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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
Unwind by the outdoor pool or spa tub at Avania Inn, then start your day with self-serve breakfast before exploring Santa Barbara's shops.

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers a perfect beach setting with a warm welcome. Enjoy self-serve breakfast, dry cleaning, an outdoor pool, and a relaxing spa tub. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, while helpful staff ensures a pleasant stay near shopping areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £133
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located near the beach, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara Beach, a walkable area in Santa Barbara with great shopping. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Butterfly Beach and Goleta Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Municipal Tennis Center or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraCityCollege_6177286_03
    Santa Barbara City College
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • blue sky over Santa Barbara coastline
    West Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • a gorgeous summer landscape at the beach with vast blue ocean water and silky brown sand surrounded by lush green trees, plants and homes with blue sky and clouds at Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara
    Leadbetter Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pier in Santa Barbara at night
    Stearns Wharf
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Eli Luria Library
    13 min walk
  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
    10 min walk
  • Rodeo Room
    5 min walk
  • Brophy Bros
    10 min walk

About this property

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

  • Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
  • Avania Inn of Santa Barbara provides amenities, such as a terrace and a 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 reception and luggage storage
    • A lift, multilingual staff and a vending machine
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Fridges, on-request microwaves and travel cots

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (84 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in hallways (93 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (93 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (101 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Does Avania Inn of Santa Barbara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?

As of 15 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara on 23 Jun 2026 start from £133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1501 out of 2304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 511 out of 2304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 2304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2304 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Rommel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location. Room was decent for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bermet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, clean room close to a lot of restaurants, wine bars, and the wharf.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their employees were so nice and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely updated room, good continental breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff, we will stay again when in Santa Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the location was convenient to restaurants and walking into town. The room was comfortable andcI would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sukhraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room well cleaned and put together. Staff always available and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel. Stay was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room, comfortable bed! Loved the pool and how close we were to the beach and restaurants. We walked everywhere! Staff is so nice and helpful. Breakfast was good!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Patrick J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The jacuzzi was out of order, but everything else was very good. A very convenient location for walks to the harbor and accompanying restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dmitriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming. The property was well maintained. Rooms were very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Room was clean. Has parking on site. Perfect location, quiet, and just a short walk to the beach, stores, restaurants etc. Breakfast was standard (waffles, yogurt, fruit, oatmeal) and tasty. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean rooms and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but the jacuzzi and pool was closed …. Wish we had called ahead to confirm. But even with that the location was central to what we needed to be there for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is very good nearby the freeway, I had to iron my clothes, There is an iron I can use. I will stay here again because of the free parking and free breakfast, a freshly waffle is there for you, you make it your own, love it. Staffs are friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Magen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location from downtown! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Best staff! Rooms were good. Not a fan of the pool or hot tub. Breakfast was very basic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Siavash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at reception were very nice and supportive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and courteous staff. Parking was easy, clean rooms comfortable bed and quiet. Loved the coffee machine and the breakfast was simple and good. Our shower did not have good pressure, but plenty of hot water. We walked everywhere! So close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jiachang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026