Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor in Santa Barbara

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Front of property
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio | Terrace/patio
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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22 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds and Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

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

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll find Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor in Santa Barbara
Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Castillo Inn at the Beach offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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; 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Castillo Inn at the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, ROYAL OAK

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely nice front desk. Walkable area and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean and cute hotel. Very near the beach and downtown. We will definitely be back and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rita, Laguna Niguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel no frills but clean and nice staff close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alethea

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed one night during a road trip but it was lovely! Spacious room, comfortable bed, great location, and very helpful front desk staff. Would recommend and certainly will stay again if I’m ever back visiting Santa Barbara!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small boutique property with everything close by, clean, nicely decorated and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Worked well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was super comfortable and clean. Close to lots of activities and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

robert

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

8/10 Good

Daisy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with veranda and views. Clean and well appointed decor and hardware so Spanish in style. Staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was nice, room was clean, it was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Man

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a convenient place to live for roadtrip, spacious for our whole family. My daughter loves the spacious room and kitchen, the large refrigerator is helpful. The staff also supportive and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

2/10 Terrible

Doug

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Visiting daughter

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Great Place

Clean, great location, shower was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank, Alta Loma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute room with great clean amenities. Great location!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Berkeley

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Lemoore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025