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The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property

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Reception
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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
(30 reviews)
  • 30 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
(15 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
(25 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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

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 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

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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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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, 7-minute 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 beach
  • 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.

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 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 501 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super awesome! Clean room. Close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohankumar

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. Well maintained!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid 400$ a night to sleep in room with bugs
Bugd
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Kitchen?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Claudine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Drew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy access to beach/Zoo and waterfront. Friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean, but needed some TLC i.e., torn and missing curtains, screen on one window was broken, grab bar in shower was loose. Also, didn't realize there's no AC in the rooms. Got hot in the afternoon. Thankfully it was cooler at night and the rooms have a ceiling fan. Had to keep windows open though and heard a lot of noise from the freeway and train.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Truman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy to have found Inn At East Beach! Pet friendly, clean and beautifully located. Minutes walk to the beach. Rooms are not fancy but everything we needed. No AC, which was challenging but the hotel provided TWO fans which was perfect. Will definitely be coming back and staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jodee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No A/C and worse than that, the only way to get air is to leave the windows open. The windows do not have safety locks that lets you open them part way. Makes it easy for someone to cut the window screens and enter. Speaking of safety, while the doors are solid, the locks are cheap and easy to break. They look like they were installed about the last time the place was remodeled, about 70 years ago
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older motel, nice kidney shaped pool, close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here because it was a good value and
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravyn

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

Clean stay

The check-in was smooth. The pool is nice & clean. Our room was spacious with a nice home touch to it. They have pastries & coffee in the morning which is nice. Overall I'd stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

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

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

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

8/10 Good

Ross

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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