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Reviews of Avania Inn of Santa Barbara This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

128 Castillo St, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States of America

#10 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 104 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    8.0
    The staff was most friendly and helpful. Everyone had a smile and greeting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little bit noisy due to late night partiers.

    Convenient location near the beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent, as expected, great value.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Hotel can be quite noisy late into the evening, depending on mix of guests. No laundry services at the hotel or nearby.

    Remodeled rooms are excellent, staff polite, breakfast basic but good. Great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    10
    Loved it. I will come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Service, location, comfortable bed, breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Pillow Top Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great customer service. Close to the beach.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    8.0
    Nice friendly and cozy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was nice but a little small.

    The overall look and feel of the property was nice. And the location is perfect for beach activities or roaming through the city

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast, modern and spacious room w balcony. Just 5 minutes walk to the beach and marina.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Thank you for helping make our trip a very good one.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Pillow Top Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No lighting in center of room and Shower enclosure.

    Friendliness of entire Staff. Check-in, Check Out, Quiet, and Breafast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    8.0
    We ultimately enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The “pillow top” mattress was a let down! First it was the wrong size for the mattress. (Queen on a king) secondly not very plush. Also, it would have been nice to have some instructions for the Heat/air system. (I had to googled it to watch a video) Screens on the sliders would be nice.

    The breakfast was fine. However, the staff all came in and made themselves breakfast after that all the strawberries were gone. (This was at 8:30 there was still 2 hours of breakfast to be served) I was told that delivery day was the next day. As a manager if you know this you tell your staff to save them for the paying guests. (I did actually see multiple staff eating them) We did enjoy the coffee/hot chocolate machine!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    love this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    could use a bathroom newr the pool for children

    wonderful breakfast and extra frienly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Pillow Top Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was amazing, very helpful and polite. The complimentary breakfast was an amazing addition with awesome choices. Room fully met expectations and the hotel for perfect for a weekend getaway.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Winderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was super comfortable and the pillows excellent, one super soft and one firm. The staff went over and above to make our stay wonderful. Excellent breakfast and personal attention by the staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Great place just off the highway and yet still close to downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Pillow Top Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing :)

    Location. Updated rooms. Awesome breakfast and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    We would definitely stay here again. :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hotel and all the staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. They held our bags before check-in so we could explore and the again after check out as our plane didn't leave until 5pm. The room was nice. Good breakfast and free bottles of water everyday.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    Excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast was great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    10
    Very nice stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walking distance to the beach and close to many restaurants and cafes also a small supermarket.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Second time staying here. The room was spacious and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Queen Accessible Room with a Roll in Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking could be limited if we arrive late by car.

    Big room!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable spring break stay in Santa Barbara
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facility has an outdoor pool but it is quite small.

    The location of Avania Inn is conveniently located within a 10 - 15 minute walk to the beach and pier. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast (scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, waffles, etc). Staff was friendly and helpful. The room had 3 queen beds which was great for a family of 4.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    9.0
    This hotel is perfect for a family of four.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The queen bed was very firm.

    I love the windows and how you can look out and sit on the window sill.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good breakfast buffet spread!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Pillow Top Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When I checked in the person at the desk didn't mention that breakfast was served in the morning. Because of the way the Inn is designed you could leave the hotel without going through the lobby. I went out in the storming rain to get breakfast. Poor communications

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay and will return. Would recommend Avania Inn to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was clean and smelled fresh. All of the common areas were also very clean. The breakfast was great, with a variety of excellent options—and was well stocked throughout the scheduled breakfast time. Staff was friendly and professional.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was not clean.

    Great location to walk to the front and into town. Great breakfast. Value for money stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    10
    Overall, excellent hotel to stay in!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Pillow Top Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    None at all. I have stayed in more than 14 hotels just this year 2023. I have given positive and negative reviews to some hotels. As for this one, I can't think of one. Perhaps it will be great if the hotel can have a laundromat room in the hotel for guests stay for many days (like us). I spoke to the management, and they are aware of it. Due to their small premise, they provide laundry service instead. They do have a swimming pool, that I guess good for family with kids. It's not a huge issue as there is a close by laundromat that I can drive to (about 5 min away) and drop our laundry for cleaning. This, however, is not something I don't like. This is a fabulous hotel! Clean, strategic location, friendly and professional management, and staff. Breakfast that fills the guests up. Cookies anytime of the day. Coffee/tea too. No complains at all!

    Love everything about Avania! 1. Lori, Jacob, Dany, Christain are all so so friendly and warm. They even offered to bring anything we need, if we need, to our table, at breakfast, but we chose not to, as they have done above what they are expected to do. 2. They make sure we are all well taken care of when we stayed there. 3. We have been staying at this hotel each time when we visit Santa Barbara. Easily minimum 4 visits this year alone. My husband once stayed in another close by hotel and he was disappointed with that hotel. Since then, he has no intent to look at other hotels. He just continues to book this hotel each time when he visits Santa Barbara for work. 4. Love love love the cookie available throughout the day. Beware - that can be fattening but it's so so good! My husband has to stop me from grabbing them each time when we return from our trip out in the afternoon. ^_^ 5. Everyone works in the hotel is so attentive to cleanliness. Even the housekeepers are friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    8.0
    TV was not working in the first room and we had to move to a second room, so a little inconvenient but other than that g
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking is good, easy access on both sides.

    Stayed in September 2023

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