, cheap mattress that transfers every move across the whole surface. The floor was sticky.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller de
1
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Lianna solo_traveller us
4
Disappointing —due to the heat in the room and lack of help checking in.
Pros:

Good location, very close to the beach.

Cons:

No AC in the room. It was 85 degrees and humid all night long. Could not sleep. Fans were provided but did not reduce the stifling heat.
No elevators, just a complicated array of metal stairs to the second floor. I had 2 heavier suitcases that I had to get outside help on to carry upstairs. Other than the front desk attendant who couldn’t leave her post, there were no others to assist with anything. I was told that there was an empty room available on the 1st floor but it would cost me $75.00 extra. In addition, I had an early morning flight out and the office was closed when I exited the premises. I was given a phone number to the office manager but there was only a busy signal when I called. This is a very bare-bones inn.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Hanako solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Everything :)

Cons:

Na

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Martha extended_group us
8
It was a pleasant stay
Pros:

The property is near the beach so you can just walk. The beds are supper comfortable and they give you enough pillows and there are extra in the room. The rooms were very well cleaned and there was enough places to sit around the pool and its surroundings.

Cons:

There is no central AC. While there do have a ceiling fan and tower fans available in the room, if the room doesn’t have extra windows, once you close them or the curtains, the room starts to feel a bit stuffy. We also had a few lights and switches that didn’t work as well as some of the rooms need a bit of updating.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Claudia solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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martync607 Family Scotland
6
Budget hotel
Pros:

Hotel in a great position for east beach. The ladies at reception were a bit confused on process who felt odd. The room was dated and not sure I wanted to fire the gas hob up, even if I wanted to. The room was clean, but the glasses, dishes and limited cutlery were not. It was a night on a budget and the beds were comfortable enough

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor