CASTILLO INN AT THE BEACH, Santa Barbara

Castillo Inn At The Beach - Mediterranean-style boutique hotel near West Beach with free parking and WiFi

Located in the West Beach district, this Mediterranean-style Santa Barbara hotel features 20 rooms and 1 apartment suite a half block from the marina. The air-conditioned accommodations include Italian Scabos tile floors, flat-screen TVs with HBO, and private bathrooms with showers. Castillo Inn At The Beach provides complimentary WiFi, parking, and a daily breakfast with limited items. A business center serves professional travelers, while in-room amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and filtered water faucets. The property sits within walking distance of Stearns Wharf, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and waterfront dining spots like Endless Summer Bar-Café. A trolley stop connects guests to State Street's boutiques, the Paseo Nuevo Mall, and antique shops on Brinkerhoff Avenue. Castillo Inn is situated less than 0.5 miles from East Beach and a 10-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach.

Pros

Located just 0.5 miles from Santa Barbara Wine Collective and the historic Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Sound-proofed rooms with high-quality linens and granite bathroom vanities

Walking distance to Santa Barbara City College and Maritime Museum

Close to multiple waterfront restaurants and beach activities

Cons

Check-in hours limited to 3 PM - 9 PM

Only one parking space allowed per room