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The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property

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Reception
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

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

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (Terrace)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

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

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at The Inn at East Beach in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 5 minutes from Santa Barbara Bowl. .This motel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 11.8 mi (19 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.
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What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 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 Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Inn at East Beach

Motel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Santa Barbara Zoo
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 transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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

Reviews

The Inn at East Beach Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, and the beach is right across the street. Beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannika

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely fantastic! I went to a wedding across the street at the community center on East Beach and it was so much fun to stay there. The whole wedding party was there and it was just a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. The staff could of been nice, and place could be cleaner. Needs upgrade indoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mahjebeen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was polite but he had an ear bud in. It would be nice if he told you which floor your room was on and if it was at the front or rear of the property. The manager was nice, but the guest upstairs was stomping around at midnight, the gate was outside our window and is locked after 9pm and people let it slam shut, our shower and shower head had mold. The rest of the place was clean. It close to the water. I would not recommend. I will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro feel like what the 70's probably felt like in SB. Clean. Unique layout. Sheets and bed were very comfy. Perfectly located across from the wedding venue I was attending. Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayalani

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela, Reno

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good coffee in the morning and friendly staff They even let us check in early since we arrived ahead of schedule. Clean and nice pool and loved walking distance to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Talitha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

sharif

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not Fancy

This place looks like an old apartment building that was converted to a quality and level of hotel. Of course it is an amazing location, just steps from the beach, but no air-condition in the rooms, quiring you to leave the windows open at night to sleep cool in a knot so safe neighborhood where apartment buildings have bars on the windows so great location but hotel just OK.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

George

Travelled with partner
It was an older Motel that had seen better days. It was clean but several lights did not work and the shower curtain had ripped holes and the shower had small amounts of black mold. When someone in the next room took a shower at 3AM it sounded like an 18 wheeler coming through the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

CHAD

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We decided to stay someplace else. Rooms were old and stained. Bed was squishy. No air conditioning. Used a regular key and the door knob was super loose. Felt rather unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff, and a unique place made a wonderful stay for our family!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, San Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was super nice and the location was excellent! We will definitely return. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was falsely advertised. No AC,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous service, good location, would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed an inexpensive option and this ended up being so much better than expected! We even had an ocean view! Clean room and friendly staff. It was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times. The staff and the manager are very friendly in the rooms are very neatly kept. I look forward to coming back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025