22 Castillo St., West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3809, United States of America
#14 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1048 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 6, 2024
James
United States of AmericaThe rooms do not come the microwaves. Microwaves are available on request, with limited availability. There is no coffee in the lobby. These are two standard amenities provided by most motels/hotels.
The motel is very nicely done. The rooms where very nicely appointed with high quality beds and furnishing. The motel has a very appealing Spanish architecture. I would recommend
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 5, 2024
Diana
United States of AmericaWe would have wanted to stay for a few more days but our schedule didn't allow.
The beds and pillows were very comfotable;; the water pressure in the shower was very nice.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Gordon
United KingdomThere was no breakfast available.
Lovely Inn. Location was very good. Guy at checkin was very informative. Room was very clean and confortable.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Michael
United States of AmericaGreat one day trip.No complaints
We had breakfast at Chads one block away. Wonderful food , friendly staff. We split the Corned Beef Hash. Plenty of food. The property is one half block from the beach, across the street from a park. We walked to dinner on State Street. It’s a long walk, but nice. We had Himalayan food, fantastic.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Erica
United States of AmericaNothing. Everything was great
The room was great with a desk, couch and comfortable bed. The bathroom was beautiful and great water pressure.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Irwin
United States of AmericaNothing! We will book here again!
Location was excellent. The two bedroom suite was perfect for my family.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Christopher
United KingdomThe suite was comfortable, quiet and had plenty of room space. The location was very good for the beach front, local restaurants and bars and not too far from central Santa Barbara
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 25, 2024
Victoria
United States of AmericaVery clean and comfortable, great decor, friendly staff. Large room with two queens and a couch. Very short walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Gavan
United States of AmericaRooms were teeny tiny. Bathrooms were large so account for 1/3rd of the space.
Location was great- close to the marina and around the corner from Toma’s for dinner and Chads for breakfast. Dart for coffees or Brophy Bros for dinner at the marina and very close to the pier and State street, SBCC and across from tennis courts.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Itahisa
United KingdomThe receptionist made sure we were on our way to check in and that we weren’t going to be left without a room that night.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Marilyn
United States of AmericaNo breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Andrea
United States of AmericaTV had wonky connection - very pixellated and lots of interruptions (and we are PJ movie people at night, so this was a bummer). Staff tried hard to fix it, but problem persisted. The hotel was tiny but the room was a good size. A/C was mounted to blow right in your face in the bed :( Hated that. Bed was comfy, but pillows were extremely soft/lumpy and no firmer pillows available. Staff tried, though!
Location was great. Room was good sized. Shower had excellent water pressure. Lots of light but good blackout shades. Staff was extremely responsive and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Tanya
United States of AmericaGreat location, clean, quiet, comfortable, off street parking
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Matt
AustraliaGreat location, clean and tidy and breakfast is a bonus.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Gianfranco
ItalyFor the price they could include breakfast at an external cafe'
The hotel rooms, the staff and parking
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Anna
United States of AmericaI love how close it was to the beach and we could walk to state street where all the restaurants and shops are. Also we could walk to the wharf. Our room also had a patio connected to it which was a nice touch.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Alvaro
United KingdomNothing
All perfect! Location, room, staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Robert
United States of AmericaKeycard locks were ‘old-school’, would not work on our door reliably… manager noted they often need a new battery. :(. Also, parking onsite was extremely tight. Spaces were barely wider than the car, with little room to back up.
Location, quiet.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Thomas
United States of AmericaThis is our second stay at the Castillo Inn. The location is great and the property is charming. The room is immaculate and the decor is lovely. The beds are exceptionally comfortable. The staff is friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Olly
United KingdomNeeded charger /plug sockets near the bed for phones etc
Great room . V v comfortable bed . Brilliant location . Walkable to the beach etc
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
John
United States of AmericaGreat location - cozy - hospitality
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Lauri
United States of AmericaLovely staff and stay, would love to cone back.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Maggie
United KingdomNothing
Near the beach front, free parking close to rooms and helpful friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Freddy
United States of AmericaPerfect location
Stayed in April 2024
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