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The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Reception
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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

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
(32 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(26 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
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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 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse 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
  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 9 min drive - 4.4 km

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
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk

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 transport

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

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. 526 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1010 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Except for its location near the beach this place was as low level a motel as I’ve ever stayed in worse than any Motel 6 it was dingy. I had to pay an extra $15 for parking. They told me it was all on one floor. They don’t have an elevator and I had to take a heavy bag up several stairs and worst of all the shower wasn’t working in the morning. It was terrible. I would never stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kelsey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got multiple bug bites. The heater was so loud and making a horrendous sound that kept me up all night. I eventually turned it off at 4am because it was driving me crazy. So the room got very cold. The people next to me were screaming at 5am. Basically I got no sleep. Very thin walls.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rex

Travelled with family, Business traveller
it was ok not like pictured
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nikoletta

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff so helpful so kind premises were clean. Everyone was absolutely wonderful. Cannot recommend this place highly enough and I will come again. Thank you for everything. You were absolutely wonderful.!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Thesea

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

S

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not what we expected based on online pictures. Room odor of faint smoke and musty. Questionable maintenance. Premises had cracked not repaired concrete around pool. Railings and gate were rusty. Within 5 min. I asked for refund. Called Expedia and honored the full refund. However, The Inn refunded 3 of 4 days. Held 1st day since we “checked in”. Ppty manager difficult to contact after 4 messages left. 2/6/26still trying to get resolution.
Under sink area. Dirty and Rusted
Sticky tape residue
Tub drain
Not flush against wall. Could be hazardous
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff. Clean room. Hot tea/coffee always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Oh yes and so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Room was clean and very nice. Front Desk staff very welcoming and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aristeo, El Paso,

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Clara

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, peaceful safe and close to dining/entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Berke

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless and staff were friendly. Definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Edina

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joy

What a nightmare. No heat. Lies on website. Druggies up all night up above. I hate hotels.com. You people lie and are a rip off.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ravyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The check in was a breeze. The room was clean and quiet space. I’ve stayed here a couple times previously and enjoy the hotel and the convenience of the beach, shops & dining. I would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026