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
Reception
Terrace/patio
Free daily self-serve breakfast
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
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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
(47 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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
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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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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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. 1176 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1741 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 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good breakfast and free parking walking distance to the beach and pier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

innocencio de la

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, close to the beach with breakfast included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing and Slstaff were great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value one block off waterfront 15 min walk to State Street (downtown)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms were not to bad seems clean would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and the perfect distance to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated older property close to the bay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had such a great stay. Simple but everything that you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Real nice place at an affordable rate. Win win.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little hotel! Loved the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Parking and close to super charger
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

celeste

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Could walk to the beach, to restaurants, and to stores.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice room. Clean and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained and walking distance to Stearn’s wharf and harbor
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad Wajid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy, and well-equipped room with a comfortable bed—perfect for a relaxing stay!"
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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