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  • 2/5 Bluesy F. 2 years ago on Google
    + Close to beach. 5 min walk + 5 min walk to bus stop + 5 min walk to grocery + Some restaurants within 10 min walking + 20 min bus to downtown + Nice manager + Less expensive than nearby place + Room is clean not sure about other reviews. + Daily maintenance - Old room - No AC but had fans. Fine in winter. Not sure in summer. - Poor noise isolation. 2/3 provided fans are too noisy to use at night. Can hear people fighting all the time. - No lounge - Limited check-in hours so you have to arrive on time. - Physical key so won't fit in wallet. If you are willing to pay more I would recommend staying somewhere more modern. If you're on a budget, I would recommend staying here with lesser expectations of a more modern looking room. Personally I don't think it's too bad given the relative discount in price. I think it's a 2 star motel and not a 3 star hotel as maps shows. You can stay here for one or two nights but longer than that you're probably going to want to stay somewhere else.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sara T. 1 year ago on Google
    No Hair dryer of all things. Room was clean, needs repairs. No room A/C units, but there was 3 fans. Thinking 1 is sufficient. Pool is heated to a comfortable temp, however the pool decking needs some TLC, little rough on the feet. Great beach access with riding or walking path lined with palm trees. Today I can’t recommend or return if I visited Santa Barbara.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Fran D. 1 year ago on Google
    The only good thing about this motel is the location. Everything else is terrible. In the first room we had, ants were crawling up the wall in the bathroom, they were coming from the peeled wallpaper by the floor. The second room was not much better. We wanted to leave but we could not get our money back. The carpet was disgusting, the furniture was old and dirty. We would not put our clothes in the dress or use the night table because the drawers were so dirty in the inside. The bath room had a tub with a shower door but the bottom of the door was not attached to the frame so it moved every time it was touched. The first time in the shower I almost fell because I used the door as support to get out of the tub and of course, there is none. The door to the outside was flimsy and it only had a lock on the doorknob. They also do not seem to believe in customer service. The person who worked the desk was rude and seemed bothered if you asked a question. Finally, they do not have coffee in the room or at the front desk area. They tell you to go to the hotel next door to get coffee. We were very disappointed. It appears that the owners never renovated the rooms. I guess because they have such a good location, they don’t have too….shame on them!! This pictures of the hotel must be dated…they do not match what we saw. DO NOT STAY AT THIS MOTEL.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pauli B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely love the view from my room and the patio right in front of it. Bed was very comfortable it was not hard at all. Big tv but sat outside staring at the ocean. Pool is heated and felt great. The shower pressure and hot water was fabulous!! Cute fridge with small freezer... Wish it had a microwave.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brady S. 10 months ago on Google
    Who ever is giving this place more than 2 stars must have pretty low expectations and or standards. The rooms are like from 1960, never updated, it appears. There's junk piles outside our window. People were stomping around in the room above us, couldn't get a good night sleep.The arrival experience cold and unwelcoming & I feel ripped off paying $400 for a night. This place belongs in Bakersfield, not on the Coast of Santa Barbara. Very disappointed. As a previous SB resident who comes to town on business frequently, I will not be booking this place again. Great location, everything else total thumbs down.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cindy M. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I stayed in a second floor, ocean-view room at the Cabrillo Inn in late June. About the only positive thing I could say about the room is that it was shelter. The manager or attendant who help us is odd. He snapped at my husband when my husband asked him if he could use a bathroom while we were checking in. He then made fun of us for having taken the train to Santa Barbara. He is the type of person I would be happy if I never had to deal with him ever again. The hotel uses old-school keys, not key cards. We had only one key for our room. Guests are charged $60.00 if the key is lost. The hotel has a very small and very old freight elevator. It works fine but it will not hold more than three adults with standard-sized suitcases. If you have an extended stroller or are in a wheelchair, you probably will fill up the entire elevator car by yourself. Our room had no A/C, no coffee pot, no microwave, no ironing board, no hair dryer, no laundry bag. Two floor fans were provided in the room but were very noisy when being used. We used them sparingly in the afternoon but not overnight as we did not want to disturb our neighbors. And, thankfully, our neighbors had the same consideration: they used the fans during the day but not at night. There is no continental breakfast nor is there coffee onsite. But there are excellent dining opportunities next door to the hotel and across the street. The bar soap provided by the hotel is waxy and coat your hands and body in a waxy film. The ceiling in our room is covered by two metal patches to hide lord knows what on the ceiling. The floor is bumpy and, in a few spots in the room, it is squeaky and soft. The thin carpet is completely worn out near the sliding door. Our bathroom door required force to shut properly. The shower doors need to be man-handled to slide open and shut. The doors make an obnoxious scraping sound when used. An elderly person or young child will need help using the shower doors. The phone is located on the table past the foot of the bed. It’s not convenient. The property needs a lot of work. The front of the hotel has a dead garden that runs parallel to the public sidewalk along Cabrillo Avenue. It’s an eyesore. Then there is a bit of a gap within the property that has cleaning supplies, old furniture, etc., that is visible to folks staying at the hotel. A tarp should be placed over this area as it is an eyesore to anyone who comes across it. Yet, I did find some things to like about the hotel. Our bathroom was large. The room and bathroom were very clean. And the swimming pool was heated and clean. We really enjoyed the pool. If all you need is a place to rest your head, indoor plumbing, hot and cold running water, and if you do not care about customer service, stay here. If you want anything more than that, I’d suggest you find somewhere else to stay.