Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio | Terrace/patio
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Castillo Inn at the Beach is centrally located in Santa Barbara, a 1-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and 12 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
This smoke-free hotel features segway rentals nearby, boat tours nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include bicycle rentals nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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 number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Castillo Inn Beach Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn
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Castillo Inn At The Beach Hotel Santa Barbara
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Castillo Inn at the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

wendy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, Staff was awesome (Kiersten and Humberto), location was prime for our visit with family. Had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Pentiton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute and close by everything walking wise
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maria was great! Awesome hotel and awesome staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

RAHUL

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room , heater, toiletries, water quality
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and beautiful with a helpful and attentive staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CORA

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natanya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, good location (despite a bit of traffic noise), staff extremely friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Satoko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location. Close to the beach and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, comfortable and the location is very walkable.
Sunrise on the harbor
Sterns Wharf
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, no bugs, starting to show some signs of wear. Shower was nice, plenty of pressure and hot water. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lu

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and even easier check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small motel. Could hear neighbors voices and cars coming around. Clean. Walking distance to State street and Harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025