Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but parking is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Santa Barbara, just a 1-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and 12 minutes on foot from Stearns Wharf. It is 1.7 miles from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.5 miles from Santa Barbara Zoo.

Are children allowed to stay at the hotel?

Children are allowed to stay at the hotel, but specific age policies are not provided.

Castillo Inn at the Beach in Santa Barbara

Average nightly price at Castillo Inn at the Beach by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$158
February	US$162
March	US$189
April	US$241
May	US$263
June	US$290
July	US$325
August	US$320
September	US$283
October	US$247
November	US$216
December	US$179

What guests think

Castillo Inn at the Beach draws consistent praise for its walkable location near the harbor, wharf, and beach, clean and comfortable rooms, and friendly, accommodating staff, while feedback notes limited on-site amenities and occasional noise or musty odors.

Free parking is appreciated, though several guests found the lot quite tight. Some rooms offer small patios or balconies, and the overall look is more classic than modern. A few reviews note the park across the street can attract unhoused individuals. Expect a straightforward, no-frills stay in a prime location.

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Facilities

On-site amenities are minimal: no pool, gym, or common areas, and microwaves aren’t standard (staff can provide one on request). Free parking is a plus but spaces are tight; Wi‑Fi is generally fine.

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Dana

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Hotels in a great location but has absolutely no amenities, besides free parking. No breakfast, no, coffee outside room, no sitting area, no Pool, no gym, no outdoor seating.

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Doug

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very close to the beach and Stern's Warf. Our room was like most basic king rooms in a small hotel. We had a fridge but no microwave, However, when i asked it the hotel had a microwave we could use our host, Kirsten, said yes and she would get it for us. She is a small lady so I offered to carry it. She handled it by herself. Just and example of the excellent service we always get here from the staff, and the reason we keep coming back. Jose, the manager, and Humberto are always very helpful and fun to talk to.

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Grace

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, parking a little tight. Great bathroom.

8

Hannah

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Castillo Inn is a small, clean and centrally located hotel. We appreciated the daily cleaning service, free parking, and generously sized rooms. Main con is no microwave.

8

Justin

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The only 2 things preventing it from being a 5-star review are the parking lot (it's REALLY tight) and the lack of plugs near the bed. Apps from that, our stay was very enjoyable, and the staff was absolutely phenomenal!

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Mark D

23 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

parking lot too small

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Kathleen

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely average accommodations; yet the cost was above average. Location is good if you want to be near the harbor, but the rooms are small, the linens are basic, there is no ice machine, soda machine, or any vending machines that we could find. Really basic.

8

Sumi

9 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cute little inn. Close to the harbor and beach. Excellent wifi

8

Michael

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked our room, but lacks amenities. Only one coffee cup for our Keurig and powdered creamer. No vending machine for drinks and snacks.

8

Owen

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place with good access to beaches and State Street. No pool or spa and no common are to sit outside.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean. A minority report musty odors or worn carpets in certain rooms and occasional maintenance misses.

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Sabrina

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property. Comfortable bed. It could use a little furniture/room/bathroom update. Lime/mold residue on the shower head. Patio access was a nice feature.

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Kimberly

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean facilities but you don’t receive much for $400 a night. There’s no coffee in the morning nor breakfast. It’s a clean room, and safe location. The carpet needs to be pulled.. it’s a bit grimy and definitely stained. Plugs for charging are overused and don’t hold a charge.

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Adrienne

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean and cute hotel. Very near the beach and downtown. We will definitely be back and highly recommend.

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Kimberly

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We’ve stayed here twice. The hotel is clean but offers very little for the cost of $400 a night. No breakfast, etc. In addition, the carpet was discolored and the room was very basic.

10

Douglas

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Wonderful staff. Great location

10

Brock

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is small and quaint. Decor is rustic, and smelled a little musty. Carpet needs to be replaced. The room does not have a microwave, however the receptionist delivered a small microwave to our room when we inquired. The location is quiet, including the park. We felt safe. Walkable distance to the marina, the pier, and to State Street. The entire area is walkable with many wonderful restaurants, coffee shops and places to sit near the beach.

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Julie A

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No one was at the front desk for about 15-20 min and I had to go to the bathroom. The place is is decent but the carpets are kinda of gross. Not sure if I will be staying there again. Its a nice location.

6

Alma

12 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It didn’t feel clean and was very noisy at night.

8

Susan

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet and clean. However if you have any sensitivities to musty/moldy spaces I would reconsider your stay. I'm very sensitive to mold and I had to change rooms (#18) because the first room I was given was intolerable. Luckily they were able to move me.

10

Patricia

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Two bedroom suite was perfect for our family weekend getaway for friends' wedding, and some much needed beach RandR. Did notice that the floor was dirty though.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious and comfortable, some with patios or balconies; bathrooms receive good marks. Downsides include dated decor, small TVs or limited outlets, thin walls with occasional noise, and Wi‑Fi that’s decent rather than fast.