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex J. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great 10 night stay here in Jan 2022. We had the ocean view larger room (230) and had a great time. Room wise it's 3 star hotel, but location and staff are 5 star. There is no breakfast due to covid, so a water kettle, coffee etc would have been good to have in the room. Heated pool was lovely was a huge plus in January!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chandler P. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here for my birthday on the 27th! I have been here before a while ago, and I absolutely loved it because it is located across the street from the beach which is why I was so excited I was able to get a room! Last night, a new employee barged into my room at 10:30 PM claiming I was in the wrong room and the room I supposed to be vacant when I spoke to the same employee that afternoon I checked in.. he had no regard of my space and abused the fact that he was employee of the night, and he was able to walk in anyone’s room at any given circumstances.. A couple moments after I called the police and they were able to help me try to lock the door properly so I could sleep in peace because I did not want to drive all the way back to LA at night. This was probably the most uncomfortable & scariest experiences I’ve ever had. I will never return back to this INN, my experiences with hotels, inns, motels etc.. I completely shattered. I truly Hope this never happened to anyone else. Especially traveling while alone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Erica F. 1 year ago on Google
    So I just booked a room about 20-30min ago, the reception at the desk was very rude. However I hope one bad apple does not spoil my much anticipated visit to Santa Barbara. I can only hope for better service with a more welcoming receptionist that does not belittle there guest.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dr. T. 1 year ago on Google
    We booked this inn not knowing the FACILITY DOESN'T HAVE AIR CONDITIONING()! The website notes "fans for cooling" so we thought they were informing us they've fans in addition to air conditioning €>. We were in room 220 with the garden view, as you can see there's no garden, only dirt, dried grass and weeds €3! Now on there other side of the fence, that is on the Carrillo Blvd. side, there is beautiful landscaping, but we believe the city ensures that area stays manicured since this inn is in between several lavish properties and on the boulevard. So, you can't fully see this dilapidated property. No hair dryer, iron or ironing board. The entire building is outdated and needs to be renovated. Our bathtub clogged (a staff person came to our room with a hanger to clear the drain 6), we saw ants in the room, wall paper old, etc. All rooms had fans in the windows and/or doors to stay cool. This place reminded me of an old cheap motel where the primary objective of the owners is to get rich off us unknowing tourists! I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE! When we return to SB we're going to stay at the Blue Sands Inn that next door, there rooms are beautiful, are air conditioned of course and even have kitchens for less than this less appealing place! Finally, the housekeeping staff were exceptional and ensured our room was clean daily. The swimming pool was relaxing and the view of the beach was fantastic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Terry S. 2 years ago on Google
    My husband and I recently stayed here in a Standard King room. This hotel may have other nicer rooms but we got the one in the walkway on the bottom floor. We were supposed to stay 3 nights but it was so bad we only stayed 2 nights. Our room was dark, dingy, smelled like bandaids and was loud. The first night there was a weird loud gurgling noise that we thought was the plumbing but we couldn't be sure. I told the clerk and he offered to come look at it but we were already getting into bed so we just put on a white noise station to sleep to. The second night we could hear the neighbors talking in normal voices as if they were in the room with us. Other hotels in the area have a more reasonable cancelation and refund policy. We received a refund of $21.88 for the the taxes/fees for not occupying the room on the last night. We moved to a 2 star hotel that was much better, cleaner, roomier, brighter, quieter and better smelling and that included a coffee pot. I'm not sure what the hotel ratings mean, maybe it was the pool, which the new location didn't have. I wish I'd paid more attention to the Google reviews than the number of hotel rating stars, when choosing where to stay. It's a pretty big hotel with rooms upstairs and possibly may of these are nice but we got a dud.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chuck T. 4 months ago on Google
    Old school Hotel right on the coast in Santa Barbara. Inexpensive, clean, swimming pools, parking, close to lots of places, and across Cabrillo from the beach ⛱️. Can't beat the location and price. It's not the Ritz but perfect for an inexpensive getaway. Nice swimming pools and decks to hang out. Lots of freeeeee parking. Online reservations and early check in if you're nice 👍 can't beat it. Have breakfast at Santa Barbara Inn next door, or a takeout coffee ☕☕☕ yum!

