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The Inn at East Beach

Property class: 2.5

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A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a coffee station, and a view of greenery outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street and palm trees outside.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television on a dresser.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Inn at East Beach," a covered patio area, and bicycles parked outside.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television on a dresser.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a mosaic design.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television on a dresser.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a television, and a desk with a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a decorative wall, and a nightstand with a lamp and clock.

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a decorative wall, and a nightstand with a lamp and clock.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

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

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

A bathroom with a white sink, a round mirror, and a window.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A bathroom with a white sink, a round mirror, and a window.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a ceiling fan, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

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

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About the area

Santa Barbara

At The Inn at East Beach you'll be within steps of East Beach and Cabrillo Pavillion. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fireplace in the lobby and a water dispenser. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach motel include Santa Barbara Zoo and within 30 minutes you'll find Stearns Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chase Palm Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Inn at East Beach

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Inn at East Beach also features an outdoor pool, a fireplace in the lobby, and a microwave in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Inn at East Beach was completed in March 2021.

This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Inn at East Beach offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Inn at East Beach?

The Inn at East Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Inn at East Beach?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn at East Beach on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Inn at East Beach?

Yep, The Inn at East Beach has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 15.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Inn at East Beach?

Yep, The Inn at East Beach is a short 2-minute walk from East Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

Does The Inn at East Beach have a pool?

The Inn at East Beach has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Inn at East Beach serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests give high marks to the free continental brekkie here! Offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Inn at East Beach?

No, The Inn at East Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Inn at East Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Inn at East Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1007 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our original booking was only for 2 nights and we found the Inn so wonderful after the first night we extended for 3 more nights. Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great beach ambience, staff helpful, room was cute
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful and restful stay. The property is older but clean and the staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rook was clean and quiet area beach super close
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very friendly staff, clean rooms, incredibly spacious too! Just a couple minute walk away from East Beach. If I come back to Santa Barbara, I'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were cute! Big shower and the staff was very nice. Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. The rooms were nice and clean. The balcony gave you a nice view, everything was nearby literally within walking distance. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room beautiful ocean breeze
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel for the prices I've ever been to in Santa Barbara. Beautiful hotel and great location. Rooms are spacious and well equipped. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy bed, roomy shower, and good selection of TV channels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy little place, very comfortable and very good price point.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a retro flair.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice bed but unfortunately, there is a rather precarious parking situation there and the shower did not work that well otherwise everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to the beach. Limited selection of continental breakfast. The stay was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful property but it needs air conditioning!!! 90 degree summers are not tolerable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It's a budget motel. Parking was $15 extra so we parked on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, Friendly staff, clean property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place that was in a nice location and was quiet. No air conditioning though but thankfully it cooled off enough at night to sleep with the fans on.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel! We have stayed here 3 times so far. Close to the beach. The room was clean and cozy. The kitchen was well Equipped. Pet friendly . The manager was very nice and welcoming as was the staff .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026