We put the Superior King Terrace and partial Ocean View, and were very happy with it. It was pretty pricey on this July 3 for a motel like hotel, but the room itself was very nice, and loved the two balconies, one with Ocean View and one with Ocean and Mountain View. They also had complementary pastries and coffee in the morning. Great location too. They have pool, but no hot tub. But recommend and would return. read more

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I chose the the Inn At East Beach because they were the most affordable option closest to the water. We paid about $380 out the door for two nights for a weekend. CONS: NO AC. Only a plug in fan and ceiling fan. Single paned windows Due to the above it was much warmer indoors versus outdoors. It was 77 outside but probably 85 inside. Mold in windows Barking dogs Loud plumbing No room cleaning PROS: Clean property that appeared freshly painted inside and out Location Affordable Good coffee Water filling station Pool I would recommend staying if you are on a budget but not when it is greater than 75 degrees. I can't remember the last time I stayed at a hotel without AC! Also if you can't handle noise I wouldn't recommend staying. The bathtub/showers are extremely loud and so are voices and barking dogs. Hopefully newer windows and at least window AC is added in the future. read more

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UPDATED REVIEW (6/24/25): We checked into Room 16 on June 21, 2025. I originally posted this review at 2 AM the same night because we couldn't sleep due to the constant gate slamming and noise from upstairs. Everything in this room--from the mold and busted fixtures to the broken privacy measures--was unacceptable and misrepresented online. My original review still stands, but now there's more. After our stay, my sister formally contacted Expedia and submitted a detailed complaint with photos, timestamps, and a full breakdown of what went wrong (mold, rotted caulking, exposed screws, spiders, noise violations, and more). We asked for a refund of the nightly room rate--but were willing to waive the pet fee and parking costs. The hotel owner told us directly that he saw the photos, acknowledged the room needed repairs, and said he would work with Expedia to issue a refund. Instead, he falsely told Expedia that we had agreed to a future stay credit--which never happened. No one in our group would ever agree to return to a place that treated guests like this and then misrepresented our words to dodge accountability. Expedia now claims they can't refund us because "the guest accepted future accommodations," which is not only false, it's insulting. I've added a redacted screenshot of the Expedia response confirming the hotel's claim. If management had simply owned up to the condition and followed through with what they told us, this could've been resolved. Instead, it's turned into a matter of integrity. Avoid Room 16. Avoid this property. And do not trust the owner to stand behind his word. read more

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We were greeted by friendly staff as we checked in. There is a fee for incidentals and parking, a partial refund will be returned. Economical for the location, being so close to the beach; within walking distance. Clean and airy, vaulted ceilings made our room seem larger. Loved the beach vibe and paint on the walls. The bed was too springy, a bit uncomfortable for our old age. The 2nd floor had quite a few flights of stairs. Appreciated the beautiful ceiling fan and portable fan. We can hear the train, freeway and daytime construction but it didn't bother our sleep. The room was clean but there were a few stains on a chair and on the wall. The bottles of shampoo and body wash were a bit on the small side for 2 adults but smelled amazing. Fabulous TV channel selection, greatly appreciated at night. The grey nightstands and entertainment center were a bit odd and previous guests must've marked them up and were never cleaned or repainted. Overall we were content with the room. Fresh coffee and pastries in the a.m. Location is great, close to a Sprouts market, a few local restaurants and definitely the beautiful coast. Parking was easy, considering how small the hotel is. We would return for another stay. read more

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Nicely located near the beach. Great customer service and they gave us a sweet Valentines gift. The beds were comfortable and it was clean. Not bad for what we paid. They also have a nice patio area for eating or sharing some drinks. The pool was also very well kept but no spa so we didn't get in the water. My only recommendation would be increased water pressure. We would stay here again. read more

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i guess if you avoid the rooms in the back, you might be okay. nothing wrong with the rooms. just super noisy with random roaring sounds that we can't seem to figure out. otherwise, just another super expensive lower end inn stay. read more

Trash place. Zero air conditioning, bed is terrible, management is useless. Stay away

The room did not look like the photos. I did not expect much but the bed was old and lumpy. All the furniture was worn. The heat was a wall fireplace that was dirty. The small sofa was stained and the room felt unclean even though it smelled like grade school soap sanitizer. We tried to tough it out but the smell was the kind that lingers like it attaches to your clothes. We ended up driving back to LA. It was not worth the nights stay. Also the views were not as the photos project. We were in a fishbowl with windows three sides, one view was a painted pool deck we could not enter. Another was sliders to the large parking lot and the third view was a dirt construction site. read more

