Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Breakfast area
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Deluxe Double Queen with Balcony)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Carriage and Western Art Museum and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Santa Barbara Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (84 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in hallways (93 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (93 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (101 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
18 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Avania
Avania Ascend Collection
Avania Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
Avania Inn Santa Barbara Ascend Hotel Collection
Avania Santa Barbara
Avania Santa Barbara Ascend Collection
Avania Inn Santa Barbara
Avania Inn
Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Hotel Santa Barbara
Country Inn Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Motel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Motel Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1381 out of 2088 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 465 out of 2088 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 2088 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 2088 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 2088 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and very friendly. Our room was clean and quiet. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean roof attentive staff, horrible parking situation. Great breakfast, walls are thin so be weary.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Chi Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is good hence they said they only have 2 room at the ground floor facing the park age.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and property. Beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Deniece

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montez, San Francisco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice breakfast, hot tub was gross and didn’t get much sun, staff were fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

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

8/10 Good

Jeannine, Ann Arbor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Mucho ruido en planta baja, pero si descansé
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness
no one was at desk when we checked in and when he did show up was hard to understand. Breakfast was not very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babette, Highland Village

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and updated. Location is excellent. We stayed in this hotel several times. And will be back again. Staff is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was your typical continental breakfast but it was fine for being included. The building appeared to be clean. No complaints from me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, TULARE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff. Great location. Not the most up-to-date, but certainly comfortable adequate. Would highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dang decent. Nothing memorable. Wish theyd offer better fresh brewed coffee, real cream or half and half, not sugary coffee mate espresso machine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne, Cicero

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, walkable to different areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Loreina

Liked: Cleanliness
Room smelled like cigarettes, tv was broken and they wouldn’t move us rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Noni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and well maintained. The location was good for walking to the things I wanted to see. I appreciated the breakfast! Also loked
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As a senior woman traveling alone, I felt very safe and comfortable. Throughout my 4 day stay, the staff was great. The location is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025