Name: Inn at East Beach
Address: Orilla Del Mar, 1029, Santa Barbara, 93103, US

2/10

Poor

06 Aug 2026

Felicia

We checked in late and were really disappointed in the room. It didn’t click that including ceiling fans as an amenity translated into no AC. The room was updated on the surface, but was loud where you heard every step and every flush from other rooms. My son went to take a shower and the shower head had mold. He got freaked out and we decided to leave.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Dwayne

Clean room nice bed but unfortunately, there is a rather precarious parking situation there and the shower did not work that well otherwise everything was good

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Brooke

Are you kidding??? Absolutely awful! Old, dilapidated and unclean.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2026

Richard

The hotel is in need of a major upgrade and renovation. It looks like the hotel last upgrade was in the 1970s. It's clean but just very outdated.

2/10

Poor

01 Aug 2026

April

The inn was honestly pretty had. The towels that we had, one had dirt. Windows had mold. There was a hair in the sink that didn’t belong to us. After a long day, we showered and finally slipped into the sheets, and was a flea that was found. The guy in the front was nice when we arrived but we left right after we checked in. We didn’t see any of the problems until after we got back for the evening and staff had already left. We left in the middle of the night after we saw the flea because that was our last straw. Definitely would not recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Patrick

Our original booking was only for 2 nights and we found the Inn so wonderful after the first night we extended for 3 more nights. Perfect location!

4/10

Poor

29 Jul 2026

Jonathan

dirty hotel with no AC that is not honest about their rooms.
1. there was hair in the bathtub when we checked in. they sent someone to clean and there was still more hair in the bathtub when their 're-clean' was done. when we checked in heard someone else also talking about hair in the bathroom. additionally

2. there is NO AC in the hotel. our hotel room was 85 degrees (the fans they provide have temperature monitors on them).

3. we paid $350 a night for a partial ocean view room. you couldn't see the ocean whatsoever. the person at the front desk agreed when i discussed this.

the hotel said they'd call me to discuss a discount and 2.5 business days down the road, they still have not contacted me

do not let the $350/night weekend prices fool you - this is a low budget motel that isn't worth more than $100 a night

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

JOHANNA

The outside cement patios and steps were filthy dirty. My bathtub was dirty with hairs left from the previous guest. I had to leave the motel. They did offer to clean the tub but I could not unsee what I saw. I felt the whole place could look a lot better with some clean-up.

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

Vassiliki

Upon check in we were assigned to a room that was littered with empty Coke cans, dirty towels, and dirty blankets on the floor alongside a random bucket of water. We immediately went downstairs to request a room change. After checking the room to confirm what we said (which was frustrating that they couldn't take our word for it), they switched our room. The new room had urine in the toilet, and the sink and tub were not clean. The makeshift vanity (plywood) was dirty, paint chipped, and the curtains were dirty and rusty. Then, after taking in the whole mess of the room, we finally realized that there was NO AC!!!! And it was HOT. NO central air - NOT even a window unit! There was a fan in the closet. The only way to cool the hot room was to keep the door open and position the fan. My daughter was extremely uncomfortable sitting in the room with the door wide open. We had to struggle to open the windows, and the screens were thick with dust and dirt. Had it not been so late in the night, we would have left. It was dirty and uncomfortable AND EXPENSIVE. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. AND I DO NOT RECOMMEND EXPEDIA as their customer service is designed to not take any accountability or responsibility. No price point could make up for the dirty, makeshift, and uncomfortable accommodation—and it's more than $250/night for that!

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Jose Ramon

I booked this room for my family and there was no AC very outdated

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Vanessa

No AC and the property was okay

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2026

Fran Lee C

This hotel needs to change their advertising. Up until the day of our stay it read specifically that we could cancel up until 3 o’clock the same day. Clearly that was wrong.

After a long day of traveling all we wanted to do was rest. We get into the room, mind you it’s 96°…. and there’s NO A/C! Felt like a sauna ! If this info was listed in the property details, I would have NEVER have booked this place!

The exterior looked pretty cute. Pictures online of the rooms were impressive & looked inviting as well. The decor was very beachy & I loved the blue throughout. However, theBaseboards were dirty & Walls were dirty. Shower is old and lots of chips and scuffs on the walls. I don’t have anything against old but clean makes all the difference.

No screen on the bathroom window. Windows needed to be kept open to get some kind of airflow. However, with construction directly behind us, noise started at 7 AM. Again because the windows needed to be kept open, You can hear the train every few hours.

I know it stated continental breakfast online. it did say that was available from 7 AM to 10 AM. Come 9:45 no coffee and a whopping one banana left no toast no jam nothing.

I hope this helps the inn to keep them informed. Hopefully the travelers that need a cool room, especially in the summer will take this thing into consideration.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Adam

Wonderful property but it needs air conditioning!!! 90 degree summers are not tolerable!

