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The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property

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Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, coffee station, and lush greenery.
Experience the charm of The Inn at East Beach, where a modern design meets a serene outdoor setting.
Enjoy a warm gathering space with a fireplace, kitchen, and seating area.
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and take in the views from the hotel's multiple balconies.
Two single beds with light-colored bedding, a nightstand, and a large window with a view.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 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
(24 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 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) | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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
(13 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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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About this property

The Inn at East Beach

Motel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Santa Barbara Zoo
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has self parking and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a fireplace at reception. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Inn at East Beach's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Zoo. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a fireplace at reception, a shared microwave and a water dispenser
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 6 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

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

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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

The Inn at East Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1011 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Block from the beach, super friendly to my Oreo / Dog, super accommodating to me after a long day on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nafonwyck, St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint “throwback” motel which is cute and close to a lovely walk around the beach and has access to street parking. It is also close to many good restaurants. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room. Close to beach! Wonderful attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here, just next time we would stay on the top floor. Downstairs hears every footstep of the people upstairs. Our upstairs neighbors were like a herd of elephants keeping us awake between 2:30 am and 4 am. The place is lovely and the staff are wonderful and super kind. The rooms are definitely not sound proof
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Cute and convenient

The inn was so cute and conveniently located to the beach. Over it was clean but there were other people’s hair on the ground and on the sink around the mirror which grossed me out a little bit. Other than that everything else was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute hotel only thing was the bed was way too soft and the wifi didn't work
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ambiance of the hotel. It had a quaint beachy decor. Room was spacious. Staff friendly and helpful when I asked about dining and shopping options. Just a couple blocks from East Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverlee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They made sure to secure the handicap room for me which made my stay confortable and safe. Great trip!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good enough

First, I don't look for fancy in a hotel room. Instead, it's about convenience, location and the service, and this place has all three in spades. The best aspect about staying here was Ameil at the front desk (BTW, he has a college degree in hospitality). Nearly every morning I would get a cup of coffee (local from SB Roasting Company!) and an apple (not gross red delicious but honey crisp), and sometimes a pastry (also local from up north), and I would chat with Amil about all kinds of topics. Whenever I made a request (like needing more toilet tissue), he responded immediately (as did the other hotel staff). Convenience and location? Yes and Yes! You are yards away from East Beach and one street over from Cabrillo Boulevard. I walked nearly every day to the wharf (which is about a 25 min walk - at least for me), to the harbor and to the center of town. You can easily walk to Milpas street to get tacos and to the Trader Joe's. Of course, these days, people don't walk all that much so it may feel a bit much yet, again, everything is within 2-3 mile stretch. The room was large and roomy with a fireplace (very nice for chilly CA evenings). And, yes, the room and the property does need a significant refresh (there were night tables with veneer peeling) but it made no difference in my experience. I mean, I was there for the weather, beach, great food, and meet up with former colleagues and friends.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, super staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

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

Good value

Very good overall value. Great location for East Beach area. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Couch needs upgrading. Kitchen was nice. Patio was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alyssa

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Maybe a bit frayed at the edges, but overall good value for the money. Comfortable room and the location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025