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Castillo Inn at the Beach

Property class: 2.5

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A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."
A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".
A living room with a TV, a painting, and a red chair with a patterned pillow.
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A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $193
$169 nightly
$193 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a small table, a chair, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, a dresser, and a refrigerator.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, dresser, desk, chair, and a television.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, a small table, a couch, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a dresser, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, television, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall-mounted phone, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds and Sofa Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a nightstand, and a green carpet.

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a phone, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 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
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 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

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬8 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Castillo Inn at the Beach Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn at the Beach Hotel Santa Barbara

Castillo Inn at the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, great location, respectful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and convenient parking. Location was perfect walking access to State Street and to the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place clean and great location‼️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fast check in, staff were great, the room was clean & comfortable, excellent price! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location, staff, & clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the wharf. Great restaurants. Near a nice park
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located to the main attractions. The staff is super friendly. The rooms are not quite updated and could be noisy with the traffic around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and welcoming. The property was clean and well maintained. I will stay there again and recommend them as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, great location, was exactly what we expected!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the private patio for the room we chose. Very quiet and relaxing. Walking distance to restaurants, the harbor and the beach. We will definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great room & location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, location and clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was big and clean bed was comfortable easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is great, close to the sea, and convenient parking at the hotel. The rooms are spacious and clean and the staff is polite and helpful.
Rooms with decks
Walk to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again. Nice room and comfortable. Convenient to all locations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable stay. Friendly staff, good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was updated and parking was outside the room. The hotel is across the street from the marina where there are great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. We were walking distance to a lot of great local restaurants and shops. Loved the peaceful atmosphere and amazing views. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was nice, it was awesome having some toiletries provided as well. All staff was friendly and helpful. Walking to Funk Zone and Stern wharf about 10 mins. Location was so helpful:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property. I've stayed here a few times. The location is great! Across the street from a cute park and very close to Ledbetter Beach which is my favorite. Rooms are large and clean and it's pretty quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026