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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) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Reception
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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 Zoo and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Practice 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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128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Beach - 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
You can look forward to free self-serve 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, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1304 out of 1954 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 436 out of 1954 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1954 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1954 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1954 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

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay would go back, breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Priescylla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean Breakfast also clean staff was very on it on picking up and cleaning Area was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff, comfortable bed, and less than 15 minute walk to State Street. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and very close to the local bars by the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, walking distance of beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, staff was friendly, room was great, goid breakfast, and nice location. I will definitely stay here next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. Rooms and property are clean, across the street from a city park, staff are accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced considering the location. I particularly liked that I was not required to pay prior to the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hortensia

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and close to beach area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to the beach and downtown. Very clean and safe. Nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good nutritious, hot breakfast. Across from a historic carriage museum & park. 3 blocks walk to beach & restaurants, then nearby wharf & other sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was short and sweet but the room and property were clean. The room decor was pleasantly unique. Breakfast was good and well stocked. Front desk staff made sure to greet me despite the busy breakfast time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean bright rooms. Comfortable beds. Very nice breakfast area and lots of options. Very walkable area with beach and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cute
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really did like this place a lot! The staff was very friendly and helpful, special thanks to Oswaldo, I appreciate it, the room was very nice and clean and tidy and the palms lighted up behind the bed gave the room a very pleasant atmosphere. I enjoyed my stay very much! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DediJedi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Avania Inn of Santa Barbara was easy to find. Very nice and accommodating staff both at check in and at breakfast. The jacuzzi was nice and hot! The room was very clean. It was a really nice little getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Wi-Fi. Variety for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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