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Santa Barbara Inn

3.0 of 5
901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Ranked #15 of 59 hotels in Santa Barbara
4.0 of 5 stars 232 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Ocean views(13)
  • Very nice(10)
  • Continental breakfast(8)
  • State Street(7)
  • Valet parking(6)
  • Great service(4)
  • Palm trees(4)
  • Hot tub(4)
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rtbasic
Denver, Colorado, United States
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12 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Have stayed at this property for years and it never gets old for me. Waking up to the sound of sea-lions on the beach (which is just across the street) is incredible. Have heard they are planning a major renovation (the rooms are a little tired but I'm not complaining!) and am guessing the room rates will rise in response.... More

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ioui
Massachusetts
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great rooms with lovely unimpeded view of the ocean at a fraction of the cost of its neighbors. We got a particularly good deal because we went the week between Christmas and New Years. The breakfast room is lively, with huge windows and lots of sun, looking out at the Pacific. More

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betsybubbles
Ca
Top Contributor
55 reviews
67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I was so impressed by the kindness and friendliness of the staff and Mgr. at the hotel. Lovely smiles , friendly , efficient employees and beautiful fresh flowers greeted you upon your arrival. Every amenity was afforded us. The bed was wonderfully comfortable and so was the suite. The only complaint I have was the loud traffic sounds coming from... More

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Alice G
Palo Alto, CA
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

From our warm welcome and easy check-in, through four nights of lovely accommodations and amenities (including complimentary bottles of ice water from the front desk), our stay at the Inn was pure pleasure. Their breakfast was substantial, and set in a huge room filled with ocean views. The large, quiet rooms, ocean front location, valet parking, and helpful staff make... More

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Hburton18
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

My husband and I stayed here after a long trip along the California coast during the holidays. I must say, the location is perfect! It's close enough for a nice stroll along the beach, yet further away from the State Street crowds. The hotel has charm, clean rooms and friendly and helpful staff. I would stay here every time I... More

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Frankenstein_Jr
Raleigh, North Carolina
2 reviews
16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I had to make a last minute trip to Santa Barbara and had two days to plan everything. I had been to Santa Barbara a couple of years prior and was familiar with the Santa Barbara Inn. It's in a fantastic location, directly across from the beach. It's easy to get to everything and street parking was a breeze. The... More

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Gloria M
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed for 3 nights mid-December and loved it. The front desk staff were friendly and completely accomodating. Bryan O'Quinn was extemely helpful, going above and beyond. The rooms are quiet, comfortable (with comfortable bed!) and clean. We enjoyed our ocean view balcony. Complimentary breakfast and bottled water were very much appreciated. The location is perfect -... More

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spf1268
LA
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

A tired old hotel from the 1960's, looks like it was last updated in the 80's. Dark cramped bathrooms with a horrible sewer smell, old lumpy furniture and bed, lots of noise due to being next to a main street, expensive parking in an empty lot, mediocre breakfast. Won't be returning here, despite the ocean view. More

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CMO22266
Syracuse, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

VERY CLEAN......Very nice huge room, facing the water.....remodeled bathroom....huge comfy bed......will be back again, for sure!!! More

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Wil-Jam
Vantaa, Finland
Senior Contributor
36 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

The hotel is right next to the beach, separated by a road, so the location is great when it's also walking distance from restaurants and the marina. We had an ADA room, so the bathroom was huge. We were also upgraded to sea view so the view was great! The room was very clean and just perfect for us. The... More

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