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1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (Formerly East Beach Lodge)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Altadena, California
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Pleasant stay and a good value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

I wanted to be spontaneous and not reserve the last night of a one week road trip up the coast. I simply walked up to the counter without a reservation and Frank was just incredibly pleasant and even gave me a discount! Uncovered parking in the back is available and was told security will check for a displayed permit; a good service, made me feel safe. The room was nicely updated with modern furniture and colors. The bathroom is a nice size, modern sink and good counter space. Hair dryer in the drawer. Some parts of the shower room didn't seem updated but still cozy. I could hear guests using the pool at night and in the morning. Some guests were loud but quieted down later at night. Continental breakfast in the lobby with seating outdoor was nice. Frank was hosting and the man is jolly, funny, and very kind.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Fantastic stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

We had a fantastic stay at the Inn at East Beach. Frank was very welcoming, a real gem, and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The rooms are very well thought out with a good attention to detail and big comfortable beds. The location is great - about 35 minutes walk to Santa Barbara pier and it was nice to be slightly outside of the hustle and bustle of the centre. We will stay here again if we are ever lucky enough to be in the area!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Hwy 1 San Diego to San Francisco”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

Loved this place! Referred by volunteer at visitor center. Christine and Mark were both awesome. Got a super cool modern/retro furnished room with an ocean view for what a super 8 costs! We will definitely stay again. Very neat find in a cool town. Thank you Inn at East Beach. Only 1 block to run on the beach!

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Plenty of room and good location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

One of the friendliest welcomes we had on the trip. There is plenty of off-street parking and rooms are large, although there is no air conditioning for those hotter months!

The location is ideal in relation to the beach but a good walk into the main street and restaurants not close by. However, there is an electric shuttle that will take you there from the beach side road for 50c. They a regular on the half hour.

Noise could be a problem as the complex is very old style with not a lot of sound insulation, even though the windows are double glazed, the rest of the design just oozes noise. I asked for a room on the top level which I highly recommend to cut down on the above noise.

A breakfast is provided which is simple but adequate. Quite nice to eat outside at the tables provided or taken back to your room.

We were pleasantly surprised by the king sized bed and space our room had, although no kitchen facilities. However there was a coffee maker which went down well early in the morning.

Good location for the beach, friendly people and and plenty of room.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Fantastic and welcoming”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

Unfortunately we only stayed here for one night on our way through, however, this was the best place we stayed in on our 12 day trip up the coast from Long Beach to San Francisco.
The owner, Frank, the owner, could not have been more welcoming or friendly and helpful. The room was lovely with the toiletries containing everything you could think of, the pool was nice and the breakfast was plentiful and tasty, again with almost everything you could wish for with Frank trying to get you to eat more!
We would definitely go back and would wholeheartedly recommend this place. Brilliant!

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (Formerly East Beach Lodge)
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Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
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Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#5 Best Value Hotels in Santa Barbara
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#17 Family Hotels in Santa Barbara
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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