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Dionne

I love the location. I didn't use the pool but I saw others enjoyed it. I would come stay here again!

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Kim

No air, unpainted patches in bathroom. Kind of gross, people that staff were nice though.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

Kazuaki

Not very well maintained.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Elaine

The picture on the Hotels.com site of the lobby is different than the actual lobby. The picture makes it look very upscale, but it isn’t. The location is excellent if you want to be near the water. The hotel has a lot of deferred maintenance. No curtain on one of the windows over the sink, which made the bedroom bright with sunshine early on. They need a curtain over the window. Piles of towels, all around the pool area and overflowing garbage cans all around the property. Chair in room very dirty. Had to put a towel on it to sit in it. Room decor was pleasant & bed was comfortable. Oh, no air conditioning - you find this in several hotels in Santa Barbara. Ceiling fan and standup fans were provided.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Joel

Clean room beautiful ocean breeze

4/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

Joyce

Very old property. No air conditioning. Very little water pressure. Could not take a shower

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Yoana

The staff were wonderful. The rooms were nice and clean. The balcony gave you a nice view, everything was nearby literally within walking distance. Will book again!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Danny

Was a hot day and there is no air conditioning….

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Steve

It's a budget motel. Parking was $15 extra so we parked on the street.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Joel

Rook was clean and quiet area beach super close

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

michael

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Pamela

It was very close to the beach.

Friends

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Armin

very bad experience

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Charmaine

The staff were great and very knowledgeable. The room was clean and came with toiletries. However, the property should clearly state in its listing that it does not have air conditioning so that guests are aware before booking and can decide if the accommodation meets their needs, especially during warmer weather.

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Jul 2026

Pedro

My employee stayed there and the bed sheets were dirty. Called front desk to change the sheets and no one came. Called again and they brought extra towels to lay on. The rooms have no air conditioning.i will never book this property again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Han

Clean room, great location, great value

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Chris

Nice Inn very clean room, nice staff very friendly!! Definitely would recommend..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Susan

Plumbing issues with the room (leaking shower head, faucet that sprayed). Some doors either didn't shut or were hard to deadbolt at night. Limited breakfast options. Parking in their safer lot was $15 per night vs. free if you could even find a place on the street. However, it was walking distance to the beach and easy to drive to the Wharfs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Emerson

Rooms were cute! Big shower and the staff was very nice. Location was perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Sheba

This is a cute little place to stay near the beach! Parking was $15, and they don’t try to price gouge you for drinks in the lobby. The staff were amazing! The rooms have no AC, but with the fan provided and the ceiling fan, it wasn’t an issue in June. There were some missing tiles in the bathroom, which was kind of gross. The pool hours are a bit short so we never got to use it. The place was mostly quiet and the location is perfect. I would stay here again.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Jacob

I'm not sure where all the good reviews are coming from. This place seems like it was updated years ago and hasn't been touched since. Stained shower walls, broken tiles, broken window screens, stained towels, and marked up walls tell me this place has been ignored for a long time. I'm not super picky when it comes to hotel/motels, but this was not worth what I paid. If you're thinking of staying here, just pay a little more to stay somewhere nicer.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

amanda

While the room itself was clean, the rest of the property is quite literally falling apart. The floors were completely warped and sinking, making it feel like you could crash through to the lower level at any moment. Aside from a decent lobby, the entire place looks dilapidated. The bathroom features a louvre door for the shower and toilet, offering absolutely zero privacy. Even the kitchen stove, though clean, was ancient and deeply stained. This place is the definition of putting lipstick on a pig. I will never stay here again. The location was good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Vy

great beach ambience, staff helpful, room was cute

Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Carlos

Very friendly staff, good Morning coffee.
I didn't like:
The parking charge.
The Fifty bucks deposit.
The handle in shower.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Jakob

The location is great, but the Inn itself is pretty rundown. Some of the painting on the building and in the room was incomplete. There’s no AC, but the bed was comfy. We made it work, and it wasn’t the worst stay. The staff is friendly. If you just need a place to crash and don’t plan to spend the majority of your time in the room, this will do. Nothing spectacular.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Kim

We had a wonderful and restful stay. The property is older but clean and the staff is friendly.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Liked the fireplace in the room but did not like no A/C. Got too warm & no way to really cool off other than the fan which didn't do the trick. No Kleenex & not enough wash cloths.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Has easy in and out overnight parking within walking distance of the beach. A great value!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Lydia

Beautiful location and clean airy room. We loved it there, walking distance to the beach and wharf (longer walk). My only complaint is the pillows! They were so big and bulky that I slept without a pillow.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Jeff

Great place to stay. Very friendly staff, clean rooms, incredibly spacious too! Just a couple minute walk away from East Beach. If I come back to Santa Barbara, I'd definitely stay here again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Ricardo