  • 1/5 Giovani C. 4 months ago on Google
    I experienced shockingly poor service from these guys. Despite explicitly booking a late-night check-in at 12 midnight. I was dismayed to find upon arrival that this option, though advertised and paid for on their website, was not honored. They sold a product online they don’t offer. If you don’t allow late checkins remove the ability for people to purchase it. Then when I tried to get a refund they said it’s too late. So I bought something they don’t sell??!? This misrepresentation cost me nearly $150, as they refused to issue a full refund. Adding insult to injury, their customer service team had the audacity to reprimand me over the phone for missing their calls, displaying an unacceptable level of rudeness. 💩💩💩🤢 Based on this experience, I strongly advise against staying here. Instead, consider the Leta Santa Barbara, which I highly recommend.

  • 2/5 Ben E. 5 months ago on Google
    The location is great but the rooms are pretty terrible and definitely need the carpets cleaned. No ac means you need to sleep with windows open and a giant box fan blowing on you. I’d suggest elsewhere

  • 4/5 Linda H. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a really nice location. It's very close to the beach. A ton of activities that you can walk to. I highly recommend it for that. AS far as the room and inn goes, it was very plain and I thought the price did not reflect a good value. The staff was friendly though. If you're going to stay at in SB I think there are other places that provide a better experience.

  • 5/5 Mikayla K. 6 months ago on Google
    I stayed 3 nights and arrived just as the office was supposed to be closed. Ramon called as my plane arrived to confirm my check in. After some hiccups at the airport I was delayed. He ensured the after hours protocol was followed and even happened to be there to direct me to my room when I arrived. When booking I initially had some small issues, and I was immediately called by the owner himself to resolve all of my concerns. For my first business trip, I was worried about traveling on my own. But the staff made it such a seamless trip, and the Hilton couldn’t have began to compete with the patio view of the pool overlooking the beach. I can’t wait to come back for a personal stay!

  • 1/5 KWVector710 / K. 8 months ago on Google
    Rooms are old, carpet very dirty(stained my feet),no space where to put your clothes or bags, no plugs for phones.This hotel is too expensive for what it offers. The location is great, beds are good.

