Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and balcony offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and floor-to-ceiling window overlooking palm trees.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk, artwork, and comfortable seating for guests.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a central reception desk and comfortable seating area with tables and chairs.
Stunning entrance with double doors and symmetrical facade.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor
An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free motel. Free self-serve breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free self-serve breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfy beds
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Avania Inn of Santa Barbara. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 cot

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (84 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in hallways (93 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (93 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (101 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 18 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 18 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.

Property is also known as

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1214 out of 1805 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1805 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1805 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1805 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1805 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

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent proximity to other locations is great. Very clean, excellent staff. Slight updates in room 218 needed, phone not working, TV not working, new hair dryer needed, curtains need to be adjusted to block out sun. But we enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donna, LOS ANGELES

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, the staff was extremely nice. We could hear a little noise in the hallways, but no outside noise. We did see a couple homeless people in the area, but for most part, the area is nice and felt safe. Very close to beach and State street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the harbor and downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

therese

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Lovely reception area and great complimentary breakfast The staff all very friendly and helpful Very close to walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price, good breakfast! Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Noah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We weren’t looking for much beyond a place to sleep, but the mattresses were extremely soft and the pillows were very low grade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room phone out of order and per front desk would require special service. Body wash and shampoo containers empty. No gym/workout room on promise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were great. The room was OK. We will come back and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyceline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mac

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The balcony -location - breakfast! Very professional staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Within walking distance of most everything, beach, state street. Clean facilities & pleasant staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Egemen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel at a great location

Review for Avania Inn of Santa Barbara We had a fantastic stay at Avania Inn! The location is absolutely perfect—just a short walk to the beach, harbour, and restaurants, making it easy to enjoy everything Santa Barbara has to offer. The rooms were spotlessly clean, very comfortable, and well-equipped with plenty of amenities. From the cosy beds to the little extras that made the stay more convenient, everything was thoughtfully arranged. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce, Torrance

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
very small, pricey for so small of a unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hugo

Liked: Staff & service
Location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

dana

I like that it’s a few blocks from the beach.i like that a 7-11 is a few blocks away to buy wine. And room had a mini fridge. Room was clean too and cute redecorated. But the walls are so thin I could hear my neighbors on all sides partying all night and cars coming and going in the parking lot feet from my bed. I like that I had a balcony but too bad basically in a parking spot with cars and people staring at me. There’s a park across the street but homeless people using the bathroom..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot across from the park. Short walk to the beach or State street. Fairly decent breakfast for a hotel buffet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean, quiet location within walking distances

Quaint place. Great location where quiet, but in walking distance to main attractions. Breakfast option was decent. Eating area was very clean, especially when not in use. Some of the food was not the freshest, but it will do to fill hunger. Some inconveniences: *ice maker is down in lobby; *room telephone was not working: I suppose we are required to either walk to lobby or use our cell phones; *TV was a challenge to turn on every time we want to use it. We have to find some invisible switch under the tv to switch the source etc etc *water pressure was horrible; this is one way for us to avoid showering as it takes forever to rinse off any soap Other than above, staff was very friendly, place was overall pretty clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025