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The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property

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

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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
(11 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 43 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)
  • 30 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)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1035)
The price is NZ$687
for 1 room
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 1-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo 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
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 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 Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Inn at East Beach

Motel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Santa Barbara Zoo
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

6/10 Okay

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location, nice staff, room needs some old

Location is great. Staff was friendly and it was clean. However, the room was just really dated. Warped floors, lumpy mattress, chipped furniture, etc. felt like a hotel that was flipped about 10 years ago and needs another renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

6/10 Okay

Sade, Oxnard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quick walk to the beach. Front desk was very personable. Room was nice, but there was some water leakage from the ceiling. I did not report it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean, simple budget motel style property right across street from beach by a block. If you don’t plan in staying in your room and just need a basic clean room to crash this place works great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim Ann

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cleve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean, perfect for a great stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, quiet little place just a few steps from thr beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Location Location Location

Location is excellent, staff helpful but rooms are a little loud. Unfortunately I had a young group stay right next to me and can hear everything at 3am.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Toni

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location but needs to be updated and cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed here before and like it. It’s a one mile walk to Stearns harbor area, so I like walking over and not dealing with parking. Quiet area mostly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jimmy at the front desk did a great job! Got us all set up for a late night checkin. Thanks Jimmy!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John, Castro Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice stay, room needs cleaning

We enjoyed being close to the beach and could walk just a block away to enjoy morning coffee with our toes in the sand. The room, especially the shower area, was dirty. There was hair and the tiles need a good scrub. My little one walked through the room barefoot and it was clear by looking at his feet that the floors need better cleaning. If you need room service, it needs to be requested which we did not learn about until a few days in. I take responsibility for not asking but we did need to empty our own trash and request fresh towels after several days.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small property, they have small but full kitchen. The first room had an issue and management handed it right away. We had a great time. Luxurious accomodations at a smaller property. Near the zoo and beach. Management was very responsive to all of our needs. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to the beach but the walls are thin and the shower was either super hot or super cold.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd time staying here. We like it because it’s dog friendly, clean, close to the strand and reasonably priced. We did get a room with a the fireplace this time but it wasn’t working
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and affordable.

Great location 2 blocks to East Beach, good affordable option that was renovated in the last few years. Jimmy was very happy to help. Refrigerator in all rooms. Microwave and toaster in lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jgaribay**

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A+

Very clean and fantastic location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaimie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This property is in a great location and very close to the beach. It needs a ton of updating and is not very clean. I would stay here again due to location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025