Inn At East Beach
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3705
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#24 of 56 hotels in Santa Barbara
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Just steps to Santa Barbara's best beach - Exclusive East Beach Resort area near zoo, wharf and shopping.
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Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Street parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Breakfast buffet
Snack bar
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
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Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Non-smoking rooms
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Grade: 57 out of 100
15Restaurantswithin 1 km
5Attractionswithin 1 km
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On my travels around California I've stayed in a few of these very dated motels in extremely expensive areas. Probably something to do with zoning or building codes but these tired old places just keep going. It's kind of a cute beach looking place from the front. Our flight arrived at 9pm and we already had messages from manager asking when we would arrive as they were closing the lobby. Arriving at 10pm to the lights out felt like we were waking someone up at their home which was a little weird for a hotel on a Friday night. The room was just across from the lobby and felt like it was from the 60s with little changed since then. The bathroom has been lightly updated over time and the decor was beachy. The room was small and you could hear the upstairs guests pretty clearly. Breakfast is extremely basic with a few cereal options, a microwave breakfast egg thing and some coffee. The bikes in front were rusty and not very nice, wouldn't recommend. They have a great bike share program in Santa Barbara and there's a docking station just a block or so away from the hotel. Santa Barbara Bcycle. We had a lot of fun riding around The best part of the place is being just a block from the beach, so sometimes the location is more important than the hotel amenities. It was fine for one night.…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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I am really untimely regarding reviews. Our visit was in June of 2021. I am confused by the negative reviews. I found the owner, Billy, and the staff, especially Mariela & Gentry to be very friendly and accommodating. They worked with us to ensure our comfort. Billy told me he had just recently (timeframe unknown) had take over the hotel and was in the process of making repairs and modernizing. The rooms were clean and tidy. There was definite wear and tear but nothing that made me feel it was dirty. The location is great and our rooms were less that $200 whereas the Hilton less than a 5 minute walk and where my nephews wedding was, cost $350 and the discounted wedding rate. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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When looking back at the photos of this hotel, it is definitely deceiving. We arrived at this hotel. It is located on the street parallel to the beach. You have to cross one small and one larger street to get to the beach although it is very walkable and easy to get to. We checked-in very easily and got into our room immediately. We also chose not to pay additional for parking. Parking on the street was very easy. Our room was on the first floor. Room 112. It was definitely dated and we feel required some new paint and maybe some bathroom/kitchen updates. They do not offer any soaps in the bathroom. Personally that is not a problem, as I do travel with my own. One thing that I wash was advertised is that this hotel does not have air conditioning. We were also there during a heatwave so it was quite hot and humid. They have two fans and left all the windows open all night. Breakfast in the morning is very minimal. Cereal/oatmeal (with a gallon of milk that is left out on the counter all morning). Muffins, apples, orange juice, yogurt, and coffee. You can purchase snacks which was nice for the beach. They do offer beach/pool towels. Ultimately, this hotel was convenient. It is not as close to the town as we thought, but it is a quiet area which was nice. It was sufficient to stay in the area for a wedding. And it was cost effective.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: There is no air conditioning
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We came for a family vacation 3 families. Staff was so kind, friendly and informative. 7/24 coffe service was awesome. Location and price is very good and otel was so clean there are also free bike, you can take them at any time
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Inn at East Beach A Boutique Hotel, General Manager at Inn At East Beach
Responded 31 Aug 2020
Hi Syanil, thank you so much for the outstanding review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back again soon.
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This is a short walk to the beach, they have bikes to rent (were complimentary during our stay) and their pool is clean and had floats and some toys (water guns) available for our stay, as well as pool towels. During COVID, they have pool reservations in 2 hour increments. The rooms have a mini-fridge and were clean, the beds were comfortable. The wi-fi was good, my son was able to zoom for distance learning without issue. There is a microwave for use in the lobby which isn't too far from the rooms. The staff was very nice. Parking was easy. The proximity to the beach and the cleanliness of the place will have me coming back again.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Inn at East Beach A Boutique Hotel, General Manager at Inn At East Beach
Responded 16 Sep 2020
Hi, I can't wait to share your wonderful review with our team! We are extremely happy that you had an amazing time with your family while staying with us. We hope that we can continue to provide our great service and welcome you back very soon.
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Let me just say the girls at the front desk were exceptional, pleasant and helpful!! However the room itself left much to be desired! Out dated, noisy and the door did not latch unless you pulled very hard to get it to latch. The room was clean with the exception of carpet needing to be shampooed, the soles of our feet were dirty if we walked barefoot in room. We could not believe the window over the toilet was so low that if it was open the guest in the parking lot could see the back of your head not to mention the top half of your body when getting out of shower and there was no other ventilation in the bathroom. It was a very hot week end and we could not leave windows open for air circulation since they either faced the pool or the parking lot, which made for lots of noise! No A/C in room although there were fans. …
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Date of stay: September 2020
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This hotel is hidden amongst pricier properties about a block from the beach. Although it has no beach views, it is walking distance to the beach, boardwalk, zoo and pond. It has free bike rentals to explore the beachfront, neighborhoods, and pier. The rooms were well maintained and clean, our room was more like a condo, with a kitchen and fireplace. Other rooms are similar to a standard motel room. The pool was nothing special as there is little landscaping, but it was heated. The breakfast was a menu you could pick up or have delivered to your room, strictly continental breakfast, few choices other than juices, coffee, muffins, cereal. I would stay again for the price and location.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Melissa Papke, Other at Inn At East Beach
Responded 5 Aug 2020
Hi Peggy, Thank you so much for your nice review. We are so happy to have been a positive part of your Santa Barbara experience and we hope to see you again soon!
