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Reviews of Cabrillo Inn at the Beach 3 stars

931 East Cabrillo Boulevard, East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, United States

#49 of 62 hotels in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1013 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Great location, careful of the tar on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden/Pool Limited Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay a few things that would be helpful is a jug in the room for coffee, and maybe a hose by the pool to wash sand off (also the tar on the beach ruined my feet so maybe let people know about it and use oil to remove)

    Loved the beds, super comfy

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Ocean View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was really hot, no AC. Even though fans were on the room felt hot.

    Ocean view and found parking next to the room. Short distance to beach

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    It was relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden/Pool Limited Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Earlier check in

    The location was perfect

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no air conditioning in the room and instead they had a very very loud fan in the window. The fan blocked any view from the room outside. The fan was so loud that you could not hear the tv when the fan was on. CRAZY!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast delivery to the room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    7.0
    We were happy to book the room on sort notice and overall the hotel was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Ocean View King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was very dated, there was conditioner but no shampoo and only one bar of soap that we broke in half to have one by the sink and one in the shower. Not a big problem but still…

    The property was nice, I liked the patio area outside our room. The grassy area and the view of the beach was nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    Knew ahead and managed our expectations! It was great!
    • Couple
    • Standard Ocean View King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mold in shower, stains in the carpet. No blow dryer in the room.

    I truly love the convenience! The staff was always helpful. We got lucky being able to park in the lot with our big truck, but I would not have been as happy if I had to park my new car out on the street blocks away. Which some people had to. Needs updating. Stains on the carpet and corner mold in the shower. If you have a food disposition, you overcome the little things! Overall, we were happy.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    7.0
    good experience over all
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was no bar or restaurant at the hotel for us to get drinks or food so we had to drive for some drinks.

    the location was great, we enjoy the beach across the street. it was close to the down town area.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    7.0
    Excellent ! Had a blast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden/Pool Limited Ocean View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It needs to be updated. I would of loved to stay for the second day without setting my wallet on fire.

    Location location location!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    7.0
    The room was clean. The place needs a major renovation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old, outdated, repairs needed.

    Close to the beach.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    8.0
    Clean, but no hot tub
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden/Pool Limited Ocean View King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We thought that they had a hot tub/spa on-site. The door to the room also had limited security.

    Great location at a reasonable price.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    8.0
    Probably the best value for across-from-the-beach rooms in Santa Barbara
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent value and location. Very kind and patient staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    8.0
    Always our go-to when we stay in SB
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden/Pool Limited Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit run down and parking isn’t always available. But, it’s clean and there’s always street parking if the lot is full.

    The staff. Always friendly & accommodating. The beds are comfortable and the location is stellar.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room had an excellent view of the beach and a large patio area

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean View King
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The facility is a bit outdated. Bathrooms are spacious but would benefit from a facelift.

    Great location - just across the street from the beach. Many rooms have ocean views and there are large patio/deck areas for relaxing and enjoying the scenery.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden/Pool Limited Ocean View King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Compared to other hotels, this one was more affordable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was good. Hotel on the seafront road so plenty of places to walk The pool was heated and was used.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    7.0
    Good but coulda been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean View King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast & lots of construction & clutter going on

    Location was great

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    8.0
    Great location and comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was very hot when I checked in but the room didn't have air con, just a few fans. The bathroom window was open but the bug screen was not flush to the window frame so it had to be closed!

    Great location, right across the street from the beach, although my room wasn't overlooking it. It was a lovely scenic walk to the Quayside (30 mins) and felt safe to do so. Room did not have hot drink making facilities but was given a kettle when enquired so very accommodating. Spacious room and very clean throughout.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    7.0
    Great choice for a beach location, though not the fanciest digs
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Ocean View King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Would really have loved a coffee maker or even just some way to get hot water to make my own coffee, or some coffee on the premises . . . was disappointing not to be able to start my morning with a hot cuppa.

    Convenient location right across from the beach, with a pool and a little terrace area in front of my first-floor room. And the staff was very kind, including allowing me an earlier check-in, and lending us beach chairs and towels for the pool.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    6.0
    This old hotel has a lot of potential. With a new facelift, it could be a great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our first impressions were a small, messy office, an ancient elevator that scared us, outside deck/walkwayabove pool area was all patched tar paper.

    The room was very clean, with a comfortable king bed. It had a nice large flat screen tv. Before seeing the room, we weren’t sure we wanted to stay, but it looked fine, so we stayed.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    6.0
    The location is great Across the street, but amenities were subpar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were two of us staying in the room and we were only allowed one key. It was a rare couple of hot days and so not having any air conditioning was not good. There was also not a coffee maker, which would be fine if coffee was offered, but it wasn’t. Parking isn’t great - hit or miss if a space was available and there was no hairdryer or iron which I have come to expect when traveling.

    The location was good and priced well for the location, the grounds were nice and the staff was friendly. The facility is clean but dated.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    8.0
    Nice relaxing evening get-away with a beautiful view of the ocean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's a little outdated, but for the price and the view it doesn't really matter.

    The view of the ocean from the room was amazing!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    8.0
    Great stay on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Ocean View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    parking was very interesting, but we parked and walk the rest of our stay.

    Great veiws of the waves, loved hearing the crashing of waves on the beach. a short walk from dining.

    Stayed in April 2025

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