Although this review may not be a wholly typical experience, you should read this before staying at the Santa Barbara Inn. First off, I had little problems with the room itself. Clean and comfortable. Also, the beach is across the road. That's about all I can say that's positive. The rooms are quite noisy, either on a main street or... more

Stayed in late April. Good Location, less than a mile from State street which is the main attraction. Room had view of beach, which by far is the best part. You pay nightly parking and valet which is 10 ft from driveway...could park myself and take the few steps. Hotel is basic, no frills, but staff was very helpful (A+).... more

We recently stayed at the Santa Barbara Inn and were very happy with everthing. Our room overlooked the Pacific Ocean and was a very generous size and nicely decorated. The staff was very helpful with suggestions for dinner and made the reservation for us. more

we stayed in this hotel for one night, on arrival the manager upgraded us to a suite when he heard we were on honeymoon. the staff were extremely helpful and approachable. the bedroom was gorgeous and extremely clean.i really liked the bedroom decor and furniture. I will definitely come back to stay in this hotel, hopefully for longer next time more

(1st STAY)I stayed here with my wife and mother-in-law in from France for the first time back in Dec.08 We had 2 rooms both of which had no heat in them. It must have been at least 50 degrees in the rooms, the front desk tried to make it better by bring up 1 small plug inn heater that would... more

I stayed Christmas week 2008 at a great low rate on Orbitz. $109.00 per nite. unheard-of low rate - off season.The high rates in summer reflect the location BUT there is traffic noise front and back of property. Still a good value at this rate. The restaurant is closed 24/7 and there is a pathetic buffet forB'fast . Really awful,... more

Pro: two separate bedrooms, 1 with king, other with 2 queens very spacious pool 2 minute walk to east beach breakfast included balcony free internet Con: Mandatory valet parking - seems ridiculous in a place like this. "View "of parking lot from balcony + car noises Sum-up: Good for families - kids have their own room more

This hotel has an upgraded motel feel, but very well done. It recently had a face lift and the lobby, hallway and guest rooms are tastefully done. The location is excellent and the breakfast, which is included in the rate, is a simple continental type breakfast. quite adequate. Great views from the breakfast dining halls and great location central to... more

Santa Barbara was great but this was our WORST hotel of 5 hotels during 3 weeks in southern California - and we paid $425 a night for a 'suite' which was the 2nd most expensive in the hotel! Terrible at the price. This SHOULD be a good hotel - it was smallish with nicely decorated corridors. It was a bus... more