Rate based on Check-in: Jun 7, 2013 Check-out: Jun 8, 2013

Santa Barbara Inn

3 stars
901 East Cabirllo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
59 reviews
Vacation from Work

Very nice and beautiful. A place that I would stay everytime I go to Santa Barbara. See full review

  • Anonymous
  • May 28, 2013
Great Hotel

The hotel was wonderful. I would definitely stay again. See full review

  • Jeanne H
  • Mar 27, 2013
Value and convenience near gorgeous East Beach
The Santa Barbara Inn is located just across the street from East Beach, which is widely regarded as the finest beach in Santa Barbara. The inn overlooks the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by palm trees and gardens. The electric Santa Barbara shuttle (fees apply) stops in front of the Santa Barbara Inn, allowing guests to see the sights in the most convenient, eco-friendly way possible. Travelers can walk to both the shops and eateries at Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens. The famous wine country area is only a 45-minute drive away.
Highlights
  • East Beach location
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout inn
Rooms
The 69 rooms at the Santa Barbara Inn include a king or two queen beds, with 500-thread count sheets, down comforters and pillows. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, a mini refrigerator, hair-dryer, iron/ironing board, free bottled water, a free newspaper, terry robes, ceiling fans and private balconies or patios. For in-room entertainment, guests can find a flat-screen television, Nintendo and movies on-demand. Some rooms feature pool or ocean views.
Features

The Santa Barbara Inn offers an unbeatable location, just steps from beautiful East Beach, with carefully manicured grounds and an outdoor pool and hot tub. Wi-Fi is free throughout the inn. Guests enjoy a free continental breakfast each morning and can use the Santa Barbara shuttle (fees apply) to get to many attractions, including the shops on State Street. The shuttle stops in front of inn ever half-hour. The Santa Barbara Inn is within walking distance to the Santa Barbara Zoo and the boutiques and restaurants of Stearns Wharf.

Transportation
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (11.7 mi/18.8 km)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (88 mi/141.6 km)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (95 mi/152.9 km)
  • Santa Barbara shuttle stop in front of inn (fees apply)
Attractions
  • Santa Barbara Zoo (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Stearns Wharf (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Ty Warner Sea Center (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art (2.2 mi/3.5 km)
  • Mission Santa Barbara (3.1 mi/5 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (4 mi/6.4 km)
  • State Street (4.4 mi/7.1 km)
  • University of California, Santa Barbara (13 mi/20.9 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout inn
  • On-site business center
  • Catering available
  • Offers 1,300 square feet of meeting space that fits 100 people

Santa Barbara Inn Rooms

Deluxe
Ocean view rooms have king beds only.
Standard
Standard rooms have either 2 queens doubles or 1 king
Standard
Poolside 2 Queen Beds - Spacious ground level poolside room with two queen beds non-smoking with a patio. Complimentary wireless internet television telephone and complimentary newspaper.
Standard
Ocean View King - Spacious ocean view room with king bed non-smoking patio or balcony. Complimentary wireless internet television telephone and complimentary newspaper.
Standard
Parkside King Spacious park view room with king bed non-smoking patio or balcony. Complimentary wireless internet television telephone and complimentary newspaper.
Standard
Standard View 2 Queen Beds - Spacious residential view in our standard room with two queen beds non-smoking with a balcony. Complimentary wireless internet television telephone and complimentary newspaper.
Standard
Residential Standard King - Spacious residential standard view room with king bed non-smoking patio or balcony. Complimentary wireless internet television telephone and complimentary newspaper..

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Heated pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Elevators
Activities
Heated pool
Fitness center or spa
Exercise gym
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Children's activities
Game room
Jogging track
Play ground
Racquetball courts
Boating
Scuba diving
Fishing
Dining
Continental breakfast
Room service
Meal plan - continental
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Express checkout
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Audio visual equipment
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Indoor parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Accessible facilities
Accessible rooms
Accessible parking
Room
TV
Radio
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Turndown service
Cribs available
Electronic door locks
Iron
Ironing board
Sprinklers in rooms

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Hotel Map

34.4169 -119.672
Nearby airports
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, (SBA), 10.00, MI, N; Los Angeles Intl Airport, (LAX), 110.00, MI, NE;
Area description
Resort

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (59)

