Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio and Jacuzzi Tub | Terrace/patio
Reception
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$160
$140 nightly
$160 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12

Explore the area

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22 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds and Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Castillo Inn at the Beach is centrally located in Santa Barbara, a 1-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and 12 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
This smoke-free hotel features segway rentals nearby, boat tours nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include bicycle rentals nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Castillo Inn Beach Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn
Castillo Inn Beach
Castillo Beach Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn At The Beach Hotel Santa Barbara
Castillo At The Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn at the Beach Hotel
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Castillo Inn at the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1010 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendliness of desk clerk Tommy and his willingness to get a microwave for our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Kenmore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good basic clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginamarie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vendula, Alhambra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room needs updating , but location is perfect, walkable to the downtown, beach, pier.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great value, cute rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating! Tommy checked us in and made us feel welcomed!This inn was situated close to many attractions in Santa Barbara. The room was clean and comfortable. I will definitely stay here on my next visit to SB.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sally

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Constant leaf blowers and clacking carts. Very noisy sll day front and back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erasmo V.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

ROBIN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was full of mold. Not fit for habitation. Total ripoff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was just as shown in the ad. Room was comfortable, clean, equipped with coffeemaker and refrigerator. Location was convenient to harbor, wharf, beach, and downtown shopping. Tommy at the front desk was especially helpful. Would definitely stay there again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Wonderful staff. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is walking distance to the beach, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hanna

The staff was ice and room were as described
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had one of the smaller rooms and it was fine for 2 people. The room was very dark. We stayed 2 nights, and both nights we were woken at 5am and 3am respectively due to loud noise. Not sure if this was normal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy, San Francisco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After changing rooms we got a nice room on the top floor. First room smelt of pot smoke and too much road noise for me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated, only steps from the walking and bike path along the beach. Historic State Street is minutes walking distance. Staff is professional and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, parking a little tight. Great bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025