PLEASE STAY AWAY!!! Expedia was incredibly deceiving when I booked this hotel. Whoever owns this hotel refuses to put any money into it at all and you can clearly tell, even the cheap "newer" renovations were barely noticeable. The price gouging is obscene ($60 for parking, $35 dollar early check in fee????), the room was something out of a late 1980's murder film with destroyed furniture and fixings, and you have to be HOT on top of all this since they don't have AC in the rooms. Nasty work. OH and the walls are incredibly thin so have fun listening to your neighbors at 2 AM doing whatever they may be doing. Pay the extra money to stay somewhere else, Santa Barbara is expensive regardless so you might as well be comfortable for your trip instead of dealing with a place like this. read more

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Here from Southern California. Husband, found this place. For starters it's within walking distance to the beach. They do charge for parking. It was $15 for the day. They don't have any elevators or air conditioning. It was only around 61 degrees outside but the room was hot and muggy. They do have two large fans and a ceiling fan but it literally blows hot air. The room had a fireplace and a beachy theme. Room was nice and you can tell that it had been renovated but with renovations you should always keep up with minor repairs. The room was in need of repairs and cleaning especially the shower/ bath tub area. There is plenty of lounging space outdoors and also a heater .The pools perfect for kids. It had beach balls ready for fun. The pool was empty and I don't know if it belonged to the hotel or other guests. We stayed for one day and I don't think we would be coming back to this hotel. read more

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My wife and I arrived way to early for check in from Amtrak. I called the hotel and they generously offered to stow our bags before our check in time. This allowed us to be more flexible during the day. We returned around 2pm and they allowed us to gain access to our room early. We weren't expecting much as the exterior of the hotel looks outdated and there was obviously some damage to the roof on one part of the building with tarp covering it. We were surprised to see a large updated room with a fireplace and a small view of the ocean from our window. The room was equipped with everything you need. I'm a light sleeper so I can be really picky and this place was perfect. We didn't hear any noise outside of our room, we did on occasion hear the Amtrak train in the distance but that was it. The only con I can think of was the bed was uncomfortable. I can feel the springs coming up and it was hurting my back through the night. Also the window near the sink didn't have curtains so the light was blinding us while we were trying to sleep. Other than those two items it was a great stay. Free breakfast in the morning and cool chairs outside for waiting for our Uber. We stayed in room 127 and payed around $250 on bookings. read more

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Terrible experience. Staying at this hotel on Christmas Eve was extremely disappointing. The neighbors were partying loudly all night: shouting, talking, walking heavily, and even moving furniture. The noise continued nonstop until 5:00 AM, making it impossible to sleep. I called the property twice to speak with the manager, hoping they would handle the situation, but both times the response was rude and completely unhelpful. No effort was made to stop the noise or resolve the issue. To make matters worse, the owner refused to offer any refund the next day, despite the fact that the stay was clearly disrupted and unacceptable. This was supposed to be a peaceful holiday stay, but instead it was stressful and exhausting. Poor management, no guest support, and zero accountability. I would not recommend staying here, especially during the holidays. read more

For the price you pay this close to the beach. I read a lot of the comments some are exaggerating. You do hear the train there is no AC but what little time we spent in the room we didn't care. We were here two nights and we didn't have any problems. The train is loud and some of the neighbors can be loud but we did all right like I said the biggest complaint no AC. I haven't checked out yet so I don't know about the billing if they do try to screw us over we just canceled the charges . If you think you're going to a five star resort, go up the street and pay the $300 a night. read more

Summer getaway ! My mom and I enjoyed our stay at this hotel. This Inn offers : *It's walking distance from the beach * very close to Santa Barbara Zoo. * offers beach towel rentals upon request * pool access * a free breakfast in the morning. *fireplace *came when it was hot outside they have a ceiling fan and extra fans in the closet. They have a water filter downstairs in the main lobby and offer hot tea and coffee all day long. The turquoise colored room with white wood ceiling gave a great open and beach vibe . The room is specious and the offered a fireplace . read more

Inn At East Beach - Single room with king size bed and electric fireplace - Hotels Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

If you don't have to stay here, don't. I am still trying to comprehend why I tolerated this place and the lack of cleanliness. The pictures I provided show a duct taped shower head and what I assume is dried feces on the shower floor. Management needs to do a detailed walk through of their rooms and make sure it is up to par. In the mean time, for a budget friendly stay, your best bet is approximately 900 feet away at a Motel 6. read more