I love this hotel! We have stayed here 3 times so far. Close to the beach. The room was clean and cozy. The kitchen was well
Equipped. Pet friendly . The manager was very nice and welcoming as was the staff .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

sharon k

Cute place that was in a nice location and was quiet. No air conditioning though but thankfully it cooled off enough at night to sleep with the fans on.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Genaro

Close to the beach. Limited selection of continental breakfast. The stay was okay.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Jose

The best hotel for the prices I've ever been to in Santa Barbara. Beautiful hotel and great location. Rooms are spacious and well equipped. Will definitely be back

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Constance

Great location and reasonable pet fee; bed was ok- not incredible like others reviews… and caution… NO A/C. Thankfully a fan helped a bit but if you are sensitive- dont get upper floor where beats into room all afternoon. Would stay therevagain bit get a lower room.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

Anthony

No AC. Mattresses need to be replaced with higher quality ones

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Karen

great location!

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Abigail

Well the whole vibes of the Inn was great. I loved the blue aesthetic and the beds were comfortable. What I didn’t really like was the bathroom door being because it was kinda open in a way. Another thing was how the floor was really dirty. I feel they should provide sandals and slippers or at least let the guests know that the floors aren’t clean before their stay. The $15 parking fee was crazy so it’s probably better to find parking around the Inn on the streets. Other than those critiques, I really did like the Inn.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Jared

Everything was great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Joseph

Location was perfect

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Vinny

Good location and value. Clean pool. Felt very safe and secure. Room windows and bathrooms were a little dirty.

Friends

4/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Brixton

Location is truly awesome on and off hwy with ease. The ocean can be seen from the front of hotel….. pool so inviting!!!!! Price was perfect through the app I used ! However, here in lys the rub, I woke up on a pillow who’s case that Had a blood stain the size of my palm that looked like it obviously couldn’t be washed out. Yes we all make mistakes in life obviously an over sight as the placement of stain was near edge of pillow. We are all humans dong the best we can. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy waking up to discover this on my pillow…..

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Becky

All was fine for our stay however I didn't like that they have a parking lot and charge you to park there. If you don't pay the fee you need to park on the street IF there are available parking spots.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Rob

Great place! The bed was super comfortable. Only issue I had was that the wifi keep dropping out.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Esmeralda

Excelente. lo que me encantó fue. La Alberca. Gracias

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Jessica

It was a good price and location.
Very worn room, needs some tlc. Only 1 desk chair, no other seats in the room.
I probably would not stay there again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

shirley

Nice room. Old facility that needs to be upgraded. Customer service was ridiculous. The best thing about our stay was Krysten at the front desk. She was so nice and helpful when everyone else around the hotel acted stupid like that’s not my job.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

22 May 2026

Mark

Total piece of crap hotel, staff was unprofessional and accused me of smoking in my room I would never smoke inside anyway spend the extra $20 for a way better motel!!!!

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Robert O.

Friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Deserie

Friendly staff, comfy bed, roomy shower, and good selection of TV channels.

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Julie

I wish I could give 5 stars, it’s just that the walls are paper thin. The 2 times I’ve stayed here I’ve had downstairs rooms and the upstairs people sounded like they were moving furniture into the morning hours. 😭 so that means we could not sleep. So that means we had an awful night.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2026

D

This property wasn’t bad, but definitely not what I was expecting. I stayed for 1 night and upon check-in I was charged $15 for an overnight parking pass, and a $65 hold was charged to my CC in addition to the room rate. It also took at least 20 mins to get the card reader to work. Once that issue was resolved, I requested to be moved to a room with a partial ocean view if possibly we because the initial room smelled damp and was told it would be a $15 upgrade fee. Fortunately, the cost to upgrade was waived (thanks!).
The staff was friendly, but the property could definitely use some maintenance (i.e. paint, windows, light fixtures, furniture, doors etc.). I can’t say I would choose to stay at this property again in the future, but all in all it was quiet and there were no issues at checkout.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Percy

Overall it was ok. Room was average nothing special. Would have been nice to have a small coffee maker in the room. Or a vending machine or counter to grab a snack or soda.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Sharon

Safe

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

nathan

Great location with a retro flair.

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 May 2026

Joseph

Room was extremely dirty. Sheets were dirty, floor dirty, counters dirty.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Bruce

Property was great. The fireplace in the room was awesome. It was a cold rainy day. Beds very comfortable. Man at the desk was very helpful

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Krista

The room was clean and the bed was comfy

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Lori

Property was a bit aged, but staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms had been modernized, and beds were VERY comfy!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Todd

Great cozy little place, very comfortable and very good price point.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

Chris

Not ever again. The hotel lay out was cool and guy at desk was nice. But not usable. First of all the shower head had black on the rim, Where the water comed out. Could not shower. The towels were red and spotted and stained. We gagged. The entire place was grimy. Just uncomfortable. Called the guy just after hours. Never called back to help. Just felt very sick after that and my gf is nice thank God cause this was embarrassing.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Eddy

Good area

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Carlos

Parking felt secure

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

kathryn

This small boutique hotel is quaint and near the beach. Not a far walk to the funk zone. Perfect for being close to the zoo as well. Overall a great experience.

