The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property

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Reception
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Lobby
Exterior
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
$156
$137 nightly
$156 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

Explore the area

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1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (Terrace)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at The Inn at East Beach in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. .This motel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and ceiling fans.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and a water dispenser. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - March 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

East Beach Inn
Inn East Beach
Inn East Beach Santa Barbara
The Inn at East Beach Motel
The Inn at East Beach Santa Barbara
The Inn at East Beach Motel Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a amazing 2 day trip and was amazing how I can see the ocean to
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Roxane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was fine although dated and abused some.. the little patio was not clean which detered me from going out there. The shower seemed new and was good although didnt match the sink area which needs redone. The bed was fine and the decor was cute.. The daughter of the owner didnt quite know what she was doing and i was charged $65 for some reason after pre paying and then was only refunded $50. ???? Overall it was fine for our group that decided to book us there as small, quaint and cheap but i would not stay there again as so many better options near for same money. And the fact they took $15 for no reason seems a bit sheistery..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Room was decent. Modern touch ups needed. Overall was safe, clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ravyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jAvier

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

YU

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

julie d

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were in SB for a dinner and decided to stay over night. We’d stayed here before and it was lovely. We were able to check in early, which was nice but the room we got wasn’t clean. It looked like they’d started to clean, got distracted and walked away. The front desk moved us to a different room but the fireplace wasn’t working. The manager was very nice, came and confirmed it wasn’t working and called maintenance to fix it. The maintenance man said it was clogged and he couldn’t fix it for us in a timely manner and arranged with the manager to move us again. When we turned on the fireplace in the third room, it did work but it desperately needed to be cleaned. So much dust and lint It’s a cute little motel near the beach but needs a massive facelift/renovation. Walls were patched and not painted, floor boards coming up, mold on the bathtub and near the ceiling, no cushions on the patio furniture, room furniture scuffed and not repaired, curtains torn. I give two stars because management was so nice about moving us and calling maintenance. Otherwise it would be 1 star. There are so many options for motels in that area that have been renovated and brought up to date, we won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our go to in Santa Barbara! Friendly staff. Large rooms. There are little things, but can't beat the cost and convenience of the whole package!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and attractive decor
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dixie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, quick replies, very pet friendly, so close to the beach and restaurants. The balcony view was great. It was also very quiet in the neighborhood. We will be back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne A

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The chair in the room needs cleaning. Otherwise , no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Armianka, Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mariah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mario

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Drake

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026