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The Inn at East Beach in Santa Barbara, California Booking Date: July 25, 2025 -- via Expedia We are two seniors with medical conditions. After driving for 7 hours -- and traveling with our dog -- we arrived late Friday night at The Inn at East Beach in Santa Barbara, California. Shockingly, the front desk staff refused to show us to our room and canceled the reservation on the spot with no explanation or assistance. Both The Inn at East Beach and Expedia refused to issue a refund or provide compensation. This complete lack of accountability and customer care is unacceptable. read more

Incredible location, lovely staff, it's an absolute gem. The price point for the quality of accommodations and proximity to the beach blows my mind til this day! we can't wait to return. read more

Do not stay here!! They charge your card for "incidental fees" after you have checked out that are untrue and they can not provide proof or give you a straight answer of why they charged you. The manager that lives on site wouldn't even come to the phone and I overheard him telling his employ to say he wasn't there when first called. Also the bathroom was dirty when we arrived and I had to ask for clean towels since the ones that were in the room when we got there were dirty. He proceeded to say that housekeeping was no longer there and he couldn't get us more but could only grab one out of the back. read more

This is the most unprofessional and rude customer service. I arrived to hotel at 1:30 PM to check my room is ready, in the front desk receptionist, she told me is not available and if they finish cleaning earlier, she will call me back. if not, I have to come 4 PM. And when I heard 4 PM, I want to ask why check in at 4 PM? because every single each hotels day to check in at 3 PM. Technically, we are paying 24 hours and we get service 19 hours I understand they need to clean the room but five hours 30 rooms hotel. Because guess what they charge extra everything including parking and early check in. But it's OK. I didn't say anything I left. Until 3:15 PM I wait and I want to go to in the reception. In the front desk, different workers one of them is the manager. I learn his name is Emil(not sure though ) he went to check the room to see ready and he came back then he told me "earlier when I was in there. I was very rude for the receptionist" from no where. And I told him that's not true and he told me he was in there and listening us. Which is not true because if you're in there as a manager, and if you see somebody's route for your worker, why you are not getting out and talk with the customer? He was lying on my face most likely the room was not clean yet that's why he wants to cancel my reservation. And guess what he cancel my reservation and he told me if he wants he can cancel customer reservation without giving an explanation. I booked the hotel from the Booking.com and I called them to explain situation. They told me they don't see any cancellation. And I have to go in get receipt which is supposed to show my cancellation. They make me wait again to one piece of paper. It was the most horrible experience I had so far. Manager (Emil) definitely you are the rude person not me. I don't recommended this hotel to anyone. read more

Where do I begin? The less than friendly check-in person? The lack of AC throughout the motel? The filthy rooms (hair all over the bathroom, stained counters spotted with god knows what, etc) The $15 a night for an unsecured parking lot when you book through anyone but them directly? What you can expect is inflated prices when what you're really getting is a very, very low-budget experience for premium rates. This motel needs to remember, old charm (read run-down) isn't boutique. Ocean breeze is not AC. High rates are not high end - you aren't your neighbors. Step it up or get real. Would not recommend to an enemy. read more

Nightmare manager! Overbooked our two rooms, (booked 5 weeks in advance for my sons wedding) only one was available and he did not want to refund for the room that we were not given. I had to become unpleasant with booking.com after 1 1/2 hours on the phone when the manager lied to booking.com saying he offered us another room saying "we refused" another room- ludicrous, we couldn't get a room because he overbooked to begin with, remember? He lied lied like a petulant 5yo! Booking.com is begrudgingly refunding the unavailable room only because the pleasant (and competent) front desk attendant provided us a copy of our reservation and noted the overbooking error. read more

I decided to stay in SB last minute so found this hotel near the restaurant . Check-in was easy and fast. Room was nice, nothing fancy but perfect for a great bath and sleep. Bed was comfy and morning coffee and pastry was perfect before I hit the road. Staff were also super friendly. It's in a great safe area and I will be back very soon! read more

I'd honestly like to give Inn at East Beach 3.5 stars but I'm going to round up since my stay was really pleasant. Pros: + continental breakfast each morning with hot and cold items available +lots of toiletries offered at the front desk- toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving cream and razor; it's more than a typical inn would have +really friendly customer service! The staff at breakfast were always friendly and welcoming. No rude service here whatsoever +close to the beach-- like a few minutes walking distance +comfy beds and great fireplace +can be walkable to state street if you don't mind long walks Cons: +No AC but that didn't bother me for my late Oct/early Nov stay +poor water pressure in the shower--also the bathroom is strangely floored with a carpet/fabric texture... +can be loud at night and during the day. Nights weren't bad at all for me but during the day there was a lot of soccer games next door I could hear as well as a lot of random gardening work on a Saturday morning... kinda strange Overall, I thought Inn at East Beach was just perfect for the little weekend getaway I needed. It was a great value for the price and honestly isn't terribly far from things. I'll likely stay here again if I find myself back in SB. read more