  • 5/5 Meghan L. 7 months ago on Google
    I loved staying here! The staff was so helpful and polite. The rooms were very clean and it's only a 2 minute walk to the beach. And the price was amazing compared to the other hotels around it. Definitely recommend.

  • 4/5 Rad R. 5 months ago on Google
    Stayed here in Oct 2023. We were running late coming in from Los Angeles and would arrive after the office closed. The night manager made it extremely worry free to check in with a special after hours protocol. The manager was very patient in explaining details as to our options where to park and how to get into our room despite the office being closed. Since we were running late he was kind enough to offer us a late check out in advance. The room we had which faced the ocean on the second level was very clean and maintained well. We had 2 comfortable queen size beds, free wifi. The room may not be very modern but as I said ours was clean and kept up well. *I've seen people complained about the prices but you got to remember you ARE staying in Santa Barbara, you are across the street from the BEACH in a nice area. Depending on which events may be happening in Santa Barbara (ex: film festival) rates will increase the room price and That's all properties here. That's just how this industry goes so stop complaining please or do a rental further uptown or in Goleta. The property itself was nice, well maintained. Lots of outdoor lounging / sitting chairs throughout the property to soak up the early morning mist or sun (pending on the weather) or enjoy a beautiful sunset.Your not far from what makes Santa Barbara fun and exciting. Stearns Wharf is only 1.5 miles away. Volleyball courts are about a block away on East Beach. State street shopping right across the street from the entrance to Starrns Wharf. You have the cool Funk Zone as well and so many other cool things like the Santa Barbara zoo. We enjoyed our stay here at Cabrillo Inn at the Beach and would like to thank the owners for the fanrastic staff they have and the upkeep of this property. Are we coming back? Definitely!

  • 3/5 Hailey J. 10 months ago on Google
    Okay I wanna start off by saying I DID like this place but it definitely needs some love. It's May almost June of 2023 and even JAPAN has dropped COVID restrictions. There should be breakfast again and the office should allow you to walk more than 2 feet in. It was really awkward and unwelcoming to stand in that front area with just two of us I can't imagine if you had kids. The two fan options (no ac) are the LOUDEST fans I have ever heard and they would be better off with Walmart box fans or something. But they did drown out the noise from the road and every single movement from above us. The pool was absolutely a delite and the man working the front desk was as well. He gave us a lot of recommendations and was really friendly everytime we saw him. The bed was great and the pillows are comfy. Walking or taking a short Uber everywhere was amazing. I definitely recommend this place but it isn't the best until it gets some love and gives up on the COVID excuses.

  • 3/5 Holly W W. 9 months ago on Google
    Pros: At the beach location, ocean view rooftop deck, heated pool and (midweek) affordable pricing! Fine for quick overnight w just me. Cons: - VERY dated, main room is ok, needs fresh art, not faded posters...50s style curtains and w.paper in bath are telling as is the rusty, leaky tub,bold rubber rug (so hard to turn on/off I had to get maintenance, I almost passed on getting in shower, as its def a 1 star element ) -Just portable fans as AC is rarely needed in SB. -No coffee maker, no (more) breakfast as advertised! :( -Free parking, but not enough spots. I stayed in for leftovers, vs going out as Id hoped, for fear of not getting a spot (and w limited mobility, and wouldve been very difficult for me to walk further) My (slightly altered) sketch from the sundeck. (Prints just $25)

  • 5/5 Alex Q. 11 months ago on Google
    This place is awesome! Found it last minute and we were stoked. Sliding glass door that opens to the ocean. Sweet to wake up to! Old school coast vibes. Old school key. Old school refrigerator. Old school...

