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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach – Santa Barbara, CA
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach – Santa Barbara, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

OFFICE HOURS 8:00AM - 10:00PM (22:00) NO CHECK IN BEFORE 8:00AM Located directly across from the beach, this Santa Barbara hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi. The Zoological Gardens are a short walk away. Featuring cable TV, each room with attached bathroom at the Cabrillo Inn at the Beach is equipped with a fridge. Comfortably furnished in a tropical-style decor, most rooms include a seating area. Offering a variety of shops and restaurants, the historic Stearns Wharf is a 3-minute drive from this hotel. Old Mission Santa Barbara, the Botanical Gardens and the History Museum are 3.5 mi away.

Amenities

  • On-site dining
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 2319 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location ONLY. No air conditioning , dirty, outdated and the high price.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    1st floor room by the pool.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Perfect walking distance to the beach

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Did not give us a breakfast and No air conditioning!!! Needs to install central air conditioning!!!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location is the only good thing about this hotel. #1. There is no air conditioning and booking.com did not have this in the listing. The temperature outside was 91 degrees. There is no ventilation in the room and we were provided with 2 fans. It was so miserably hot at night we had to keep our door open for air. At night we tried to sleep but couldn’t knowing our door was open. #2 I had a freezing cold shower in the morning. No hot water. #3. I went to dry my hair and no blow dryer in the room. No microwave or iron in the room either. #4- very old and outdated with mildew on the shower door and an obvious leaky roof issue. #5- Advertised as an INN, however; there are no apparent INN amenities provided. The name should be changed to motel. #5 - When I expressed my dissatisfaction the clerk did not even apologize but merely said, you need to contact booking.com, there are no refunds. No apology or offer to help make our stay better. We paid for 2 nights but checkout out after night 1. Hoping Booking.com will make this right and refund my 2nd night since we did not stay. By far the worst stay ever.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location NO AIR CONDITIONING Tiny shower.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very convenient and nice location No AC, had to leave the front door open with a fan in front to pull in cool air

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Continently located to the freeway right across from the beach so cute Nothing to not like it’s was amazing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The best part is the location and the pool. Room size was good but the hotel is dated. Parking is a huge bonus. There was a new shower, fridge and fans provided. However there was no hairdryer, iron or kettle in the room. No kettle, being English I needed tea! We were also asked to pay more because of the age of our children....? Its a 1970's throwback hotel, people might like that style. For the price we paid we expected something fresher. The draws stank, couldn't put clothes in them.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location We woke up to an ant invasion in our room. We made the front desk aware of the situation and were told management would be contacting us. That was 4 days ago and we have not been contacted.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was close to the beach The mattress needs replacing. Too soft and they need to invest in small coffee makers. Also, the room we had, had a shelf over the refrigerator so I hit my head extremely hard getting up from opening the fridge. Change to fridge door to open the other way which might help.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location, staff Very HOT room. No air conditioning, no coffee

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location is good. No air conditioning and the room smelled old. Decor is old and outdated. I did not like the huge noisy fan which would have kept me awake if I had not turned it off so was very hot all night.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location The room had a horrible odor. The hotel is in serious need of a make over. Carpet was disgusting, the bedfing was from the 60's. Paint was chipping.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The Cabrillo Inn was a good value for the area. It was a nice location that allowed for us to walk to nearby restaurants and the pier. Easy to get there from the freeway too. The room we had was in the corner and didn't have very much ventilation. So the room was a little hot, but they did provide a fan.

Frequently asked questions about Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

Does Cabrillo Inn at the Beach have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Cabrillo Inn at the Beach offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Cabrillo Inn at the Beach offer parking?
Yes, Cabrillo Inn at the Beach offers free parking on-site.
Does Cabrillo Inn at the Beach have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Barbara, see business hotels in Santa Barbara.
Does Cabrillo Inn at the Beach have a fitness center?
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Cabrillo Inn at the Beach located, and how walkable is the area?
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach is located at 931 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA CA 93103. With a Walk Score of 74, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

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  • Santa Barbara Airport 9.7 mi

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