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Our stay at The Inn at East Beach was terrible. The only saving grace for this place was the friendly staff. Everyone I encountered was courteous, sympathetic and genuinely concerned. Also, the hotel is in a good location and the mattress was comfy. Let's begin with the obvious: THERE IS NO AIR CONDITIONING at this hotel. This information is purposely omitted from the website. Since it doesn't listed we should have assumed we would not have air conditioning? That is so misleading. It takes 1 minute to write that on the website. What is the excuse management? It's shocking. We would gotten a refund if we could have found one reasonably priced at the last minute. Since you will need to have your windows open to catch a breeze, you hear absolutely everything. Your neighbors and the birds sound like they're on your ledge. Since people congregate on the patio it's just so noisy. We nor our toddlers got any rest. The pool is supposed to be heated but it was like cool bath water. The floors are carpeted and may never have been shampoo'd. Our boys had been running around in the room 5 minutes and they're feet were black from dirt. Filthy! There is no microwave. If you have heavy luggage or a stroller wagon like I do, you need to unload before you park. I parked then had to have another patron sitting in the courtyard help me carry the stroller up the stairs. The hotel doesn't have a cart or anyone to help you. We weren't offered any sort of compensation. I wouldn't recommend this hotel unless they had air conditioning and they replaced the carpet with hardwoods or laminate floors. read more

Inn At East Beach - We hadn't been in the room for 20 min. Every time the boys wanted to get on the bed we had to clean their feet. Exhausting. - Hotels Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I love this place. It has such a cozy, homey feel to it. The staff is always so sweet and helpful. I look forward to my return.

Smelly room and Horrible bathroom.. rusty taps , rusty tub. No stopper in the tub . Floor edges looked like they had mold . read more

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I thought this hotel would be nicer. I've stayed at many hotels in SB, and this would be my least favorite. The people were nice and the location good, but the room needed a lot of work. When you are in the hosiptality business, a little upkeep goes a long way. Paint the walls where they have been patched, add a fan to the bathroom so the paint doesn't bubble and mold doesn't grow, a drain stop in the sink is an easy fix, fix the bathroom door so it doesn't scrape the floor and damage the flooring ...among other things. Also, we go away so we can be catered to for a change...maid service would be nice. It's not a cheaply priced hotel, I expected a nicer experience. read more

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The room came with a mini fireplace which made the room nice and toasty. The guy working on 1/15/21 was super friendly and helpful ! Great vibe to the hotel and it's less than a block from the beach. Plenty of parking in the back. read more

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Made our reservations for a night in SB to attend a wedding. Had called multiple times to confirm pet policy and charges. We were notified pets were ok and with no charge. We arrive to check in only to find a $50 pet fee. We contacted the manager "Raga" who acted like he was doing us a favor by giving us a discounted pet fee. Slimy kind! Quality and cleanliness are similar to an east Hollywood apartment building. Black mold and a black widow in the bathroom. Exactly what I envision in a "3 star" hotel. What a joke! May offer hourly rates. Certainly would not recommend as a mat on the beach is more inviting. read more

My family and I went to this hotel for 1 night. Check-in was fast and simple. To park inside of the compound it's ONLY $10. You can rent bikes here if you want to go adventure out in the City if Santa Barbara. The staff here are nice and respectful. I am giving this Yelp Review a 3-star because the hotel room we got which is room 102 has a few non-working light bulbs and the floor was very filthy. It's like the floor was never washed or vacuumed for over half a year. But everything else in the room like the bathroom, the bed, the chairs, etc. are nice and clean. read more

Nicely updated mid-century motel with a great location. Spend a little more and see if Room #117 is available, it has the view (1 king bed) on the second floor. Breakfast is sparse, very sparse. Management was great and very accommodating. Easy block to the beach. read more

This spot is cut but it's dirty and the mattress is old and belongs in the trash. I couldn't sleep abs the management gave me $40 off. I missed work because of the trash mattress. I hope this place gets it together and starts caring about their guests. DO NOT STAY HERE. also the manager is clueless on hospitality. read more

