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4.0 out of 5

"I just felt like the rooms weren’t cleaned well. Older hotel. So it could’ve been part of it " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 22 Apr 2023

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo

Oceanside stay

A stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel places you steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor. Santa Barbara City College and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

Free perks

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and free newspapers are featured at this hotel. Guests will appreciate free perks like buffet breakfast and WiFi in public areas. A 24-hour business center, a terrace, and a library are also on offer.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Poolside)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$204* Per night/room Jun 19 - Jun 20

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (with Living Room)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Harborside)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Parkside)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed (Harborside)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Harborside)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Beachside Inn ratings based on 14 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Beachside Inn

Everyone (7) Couples (1) Family (5)
5 out of 5
pool

Posted by on Apr 25, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 25, 2023 by Beachside Inn Team

Thank you for the awesome rating Paul! We hope to welcome you back soon!

3 out of 5
I just felt like the rooms weren’t cleaned well. Older hotel. So it could’ve been part of it

Posted by on Apr 22, 2023

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Apr 22, 2023 by Beachside Inn Team

Thank you for taking the time to review us and provide us with this feedback Lisa! We hope you enjoyed your time in Santa Barbara and that your travels bring you back again soon!

3 out of 5
The hotel is conveniently located near the beach and a host of dining options within walking distance. There was ample parking as well. The bathroom was in dire need of updating (the cold water faucet was separating from the wall in the tub area, the floor tiles were stained, the towels were poor quality and the shampoo, etc., were poor). Given the price of the rooms, I expected more quality. I would not stay there again.

Posted by on Sep 19, 2022

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Sep 22, 2022 by Beachside Inn Team

Thank you for taking the time to review us and provide us with this feedback Leigh! We are sad to hear we did not exceed your expectations during your stay and hope you'll give us another chance to better impress you on your next trip to Santa Barbara. Until then, stay healthy and safe!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 5, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 5, 2022

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5 out of 5
Welcoming staff, room was spacious just needed bathroom upgrade.

Posted by , from Chaska on Feb 20, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 4, 2022 by Beachside Inn Team

Thank you for the shoutout to our hard working staff Bonita! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!

4 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 17, 2021

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3 out of 5
tiny room, tiny pool, poor communication with staff, liked location

Posted by on Aug 3, 2021

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Aug 4, 2021 by Beachside Inn Team

Hello traveler, thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We're happy you enjoyed the location in close walking distance to many of Santa Barbara's top sights and attractions! But we're very sorry to hear we did not exceed your expectations and would love to hear more about your stay, as we are surprised you mentioned poor communication with staff, since we text with our guests 3 days before their arrival and throughout their stay to provide real-time service for their comfort. We hope you'll give us another chance to better impress you on your next visit to Santa Barbara. Until then, stay healthy and safe!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 13, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 24, 2021 by Beachside Inn Team

Thank you for the amazing rating!

4 out of 5
Great location. Staff was helpful and friendly. The only issue were the beds. They weren’t very comfortable.

Posted by on Mar 29, 2021

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Mar 29, 2021 by Beachside Inn Team

Hello there! Thank you for taking the time to rate us and give us this feedback. We're sorry to hear about the beds but we're glad you were able to enjoy your stay with us!

Property Features

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Beachside Inn. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santa Barbara hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1953
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Santa Barbara Station (1 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Beachside Inn offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Beachside Inn
  • Best Western Beachside
  • Best Western Beachside Inn
  • Best Western Beachside Hotel Santa Barbara
  • Best Western Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara Best Western
  • Beachside Inn Hotel
  • Best Western Beachside Inn
  • Beachside Inn Santa Barbara
  • Beachside Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

You should know

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.