Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

Hotels
7.3 (1668 reviews)
931 East Cabrillo Boulevard , Santa Barbara , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Ocean view
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities
Noise issues from nearby staff

Categories

Cleanliness
6.44
Some reviews indicated the need for deep cleaning, specifically in the bathroom.
Service
8.41
Positive interactions with staff noted, but mixed experiences with reception.
Location
8.95
Excellent beachfront location and convenient for accessing downtown.
Room Quality
5.9
Rooms described as outdated and in need of renovation.
Amenities
6.43
Lack of basic amenities like hair dryers and updated fixtures.
Value for Money
7.89
Generally good value, but some perceive rooms as overpriced for their condition.
Food and Beverage
6.94
Limited mentions, but mostly neutral feedback.
Overall Experience
7.41
Mixed experiences leading to an average but generally acceptable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:45

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise with Tropical Charm

Heated Pool and Free WiFi
Indulge in relaxation at our heated outdoor pool or stay connected with complimentary WiFi.

Tropical-Style Decor and Modern Amenities
Enjoy cable TV, a fridge, and a cozy seating area in each room designed with a tropical flair.

Explore Santa Barbara's Attractions
Discover nearby attractions such as Stearns Wharf, Zoological Gardens, and historic landmarks just a short drive away.

Experience the perfect blend of beachside relaxation and modern comfort at Cabrillo Inn at the Beach. Book your stay now!

Important information:

***Please note***: Our new office hours are 8:00 to 22:00 daily. Check in arrival time needs to be before our office closes at 22:00 hours or 10:00 PM Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Credit card information: The name on the credit card and the billing address must match the guest name and their drivers license / ID, or the reservation is subject to cancelation. At check in, a physical credit card and holders ID is required.

Please note: When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply. Please contact the hotel directly for more information and instructions for how to confirm all bookings.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 1668 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.44
Service: 8.41
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 5.9
Amenities: 6.43
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 6.94
Overall Experience: 7.41
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László • family_with_children • hu
8
Pros:

Isteni helyen van, hangulatos hely nem először voltam ott

Cons:

Mikró, klíma nagyon elkellene, meg talán egy kis modernizáció, frissítés

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
8
Neat and Clean and a lovely view of the beach from the walkway in front of the doorway.
Pros:

We had a lovely view of the beach from the walkway outside our room. That was beautiful! The motel is a bit older but has been painted and kept up as best as possible, but being able to see the beach was a BIG plus.

Cons:

Nothing in particular to mention. It wasn't as "fancy" as the name implies, but we were quite satisfied.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • couple • us
10
Comfortable place
Pros:

All

Cons:

None

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Larry • solo_traveller • us
9
the hotel was clean, convenient, and comfortable. It was an easy walk to my meetings and activities.
Pros:

location on the beach was great. easy to walk to restaurant and my convention meetings. hotel room was comfortable albeit an older design. slept great. really helpful staff.

Cons:

perhaps a clock near the bedside and more places to plug in the ventilation fans.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jose • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Monika • extended_group • pl
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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BOBBY JO • family_with_children • us
8
Perfect location.
Pros:

The location is great. Across the street from the beach and within walking distance of the pier and less than 10 minutes from great food and shopping. The rooms are cute.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • ch
7
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Firatcan • couple • us
8
Perfect location
Pros:

The location is fantastic! You can reach the sea by crossing just one street. The staff were very helpful. Everything was great, apart from the fact that it’s an old hotel. Thanks!

Cons:

They use fans instead of air conditioning, but the fans were very dusty. For health reasons, they should be cleaned occasionally.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • us
6
It was a nice stay, staff were very friendly and accomodating but the room can use some TLC.
Pros:

The bed was super comfortable.

Cons:

The room was a bit musty, there was no AC, and the room was a bit dated.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • family_with_children • us
5
After seeing the room, we did not stay!
Pros:

It’s actually in front of the beach !

Cons:

Room was not as advertised. No central AC unit was available so our window was left open with a fan on. They need to be more honest about specifying the "retro" concept of the hotel in their advertising. Personally, it wasn't what I was looking for and it was disappointing.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ikramov • couple • us
9
Pros:

Everything was great, the place is super.

Cons:

You can hear people walking around a bit on the second floor.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Szymon • extended_group • pl
8
Pobyt bardzo udany.
Pros:

Super Lokalizacja, standard w pokoju w porządku, chociaż teren wokół obiektu powinien być bardziej zadbany (tzn. okolica basenu). Generalnie bardzo polecam ten obiekt.

Cons:

raczej nie mamy zastrzeżeń

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Alvarez • couple • us
10
Pros:

Si todo muy biem

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Bethel • couple • us
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jud • couple • us
8
Good Deal, value
Cons:

TV remote wouldn’t work

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location, location, location!!!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • couple • us
8
I experienced a lovely location & room, inconsiderate other guests, parking anxiety, caffeine anxiety.
Pros:

I could hear the surf from my room and in bed at night.

Cons:

No coffee on the premises or anywhere nearby. No assigned parking. I also heard other guests’ rooms all night long, literally they never turned it off and it drowned out the sound of the beach.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
7
Pros:

What breakfast?

Cons:

Not pet friendly.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
3
Not a very pleasant experience for us, maybe for some others, but we would definitely not go back
Pros:

Location was great. Right across the street from the beach. Good value for that

Cons:

Bathroom felt like an outhouse, no air-conditioning in our room was extremely uncomfortably hot. We were right next to the walkway leading to the parking lot so heard people all night, not to mention the motorcycle gang who decided to leave at 3 AM while they let their motorcycles warm up for 10 to 15 minutes. We had to leave our door open since it was so hot so everyone had a nice view right into our room as they walked past.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee