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    Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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    #39 of 53 Hotels in Santa Barbara
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    128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3810
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    3.5
    606 reviews
    • Excellent18%
    • Very good41%
    • Average25%
    • Poor8%
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    “state street”(60 reviews)
    “free parking”(31 reviews)
    “walking distance to the beach”(14 reviews)
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
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    2 Star Hotel
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    All reviewsstate streetfree parkingwalking distance to the beachsmall poolstayed here for one nightpool and hot tubnice breakfastacross the streetbeds were comfortableroom was largefresh fruitcomplimentary breakfastroad tripsamanthablockbalconycereal
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Good Location

    Only stayed here for one night. good location for the beach and marina. receptionist was very nice and check was easy. rooms were quite and clean. was informed about building work across the parking lot but didn't hear anything from themMore

    Thank Michael K
    Response from Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraResponded 2 days ago

    Michael K, Thank you for your kind comments and review regarding our high standards of cleanliness and hospitality. We are also happy to hear that you found the location to be so convenient for your needs.We will happily share your comments with our staff and...More

    Reviewed 1 June 2018
    Great Location and Very Clean!

    We stayed here for one night over Memorial Day weekend and would recommend for the location alone but on top of that the room was very clean, beds comfortable and view of the mountains was just lovely. The lady who checked me in was friendly...More

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    Response from Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraResponded 6 June 2018

    ConstanceSF10, Thank you for letting us be a part of your Memorial holiday! I am so glad that you found our hotel to be clean and convenient and that you enjoyed the five star accommodations and hospitality that we strive to show to each guest,...More

    Reviewed 29 May 2018 via mobile
    Good location but that's all.

    Stayed here for 2 nights. Probably wont stay again. Old decor, especially in the coridors, also dirty floors. Nice size balcony but only views of the car park. Both mornings there was such loud banging the entire room was shaking. It woke me at 7am...More

    Thank tmason15
    Response from Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraResponded 31 May 2018

    tmason15, We can't thank you enough for sharing the ways that we were able to impress you and the ways that we can continue to improve upon our service and cleanliness. Your comments and suggestions will help us to recognize our strengths and improve upon...More

    Reviewed 29 May 2018
    Okay hotel but would skip breakfast

    We came there on a road trip, three friends. The beds were quite okay and the shower and bathroom quite good for that price in the area. WiFi worked. The only thing I recommend is to skip breakfast as the value of it was not...More

    Thank gudrunsvan
    Response from Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraResponded 31 May 2018

    gudrunsvan, Thank you so much for your kind comments and review regarding your most recent stay with us. It means a lot to us that you've taken the time to share this positive experience at our hotel and we were able to provide you a...More

    Reviewed 9 April 2018 via mobile
    Good location

    Good clean and quiet room. Hotel is walking distance to the beach, nightlife and restaurants. Parking is secure and easy to access. Wifi is fast and reliable. Breakfast was ok but by 930 all hot food had gone and wasn’t refilled.More

    Thank Dan M
    Response from Tina M, Guest Relations Manager at Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraResponded 11 April 2018

    Dan M, Your kind compliments mean so much to us, and we thank you for taking the time to share this review of Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Hotel. We are so glad to hear from you and to learn that we were able to...More

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    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Breakfast included
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    Breakfast included
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    US$ 176 - US$ 351 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #14 On the Beach Hotel in Santa Barbara
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    #14 On the Beach Hotel in Santa Barbara
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    Response from mike c | Reviewed this property |
    There's two floors. No elevator but the ground floor is level access from the car park.
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    Can't recall for sure, but I'm sure they did. Given the classy nature of the place, I think I'd remember if they didn't.
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    "We had a room on a higher floor and it worked well for us"
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