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Kelli

Although a bit run down, the rooms were clean and had a fun mid-century style; coffee and pastries were nice to have in the morning. Would definitely stay again if in the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Daniel

Ok property, less expensive than others around it. Rooms could us some love but good lovation

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Kaylee

Hotel was nice and a short walk away from the beach. My only issue was the neighbors constantly slamming doors and people being loud late at night, which isn’t the hotel’s fault but still needs to be shared

4/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Benjamin

No air conditioning. Lots of disjointed staircases, they charge for parking. Low water flow.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Ileana

I had the corner king terrace and it was beautiful! Nice little deck where i could sit out and read.
Brought my dog too and we both loved it

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2026

Alexis

The fee for parking was not disclosed at the time of booking.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Debojyoti

Good place to stay

4/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Caroline

Our stay at The Inn at East Beach was unfortunately disappointing. The motel looked nothing like the photos online, which felt incredibly misleading. The rooms and overall cleanliness were below expectations, and it was clear the property hasn’t been maintained to the standard the pictures suggest. The location is convenient being close to the beach was the one bright spot of our stay. The staff was generally fine, but when we requested five additional towels, the front desk responded with, “You need five towels?” in a tone that felt unnecessary and a bit uncomfortable. Another issue was the lobby: the incense smell was so strong it was overwhelming every time we walked through. It didn’t create a welcoming atmosphere and actually made it hard to breathe comfortably. There was a broken chair near the garbage can in the main outdoor gathering area that remained our entire stay. The shower walls and bathroom walls had spackling that had not been finished. There was mold around both bathroom windows. The paint on the concrete around the pool is peeling. They do have a small fenced in dog bathroom area, which was helpful. Overall, the proximity to the beach was great, but the deceptive photos, lack of cleanliness, and odd customer service moments made this stay far from what we expected. (I wish I could add photos to this review.) I would have selected different accommodations, and I would have been willing to pay more for a cleaner less deceptive place.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Michael

A motel in need of an update. Had an issue with the toilet not functioning & I thought the hair dryer was going to go out on me. Location is great for the beach & the owner was very nice.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2026

Yolanda D

The conditions here were average. A lot of the amenities are old

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Christopher

I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch!

Family

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2026

Julie

Very outdated on inside and not clean. Major construction happening in back and it’s crazy loud. You can also hear the freeway all night.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Donna

Staff was very helpful. Parking was fine.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Marsha

Good location.Close to beach and could walk to restaurants

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Ravyn

The room is comfortable. The bed, the cleanliness is always up to par. I’ve stayed here several times as a small weekend day get away from my town. It’s walking distance to the zoo, beach & restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Carole

The room was nice, the bed comfortable, and I was pleasantly surprised that it was so quiet given that it's just off the highway. There are several restaurants close by. It's a perfect place to stay if you're going to Paso Robles to see the light show (Sensorio). I would definitely stay there again.

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Peter

This place is terrible: old, rundown, dirty (mold on the bath chalking), hard to close curtains, inadequate plugs for coffee makers, poor lighting. Not up to today’s standards. On the bright side, The manager is terrific!

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Helen

The inn keeper was very friendly and efficient. The room was lovely but had no air conditioning. It was okay with the fan on overhead. The bed was a bit too soft for me. The location is wonderful! Overall a very nice place to stay close to East Beach.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2026

michael

Hair in the bathroom area and not mine. Mold on bathroom ceiling low water pressure

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Joshua

If they had some kind of A/C I'd probably give a better review. Also some holes in walls and curtains was weird and the bathroom window wouldn't stay open to get a good breeze in after someone used it. Their breakfast was also just decent coffee and little pastries but not like other places that go a little extra and offer at least cereal and fruit or something. I've stayed at the Motel 6 close to this place before and it was pretty much the same thing except better breakfast and less money.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Ashley

The location of this hotel is great and super convenient! Walking distance from the beach and also has a pool with great sun shade when it’s too hot outside to be in the sun for too long. The front desk/owner is very sweet and helpful. My husband and I will definitely return here.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Bianca

The floor is pretty old and cracked. The ceiling light fan died after a few hours of using it. The room could use some improvement.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Alton

Parking area felt safe. Older inn; however, the rooms were spacious and clean. Staff was excellent. Good value for the price.