Inn at East Beach

Hotels
7.7 (2968 reviews)
1029 Orilla Del Mar , Santa Barbara , US
+1 805-965-0546

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Paid
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Outdoor pool
Pool patio lounge with mountain views
Dog friendly
Revamped lobby lounge
Ceiling fans and tower fans in each room
Bike rentals via preferred vendor
Steps from Santa Barbara Beach
Off Highway 101
No elevator (some rooms accessible by stairs only)
No air conditioning
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location close to the beach
Spacious rooms with kitchen/patio in some units
Friendly/attentive staff and quick fixes
Comfortable beds for several guests
Pool availability
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (mold, dirty floors, stained furniture)
No air conditioning in many rooms
Breakfast underwhelming / pre-packaged
Noise and poor soundproofing
Paid parking despite being advertised; limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.2
Multiple guests reported dirty floors, mold in the shower/under sink, stained furniture and generally poor housekeeping; cleanliness is noticeably below expected standard.
Service
10
Several guests praised warm welcomes and an attentive proprietor who fixed issues quickly; some reports of inconsistent professionalism are present but there are repeated positive notes about helpful staff.
Location
10
Very frequently mentioned as a strong point — close to the beach and convenient for local activities.
Room Quality
6.9
Rooms are described as spacious and sometimes well-equipped (kitchen, patio), but many guests reported no AC, noisy rooms, faulty fixtures and variable bed comfort.
Amenities
6.7
Limited amenities noted: no AC in many rooms, no elevator, paid parking despite listing, minimal in-room appliances; some positive mention of a pool and available tea/coffee.
Value for Money
6.2
Several reviewers felt the stay was overpriced for the level of cleanliness and amenities provided; extra charges (parking, rollaway) also reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.7
Breakfast repeatedly described as underwhelming or pre-packaged pastries/bananas; a few guests mentioned a complimentary small breakfast positively, but F&B is below expectation overall.
Overall Experience
9.9
Mixed overall: excellent location and some strong service interactions contrast with cleanliness and amenities issues; aggregated sentiment leans positive when weighing location and staff responsiveness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 19:34

Property Description

At The Inn at East Beach, we believe that even a budget, dog friendly Santa Barbara hotel should deliver a first-class experience. Our 33 spacious guest rooms and suites sport stylish mid-century décor, surprising amenities, and amazing service that our guests will love. The hotel is located off Highway 101, a mere block from beautiful Santa Barbara Beach, and within minutes guests can easily visit top Santa Barbara attractions such as Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara Zoo and State Street. Please note there is no elevator at the property and some rooms are only accessible by stairs; the property does not have air conditioning, but ceiling fans and tower fans are available in each room.

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

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 16:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Extra bed

    Extra bed available for ages 17–None: 30 per night.

  • Cot

    Cot available for ages 0–4: free.

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 2968 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.2
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 6.2
Food and Beverage: 6.7
Overall Experience: 9.9
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Jonas • solo_traveller • de
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Auf keinen Fall zu empfehlen. Lieber eines der nebenan liegenden Häuser nehmen
Pros:

Nur die Lage

Cons:

Wir hatten Ameisen im Zimmer. Die Matratzen waren so weich dass wir da wie in Hängematten lagen. Als wir gefragt hatten ob wir ein Zimmer mit 2 Betten haben können sagte man uns sie seien ausgebucht. Am nächsten Morgen waren die Zimmer neben uns mit 2 Betten immer noch leer.
Das Frühstück bestand aus einem Kaffee aus versiffter Maschine, einem eingepackten Muffin und Bananen. Für € 400 !!! Pro Nacht erwarte ich wesentlich mehr. Der bisher schlechteste Aufenthalt

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • nl
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Awesome stay. A lovely room with an Ocean view. You can walk to the beach in 3 minutes! The gentleman on reception was so kind and helpful, Californian hospitality at its best. The complimentary pastries, fruit etc for breakfast were a real treat.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • couple • us
7
Lovely weekend at the beach. Affordable stay walking distance from the beach and many eateries.
Pros:

The location was ideal. Our room had a kitchen. The pool and courtyard provided a nice spot to relax outdoors

Cons:

Breakfast was minimal: individually wrapped plastic pastries, coffee, and creamer. Room was a bit dated and worn out

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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roy • family_with_children • de
8
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Pierre • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Hans Reifenrath • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

It was comfortable and clean

Cons:

The breakfast was too simple

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • us
5
Not bad for a night, other motels nearby are better value for longer stay
Pros:

Good location near the beach & pleasant walking neighborhood. Our room was recently remodeled and much nicer inside than it looked like it would be from the outside.

Cons:

The outside areas really need updating, the place looks like an old apartment building turned into a motel. The pool area is right outside many rooms & must be v noisy in summer. Our room price was pretty steep for what we got (but then, it IS Santa Barbara)

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Inga • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Location

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Mateusz • couple • pl
10
Pros:

Sehr nettes und bemühtes Personal, beheizter Pool, Blick aufs Meer, gute Lage, gute Zimmerausstattung.

Cons:

Sehr minimales "Frühstück" und nasser Balkon trotz extra Kosten

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • de
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Simone Barresi • family_with_children • it
7
Pros:

Albergo molto carino, camera spaziosa

Cons:

Colazione con prodotti imbustati, da migliorare

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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karina • couple • us
4
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Teun • couple • nl
7
Pros:

Prima plek vlak bij het strand, ontbijt was matig , geen airco wel vans, fijn zwembad, attent personeel

Cons:

Ontbijt.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • extended_group • it
8
Pros:

Vicinissimo alla spiaggia
Camere grandi e pulite
Disponibilità di the e caffè

Cons:

Letti molto molli
Camere molto rumorose sia per scarsa insonorizzazione sia per rumori stradali

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • couple • fr
6
Nous estimons que notre séjour était trop cher pour les prestations.
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Sauf erreur de ma part, il me semble qu’il est mentionné parking privé dans la description, or, celui ci est payant et n’est pas inclu dans le prix initial. Nous en avons été informé lors de notre arrivée.

Le sol était très sale.

De plus, il faisait chaud et le ventilateur de plafond était dysfonctionnel.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Mattia • couple • us
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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MorningGirl • solo_traveller • us
8
Nice rooms, no AC
Pros:

The room was very large and well equipped. I didn't even know it would have a kitchen and a patio.

Cons:

I was surprised there was no AC, but luckily it cooled off in the evening.
Several of the lights in my room weren't working, but the proprietor fixed them right away and was nice about it.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
7
Bed was comfortable but otherwise mediocre stay.
Pros:

Proximity to starting area of Santa Barbara 100 bike ride.

Cons:

Shower was moderately warm and unwelcome Sat. Morning prior to start of bike ride.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
1
Worst motel ever. Go to any other place and pay a little more. Disgusting.
Pros:

Location only

Cons:

Everything. Dirty, not kept up, everything falling apart, mold in the shower and under kitchen sink. Dishes in cupboard dirty, bed was not clean, couch was stained & dirty. It was horrible. Stove & refrigerator was rusty outside & stove was filthy. ADA toilet had screws sticking out. Dangerous & shower floor was slippery because of the mold and not cleaned. Electrical cords hanging out of light in kitchen.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Lily • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast was under average

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee