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The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property

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Reception
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$294
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier King Room with Terrace

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

Premier King Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Bathroom

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(26 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Santa Barbara

At The Inn at East Beach you'll be within steps of East Beach and Cabrillo Pavillion. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fireplace in the lobby and a water dispenser. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach motel include Santa Barbara Zoo and within 30 minutes you'll find Butterfly Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 9 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Inn at East Beach

As a guest of The Inn at East Beach, you'll find an outdoor pool, a fireplace in the lobby, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Inn at East Beach was completed in March 2021.

This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Inn at East Beach offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 self 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. 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

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Inn at East Beach?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Inn at East Beach?

As of 8 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn at East Beach on 21 Jun 2026 start from NZ$294, 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 The Inn at East Beach?

Yep, The Inn at East Beach has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 15.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Inn at East Beach?

Yep, The Inn at East Beach is a short 2-minute walk from East Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

Does The Inn at East Beach have a pool?

The Inn at East Beach has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Inn at East Beach?

No, The Inn at East Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Inn at East Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Inn at East Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1013 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, Friendly staff, clean property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! Great staff and room was super clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff was very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price and area this hotel was amazing. The reception/ owner was really nice along with his staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jAvier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lou

Room was ok, staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, peaceful safe and close to dining/entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very friendly and welcoming. Providing a light breakfast was a nice touch. The room was lovely- stylish decor and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and accommodating! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, large room, nice patio, friendly staff. Not very fancy but clean, functional and a two minute walk to the beach. A great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Room was clean and very nice. Front Desk staff very welcoming and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great, the guy was very kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Oh yes and so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and very comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marrissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ravyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The check in was a breeze. The room was clean and quiet space. I’ve stayed here a couple times previously and enjoy the hotel and the convenience of the beach, shops & dining. I would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a amazing 2 day trip and was amazing how I can see the ocean to
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless and staff were friendly. Definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were great! Bed was comfortable. Good for the minimalist….room has mini fridge, towels, and the usual small bottle of shampoo&body wash, no conditioner, no hair dryer….no coffee machine…no clock…
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026