Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor in Santa Barbara

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Breakfast area
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Seaside stay .A stay at this Santa Barbara Beach motel places you steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor. Santa Barbara City College and West Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Room - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor in Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Avania Inn of Santa Barbara. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 18 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 fire extinguisher and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 18 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.

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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Avania Inn of Santa Barbara to the airport?

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is 10.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara on May 25, 2026 start from $181, 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.

Does Avania Inn of Santa Barbara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara.

How close is Avania Inn of Santa Barbara to the beach?

This motel is a short 5-minute walk from West Beach and 11-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offer free breakfast?

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Avania Inn of Santa Barbara have a pool?

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara features an outdoor pool.

Does Avania Inn of Santa Barbara have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Avania Inn of Santa Barbara to downtown Santa Barbara?

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is 1.1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1483 out of 2272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 508 out of 2272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 2272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 2272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 2272 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here and there was blood , eye liner , and hair on the sheets. As well the room smelled pretty bad like rotten eggs. Also there was no conditioner amongst other things. Not including the homeless people outside your balcony fighting and acting like zombies at 3:00 am. We reached out to " Jacob " One of the managers and all that was done was he gave us a $40 off refund. Not worth this stay at all when you are spending over $200 for a one night stay. Not safe for children and just not a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, TULARE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I travel alone often and this place is very friendly and feels quite safe for a single female traveller. Clean rooms and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool and jacuzzi were extremely dirty. Complimentary breakfast was uninspiring. Waffles and bananas along with juice and coffee. Not pleasant if staying for 3 days as we did. Room cleaning every 3rd day was shocking and we were very disappointed 😔
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Huntington Beach

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , pleasant accommodation & room . Nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to so much in Santa Barbara, clean, quiet, friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room, nice amenities, and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ziyad

The bed was uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Klarence

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Abdulvahid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
İt was all good, I actually love this place. But got charged smoking fee although I didn’t smoke. Unfortunate as I talked w the management but they sent me pics of dust in the balcony and a cigarette burn mark on the outside coffee table and charged it on me. Didn’t do it, didn’t appreciate it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rumitkumar Arvindkumar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Melary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely, clean room. Great location and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Simon

I am happy to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good solid clean place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean the shower just drained a little slow
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Lindsey Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and complementary breakfast/coffee was nice! Unfortunately, some of the staff was not super friendly, except for the person at the front desk this morning. He was very pleasant. Also the phone in my room didn’t work, but aside from those 2 things, it did the job! I’d stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Tecumseh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, rooms are a good size, remodelled and very clean. Good value for cost. Location is also good, can walk to pier and shops. Enjoyed having the room with balcony. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026