Castillo Inn at the Beach offers a charming beachside escape near Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Enjoy free self parking, unwind with smoke-free premises, and stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (4)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Business centre
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Fridge
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is NZ$299
NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Room options
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Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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Standard Room, Accessible
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio
Highlights
Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 46 min drive
Santa Barbara Station - 11 min walk
Goleta Station - 13 min drive
UC Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - 9 min walk
Shoreline Beach Cafe - 12 min walk
Chad’s - 5 min walk
Finney's Crafthouse - 9 min walk
SB Biergarten - 11 min walk
About this property
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Castillo Inn at the Beach puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. Also, Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Bowl are within a short drive. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
21 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Segway hire/tours nearby
Working away
Business centre
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Be entertained
27-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Castillo Inn Beach Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn
Castillo Inn Beach
Castillo Beach Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn At The Beach Hotel Santa Barbara
Castillo At The Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn at the Beach Hotel
Castillo Inn at the Beach Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn at the Beach Hotel Santa Barbara
Frequently asked questions
Does Castillo Inn at the Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Castillo Inn at the Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Castillo Inn at the Beach?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Castillo Inn at the Beach?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Castillo Inn at the Beach?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Castillo Inn at the Beach and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and fishing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire.
What's the area around Castillo Inn at the Beach like?
Castillo Inn at the Beach is in Santa Barbara Beach, a short 1-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and 12 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.
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Castillo Inn at the Beach Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
Beach
Service staff
Restaurant
Bed
Piers
Patios
Parking
Bathroom
What guests liked
The property's excellent location offers easy walking access to the beach and nearby restaurants. (57 reviews)
Parking was convenient and easily accessible, with some rooms even having parking right in front. (18 reviews)
The property's location is convenient for both restaurants and the harbor, with great dining options nearby. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2025
Smooth and worriless stay in a superb town
Castillo Inn offers an excellent stay in a vibrant town. Well-located, clean, comfortable and worriless, it is a guarantee for some relaxing time away.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 April 2025
Simple inn, good location
Basic inn near the harbor. Comfortable bed and shower. Nice shower amenities. A continental breakfast would be a nice addition, as other inns in the area offer it.
Fabricia
Fabricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 January 2025
Good location, reasonable, great staff, cute rooms
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 December 2024
Great location to harbor, dining and state street.
Dolores
Dolores, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2025
Great location, nice place close to the main street with shops and restaurants
Ana
Ana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 March 2025
Sweet, conveniently located hotel
Sweet hotel one block from the Marina. We stayed in 4 rooms for a family vacation with teens and senior citizens- and it was perfect for the entire family. Nice, clean rooms, lovely staff, great location. Would definitely stay there again.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2025
The staff members are nice and helpful which make our stay that much more special.
Joan
Joan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 January 2025
Really nice, clean, close to wharf, restaurants…
Zhi
Zhi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2024
Such a nice stay. Very friendly atmosphere.
Supratim
Supratim, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 December 2024
Great location, close to shore
Bob
Bob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 January 2025
We visit this hotel once a year. Great staff nice rooms and it's close to good food and it's across the street from the beach.
Bill
Bill, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Good location and cozy
Shizhe
Shizhe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2025
Lovely hotel with great staff
We stayed here during Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s a lovely little Spanish style hotel. There was a storm and the power went out in the entire city. The hotel went door to door giving out glow sticks and flash lights and was very helpful in answering our questions in where we could drive to find the nearest city with power for dinner.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 April 2025
Clean spacious room.
Nice large room with a sitting area and a few yard from the beach. The only downside would be the placement of the small tv and the tabletop ironing board.
THOMAS
THOMAS, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 February 2025
The rooms were beautiful and you could get anywhere easily!
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 December 2024
Convenient stay in SB for family, walking distance to beach and pier
Clara
Clara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2025
The property staff were all very accommodating. The rooms were spacious and had everything I needed.
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
3 September 2024
It is a great hotel for a short stay.
Kifaya
Kifaya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 December 2024
The people who works here is very nice and patient! Also is a good location.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 October 2024
I appreciated the convenient location, cleanliness, and quiet this hotel provided. I would stay here again!
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
Love the Castillo Inn
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2024
Wonderful staff and very clean and comfortable.
Daniel and Myndi
Daniel and Myndi, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
It is right around the corner from Toma restaurant- one of the very best on the coast!!!!