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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Property preview
Reception
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Deluxe Double Queen with Balcony)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

At Avania Inn of Santa Barbara you'll be within steps of Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. Highlights at this motel include free self-service breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-out. Other amenities include a hot tub, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Santa Barbara Beach motel include Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪On The Alley - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Avania Inn of Santa Barbara. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
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 hairdryers.

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

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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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 18 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 18 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?

Yep, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?

Yep, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is a short 11-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach.

Does Avania Inn of Santa Barbara have a pool?

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara has an outdoor pool.

Is Avania Inn of Santa Barbara family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor pool, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is a hit with families.

Does Avania Inn of Santa Barbara serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests can't get enough of the free self-service brekkie here! Served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?

No, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1271 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 422 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1897 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value one block off waterfront 15 min walk to State Street (downtown)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayleen

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

Cute but loud in the AM

Pulling into the lot quite a bit of homeless people in the area. While the room was wondeful the beds were hard and once it reached 8am it was very loud. The staff or guests made continuous noise until about 10am. There is concrete walkways so all the cards were terribly loud. Beware if you think you can sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing 👏 time in Santa Barbara! The hotel is walkable distance to downtown all the attractions, restaurants, and the beach! Very friendly and helpful people. The room was very clean, comfortable beds and good breakfast! Faustina's service was was great! Everyone here very friendly we felt safe and definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clinton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms were not to bad seems clean would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

celeste

Conveniently located near train station, beaches wharf and State St, very walkable area. Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos, SANTA ANA

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

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with partner
A lot of things. Pool was not clean. Left a film on my body. Hot tub was full of bubbly stuff. In the room, the bathroom door would not even half close. The door needs to be shaven off on the bottom. Some of the walls were dirty. Breakfast items were not refilled and we were there mid breakfast time. It was not a quiet place. We could hear our neighbors conversations! We were disappointed since it was not cheap rate we received.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julianne, Clovis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel really close to the beach, but our room had a balcony that faced the pool and parking lot and beyond the parking lot fence homeless people. Not a great view and thus didn't motivate us to use the balcony. The bed was very comfortable but our room was the first room in a hallway with a security door, and so we heard everyone coming and going through the door. Couldn't get the tv to work but had many other activities so ended up not asking front desk what was wrong. Bathroom has a nice shower but only half covered by glass. So half the shower is open. Don't really care for those. The guys at the front desk are super friendly and helpful though, and the morning breakfast there is top notch with waffles, sausage, hash browns, eggs, juice, bagels, cereal, and a great espresso automatic coffee maker that had cappuccino, lattes, or just regular coffee or hot water for tea. This place is decently priced for.being so close to the beach, and the few things mentioned and fairly minor. One other thing, there was a hot tub and pool that looked nice, but we didnt have time to try it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice room. Clean and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room, great staff, and excellent breakfast - can’t fault it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Real nice place at an affordable rate. Win win.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raina

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good breakfast and free parking walking distance to the beach and pier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Takamori

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

roxanne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was weird that the staff came in, saying they had to check the iron and make sure no water was inside of it. I found it odd, I think they thought we weren’t in the room and wanted to look through our stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated older property close to the bay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing and Slstaff were great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great staff. About a block to the beach…easy walk! Room was large and comfortable beds. They have a nice continental breakfast. Would love a couple more hooks or towel bar to hang up towels. Does get a little loud in the hallways in the morning. Otherwise a great place to stay in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025