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The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
Motel near Butterfly Beach in Santa Barbara

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Exterior
Lobby
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (Terrace)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (Terrace)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.With a stay at this Santa Barbara Beach motel, you'll be steps from Cabrillo Pavillion and East Beach. Chase Palm Park and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chase Palm Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Inn at East Beach

Motel near Butterfly Beach in Santa Barbara
As a guest of The Inn at East Beach, you'll find an outdoor pool, a fireplace in the lobby, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Inn at East Beach was completed in March 2021.

This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Inn at East Beach offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

East Beach Inn
Inn East Beach
Inn East Beach Santa Barbara
The Inn at East Beach Motel
The Inn at East Beach Santa Barbara
The Inn at East Beach Motel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Inn at East Beach to the airport?

The Inn at East Beach is 11.9 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 The Inn at East Beach?

As of Feb 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn at East Beach on Feb 23, 2026 start from $105.49, excluding 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 The Inn at East Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Inn at East Beach.

How close is The Inn at East Beach to the beach?

This motel is a short 2-minute walk from East Beach and 3 mi (9-min drive) from Butterfly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Inn at East Beach offer free breakfast?

The Inn at East Beach does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Inn at East Beach?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Inn at East Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Inn at East Beach?

Free parking is not available at this motel. Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per night.

Does The Inn at East Beach have a pool?

The Inn at East Beach features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Inn at East Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Inn at East Beach to downtown Santa Barbara?

The Inn at East Beach is 1.9 mi away from Santa Barbara.

The Inn at East Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Very clean Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was way too soft like the mattress was old.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so kind and welcoming. Check in was quick in easy. We loved it here its great for a weekend getaway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karla

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No air conditioning room gets too hot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little hotel! Our room was clean, check in/out was simple, the bed was comfortable. Nice quiet location. Even with no AC, the room stayed a very comfortable temperature all throughout our stay. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Corinne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jerry

Liked: Staff & service
Great location . Awesome check in nice staff. The rooms could use a good deep cleaning . Would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and very comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We showed up a bit before 4pm and our room wasn’t ready. We left to run an errand, came back a little before 5pm and our room still was not ready. When we finally came in, there was NO AC. The lights flickered. The floor was still dirty since the manager told the lady to just mop and not sweep. It smelled like cleaning products so bad because they did not air it out, I ended up getting sick. They only removed the $15 parking fee (we were there for about 12 hours). When I complained to hotels, they called and the manager lied and try to say we were late (despite us having picture proof and proof of when my card ran for the deposit). This was supposed to be in prep for my wedding and this made the trip a poor experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Catrice

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I’ve stayed here multiple times and it’s always clean and in a nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ReNee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This a great spot for people looking for a clean, comfy, no-frills, retro vibe. Nothing fancy, but I wasn’t looking for fancy. A sliver of ocean view was a plus, as was the Farmer’s Market (more like a small grocery store, complete with snacks and beer) within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Veneranda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Upgraded to Apartment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super awesome! Clean room. Close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025