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Inn At East Beach

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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Castro Valley, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Excellent staff (with that Aloha spirit) providing clean, well furnished rooms. In pricey Santa Barbara, this is a fairly priced location right by the beach. And you can have breakfast right on the beach. Ask Frank about that. If and when we are back in Santa Barbara, this will be our first choice for lodging.

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Denver
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Frank and Linda are wonderful hosts. No AC, still not bad. Continental breakfast was great, I usually don't like them, but this was good. One block from the beach. Great value, clean rooms, and good service what more could you ask.

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Ayr, Scotland
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51 reviews 51 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We had looked at a number of places in Santa Barbara when planning our trip, and we were taken by the value of the offer, including breakfast, and also the rave reviews for the hotel general manager, Frank. We were absoultely delighted with our stay here. Its got free parking, pretty sucure, has a small pool, and is literally a... More

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Chicago
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The best thing about this hotel is Frank, the general manager. He is perfectly lovely and hospitable and so nice. Plus he makes really yummy jalapeno quiche! The rooms are comfortable, clean and spacious. My only drawback was that there wasn't a hairdryer in the room.

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Sydney
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45 reviews 45 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We arrived late in the afternoon after a long flight from Sydney Australia and a drive up the coast. Frank was very welcoming and gave us lots of restaurant vouchers and advice. Parking was free and our room was very clean and the beds comfortable. The room wasn't particularly soundproof but we were so tired we slept well. Included breakfast... More

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Atlantic Beach, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We really enjoyed are stay at the Inn at East Beach and our visit to Santa Barbara. Frank really made us feel very welcome. They have a great continental breakfast with turtle eggs as Frank called them. He was kind enough to upgrade our room since I wasn't able to climb steps. Our room had a wonderful fire place that... More

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La Habra
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The manager, Frank, is a gentle soul. He knew and addressed me by name. We were provided with lots of discount coupons to local restaurant s. The rooms have been rennovated. Although they are very plain, they were extremely clean.

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San Carlos, California
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

Location: check! Hosts/ 'management': check! Breakfast: check! Ambience: check! Comfotr/amenities: check! We have been staying here for 7+ years on our way to family in LA. Have tried other motels nearby and settled happily here. The 90+ pics tell the story. How many inn keepers/ desk clerks do YOU usually want to pose with? Frank simply Is The Best. Also... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

The room was great, very comfortable bed and nice bathroom. The property is a bit dated and the pool area nothing special but for the great price it's what you expect. The location is great being just a block back from the beach. What sets this motel apart is the service. Frank and his partner are incredibly friendly and point... More

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San Francisco, California, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I was a little worried booking at Inn at East Beach BECAUSE it was so expensive... I was worried that the low price and nice website were lures and that I would end up with a not-so-nice hotel. My worries were unfounded. This place was great, the staff is friendly, the breakfast is of course continental, so don't expect eggs... More

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  • Would definitely stay(4)
  • Very good(4)
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Additional Information about Inn At East Beach

Address: 1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (Formerly East Beach Lodge)
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Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Best Value Hotels in Santa Barbara
#13 Business Hotels in Santa Barbara
#16 Family Hotels in Santa Barbara
Price range (per night): INR8,037 - 16,017
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Just steps to Santa Barbara's best beach - Exclusive East Beach Resort area near zoo, wharf and shopping. ... more   less 
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