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3.0 of 5
306 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Ranked #21 of 60 hotels in Santa Barbara
4.0 of 5 stars 166 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Continental breakfast(8)
  • State Street(8)
  • Great location(5)
  • Corner room(4)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
  • Very nice(4)
  • Hot tub(3)
  • Harbor view(3)
  • Heated pool(3)
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Maidstone, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Compact hotel with good beach views”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Stayed on the second floor with a sea view and balcony. The hotel is across the road from the beach. The road was not busy and crossing was very easy and safe. The room could have done with a little updating but was adequate. Didn't get the chance to use the pool but it appeared clean and well maintained. Breakfast was basic with a selection of cereals, pastries and juice. Plastic cutlery and paper crockery are not to my liking but appear to be the norm in these hotels. That gives it a cheap feel as I prefer metal cutlery and ceramic plates. Overall the hotel was clean with parking and wi-fi available.

Room Tip: Go for a sea view room with a balcony.
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Buellton, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“OK place to stay one night”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Stayed overnight; arrived late and left early. The room was clean, bed was comfortable.
room was quiet. Other people in our group stayed at comparable hotel one block removed from the beach for 35% less. Breakfast was coffee, yogurt, fruit,bagel basics. Overall OK but basic
for the price.

Room Tip: 201 is larger and has a king size bed, no view
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Los Angeles
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Great location & value for SB.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
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people found this review helpful

Pros: Nicely updated rooms, comfortable beds, large bathroom, short walk to State Street and very close to the Wharf, almost half the cost of other places we have stayed in SB for almost the same amenities

Cons: Had a room located on the first level---would hear wheeling of housekeeping carts and people's luggage during the earl morning. Wall unit AC/Heat---woke up very uncomfortable many times the first night since it struggle to regulate the room temperature.

Room Tip: Be cautious about the lower levels, lot of foot traffic noise
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Granite Bay, California
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

Great location, nice rooms! Have breakfast in the am and wine and cheese in the evening. Have stayed there many times, always enjoy.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Stevenage, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Alright for one night stopover”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We choose this hotel for a stopover on our way from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Check in went ok, the staff provided us with information and maps for Santa Barbara which were useful for finding somewhere to eat that evening. The room was basic and an alright size, which was ok for us as we were only there for one night. The hotel is in a motel style and we were on the top floor up one flight of stairs. There was a small lift but this was only really big enough for one person with our two big bags. The bed was comfy and very welcoming after a long day in the car. The breakfast in the morning was ok, with a limited selection of food. We missed out on the cheese and wine and didn't get chance to use the pool. If you're looking for somewhere to sleep for one night on your way along the coast then the West Beach Inn is ok.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 306 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Price range (per night):* INR11,650 - 22,684

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