Hotel Overview
Santa Barbara Inn
Great location with ocean views. Heated pool was nice. Served continental breakfast which was an...
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Bananee
- Jan 31, 2012
Wonderful 4-day getaway
We had a wonderful time, the staff was helpful at every turn and eager to please. The rooms were...
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DanZ
- Jan 25, 2012
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
- Standard
- Standard rooms have either 2 queens doubles or 1 king
- Deluxe
- Ocean view rooms have king beds only.
- 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..
- 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
- 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.
Hotel Map
901 East Cabirllo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Nearby airports
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, (SBA), 10.00, N, Mile; Los Angeles Intl Airport, (LAX), 110.00, NE, Mile
- Area description
- Resort
Amenities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Business center
- Conference Facilities
- Connecting Rooms
- Continental Breakfast
- Desk with Lamp
- Double Bed
- Electronic Door Locks
- Elevators
- Express Checkout
- Free Newspaper
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Heated Pool
- High-speed Internet
- Indoor Parking
- Internet Access
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Jacuzzi
- Maid Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pool
- Radio
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Single Bed
- Sprinklers In Rooms
- Terrace
- TV
- TV Remote Control
- Valet Parking
- Wake-up Service
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 4:00 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.
Guest Reviews (45)
Ratings and reviews for Santa Barbara Inn
- All travelers (45) 3.9 / 5
- Business (2) 3 / 5
- Couples (24) 3.8 / 5
- Families (10) 4.4 / 5
- Friends (5) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (4) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.7
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 4.3
- Room comfort:
- 4.1
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 3.7
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Santa Barbara Inn
Great location with ocean views. Heated pool was nice. Served continental breakfast which was an added feature. Staff was pleasant. Beach across the street. Would stay there again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Wonderful 4-day getaway
We had a wonderful time, the staff was helpful at every turn and eager to please. The rooms were very nice, hotel is in a great location to move about the city and beach. Valet parking was an added plus.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
New Years Eve get away
Great location, great staff. I will be back. The beach is just across the steet
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Weekend
The Santa Barbara Inn is in the perfect location. We had a wonderful weekend in your hotel. Will stay there again next time!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Overall a very good hotel in Santa Barbara
The room was spacious, nice, and opened right out to the hot tub, which was nice. The room was clean, hotel was generally pretty clean. Breakfast was barebones continental, but not bad for free. I only had 3 complaints: 1) The pillows are so soft that they offer ZERO support. When you put your head down, it sinks to the mattress immediately. I actually didn't mind this, but the people I was traveling with all mentioned it and were annoyed. 2) The towels were the texture of sandpaper. Literally the roughest towels I've ever used. And I am NOT a fabric snob, I really don't care much. It didn't even bother me that much, but it was remarkable how poor they were. 3) I used the valet parking. One night I arrived at 1:30 am and there was no valet on duty (which is fine). I went to the front desk (which was empty). A woman came out and I went to hand her my keys and she said "Just go ahead and park your car anywhere in the lot." They then had the audacity to charge me for valet parking for that night. When I refused to pay, they gave me no problems, which was nice. But when I walk in and hand you my keys, if you're in hospitality, you take the keys and park the car, you do NOT tell the guest to do it themselves. All these were minor annoyances. Overall a very good hotel, I would stay there again. There was also a fruit basket in the lobby, which was nice.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Weekend Getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at the santa barbara Inn. The staff was very friendly and the rooms are perfect for the rates. If you are looking for glamor then this is not the place for you but if you are looking for comfort, cleanliness, perfect location, great staff, great basic rooms and a touch of class then you have picked the rioght Hotel. Thanks for a great stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Place to Stay in SB!
Super friendly, attentive staff. Best cleaning staff we have ever had at a hotel. Only one small negative is the continental breakfast is just that, we like our protein in the AM so we found a local breakfast place each day. Would stay there again in a hearbeat!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
East beach grill restaurant, split a pancake breakfast and watch the dolphins romp in the ocean.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Get weekend retreat
Very relaxing weekend next to the beach in Santa Barbara. Great location. Trolley to State Street, very nice rooms.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
Leaving your car in the hotel. Use the trolley and buses every where (25 cents to State Street from hotel).
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Very friendly hotel staff
The hotel is very clean. The staff is friendly and courteous. The location of this hotel is great. We spent time swimming in the pool in the cloudy morning and then walked to the beach in the afternoons. The Zoo is 5 minutes away.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Old California meets Asia
This pleasure trip was to enjoy the sites, shopping and foods of Santa Barbara and the St Ynez Wine Region. The hotel was well situated to do this. There was however one member of the Front Desk Staff named [...] who clearly should not be a guest facing person and should probably find another line of work where lack of cordiality is critical. He was clueless when it came to local services, food options and tourist destinations. When asked about the location of the Nationally famous Every-Saturday-of-the-Year Santa Barbara Farmers Market he had to look it up and could only find Wednesday and Thursday listings. When asked directions to the Farmers Market he suggested we go to the Tourist Center. Turns out the Farmers Market was only eight blocks form the hotel. Other front Desk Staff were definitely better.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
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