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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Terrace/patio
Reception
Free daily self-service breakfast
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Santa Barbara Beach is the perfect setting for Avania Inn of Santa Barbara, offering a warm welcome with self-serve breakfast and dry cleaning services. Unwind by the outdoor pool or rejuvenate in the spa tub, and connect to free in-room WiFi; previous guests rave about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is £146
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Deluxe Double Queen with Balcony)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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. Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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Map
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪On The Alley - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
You can look forward to free self-service 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, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and a TV in reception
  • 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

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 on-site 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 cot

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
  • 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

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 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.

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
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Motel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Motel Santa Barbara

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 28 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara on 14 Sept 2025 start from £145.79, 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.

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1239 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1840 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

clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at this simple motel.Rooms nicely renovated with huge balconies. Great location, very walkable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conveniently in the middle of the area between the marina and downtown. Decent hotel and the staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well-situated with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel . Great location . Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the Inn was good and in a very good location to walk to the beach with good parking. The lobby is immaculate and the breakfast was great. However, it is still an upgraded motel, with the doors opening to the parking lot, so it is noisy and not top of the line.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new bathroom, clean, comfortable beds, on-site parking, and easy walk into town! Free breakfast was a little underwhelming, but would 100% stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and comfortable! We left our car parked and walked everywhere we needed to go. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for location Staff at check in was very friendly and helpful Only sorry we are staying one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast area was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kleiser

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was okey and bed is comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, breakfast good, walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a nice area. Easy walk to the marina, funk zone and downtown. Kind staff, clean room, and overall well maintained property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room could use some attention, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and friendly. professional service. within walking distance of dock and museum. very good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean, good beds, good coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Houa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aditi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet n cozy place - very near to downtown and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Premium location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yijun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location,best staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Severine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaned and pretty beach vibe rooms. Breakfast was included. They have a heated pool and hot tub to relax after the beach or sightseeing. Walkable to state street and Stearns wharfs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karmen

Friendly staff. Clean room. Excellent coffee
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025