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Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
Santa Barbara's coastal gem sits steps from the harbor and Stearns Wharf, where travelers can cycle scenic routes or simply enjoy the oceanfront setting

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Mason Beach Inn is the perfect base for exploring Santa Barbara's waterfront. Borrow bikes for coastal rides or relax in the garden with WiFi. The property is praised for its prime beach location and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Mason Beach Inn is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Casa de la Guerra and Hill-Carrillo Adobe. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking, mountain climbing, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
Map
324 W. Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • blue sky over Santa Barbara coastline
    West Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 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
    Stearns Wharf
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room
    9 min walk
  • SB Biergarten
    10 min walk
  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
    7 min walk
  • Brophy Bros
    9 min walk

About this property

Mason Beach Inn

Hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Mason Beach Inn provides a garden and more. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Mason Beach Inn feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 18 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mason Beach Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Mason Beach Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 18.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Mason Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Mason Beach Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Mason Beach Inn located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Harbor. West Beach and Santa Barbara City College are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mason Beach Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay at this boutique hotel. Great location, very walkable to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, close to restaurants, kind and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff! Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly/helpful staff who went above and beyond for us despite some last second requests. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vilena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay. Rooms are clean ane spacious. We enjoyed the pool. They went above and beyond accommodating our early check in so my toddler can nap on time. We checked in at 11.30am for just 30$ fee. Will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sodany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay. Very close to the train station, beach and local eateries. The place is clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful rooms, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spotless, beds are nice. Staff was great. Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Damon Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very neat n clean hotel, and it’s within proximity to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was courteous and the welcome drinks, cookies, coffee and tea were a nice touch. Cute hotel decor inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole Or Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, tasteful decor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anirban

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, place was centrally located near to beach and downtown, staff was courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MOJGAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cute little hotel Lovely pool area Very likable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SARNDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick stop to visit marina in Santa Barbara. Hotel staff very friendly and had a wonderful room - clean and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and property, safe parking, block from the water. Super nice staff and the coffee and cookiew add a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, free cookies and hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet great staff clean comfortable beds great service great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel with my girlfriend and it’s was wonderful experience. The room was clean and cozy . They have bars and all other facilities inside and absolutely worth to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Amenities
The property was clean with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was great, easy access, personel were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly. Check-in was easy. Loved the complementary cookies and beverage at check-in. Clean, quiet, and relaxing place to stay. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable bed, extremely friendly and courteous front desk gal!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, personable hotel in great location. Easy walk to the beach or to downtown. Updated, clean, comfortable room. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean and convenient. Perfect stay and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful place to stay. We made a last minute reservation and got checked in late at night with no issues. Very welcoming and delightful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025