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Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Santa Barbara Harbor

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Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio | Terrace/patio
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Castillo Inn at the Beach places you in the centre of Santa Barbara, within just a 5-minute stroll of Santa Barbara Harbor and within 15 minutes of Stearns Wharf. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪On The Alley - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Hotel with free parking, steps from Santa Barbara Harbor
Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Castillo Inn at the Beach offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily 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 (max 1 space 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 aged 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Castillo Inn at the Beach?

Castillo Inn at the Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Castillo Inn at the Beach?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castillo Inn at the Beach on 27 Oct 2025 start from NZ$265.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Castillo Inn at the Beach?

Yep, Castillo Inn at the Beach has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Castillo Inn at the Beach?

Yep, Castillo Inn at the Beach is a short 9-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, windsurfing and body boarding. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Castillo Inn at the Beach?

No, Castillo Inn at the Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Castillo Inn at the Beach?

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

Are pets allowed at Castillo Inn at the Beach?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Castillo Inn at the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1014 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Visiting daughter

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Great Place

Clean, great location, shower was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank, Alta Loma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute room with great clean amenities. Great location!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Berkeley

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Lemoore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel went above and beyond to make sure my stay was relaxing and enjoyable! Room was like home! The tub will make anyone want to return for another visit anytime of the year! I’m definitely making Castillo my choice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bella

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a power outage one evening and we didn't have any electricity in the property in the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leron, Los Angeles

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had wonderful time in this hotel, and will be back next trip in SB.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chirag

Travelled with family and small children
3.5 star good hotel no issues
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, Puyallup

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed with very friendly staff! The room (32) is beautiful, immaculate, and spacious. The location is excellent. Only a 2 minute walk to Shoreline Drive. I wish we were able to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiaqi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is above my expectation. Friendly reception.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Stayed 1 night in May 2025