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The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
Motel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Santa Barbara Zoo

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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

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

Terrace
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Inn at East Beach

Motel remodelled in 2021 and located near Santa Barbara Zoo
The Inn at East Beach provides a fireplace in reception and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), outdoor furniture and beach towels
  • A water dispenser and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Inn at East Beach include amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Does The Inn at East Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is The Inn at East Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Inn at East Beach?

Self-parking is available for USD 15.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Inn at East Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Inn at East Beach?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Inn at East Beach located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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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

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very convenient location, great price, comfortable rooms. Really helpful and nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Easy check in and spacious room. Quick walk to the beach and close to any restaurant. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Well priced, close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Courteous service, good location, would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Good coffee in the morning and friendly staff They even let us check in early since we arrived ahead of schedule. Clean and nice pool and loved walking distance to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Easy to find, and the beach is right across the street. Beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It was absolutely fantastic! I went to a wedding across the street at the community center on East Beach and it was so much fun to stay there. The whole wedding party was there and it was just a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I have stayed here many times. The staff and the manager are very friendly in the rooms are very neatly kept. I look forward to coming back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The owner was super nice and the location was excellent! We will definitely return. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Quiet and clean, perfect for a great stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Super nice staff, great location at East Beach. 10 min bike ride to the down town area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We needed an inexpensive option and this ended up being so much better than expected! We even had an ocean view! Clean room and friendly staff. It was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

The location is great. The staff could of been nice, and place could be cleaner. Needs upgrade indoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Retro feel like what the 70's probably felt like in SB. Clean. Unique layout. Sheets and bed were very comfy. Perfectly located across from the wedding venue I was attending. Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This property was clean. It was really nice staying here right across the street. You can go to a restaurant. You cross one more street. There’s another restaurant. Everything is nearby. You can walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

I have stayed there before. Had a fireplace on another visit. The pool was very nice. Outside heater wasn't available on the cool evening.That would have been great, but they don't light them in the summer. The breakfast is just small pastries and tea or coffee. I would cal it a mini continental breakfast. bed was comfortable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Our stay was short, but we would come back. The staff ( Victor) at check in was cordial and helpful. The room was clean, spacious, well ventilated with windows, and comfortable. The area was quiet especially at night. We were very pleased by that since we were near the street and other hotels. The beach is a short walk across the street past another hotel. Check out was friendly and so fast we didn’t even remember to catch a name to compliment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location, super staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff was super friendly. The hotel location was a short walk to the beach. Dog friendly hotel. Room was spacious and clean. Easy to drive to restaurants. We walked our dog at night and felt safe. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

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

8/10

Basic but clean, simple budget motel style property right across street from beach by a block. If you don’t plan in staying in your room and just need a basic clean room to crash this place works great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025