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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Formerly Country Inn by the Sea)
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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Ranked #33 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Huntington Beach, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Looking for something fun to do with family from the Midwest, we decided on Santa Barbara, and a day trip up to Solvang. Originally looked at Castillo Inn because of the great reviews & rating on TA, but decided on Avania because of the pool & spa, which the Castillo does not have. Avania is just a short block further... More

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San Diego, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Great value. Clean room with free wifi and parking. 10 minute walk to State and close to wharf and harbor too. Friendly and efficient staff. Definitely a good and affordable option in SB. Didn't wake up in time for free breakfast :(

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Carlisle, United Kingdom
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50 reviews 50 reviews
30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Just dropped by at the end of the day and booked in here. Friendly receptionist who tried three different rooms until he found one that was ready for us.The room was lovely, plenty of space with a nice clean comfy king bed. Downside was the relatively thin walls, which allowed us to listen to couple next door making sure the... More

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Geneva
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44 reviews 44 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Very nice Inn in santa Barbara. Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable bed and flat screen TV. Nice & clean bathroom. Walking distance from beach and main street. Good breakfast on offer ( danish pastry, waffles, eggs, cereals...) Free parking and internet

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Santa Maria, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

My friends and I went to SB for my friends birthday party. The first thing that you see is a very dull room. The sheets smelled bad. Poor costumer service. Indian looking lady was yelling at me and in front of the costumers. We quickly packed up our bags and went to the hotel right next door. SO much better!!... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Just got back from 3 days in Santa Barbara. It was a last minute trip and I was very pleased with the decision to stay here. A 5 minute walk to the ocean, 15 minute walk to State St. which seems to be the hub of Santa Barbara. Breakfast was included--and they have a waffle maker! Very friendly staff who... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Right from talking to Samantha on the phone to book this place to meeting her in person....she was very nice and welcoming. This Inn was so close to the beach and pier....awesome restaurants...and downtown was so close also.....the breakfast was very well done! It was the only place out of 5 hotels we stayed in Cali that offered breakfast.....yummy fresh... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We arrived after driving up from LA, it had free parking which was nice. The reception staff wasn't very welcoming but then again, 2 days before, they let me amend the reservation from 2 nights to 1 night at no additional cost, which was nice. We paid $160 for the Saturday night we were there, which was slightly more than... More

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Luton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Booked this hotel stay as part of a short holiday in the US and was one of 3 hotels used. The Avania Inn is very well located being a short walk from the harbour area in one direction and downtown/pier area in the other. The hotel is close to an electric shuttle bus stop too. We used the off road... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

Stayed for two nights which was enough. Previous comments about the dirty carpets were correct. The receptionist was not very welcoming when we arrived. When my husband went down to ask for a second glass as we only had one, it seemed too much trouble for her. The towels had holes in them, the bathroom door looked as if a... More

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Additional Information about Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Also Known As:
Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara Hotel
Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Santa Barbara
Country Inn Santa Barbara
Address: 128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Formerly Country Inn by the Sea)
Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#8 On the Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara
#9 Business Hotels in Santa Barbara
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Hotel is located 1 block to waterfront. Offering a Free Hot Breakfast buffet, Free Wireless Internet. Rooms offer Pillow Top Premium Beds, Fridge/Microwaves in rooms, coffee makers, iron/ironing boards. On site Heated Pool & Spa. Also on site Redwood Sauna. ... more   less 
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