The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
Motel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Reception
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
Nestled in Santa Barbara Beach, The Inn at East Beach offers a warm welcome with a fireplace in the lobby. Relax by the outdoor pool, unwind on sun loungers or take advantage of beach towels to soak up some fun under the sun. Previous guests rave about this motel's beach location and helpful staff.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • Reception fireplace
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout curtains
  • Pets allowed
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
The current price is €158
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 39 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 48 min drive
  • Carpinteria Station - 17 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 19 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Inn at East Beach

At The Inn at East Beach, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and segway hire/tours are nearby. Also, Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Harbor are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 15.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Fireplace in reception
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs USD 15.00 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Inn at East Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Inn at East Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Inn at East Beach?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Inn at East Beach?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Inn at East Beach?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 15.00 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Inn at East Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Inn at East Beach and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and windsurfing. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. The Inn at East Beach also has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around The Inn at East Beach like?

The Inn at East Beach is located near East Beach in Santa Barbara Beach, a short 7-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo and 4 minutes' walk from Cabrillo Pavillion. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.

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The Inn at East Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Beach
Service staff
Location
Bed
Breakfast
Air conditioning
Parking
Restaurant
Kitchen

What guests liked

  • The property's beach location is a major advantage, with many guests praising its proximity to the beach and scenic walking paths. (55 reviews)
  • The pool was warm, clean, and a lovely spot to relax, with comfortable seating and a nice ambiance. (13 reviews)
  • Good restaurants are within a one-mile radius of the property. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing, quiet little place just a few steps from thr beach.
Michael, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Great location, nice staff, room needs some old

Location is great. Staff was friendly and it was clean. However, the room was just really dated. Warped floors, lumpy mattress, chipped furniture, etc. felt like a hotel that was flipped about 10 years ago and needs another renovation.
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, super staff.
laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I’ve stayed here before and like it. It’s a one mile walk to Stearns harbor area, so I like walking over and not dealing with parking. Quiet area mostly.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location Location Location

Location is excellent, staff helpful but rooms are a little loud. Unfortunately I had a young group stay right next to me and can hear everything at 3am.
Barry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A+

Very clean and fantastic location. Highly recommend.
Tatiana, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Great location

The location was great. The room was not great. We had a busted window (and screen), half-used shampoo, paint tape on the closet wall, cable wires running on the ceiling like in college, a missing lightbulb, a missing cover on the ceiling fan, and the worst part was sunlight peeping through a window with no shade at 5:30am. How many days do I get to sleep in?
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and affordable.

Great location 2 blocks to East Beach, good affordable option that was renovated in the last few years. Jimmy was very happy to help. Refrigerator in all rooms. Microwave and toaster in lobby.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in and nice room.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Location was excellent, near restsurants and quick a cezs to the beach p and parks.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, very safe, beds were really comfortable.
Danielle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Maybe a bit frayed at the edges, but overall good value for the money. Comfortable room and the location is excellent.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute and convenient

The inn was so cute and conveniently located to the beach. Over it was clean but there were other people’s hair on the ground and on the sink around the mirror which grossed me out a little bit. Other than that everything else was great!
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute hotel only thing was the bed was way too soft and the wifi didn't work
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value

Very good overall value. Great location for East Beach area. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Couch needs upgrading. Kitchen was nice. Patio was nice.
scott, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient, cost effective, great location!
Kerry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay! Definitely my go to place in Santa Barbara!
Lisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Last minute get away

This was a last minute get away and it was centrally located, clean and perfect for what we needed. We will definetly come back. Clean rooms with plenty of space. Close to the beach.
Genise, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay, room needs cleaning

We enjoyed being close to the beach and could walk just a block away to enjoy morning coffee with our toes in the sand. The room, especially the shower area, was dirty. There was hair and the tiles need a good scrub. My little one walked through the room barefoot and it was clear by looking at his feet that the floors need better cleaning. If you need room service, it needs to be requested which we did not learn about until a few days in. I take responsibility for not asking but we did need to empty our own trash and request fresh towels after several days.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Within walking distance of where I needed to be.
Michael, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Good location
Fabiola, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vintage mid-century modern touches and vibe.
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place great staff
Mosiah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice Quiet Location Didn't like the bed
Alma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great motel. Very close to the beach which is beautiful. Nice beach walk to the wharf where there are tons of restaurants.
John, 1-night trip