Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hotels
9.6 (1567 reviews)
128 Castillo St , Santa Barbara , us
+1 805-963-4471

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Poor communication
Unpleasant room conditions
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.16
Several reviews mention issues like unclean hot tub and unexpected cleaning charges.
Service
10
Mixed feedback on communication but noted helpfulness from staff.
Location
10
Many reviews highlight the great location of the hotel.
Room Quality
9.66
Some positive mentions of comfort, but also complaints about noise and humidity.
Amenities
9.66
Notable issues with the hot tub; otherwise, standard offerings acknowledged.
Value for Money
9.66
Some guests feel it doesn't match the value suggested by the pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Complaints about breakfast availability and quality noted.
Overall Experience
10
Despite issues, many guests enjoyed their stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers a prime location just blocks away from the waterfront and Stearn's Wharf. Our guest rooms feature modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, 32" LCD HD TVs, and in-room coffeemakers.

Delicious Complimentary Breakfast
Start your day right with our hot continental breakfast, including a variety of freshly baked pastries, fruits, waffle makers, gluten-free sausage, and more. It's the perfect way to fuel up before exploring Santa Barbara.

Convenient On-Site Amenities
Enjoy a refreshing dip in our pool or take advantage of the free on-site parking during your stay at Avania Inn. With luxurious accommodations and a central location, your Santa Barbara getaway awaits. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The front desk staff is available from 07:00-23:00.

Please note that the public space, parking lot and hotel lobby are under renovation until the middle of March 2023.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.
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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 1567 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.16
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.66
Amenities: 9.66
Value for Money: 9.66
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 10
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COSSARD • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

La salle de bain pratique car la douche est séparée du lavabo, très grande chambre, la piscine petite mais, bien.l'ascensseur pour monter les bagages.et le déjeuner gratuit, super 👍.

Cons:

Les transats pas très confortable.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • family_with_children • se
6
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alice • couple • it
8
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vinchi • extended_group • it
9
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Lothar • family_with_children • de
8
Toller Kurzstopp in Santa Barbara
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Preis

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Dominik Gerd • family_with_children • de
9
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ORLY • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

הבריכה והג'קוזי היו סבבה והמיקום פצצה !

Cons:

לא היה כלום לצליאקים בבוקר וחבל...

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Micaela • family_with_children • ar
9
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Jan Simon • family_with_children • de
8
Motel in sehr guter Lage perfekt für einen Zwischenstopp
Pros:

Dieses zentral gelegene Motel ist ein echter Geheimtipp! Es liegt direkt an der Uferpromenade, sodass Sie nur einen Katzensprung vom Wasser entfernt sind. Die Zimmer sind sauber und gemütlich eingerichtet und bieten alles, was Sie für einen entspannten Aufenthalt brauchen. Und das Beste: Parkplätze gibt’s direkt auf dem hauseigenen Parkplatz – kostenlos!

Cons:

Die Klimaanlage war etwas laut und die Zimmer waren hellhörig.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Amelie • family_with_children • de
3
Pros:

Der einzige Pluspunkt dieses Hotels ist die gute Lage.

Cons:

Alles andere war eine herbe Enttäuschung. Schon beim Check-in wurde uns direkt unfreundlich mitgeteilt, dass das Zimmer während des Aufenthalts nicht gereinigt wird. Das Zimmer selbst war bereits bei der Ankunft schmutzig; der zusammengekehrte Dreck lag noch auf dem Boden. Vom Teppichboden bekam man sofort schwarze Füße.Zudem funktionierte weder die Klimaanlage noch die Steckdosen im Badezimmer. Da der Vorhang nicht richtig schloss, schien das Licht von draußen die ganze Nacht hinein. Das Frühstück war ebenfalls eine Frechheit: Es gab lediglich Waffeln aus der Maschine, Schokocroissants und abgepacktes Oatmeal zum Anrühren, für das jedoch nicht einmal Milch vorhanden war. Für diesen horrenden Hotelpreis ist das eine absolute Frechheit. Nie wieder!

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Ute • family_with_children • de
3
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Anna • solo_traveller • it
6
Va bene per 1 o 2 notti
Pros:

Spiaggia raggiungibile a piedi con una breve passeggiata di 10 minuti; acqua e ghiaccio gratuiti e disponibili fino alle 22; colazione inclusa (frutta, bevande calde, yogurt, cereali, waffles, muffin); frigo in camera; letti comodi; parcheggio gratuito.

Cons:

Odore sgradevole della camera; camera grande ma poco funzionale; nessun gancio per appendere gli asciugamani; anche con le finestre chiuse si sentiva il rumore del condizionatore della camera a fianco (noi abbiamo dormito senza aria condizionata); la jacuzzi non funzionava il secondo giorno; piscina molto piccola.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Stefania • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Camera ben tenuta e pulita. Letti comodi e posizione ottima.
Non avevamo la colazione inclusa ma ci hanno comunque offerto una colazione semplice di caffè e brioches glassate.

Cons:

Piscina in ombra, piccola e poco curata.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
10
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puentes • couple • us
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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alexis • family_with_children • ch
8
Pros:

Kudos to the team which reached out to us as my son forgot his toiletry bag

Cons:

Our room was adjacent to the elevators machinery, had the impression a huge ice crusher was being operated, on and off.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Julien • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Simplicity and location close to the beach.

Cons:

The sauna wasn’t clean.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Ben • family_with_children • gb
10
Would stay again without a doubt
Pros:

Close to beach, they allowed us to leave bags safely in a free parking space before we checked in later that day, staff were so helpful and nice

Cons:

It was perfect for the price

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • nl
9
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Stijn • family_with_children • be
7
De omgeving is rustig en tegelijk ideaal gelegen om te genieten van alles wat de kust te bieden heef
Pros:

Wij hebben een aangenaam verblijf gehad. De slaapkamers waren proper, verzorgd en netjes onderhouden. Ook de ligging van de accommodatie was voor ons een groot pluspunt. Alles ligt op een goede afstand: de zee, het strand en de haven zijn vlot bereikbaar.
De omgeving is rustig en tegelijk ideaal gelegen om te genieten van alles wat de kust te bieden heeft.

Cons:

Het zwembad was proper en goed onderhouden. Wel vonden we dat er vrij veel chloor in het water zat, waardoor de chloorgeur soms wat sterk was. Voor de rest was het zwembad aangenaam om te gebruiken.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee