Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Harbor

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In the heart of Santa Barbara Beach, Beachside Inn offers a serene getaway with a breakfast buffet, playground for kids and an outdoor pool. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or get lost in a book from the library. With free WiFi, convenient parking and helpful staff previous guests have loved.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY972
CNY1,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Harborside)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Harborside)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Parkside)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Heating
  • 23 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Heating
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Poolside)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Heating
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Harborside)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Parkside)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Heating
  • 23 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 46 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min walk
  • Goleta Station - 13 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Beachside Inn

When you stay at Beachside Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travelers love the convenient parking and helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1953
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 18.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachside Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Beachside Inn 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Beachside Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Beachside Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Beachside Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Beachside Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Beachside Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, sailing, and windsurfing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area.

What's the area around Beachside Inn like?

Beachside Inn is located near West Beach in Santa Barbara Beach, a short 1-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and 2 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara City College. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Beachside Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, good, delicious, and varied with many choices. (164 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located across the street from the beach with easy walking access to beach activities and scenic views. (40 reviews)
  • Parking was plentiful, free, and convenient, with some even having electric car charging. (20 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Breakfast
Beach
Bathroom
Restaurant
Harbors
Bed
View

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, nice staff, great breakfast.
Tiffany, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about our stay was superb. Will definitely be back.
Renee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, includes breakfast, just a few blocks away from State St and the pier. Great customer service and will definitely come back here again.
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay with family. Great location to walk around Santa Barbara or the harbour. Good breakfast selection, very friendly and accommodating staff. It is a bit dated but clean. Would stay again.
Sotirios, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room is very nice and clean. Staffs are wonderful, amenities are amazing. We really enjoy their free wine and cheese for Happy Hour. Breakfast was really good.
Debasish, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Too dirty, too small, food was very bad!
Neda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This hotel is clearly a remodeled motel and the rooms feel a little small. Great breakfast and cute overall. Great location
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about the hotel is exceptional except the shower/tub bathroom. A slight redo similar to the bedroom would be fabulous. Regardless, we will stay again for certain.
Renee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Visiting my daughter in college- I have stayed in multiple places near here but so far this is the best- for location, breakfast, etc.
Tiffany, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff was nice. The beds were very comfortable! However, there was NO HOT WATER when we showered. Otherwise, the room was nice.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with a beautiful view.
Gracianna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and reasonably priced for Santa Barbara. They also served a hardy breakfast.
Kristine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and great location

We enjoyed the harbor view room with a balcony. Comfortable and spacious room! Great location to the harbor and warf. We appreciated the permitted parking lot which had an EV charger for our rental car. We would stay here again!
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great job other than the breakfast experience not sure what to say about the egg blob and weird sausage pieces in a warmer Beagle was good and so was the coffee
Joe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spacious comfortable room overlooking the marina. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Quiet area with plenty of amenities within a 5 minute walk. Breakfast was delicious and a good way to start your day. Would definitely recommend a stay if in the area.
Charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very friendly staff
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent. Will definitely return
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location and reasonable price.
Bo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All great, pretty hotel, nice walk to the marina 😌👌
Danielle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jorge the maintenace guy was very friendly and the breakfast buffet was delicious overall a nice experience
julion, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I would give this place a solid B, the location was great, but the rooms left something to be desired in terms of quality for price point.
Jon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were only in SB for a short visit but it did not disappoint. Our room had a view of the marina/pier. It was clean and comfortable to come back to after walking all over the marina. The sunrise the next morning was beautiful! Will be back!
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with a friendly stuff. The location is perfect
Elena, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and had everything we needed. The free breakfast was great. The staff were super friendly and helpful. It was easy to walk to restaurants and bars. Highly recommend.
Emiko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was Great, Except the carpet was Filthy. Needed to always wear shoes. Other than that we'll be back
Anthony, 1-night trip