We drove from LA to Santa Barbara for a Mother's Day wine tasting get-away. We saw only one lady running the desk, including at check in, around 11:30 pm and first thing in the morning during breakfast (which was just ok). The woman was curt, which I read in earlier reviews, so I expected that. However, she was even more... More

Pros: 1. Despite our initial misgivings about the mattress, everyone slept great 2. Hot breakfast included in the price of the room (eggs, make your own waffles, etc.) 3. Awesome location right next to Leadbetter beach, close to State Street without being obnoxiously close 4. The bathroom looks INCREDIBLY small (and the toilet area is) but the shower was actually... More

Great motel with breakfast. 5 minute walk to harbour and 15 minute walk to State street for shops and restaurants. Sensible money for great accommodation. More

This hotel is well located and the room was very nice, but the common areas were in bad shape, with many stains on the carpets and walls without painting. The breakfast was ok, although the coffee was terrible. But the hotel would be a good one if it wasn't for the staff. The ladies at the front desk are always... More

Samantha was the desk clerk who waited on us for my wife and I when we stayed there on Feb.,22,23, & 24th. Her and her staff made our stay pleasant and catered to our needs at that time. The room was quiet, clean, and easily accessible from the car. We tried to stay again, as we often come from the... More

I travel to Santa Barbara monthly and had spent the first six months trying hotel after hotel, until I found the Avania! Recently redone, the rooms are all good sized nd with a balcony or a small patio (though larger than normal) on the ground floor rooms. Breakfast is included and the staff are among the best, attentive, helpful and... More

Given the high hotel prices in Santa Barbara, this one fit our BUDGET and needs to a tee. The location was excellent , close to the freeway, walking distance to the beach with its nearby restaurants on the pier and off state street. The color scheme of the rooms was a little odd, turquoise and brown, but the cleanliness of... More

We didn't want a hotel right off the pier or State street. It was easy to find and easy to get onto Hwy 1 / Hwy 101 just continuing on Castillo St.. Particulary efficient since we did an ER run in the middle of the night and got to the hospital in about 8 min. Staff was friendly and helpful.... More

After reading the other reviews I was hesitant to to stay there. Avania Inn is has nice clean rooms and is ACTUALLY in walking distance to State Street and the beach. The hotel manager is actually pretty cool. She did her best to fulfill all of our requests, even the unreasonable ones. As far as the noise is concerned I... More