Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - 11 min walk
Chad’s - 6 min walk
Finney's Crafthouse - 10 min walk
Brophy Bros - 10 min walk
Santa Barbara Roasting Company - 12 min walk
About this property
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Close to Stearns Wharf, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara provides free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and travel cribs
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Things to do
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Microwave on request
Outdoor pool
Travel crib
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (weekly)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
18 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property is also known as
Avania
Avania Ascend Collection
Avania Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
Avania Inn Santa Barbara Ascend Hotel Collection
Avania Santa Barbara
Avania Santa Barbara Ascend Collection
Avania Inn Santa Barbara
Avania Inn
Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Hotel Santa Barbara
Country Inn Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions
Does Avania Inn of Santa Barbara have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Avania Inn of Santa Barbara pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Avania Inn of Santa Barbara located?
Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Harbor. Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Santa Barbara City College are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 10 minutes by foot.
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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1179 out of 1747 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1747 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1747 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1747 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1747 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Nice hotel and good breakfast and free parking walking distance to the beach and pier.
Michelle
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10
Good hotel
Carlos
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Clean property, close to the beach with breakfast included.
innocencio de la
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Every thing is good: staff, facility, room service and cleanliness
Eugenia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
Location was amazing and Slstaff were great
Elizabeth
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
The staff was extremely accommodating when we needed a late check in.
Jamie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10
Great value one block off waterfront 15 min walk to State Street (downtown)
Kevin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
Convenient to downtown
Angela
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
rooms were not to bad seems clean would stay again
Clinton
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Clean and the perfect distance to the beach.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Nice little place
Laura
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
We really loved this place. It was clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was good, and it is in walking distance of the harbor.
Priscilla
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Nicely renovated older property close to the bay.
Jared
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
I had such a great stay. Simple but everything that you need.
Desiree
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Real nice place at an affordable rate. Win win.
Dennis
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Amazing little hotel! Loved the breakfast!
Lara
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Conveniently located near train station, beaches wharf and State St, very walkable area. Good value.
celeste
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Very nice property. Parking and close to super charger
Abel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Location was great. Could walk to the beach, to restaurants, and to stores.
John
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Was a nice room. Clean and very convenient.
Todd
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
The property is well maintained and walking distance to Stearn’s wharf and harbor
Carol
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Alejandro
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Great location. Wonderful breakfast!
Lorretta
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
We had an amazing 👏 time in Santa Barbara! The hotel is walkable distance to downtown all the attractions, restaurants, and the beach! Very friendly and helpful people. The room was very clean, comfortable beds and good breakfast! Faustina's service was was great! Everyone here very friendly we felt safe and definitely will be back!
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Great new hotel with very attentive staff. The location is perfect. It's walking distance to the beach, wharf and restaurant street. Loved our stay. Thanks!