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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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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - Avania Inn of Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara)
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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 WiFi
  • 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
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
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
Rainfall showerhead
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
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
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
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 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. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • The Marina at Santa Barbara #TroveOn #StunningStructures #FindingtheUniverse
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraCityCollege_6177286_03
    Santa Barbara City College
    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
  • Stearns Wharf at sunset in Santa Barbara, California. #SantaBarbara #California #sunset #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
    Stearns Wharf
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room
    10 min walk
  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Brophy Bros
    10 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
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara provides amenities like 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 vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • 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 self parking
  • 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 crib

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
  • 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
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
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
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Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara
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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?

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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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. 1373 out of 2074 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 2074 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 2074 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 2074 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 2074 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. It was a perfect location very close and walkable to the beach and state street. Staff was very nice and helpful. We would stay again next time in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great, love the waffles.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick stay , but was very pleasant. Room clean, staff very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is 1 block from ocean and walkable to State Street restaurants and shopping. Very courteous with simple complimentary breakfast, free specialty coffees, waffles, juice, fruit, yogurt. Hot tub and pool were clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic stay. Walking distance to the train and not too far from State Street. Excellent staff. Katy, Jake and Oswaldo all contributed to a great experience. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and underrated. Staff was kind and made cookies :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large, clean and beautiful. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location by the waterfront and downtown. Hot tub and pool were empty - we had them all to ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant experience, room is clean and tidy. Highly recommended’
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

Coretta Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying here. Nice room with view. Very close to downtown SB, maybe a 5 minute drive. The waffles and coffee in the morning were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Eve

It was a good location - near the beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely one the better hotels I've used on this trip. Not a great view but onsight parking was a must for me and the room was newly remodeled, fresh, and modern. Warm jacuzzi and decent breakfast. Only one block from the main street to pick up a bike path.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service clean room I would stay again. We had a great time good Location your problem I had was with the kids running around the hallways and in the morning the breakfast cart coming out through the hallway was extremely loud other than that still a really good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rosalba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hot tub and heated pool. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, AC made me a bit sick but other than that good location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and spacious. I do my typical wipe down of surface areas and did not notice any dust. Great place to stay with wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cozy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great! Perfect location, had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, walkable to different areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was just fine, nice clean room , staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025