De La Vina Inn

Hotels
8.6 (140 reviews)
1323 De La Vina Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location near courthouse and shops
Welcoming gestures (bottles of wine, chocolate-covered strawberries, thank-you note)
Comfortable bed and nice room
Pleasant, classic vibe
Cons:
No breakfast (B&B without breakfast)
Room lacked chair/desk/refrigerator
Very small bathroom with low ceiling and awkward sink placement
Some areas need updating

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Service
9.9
Very welcoming — staff left bottles of wine, delivered chocolate-covered strawberries and a thank-you note; guests reported feeling at home.
Location
9.9
Excellent, central location — near the Santa Barbara courthouse and handy to many shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
7
Disappointing in some rooms: lacked chair/desk/refrigerator, very small bathroom with low ceiling and awkward sink placement impacting usability.
Amenities
7.8
Mixed — thoughtful welcome amenities (wine, strawberries) but lacking practical in-room features (no refrigerator) and no breakfast service.
Value for Money
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
7
Negative: noted as a bed & breakfast without breakfast service; limited F&B offerings.
Overall Experience
10
Very positive overall — guests enjoyed the comfortable bed, classic vibe and memorable wedding gestures, though some areas need updating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-21 10:30

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Santa Barbara, just a short distance from Leadbetter Beach and State Street, De La Vina Inn offers a prime spot for both beach lovers and city explorers.

Comfortable Accommodation
Featuring a secure self check-in system, shared lounge, and free private parking, our family-friendly rooms come with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. Some rooms even offer streaming services for your entertainment.

Exciting Activities
Embrace the outdoor lifestyle with hiking, snorkeling, and windsurfing opportunities available nearby. After a day of adventures, unwind in our sun terrace or garden.

Book now at De La Vina Inn for a memorable stay in Santa Barbara!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 140 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 10
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Alyssa • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was a cute spot and near the Santa Barbara courthouse. Me and my family / friends stayed here ahead of our wedding. They had bottles of wine to welcome us. And they dropped off chocolate covered strawberries for us and a thank you note on the day of our wedding.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • couple • gb
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
5
A modest bed and breakfast, without a breakfast.
Pros:

It’s very pretty and the location was decent.

Cons:

Our room was disappointing. No chair,desk or refrigerator. The bathroom was tiny with a shower stream that hit me in my stomach and a very low ceiling over the commode. The sink was in the bedroom on the other side of the bed from the bathroom. So it would be impossible to get ready in the morning without waking your partner.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • au
10
Enjoyable stay, close to everything
Pros:

Comfortable bed and nice room.
Handy to many shops and restaurants

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Lee-Stein • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
8
Had a pleasant stay and felt at home .. enjoyed myself and Santa Barbara
Pros:

Location and vibe and classic feel

Cons:

Need of some updating in areas

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
8
Pros:

Lovely room. VERY comfortable bed. Clean. Free parking. High quality hair dryer & robe. Attentive manager.

Cons:

No breakfast. Checkout was too EARLY (at 10am)

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Peaceful little get away!!! Loved the contactless check-in & out experience. That said, Humberto extremely accomodating via text. Most comfy bed which overlooked the gardens from the second floor. Will definitely return.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Negar • couple • us
2
Cons:

Urine and moisture smell in the room. No staff on site. Lawn mower noise early in the morning. Overpriced.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
חיים ג • couple • il
10
Pros:

מקום יפה

Cons:

זה לא מלון זה וילה ללא צוות

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
9
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Marta • couple • us
9
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • couple • us
9
Santa Barbara will not disappoint.
Pros:

Location and size of room

Cons:

It’s old and smells old, not a deal breaker but it is noticeable. Rooms need a little
TLC but still a good value.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • us
10
Pros:

LOVE this place!! Rooms are super adorable. Love the main house area as well.

2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Chyi • couple • us
8
2025-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • us
10
Unique spot that will add to your experience in SB!
Pros:

Beautiful place, location, super friendly staff and overall really happy with my stay here!

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Zoran
6
Pros:

The place is a beutiful old wooden house converted in a small hotel. It's completely automated, so there was no staff working in the lobby of the hotel, which was very creepy. The house was remodeled, but still the air was stuffy and smelled very old. I wanted to spend a few nights in beautiful Santa Barbara, and not to stay in a museum. In addition, there were no A/C controls in the room so I had to ask staff over text messages for help multiple times. It's a beautiful house to see, but not remodeled sufficiently to be a hotel I want to stay in.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Nici1326 • couple • us
8
Gorgeous views, great location
Pros:

Location was excellent, near enough to walk to a number of restaurants, bars, and shopping. The neighborhood is lovely. The room had an amazing view and a large private patio on the 3rd floor. The complimentary bottle of wine was delicious and parking at the hotel was easy to access. The soaking tub is delightful

Cons:

For the private suite on the 3rd floor the last set of stairs are incredibly narrow, not very well lit, and you are almost guaranteed to hit your head going up or down (at least down has a warning sign about it) if you are over 5'7". Additionally, the bathroom door is almost impossible to close or open and very loud when you do get it to move.

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee