Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Reception
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪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 King Bed (Deluxe King)

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

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
(82 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Double Queen)

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Triple Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 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

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Santa Barbara Beach motel, you'll be steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara City College are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel near Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in hallways (37 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

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.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1357 out of 2052 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 459 out of 2052 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 2052 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 2052 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 2052 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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gabriela , was outstanding. Very professionally dressed , courteous, and smiled while she took care of our registration. We were impressed by her positive attitude. THANK YOU GABRIELA FROM MR AND MRS VILLA IN 110
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walking distance to the marina, beach, or state street. Nice comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn, TULARE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Stevenson Ranch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the beds were decent. The breakfast was very underwhelming, and apparently, it will be even worse starting 11/11. Though I didn't expect an ocean view because I didn't pay for it, I did not expect our patio to just back up into a bunch of air conditioners running from the building inches from the patio. The worst was that our keys were turned off by 10:30, when check out is not until 11:00. My kid was walking the beach and couldn't get back in with their key. Thankfully I didn't go with them or we would have both been locked out. At least give us the full amount of time in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, TULARE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay would go back, breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to the beach and downtown. Very clean and safe. Nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean bright rooms. Comfortable beds. Very nice breakfast area and lots of options. Very walkable area with beach and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry Thomas

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

Santa Barbara coastal charm

Convenient (six blocks) from Amtrak. Harbor a block and half away. Well-appointed room; nice breakfast (moreso on Sat + Sun morning when fresh strawberries and breakfast pastries offered). Didn't try outdoor pool, but other guests found it "warmish."
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

6/10 Okay

Ron

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Phone in room did not work, limited ice machine, low staff present
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Felicia, gaston

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary, Arroyo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and personnel are just great. We did have some difficulty with check-in because they said they only had one reservation for us instead of the two I made. What I didn’t know from my Expedia printout was that the second reservation was under my granddaughter‘s first name. I had assumed they were both under my name. Expedia might want to fix that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Not worth the money

Breakfast was okay. Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stan

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

The room was spacious and comfortable, and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Charging $25 for early check in too high
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the stay and the staff are absolutely amazing. The rooms are clean. The hotel is next to a park and the homeless population are around all the time. They were harmless, but it still didn’t have to best location vibe. It is close walking to a lot of great places. The kids loved the breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hortensia

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and close to beach area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DediJedi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Avania Inn of Santa Barbara was easy to find. Very nice and accommodating staff both at check in and at breakfast. The jacuzzi was nice and hot! The room was very clean. It was a really nice little getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025