Reviews of Mason Beach Inn 3 stars
324 West Mason Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
#11 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1465 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
8.7
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Tristan
United States14 reviews8.0“Loved the pool and location”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
While clean, the staff seemed to be working constantly in the hallways from 8am to 5pm which was a bit distracting and loud if you're trying to work from the room.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Joyce
United States1 review9.0“We were very happy that we found this hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Loved the coffee and tea with fruit, would have enjoyed donuts or pastries instead of cookies.
Beds were comfortable, room was cozy.Bathroom was very small, but clean and shower was good. staff was very nice.. I felt very comfortable at this hotel.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Pullum
Abkhazia, Georgia2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Loved everything!
Loved the room. Loved how fresh and clean it smelled.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Natalie
United States1 review8.0“Beautiful hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great
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Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Linda
United States29 reviews2 helpful votes10“Good spot for a 2-night stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
Paying for parking was unfortunate and could have been included in the room rate.
Nice sized room, very good location (short walk to the pier and to the wharf and State St). Our room had a stocked bar with beverages and snacks. There were snacks (cookies), coffee and tea in the lobby 24/7. Beds were comfortable, nice sheets/towels.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Emilie
New Zealand10 reviews10“Modern hotel with good service”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The air conditioner in the room is quite loud but not enough to keep you awake. Nothing else!
Modern and well styled room Provided yummy biscuits and coffee in the lobby! We found this a nice surprise. Location is good.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Martin
Switzerland12 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was a tad on the smallish side, but good enough for what we needed
Beautiful setting in typical Santa Barbara style, radiating the vibe of the American riviera. The room was very clean and comfortable, the pool unusually well kept and simply beautiful with the surrounding patio, terracotta tiles, and all those lovely palm trees. Breakfast is not provided, but there is a corner with free coffee, cookies and other snack items that made for a great replacement. The location is great: just a few minutes walk to the beach, and a 10min stroll to state street. Would definitely come again.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Marlene
United States3 reviews9.0“We made a last minute booking and are so glad to have found this gem! So clean, so confortable, and the staff are so fri”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Sarah
Italy3 reviews8.0“Great location, friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 4 nights
The only real downside is that they do not serve breakfast - we had to figure out breakfast somewhere every day and this gets expensive and the cafes around are often busy, with waiting lines outside. The interiors of the room are very basic and they don't have a nice view (you either look onto other buildings or the parking lot). But the overall positive experience outweighs these cons for us.
We loved our stay here! The location was great, close to the beach as well as State Street, the main shopping street of Santa Barbara. The staff is super friendly and welcoming and the lobby had the most amazing freshly baked cookies available for free every day, with coffee or tea. I loved the building, surrounded by palmtrees and spacious parking. Nice pool and hot tub to relax . The beds were enormous and rooms clean and comfortable. We loved it here and would definitely come back!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Smith
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Diane
United States1 review10“Would definitely recommend to others”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
Very clean and walking distance to restaurants and ocean
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Bernadette
Australia4 reviews9.0“Very friendly staff at front desk. It was a nice touch having complementary coffee/tea and simple breakfast options”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location close to the beach. Well maintained property and room styled beautifully.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Kathryn
United Kingdom8 reviews8.0“Good stay overall”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room a bit tired and quite small.
The breakfast coffee cookies etc appreciated as was a drink each
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Cheryl
United States1 review8.0“Weekend Getaway”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No drinking glasses in room for the complimentary beer and wine.
Location was amazing
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Lynn
United Kingdom35 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No breakfast available.
Had a pool and hot tub.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Winfried
United States3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location, away from busy streets, however close to the Beach.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Andrey
Russia38 reviews24 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I don’t have any
Cozy rooms
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Thomas
United States8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
High Class hotel with a throw back feel. The staff is 2nd to none. Housekeeping staff is the best I have encountered anywhere. Amenities and service make me want to come back. The location is ideal for a pleasant stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Danielle
United States2 reviews10“If you’re looking for a clean comfortable room at a fair rate within walking distance from the beach, this is place to s”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There were not any views of the beach, however you can walk to the beach within minutes so I didn’t mind.
It was within walking distance of the wharf and harbor.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Robert
Australia38 reviews3 helpful votes10“Beautiful appointed hotel within walking distance to beach & downtown”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful appointed hotel within walking distance to beach & downtown. On site parking was great
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Araceli
United States7 reviews10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing I didn't like
Loved everything about it, from the front desk to the staff, they were all amazing. Location was great!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Nancy
United States5 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing.
Everything. we will be back. Krista was exceptional
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Surojit
United States6 reviews2 helpful votes10“It was a fantastic stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everything was really good. Great location, courteous staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Vanessa
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I checked in with my family for only one night yesterday. We are doing a roadtrip, staying in many hotels along the coast, and this was the best hotel we stayed in. The place is so charming, clean, beautifully decorated and it smells really good. The rooms are not small and very functional. The shower was amazing. But I think the cherry on the top is the customer service. Martha, the evening front desk person when we checked in, was so friendly, respectful and nice! Plus, we got a completely drink when we arrived. The staff when we checked out was also so great, but I forgot to get their names. Overall great experience, I will be coming back but to spend more nights next time
Stayed in May 2024
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