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Reviews of Beachside Inn 3 stars

336 West Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

#32 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2083 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the only issue we had was the shutters in the room still let in light. Our room faced the lit courtyard.

    We were so pleased with the breakfast. The variety of protein options was great! The free happy hour each night was also appreciated! The location was perfect. The staff was exceptionally friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Really nice place for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Harbor Side
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was a bummer that the pool heater was broken. We spent a little time relaxing around the pool but couldn't go in. Also, maybe invest in some bigger towels. I thought both the bathroom and pool towels were small and thin.

    Great location, on the beach plus easy walking distance to train station and downtown Santa Barbara. Loved having a balcony where we could sit outside and look out over the harbor and ocean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Park Side
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room was a connecting room, it felt like we had roommates, because we heard everything from the other room. The walls are thin everywhere in the US, so it’s kind of common, but for this price a non-connecting is expectable

    location is pretty good, so is the breakfast. staff is really nice too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel close to the beach.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Really nice hotel, close to the beech and easy walk to the State street. Rooms are large, nice, clean. Stuff was friendly. Breakfast is great with lot of options. Nothing to fault here.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Great boardwalk along the bluffs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mini Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would love to have a couple glass cups, but plastic works too.

    Location is great- easy access by the ocean with a nice walking path and grassy picnic area nearby. Hearst Castle and Elephant Seals within 15 minutes. Having a patio was great as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Basic, but done well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Park Side
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in had some issues, and took a while to resolve, but sorted diligently. Pool was closed. Room smelled of bleach or really strong cleaning products.

    Really basic breakfast done reasonably well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Cute little updated motel with charming staff, right in the middle of everything!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Poolside Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Upon check in, the room I was given was already occupied by someone else. Kind of a mix up, considering I arrived after 10pm. The room I did receive was nice, clean, but noisy in the morning. Right next to the staff cleaning closet (8am start) and the laundry room. It was nice hearing them get along, but it was pretty noisy. My refrigerator was not working, but I didn't need to really use it anyhow. No room service unless you request, but it was fine for me. Pool is kind of in the shade, in the center of the building, so don't go here if you intend the pool to be your focal. The beach was fine for me. Ample free parking was a plus as well, considering the parking time restrictions on the street. Please update the locks that you have on the inside of the doors, near the pool rooms. A chain doesn't give a lot of comfort.

    The breakfast was honestly great. Many hotels in the area do not include breakfast. Long lines at many of the restaurants in the area made me happy that it was included. Eggs, cereal, coffee, fruits, breads, meat. The staff was friendly, and also gave some good recommendations for off the beaten path type restaurants. The location can't be beat. Really walkable to all the cute little shops, and the Warf. Lots of free parking! Cute little happy hour with cheese, wine and grapes! The room was clean, and the heater/AC was perfect. No issues.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    PHENONENAL LOCATION ACROSS THE BEACH.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mini Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room had about 4 broken cosmetic things; the plantation shutters, the AC/Heating unit worked great but had duck tap underneath, the light switch in the bedroom did not work. Also, on the breakfast, there is room for improvement in regards to the coffee; maybe an automatic coffee machine that can do expresso, latte, frapuccino...

    The location was absolutely amazing. Beach across the street, the pier and the marina within walking distance, restaurants galore. Clean, great team and service, and comfortable beds. The breakfast was fantastic.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Very Much Enjoyed Our Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Harbor Side
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A hot tub by the pool would be an awesome improvement. The pool heater was down which was disappointing. However, the vast majority of our stay was excellent and we plan to come back

    Great location, beautiful views, comfortable beds, friendly and helpful staff, accommodating to requests, complimentary breakfast, EV chargers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Park Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Staff were so nice. Finding service this good is very rare.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel with a good location. Free charging.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mini Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Really would have been great to not have to request pack in play more than one time. I would prefer the music played in the breakfast area was not Oldies and was instead something interesting and less creepy.

    Great location and friendly staff. Room was clean but did need to request a pack in play upon arrival after requesting in the booking and requesting a second time via text message. Very convenient that there are free EV chargers on site that work great and are available. Other EV drivers were generally not charger hogs which was nice. It was also nice that the breakfast included fixings so you could also make a lunch for on the go!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Great spot. We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Harbor Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Large rooms with view. Older, but clean and well cared for.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Great beach stay over
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mini Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom needs a refresh. But property is very well maintained

    Prime location next to the beach. Great warm breakfast with various selections: warm eggs, sausages, gluten free bread, yogurts, cereals and fruit.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Harbor Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mini Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    Our TV did not work. I reported it and within 10 mins, we had someone come out and check it out. They replaced the TV within a few mins. Great customer service. Very impressed with Beachside Inn.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    breakfast , room and location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Great deal for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice hotel, We had the suit and it was super nice. Good breakfast, great location, friendly staff. Would certainly recommend.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Superior location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room Harbor Side with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was OK, with an old bathroom, the fan in the bath was super noisy and the bed was not very comfortable

    I liked the location, convThe location was fantastic, and I found the parking to be incredibly convenient. The breakfast was also a highlight of my stay. Overall, I couldn't have been more pleased with my experience.inient parking, breakfest

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Liked it and close to good restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Harbor Side
    • Stayed 1 night

    Jacuzzi

    Decor and location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Park Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, cleanliness, quality

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    We really enjoyed our stay, thank you very much!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Harbor Side
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The coffee was not good

    The location was perfect, right by the sea and we had a beautiful sea view from our room. The staff was very friendly, everything was perfect.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast

    location is excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    Staff was very informative and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was not heated

    Generous breakfast attractive setting

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room Harbor Side with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room was a little noisy, people partying on balcony below, smoking weed. Elevator was small and slow.

    Nice balcony with a great view. Breakfast was very fresh and good. Location was perfect.

    Stayed in January 2024

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