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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)
Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool
Reception
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
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)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
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
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Santa Barbara

At Avania Inn of Santa Barbara you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Santa Barbara Harbor and within 15 minutes of Stearns Wharf. 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 County Courthouse 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 & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬12 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Front of property - evening/night

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  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
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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.

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1167 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1727 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was only ok. The carpet was really old and ripped up in spots. There was also a weird odor in the room. The proximity to the beach was good and the breakfast and employees were good. I wouldn't stay there again though. The price was too high for the condition of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vera

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was clean. The breakfast was very nice. Really enjoyed being walk-able distance to the harbor and close to everything. It is a noisy place though. More like a motel than an "inn".
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

great family place, good heated pool.

Just a great place to bring children. about 3 hotels from the boats
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, TULARE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is great! It is my place of choice when visiting Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast, walk to pier, 2 minutes to downtown. excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

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

Okay

The television remote would not work. I had to ask for assistance three times. It was never properly resolved. The heater did not seem to change when I increased the temp on the remote for the av. Otherwise, it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April m

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

Nice stay

Met my cousin here for a family reunion with our kids. Staff was very friendly. Good location. Good breakfast. Room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, property and staff. Very clean, huge room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janet Marlene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish you guys had bacon options at breakfast but not complaining. It was all good!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable-nice beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

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

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

Good trip

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

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

10/10 Excellent

Delwayne

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book elsewhere

We stayed in room 109 for one night. Upon checking into our room, before unpacking, we noticed the very loud sounds of the elevator. I immediately went back to reception and spoke with the desk staff, requesting a room change. He told me the noise I was hearing was from the laundry room and not the elevator. He stated it would cease at 4pm. It did not. The noise was indeed the elevator and he did not offer to assign us a different room. Because of the noise, despite wearing ear plugs, it was a terrible night's sleep. The elevator ran often, and woke my husband up for the last time at 1:30am. At 5am, it started back up and woke us up. In addition, our room was on the same floor (1st) as the breakfast area. We could hear the staff talking and laughing early in the morning, despite wearing ear plugs. We would not recommend this property for even a one night stay. There are several other comparable properties nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service nice area, i would book here again in the future 😀
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Manhattan Beach

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay where you can walk to most of downtown SB and the pier. Great breakfast too !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

A sold 4 star hotel

Our stay was for a quick get away. You know, gtfot for some R&R. Overall our stay was pleasant. The Staff were helpful. Rooms were clean, bathrooms were exceptionally clean. The morning breakfast filled the spot and helped to start the day. Our only ONE complaint (which I didn’t report. The TV remote didn’t work. We were only able to watch one channel The parking lot is small, and I’m sure when it’s really busy packed! Location is pretty convenient, a walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025