Ratings and reviews for Santa Barbara Inn

Overall score

3.9 / 5
59 out of 59
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.7

88% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Santa Clara CA
May 28, 2013

Vacation from Work

Very nice and beautiful. A place that I would stay everytime I go to Santa Barbara.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Santa Barbara Inn

Reviewer score

2
Castaic Soccer Coach
Castaic, Ca
May 3, 2013

Soccer tournament stay

Our family stayed at this hotel for a soccer tournament. The location was nice and so was the valet man. The hotel is very quiet and the guests are on the elderly side, which tend to get annoyed with children. The hotel seems to support the majority of their clients. If you are traveling with children, I do not rrecommend this hotel! The continental breakfast was horrible and their is no air conditioning in the rooms and the elevator doesn't work. For the money there are definitely better options!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Santa Barbara Inn

Reviewer score

5
Jeanne H
MN
Mar 27, 2013

Great Hotel

The hotel was wonderful. I would definitely stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Santa Barbara Inn

Reviewer score

3
PMat
Belvidere, Illinois
Mar 14, 2013

Great location--tired facility

Location is Santa Barbara Inn's number 1 attribute. Continental breakfast is more than adequate. Staff is attentivce and friendly. The floors, bathrooms, carpets, swim pool and overall general appearance feel tired and used. Would recommend a progressive renovation. We like it because of its location!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Santa Barbara Inn

Reviewer score

4
Vermonter seeking sun
Vermont
Mar 4, 2013

Winter Getaway

Loved the location right across from the ocean. They have a great options for their continental breakfast in a larege windowed room on the third floor looking out on the ocean. Great way to start the day! The staff was very enthusiastic and helpful giving us suggestions of things to do and places to go hiking. The best rooms are on the second and third floors, poolside , with ocean views. There is a great store 1 block away with fresh fruit and other healthy snacks. Easy access to beach and right on the bus line. The beds were comfortable. Some rooms have nice furniture than others. Has character!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Santa Barbara Inn

Reviewer score

4
Deb0723
Minneapolis, MN
Mar 1, 2013

Couple getaway

Staff could not be better. Ready to help with absolutely anything. Room - a little dated with a few stains on the carpet. Pillows were feather but collapsed as soon as you laid on them. No air conditioner, we like it cool. Would likely not stay there when it is very hot outside. Hotel was a bit rundown in general with some chipped paint in the common area doorways and doorways to rooms. Pool area was very plain with 3-4 good sized areas missing paint in the hottub. A little attention and the hotel could be five star. Again, staff was way above average with a front desk person even looking up the low tides when I said I was interested in some tidal pools. And the location couldn't be beat.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

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Review of Santa Barbara Inn

Reviewer score

4
Love toTraveler
Chicago, IL
Nov 29, 2012

Great stay

this was a great location for everything to do in Santa Barbara......THANKS JAKE!!!! a cross from the ocean, minutes from the Pier and State Street....will definitely stay here again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Santa Barbara Inn

Reviewer score

4
Lindafish
Business
Santa Cruz,CA
Nov 16, 2012

nice and clean

I stayed for 4 nights for a work trip. It was very quiet with a good work space in the room. There were good quality clean linens on the bed,(both under and over the blankets). The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking in the garage is an extra $7, but I was able to park on the street right in front of the lobby for free every night but one. I will stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Santa Barbara Inn

Reviewer score

4
Mtntop
Vail, CO
Oct 29, 2012

Comfortable and Clean

This is an older hotel that looks like a motel from the outside. The lobby looked old when we walked in, but that is the worst thing I can say about the hotel. The rooms were large with extra chairs and a huge flat screen tv, and the king sized bed was one of the most comfortable I've ever slept in. There were two sinks in the room, which is always a good thing. It's not the fanciest hotel but it was a nice place to stay and the location was great....across the road from the beach. Didn't need a car. I'd recommend it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

The wharf was about a 15-20 minute walk along the beach and there's also a 50 cent trolley that stops right outside the hotel.

Review of Santa Barbara Inn

Reviewer score

3
CSN concert goer
Ventura
Oct 1, 2012

overnight stay for concert at the SB Bowl

I was disappointed in not receiving a room with an ocean view and the late check in time of 4:00 was inconvenient. It is also unfortunate that the hotel does not have a bar or restaurant.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Must check out the "Urban wine trail" if you like wine tasting

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