Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool
Reception
Front of property - evening/night
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Deluxe Double Queen with Balcony)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 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
You can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara. 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, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, 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

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in hallways (37 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

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Avania Ascend Collection
Avania Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
Avania Inn Santa Barbara Ascend Hotel Collection
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Avania Santa Barbara Ascend Collection
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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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1191 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1761 reviews

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

Very nice location and stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

Nice location, clean, good beds, good coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Excellent location,best staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice hotel and good breakfast and free parking walking distance to the beach and pier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This property was exceptional. Friendly staff clean property. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean property, close to the beach with breakfast included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Every thing is good: staff, facility, room service and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Location was amazing and Slstaff were great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff was extremely accommodating when we needed a late check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay here! The room was spacious and beautiful and the shower was awesome! It was not a long walk to the waterfront with plenty of restaurants and shops close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great value one block off waterfront 15 min walk to State Street (downtown)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Convenient to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

rooms were not to bad seems clean would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean and the perfect distance to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nicely renovated older property close to the bay.
Stayed 1 night in May 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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice little place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I had such a great stay. Simple but everything that you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Real nice place at an affordable rate. Win win.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

A great place to stay. The room was very clean and big. The bathroom was stocked with shower necessities. The location is awesome and the staff was very kind and helpful... And their free breakfast was legit... They also have coffee all day for guests. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Very nice property. Parking and close to super charger
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Amazing little hotel! Loved the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Conveniently located near train station, beaches wharf and State St, very walkable area. Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Location was great. Could walk to the beach, to restaurants, and to stores.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025