  • 3/5 Patrick D. 11 months ago on Google
    Pros: - pool is very warm: probably maintained at 88F. - walking distance from the beach: one street to cross - price is great: we went during spring break and it was under 750$ for 3 night Cons: - noise: we were on the first floor. We could hear every step of the people above us. - dated: everything is in shamble, the key for your room is an old school easy replicable key. - furniture old and lacking: 1 night table for 2 queen beds, hard to put phones, glasses etc. - lack of basic amenities: no microwave, very low amount of electric outlets, no hair dryer. - no air conditioning, humidity problem: they turn on big fan before arrive to get the air feel better. - very small room: two beds fit tight and the bathroom is in the room with the toilet tucked behind the shower door. - wifi speed: sometimes was barely reachable from our room. Sometimes at 1.4 meg/s. Sometimes up to 12meg/s. Inconsistent and had a hard time to upload 15 photos one evening. Another theme of the hotel is COVID as an excuse. No breakfast because of COVID. Cannot arrive earlier because they need to clean longer because of COVID. These are excuses because the area for breakfast is under renovation and the cleaning is nothing special as we witnesses. In fact, no one is wearing a mask (which is fine in 2023) but still why bringing COVID. Also, the front desk is blocked and only allow you to get 2 feet inside the building. Very unwelcoming. Overall, it is fine because of the price and location. The pool was a big win. However, if one of these three changes it would be a no-go.

  • 5/5 Bridgette Franklin H. 10 months ago on Google
    Love this place. No ac units, but there’s multiple fans and it’s cool at night near the beach. We had a room on the top floor and the view is amazing. Very nostalgic room. Clean room and plenty of space. We will be back 💙

  • 4/5 Paul O. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice because it has a great view of the beach, but not well kept. Sliding doors stick. Keys hard to turn.

  • 2/5 Judy F. 1 year ago on Google
    Old falling apart. Bad maintenance. It was clean. No coffee on premises. At beach but not in walking distance of much. A high price hotel restaurant is next door open too late for early coffee.

  • 1/5 Susan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Be aware of the cancellation policy for this place. Unlike other hotels, you have to cancel more than 7 days before the reservation date in order to receive a refund. Read the cancellation policy carefully!

  • 4/5 Kristen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed our stay, location is wonderful and we rather liked the throwback style of the place. Felt a little like we were hassling them to check in, and you'll have to take a walk to find coffee.

  • 5/5 Anja T. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, landscaping is impeccable, view was great (ocean view room). We were only there for one night to attend a concert, but are considering staying longer next time to explore more of Santa Barbara!

  • 5/5 CC 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, absolutely stunning view of the beach. We had a standard king room and it had a spacious mini fridge and the shower head was nice with good pressure for CA (if you’re thinking what a weird thing to point out, you’ve never been stuck in a hotel that had a shower head that would only dribble lol). Staff has lots of pamphlets on things to do in Santa Barbara and many recommendations, thank you for telling us about all the fun stuff to do!

  • 1/5 Lamine D. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is nothing like advertised beware… Booked online, the desk attendant offered to cancel the Expedia booking to upgrade our room by two notches to have a ocean view (room 221). It felt like a cheap Motel. We had roaches walking on the TV screen. I would have cancelled the stay had we arrived in the daytime. The advertised continental breakfast is non existent. Not even coffee… This place is a total ripoff.

  • 1/5 Steven C. 1 year ago on Google
    Cancelled a reservation 2 days early. Got COVID. Was informed that there was a cancellation fee of the exact price that I paid for a two then 3 months later they took another $300 out of my account for no reason as I already paid my cancellation fee so then they couldn't find my booking number so I was forced to cancel my credit card and get another account because these people are thieves and

  • 5/5 Kayleen H. 1 year ago on Google
    This Inn is so freaking beautiful & amazing! We didn't have any super high expectations for a 3-star Inn booked last minute and were absolutely blown away. The grounds and view are STUNNING, the location is amazing, reception is super friendly and beds are very comfy!! So highly recommended. I don't understand how people have any complaints.

  • 5/5 Candice K. 2 years ago on Google
    The most amazing location!!! Desk staff was kind and pleasant. The rooms are dated but, clean! The pillows were incredible! Pool was heated perfect! There is places to bask in the sun everywhere on the property! The vegetation around the grounds was beautiful!! I will definitely stay here again!


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