The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property

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Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (Terrace)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Terrace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Inn at East Beach

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has self parking and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a lobby fireplace. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Inn at East Beach offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

The Inn at East Beach's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from East Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and self parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a lobby fireplace, a shared microwave, and a water dispenser
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from East Beach and Cabrillo Pavillion
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of The Inn at East Beach, you'll find an outdoor pool, a fireplace in the lobby, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Inn at East Beach was completed in March 2021.

This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

  • 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

The Inn at East Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Big room and bathroom, a bit old looking, but pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marrissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary Ann

The room smelled of fabuloso the whole time so bad I left with a sore throat. Could use some updating. The tub enclosure is peeling and mold.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great, the guy was very kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bora

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, San Mateo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Decent hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Sherman Oaks

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Sherman Oaks

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides outdated and dilapidated, the room’s floor was not clean and we had no heating in the room…the fireplace / heater would turn on for a few seconds then shut off…there’s no one at the front desk after 10 PM so you just have to deal with it…although the location is close to the beach it’s hardly to the standard you’d expect…the pool was clean and warm, which might have been the only highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Temecula

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Casey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location and very friendly staff—especially Jay at the front desk—but the hotel itself is in extremely poor condition. The first room we were given hadn’t been cleaned at all: trash on the floor, unmade beds, and used towels. We were moved to a smaller room that didn’t match what we originally booked, and even that room felt worn down and dirty. Bathroom flooring was coming apart, corners were filthy, and the shower had mold and cracks. Outside the room wasn’t better. We found human feces in the parking lot in the evening, and it was still there the next morning. The property overall feels neglected, with rust and lack of maintenance everywhere. Staff members like Jay are doing their best, but ownership must not be giving management enough investment into maintaining this place. Not worth the price, and I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Very clean Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lowell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking into our room, the bathroom toilet was running, making a very loud noise. I worked on the toilet and determined the plunger was bad, but if I adjusted it slightly by had after each flush it worked. Two of the main lights did not work, and one light flickered whenever we sat in the bed. Wish we’d checked the bed when this happened. Instead we changed and went to dinner. On our return we went to bed and felt something crawling on us. Busted out a flash light and found both dead and living bugs (see photos) of two different varieties. Chat GPT says it’s an ant mimicking spider and noted the right legs. Really hoping they’re not bedbugs. Expedia helped cancel the following night, but wouldn’t do anything for the one night. We decided to leave for another hotel. Glad I purchased trip protection. Will try filing a claim.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, super friendly staff. Oscar was great. He deserves a raise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was way too soft like the mattress was old.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so kind and welcoming. Check in was quick in easy. We loved it here its great for a weekend getaway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025