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The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
Motel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Santa Barbara Zoo

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

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, West Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 30 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
(5 reviews)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

Highlights

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

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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

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)

Highlights

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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)

Highlights

Terrace
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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 in-room free WiFi. .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. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Santa Barbara Beach motel include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Bowl.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 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, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬7 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
As a guest of The Inn at East Beach, you'll find an outdoor pool, a fireplace in the lobby, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. 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
  • 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 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

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

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

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.

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. 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.

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1008 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very nice. Retro feel, but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge and Esther

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weve been coming here for about 15 yrs. and we love how mello the vibe is. I would have given 5 stars except for the new parking fee. It was unexpected and pretty high for how unassuming the property is. Charging $15 per night is a bit much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for an excellent value. Warm pool and easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is quaint, yet older with some cracks in the paint and mismatched furnishings. However , that really added to the cozy feel of the space. Despite not having air conditioning, the room was well ventilated with a large ceiling fan and an optional tower fan provided in the closet. The area was quiet. Onsite parking is an additional fee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wilword

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I were in the area for a birthday party. The check-in process was easy, and we loved the free coffee provided in the lobby. The room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. The only area that needed more care was the shower- the bottom of the shower curtain was a little dirty and there was something stained on the shower wall. Overall, I would highly recommend this property due to excellent service and nice facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean and comfortable. Front desk staff is super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

ENRIQUE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful. Pathetic customer service. LIARS, DISRESPECTFUL and they don’t care at all. Over priced with poor conditions. DON’T WASTE your time and money. Never again! Protect yours and go elsewhere.
Holes in the shower wall because they tried to resecure the grab handle. It was still loose and would have easily broken off if a person were to have used it. It almost happened to me.
Counter was dirty and scratched.
Sink was dirty with the vanity mirror hanging by one type of string. Really?
Bent ironing board that my iron kept tipping over when trying to stand it up. Fire hazard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed there before. Had a fireplace on another visit. The pool was very nice. Outside heater wasn't available on the cool evening.That would have been great, but they don't light them in the summer. The breakfast is just small pastries and tea or coffee. I would cal it a mini continental breakfast. bed was comfortable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristiina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great location. Easy walk to the beach and local restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location, great price, comfortable rooms. Really helpful and nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Shiguang, Torrance

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean. It was really nice staying here right across the street. You can go to a restaurant. You cross one more street. There’s another restaurant. Everything is nearby. You can walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Moses

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and spacious room. Quick walk to the beach and close to any restaurant. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well priced, close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was short, but we would come back. The staff ( Victor) at check in was cordial and helpful. The room was clean, spacious, well ventilated with windows, and comfortable. The area was quiet especially at night. We were very pleased by that since we were near the street and other hotels. The beach is a short walk across the street past another hotel. Check out was friendly and so fast we didn’t even remember to catch a name to compliment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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