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West Beach Inn

3.0 of 5
306 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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West Beach Inn
Ranked #18 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We needed somewhere to stay in Santa Barbara and after a quick look on trip advisor, we decided to book West Beach Inn - I wasn't really expecting much to be honest; I thought it would be a typical motel. I couldn't have been more mistaken though. The lobby area was clean and the check in was fast. We were... More

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tstiff, General Manager at West Beach Inn, responded to this review
May 24, 2013

Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent stay at the West Beach Inn. It is always nice to hear feedback on the job we are doing and strive in everyway to ensure a comfortable stay while with us. I will pass your comments along to all of our staff! More

Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

Stayed here one night en route from SF to LA. Great location, close to beach and wharf. Expected a motel but found it to be much nicer, great pool area and grounds. Would definitely stay here again. Thoroughly recommend the Italian restaurant next door.

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New York City, New York
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8 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We went to Santa Barbara in April 2013 for my nieces graduation and we were a large family group the West Beach Inn proved to be economical. We upgraded our room which I think was a good decision because some of the rooms face the car park ours fortunately had a nice terrace with a view of the beach and... More

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Gig Harbor, Washington, United States
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49 reviews 49 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We stayed 5 nights in a nice room with a very comfortable king size bed. This is a small inn with very pretty, well kept grounds, pool & spa. The staff really understands good customer service. Patricia, Joseph and all the staff went out of their way to accommodate us in a friendly, caring manner. The location is great, across... More

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Ohio
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We really enjoyed our 3 days at West Beach Inn. I did a lot of homework before choosing the West Beach Inn and so glad i made this choice. We made the reservation via the hotel's own website and got a better deal than any of the hotel "hot deal" sites. Check out West Beach inn's own promotions page. The... More

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Muldrow, Ok
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

My husband was here for a week of work meetings. So I was able to tag along. I thought thought it was great. We had had a bad experience in our travels and after traveling for 25 hours, we were finally able to get in. The night time gentlemen got us into a room, fairly quick. However our reservations were... More

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Sacramento
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26 reviews 26 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We stayed here at the beginning of April 2013 for Spring Break. I made reservations ahead of time through Expedia and got a relatively good price. The property is located across the street from the marina and diagonal to West Beach. We were able to walk to the beach portion in about 3 minutes and Stearns Wharf (shopping, dining) in... More

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O'Fallon, Missouri
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

The staff was very nice and helpful. We had a great view of the harbor. Close to everything.. free breakfast and wine and cheese pairing in the evening. Also free parking. Within walking distance to the wharf. We would end each evening on the balcony with a glass of wine.

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Calgary, AB
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

I stayed here one night after a long (post-St. Patrick's hangover) drive from Monterey. The front desk staff were friendly and checked me in quickly. They informed me of the continental breakfast and offered some opinions on where I could eat dinner. The breakfast the next morning was nothing fancy, but definitely sufficient. They had bagels, bread, etc. with cream... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 hotel reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

The room itself was MUCH smaller than I had imagined it (barely bigger than the bed) but nice accessories in the room and little touches like the dark & milk chocolates, bright green bed comforter, marble bathroom counter, upscale complimentary toiletries, etc. There were teenagers hanging out in the jacuzzi on Friday night until almost 11pm so we didn't get... More

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  • Continental breakfast(9)
  • State Street(7)
  • Very nice(4)
  • Corner room(3)
  • Great location(3)

Additional Information about West Beach Inn

Address: 306 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#23 Family Hotels in Santa Barbara
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The West Beach Inn is nestled in between the beautiful Santa Barbara Yacht Harbor and historic Stearn’s Wharf along Cabrillo Boulevard. The hotel is centrally located, only a few blocks from downtown Santa Barbara and steps away from the many beaches, restaurants and shopping areas. Complimentary wine and cheese and a deluxe continental breakfast are offered daily in our sunny lobby alongside the heated pool and large luxurious spa. Guest laundry facilities and Complimentary parking are available to all guests. All rooms and suites are air-conditioned and include in-room safes, refrigerators, high quality bathrobes, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, cable TV including HBO, desks and telephones equipped with voicemail and automated wake-up call services. Complementary High-Speed Internet is available property-wide. ... more   less 
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