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We had a great visit. The room was clean. While we knew there would not be air conditioning, there was a large fan in the closet that was sufficient to keep us cool, along with the ceiling fan. We had no problems reserving the pool when we wanted (1 family at a time). Front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was simple but is better than nothing. Location was great - close to beach, walking distance to the zoo. No elevator, so plan accordingly. No great restaurants in walking distance (a Mexican Food Truck, Habit Burgers, and a couple of fancier hotel restaurants that were booked at dinner time.) Hotel seemed full — you would not know there is a pandemic going on, but a very pleasant stay!
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Inn at East Beach A Boutique Hotel, General Manager at Inn At East Beach
Responded 17 Nov 2020
Hello Suzy, We greatly appreciate you taking time to write us a review, we look forward to hearing feedback from guests as they are our way of learning and growing as a business. We are happy to hear that you were satisfied with our modifications to the hotel due to COVID-19. Although it is an uncertain time for many, we try to do our best to accommodate our guests in the safest way possible! We always strive to have friendly customer service so we are pleased to hear that you are happy with your interactions with our guest services hosts. Despite the downsides of your stay, we hope that you overall enjoyed your experience with Inn at East Beach and if you would like to talk about your stay any further, feel free to reach out.
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Hi was in Santa Barbara for one night and booked this place for one night. It’s was a lovely surprise, very good value for money and located in a nice part of town. I had a last minute request and I needed to extend the reservation for a second night. The host arranged to extend my stay in the same room rather than checking out and checking in. Also, I checked out 3:00 am in the morning and the host prepared some fresh coffee and some fruit. Those little details make a difference. Thank you
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Inn at East Beach A Boutique Hotel, General Manager at Inn At East Beach
Responded 15 Sep 2020
Hello there, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again in the future! Your kind words about our hosts really put a big smile on our faces. Thank you for staying with us and taking time out of your day to send us a delightful review. All the best, Inn at East Beach Guest Services
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Customer service here is really nice and the location is close to the beach. But there are no built in air conditioners in each room. Because of CoVid-19 it is understandable about the lack of room service. They do have forms you can fill out to order your breakfast and they will either bring to your room or you can pick it up yourself. The Inn itself is very clean and quaint. If you are looking to come to Santa Barbara and not spend a lot of money on a room but still want to lay your head down on a nice clean bed in a clean room then this is the place.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Inn at East Beach A Boutique Hotel, General Manager at Inn At East Beach
Responded 9 Sep 2020
Hi Rona, Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay despite some of our negatives. We are working to update. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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hbarrett89 asked a question Feb 2018
Doncaster, United Kingdom1 contribution
Answer from InnatEastBeach
Feb 2018 |
There is a charge of $10.00 a night when you book thru a 3rd party. However if you book thru us directly you get complementary parking.
Annette v asked a question Nov 2017
Fontana, California
Answer from Alex G
Nov 2017 |
I’d call and ask for what I think was called the junior suite. Though I’m sure if you call and describe your ideal suite, they’d be happy to comply.
ghaigh asked a question Jun 2017
Wokingham, United Kingdom34 contributions8 helpful votes
SOCS asked a question May 2017
Las Vegas, Nevada
arnold93923 asked a question Sep 2015
Carmel, California
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Tiffany A wrote a tip Sep 2022
Morristown, New Jersey37 contributions9 helpful votes
"There is no air conditioning"Read full review
Reign68 wrote a tip Jul 2021
Rancho Cucamonga, California412 contributions89 helpful votes
"Bring water to drink inside your room . There is a produce store nearby if you need something."Read full review
Sleepless102913 wrote a tip Mar 2020
San Diego, California3 contributions1 helpful vote
"I would love a coffee marker in the room ( although they provide coffee and hot water around the clock in the lobby). "Read full review
7543catorno wrote a tip Nov 2019
Roseville, California7 contributions14 helpful votes
"If you want a good nights sleep, this motel is not the one to pick. Thin walls and lumpy beds."Read full review
tom A wrote a tip Oct 2019
Green Valley, Arizona42 contributions16 helpful votes
"I asked and got a room with no stairs to negotiate and as I get older this is important. Donavan took care of us."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
₱9,862 - ₱17,105 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
inn at east beach hotel santa barbara, hotel at east beach, at east beach hotel
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
East Beach Lodge
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSanta Barbara
NUMBER OF ROOMS
33
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Frequently Asked Questions about Inn At East Beach
Which popular attractions are close to Inn At East Beach?
Nearby attractions include Santa Barbara Art Glass (1.2 km), Santa Barbara Zoo (0.2 km), and East Beach (0.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Inn At East Beach?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Inn At East Beach?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Inn At East Beach?
Yes, paid private parking on-site and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Inn At East Beach?
Conveniently located restaurants include East Beach Tacos, Stella Mare's, and Convivo Restaurant and Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Inn At East Beach?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Inn At East Beach?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Inn At East Beach?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Santa Barbara County Courthouse (3.0 km), Casa del Herrero (3.6 km), and Old Mission Santa Barbara (4.6 km).
Is Inn At East Beach accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.