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The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
Motel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to Santa Barbara Zoo

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Reception
Exterior
Breakfast area
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Inn at East Beach is right on Santa Barbara Beach, with a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool on sun loungers or borrow beach towels for seaside adventures. Visitors praise the prime beachfront location and exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 43 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 43 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 43 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 43 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Terrace
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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)

Highlights

Terrace
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, The Inn at East Beach is near a train station and near the beach. Santa Barbara Bowl and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Inn at East Beach

Motel remodeled in 2021 and located near Santa Barbara Zoo
The Inn at East Beach provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a water dispenser
  • Beach towels and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Inn at East Beach have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - March 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Does The Inn at East Beach have a pool?

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

Is The Inn at East Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Inn at East Beach?

Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Inn at East Beach located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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