This was a complete disaster that should be avoided at all costs. Pre-Covid we'd stayed several times here and always loved the experience. Apparently (according to a desk clerk) that was then, this is now: the family who managed it previously sold it to a new company that's now in charge. We will never stay there again and have told all our friends and family in Santa Barbara to advise their visitors not to. As my husband said, "This would be a great choice if our car broke down in Barstow and we were forced to stay in a cheap motel for under $100." But no, we were in town for a wedding and paid $275---yes, $275!!!--a night to stay in a room that wouldn't pass muster at Motel 6. In fact, after departing we looked on with regret at the Motel 6 just down the street. The pictures above are of the door to our room--with white overspray of the walls (also pictured) and the door of the room next to ours. Nice. What do you get for $275? One bar of soap. That's right, just one, to be shared between the bath/shower and the sink, which is double-wide and I guess seems hip and funky but doesn't drain properly. Curtains that not only don't block light, but aren't designed to block light! Nowhere to sit except a desk chair. No heating, though the desk will give you a space heater if you inquire. (There is a gas fireplace, which is a definitely plus, but it doesn't really heat the room.) No coffee facilities in the room, not even the cheapie kind, and if you need some caffeine before 7 am, you're out of luck, because staff don't open the office and put on a pot until then . It's by far the worst $550 we've ever spent. The staff uniformly was very nice, so I certainly don't blame them. But the hotel owners, apparently in the name of appealing to a younger demographic, actually just use it as an excuse to cut corners, do things on the cheap and seek profits by being sloppy, gross and inadequate, to say the least. read more

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Holy Hell! Where to start. My family and I got into our room and noticed the place was okay, but as you looked closer there were major flaws. The couches were stained, carpets were patched up with black spots and there was absolutely no air conditioning. In addition to all of this we found bugs throughout our room. We took the pictures and decided this was not the place to have our family stay for the weekend. I approached the front desk service lady and she said she had to clear it with her manager. Out came Raga. He first apologized for the bugs, but he quickly went into the conversation of having me stay. I said that wasn't going to fly with my kids trying to sleep at night with bugs and no air conditioning. He gave me a sigh and had the reluctant look of denying me a full refund. He continued our conversation with the whole "how about I give you a discount" pitch. I said we don't sleep in hotels with bugs. After a five minute conversation he said he would refund me. I thanked him, giving him the heads up that I would be respectful by not posting a negative review (since I rarely do). Well, a couple weeks later, our second night was not refunded for the full amount. Fuck a duck! We got on the phone with Raga- again, poor service with no care until he world about our situation. The way Raga got around this is by marking us as a "no show" for our second night. He never called us or even had the moral duty of refunding our second night, when just less than 24 hours earlier, we had a full conversation of why we were not staying there. FUCK BALL! Save your money from this shit establishment. The Hyatt across the street is much better. And remember, always pay with a credit card. They'll work with you to get your money back. read more

Inn At East Beach - Pincher bug crawling on the desk next to the bed. A spider with a full web was located on the ceiling. - Hotels Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We absolutely loved our stay, got lucky enough that we got the room looking out to the ocean. Waking up to that sunrise and enjoying that sunset were one of the most rejuvenating things I have done. And to be able to trust the safety and cleanliness of the inn was also very comforting. I didn't feel at all as if something was missing from the room. The bed was comfortable, it was spacious and airy. No AC! but there was a heater and the room in December was fabulously cool already. We loved this place and wanna come back. We also liked their staff they were so sweet and nice and we got the chance to chat it up with Michelle this morning who was so chirpy and cute and friendly! Thanks for a great time! read more

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This place is so cute! Big spacious unit with a kitchenette and heated pool! Walking distance to beach. Windows could use an update and the bathroom needs a fan. Great customer service as well! read more

Hot and Noisy! When I cannot sleep at night at this time 2am at this hotel, I have time to write this review! What else I can do? No air conditioning in summer, the fan is noisy I have to turn off! I had slept about 1 hour until the room upstairs they cannot sleep and they keep walking around like crazy now!!!!! Headache! Tell me what can I do now after a long drive on road trip and now you cannot sleep because of this environment! Two stars for the swimming pool and the room and the staff but he closed the office at 10pm! Can't complain! I really mad now and really want to sleep! I have another long drive tomorrow! read more

Great staff! Great rooms! Big and spacious, could have a coffee pot in the room. That's why I brought my own. I ended up leaving it when we checked out and the lady at the front desk told me it was never turned into lost and found. Ok?! So I still don't have a coffee pot. My bad but I wish I could get it back. read more

The only good thing was close to the beach. That's all. I will pay a little more extra money and stay at a better place.

The rooms are clean and cute and the location is great but I can't enjoy any of it because there is a communal table right outside of my room that people have been chattering at all morning and I'm getting no sleep. read more

Inn At East Beach - Been out here since 7:30am. - Hotels Near Me - Santa Barbara, California