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KENN

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and a very nice room. No complaints but the walls are a little thin so you could hear anyone outside.

10

Johnny

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed my stay. The place is very close to Cabrillo Blvd, which runs along the beach, so it's only a 5-minute walk to an ocean view and about a 10-minute walk to State St. The room had just about everything I needed, the bed was comfortable. The WiFi was decent, not super-fast. One of the nicest things about this place is that it's right around the corner from Toma, which has a great cioppino. And other good restaurants are within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

10

Mark

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this place and would absolutely stay here again! Upon arrival, I was given a free upgrade to their King room, which was spacious and comfortable. The room was immaculate and beautifully furnished. AC (central) was excellent and very quiet. Easy walk to the pier and harbor and lots of wonderful restaurants. I couldn’t ask for a better experience!

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Najla

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very loud at night

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Deborah

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room, had a nice balcony we watched the sun set from. Comfortable bed, large thick towels and good water pressure! Close walk to wharf and waterfront restaurants! Definitely would stay again

10

CRAIG

24 Apr 2024

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Convenient location to Fisherman’s pier amenities and the beach for walking. Easy access to highway to explore other areas. Easy self parking. Room was fairly large and comfortable though lacking USB ports. Some noise from passerby’s audible from in the room but not significant.

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David

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nicely kept, but rooms were quite small by today's standards

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Melody

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the king with couch and balcony. Also great having a corner unit and lots of windows with nice view from 2nd floor. Plenty of parking and friendly service at check in. Great stay!

10

MICHAEL

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and helpful check-in. Spacious comfortable room with coffeemaker and fridge. Also had a little patio, though not sure why I'd sit there, surrounded by a fence... Great value

8

Karyn

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is excellent, close to restaurants and the beach. The room was clean but the decor is quite dated.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with quick assistance and thoughtful touches during disruptions. A few guests experienced check-in delays or less personable interactions.

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Edward

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My wife and I were treated very nice by Jose when we arrived at the inn. We were able to get an early check-in by calling the day before.

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Shelby

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not my favorite stay. After a long day of travel the front desk was on break when we arrived. There was no one to check us in and we had to wait in the parking lot for 30 minutes for them to return. They have an issue with their hotel room keys deactivating which happened to us twice during our stay even though we were careful to keep them away from cell phones and electronics. I was terrified it would happen when front desk was on break.

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Janelle

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly, they went beyond for us! They upgraded us when our room was booked incorrectly. They allowed us to check out later, if needed, and were just wonderful. I recommend staying here, if you have to do any activities at the pier or harbor. We were in a regatta, so it was super convenient.

10

David

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendliness of desk clerk Tommy and his willingness to get a microwave for our room.

10

Niranjan

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff. We got locked out of room late night once and someone from management showed up in 3 minutes to help us out.

10

Khamsy

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff here was amazing. Several times I forgot my key in the room and the staff made me a new key with a smile. Even had the manager run and get us a key once. The location is amazing, we walked on the beach and down to shops and restaurants every day. Would definitely recommend this place and we look forward to coming back.

10

Jeff

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was just as shown in the ad. Room was comfortable, clean, equipped with coffeemaker and refrigerator. Location was convenient to harbor, wharf, beach, and downtown shopping. Tommy at the front desk was especially helpful. Would definitely stay there again:)

10

Stephanie

2 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here during Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s a lovely little Spanish style hotel. There was a storm and the power went out in the entire city. The hotel went door to door giving out glow sticks and flash lights and was very helpful in answering our questions in where we could drive to find the nearest city with power for dinner.

10

Zandra

7 Jul 2024

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Customer service was excellent, Jose was very attentive and even provided information on local dining options and bike rentals. The location was easy walking distance to the beach. I will definitely stay at the Castillo in again.

10

Deniece

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Castillo Inn at the Beach was perfect! Exactly the type of hotel/motel I love! One story, quiet courtyard, parking right close to your room. The patio was an added bonus. The front desk manager, Jose, was so welcoming! We loved our stay and would definitely return.

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Location

Highly walkable location near the beach, harbor, wharf, and State Street, with easy access to dining and attractions. Some note a nearby park with unhoused individuals and occasional area noise; parking is on-site.

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Diane

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location!

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Lori

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were looking forward to stay here near the beach until we arrived and there was a park next to the property which had around 50 homeless people hanging out. Since it was the same day they would not refund our money. We choose to stay somewhere less that was safer.

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Jennifer

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous location not a 10 minute walk to State St restaurants and a 2 minute walk to the beach! Great value for the location. Appreciated the free parking!

10

Jeff

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Love this hotel! It is convenient to the harbor, wharf, and Funk Zone. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Hotel is quiet and has on site parking. This was our third time here and plan on returning next year.

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kwangtaek

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great

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Stephanie

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our second time staying at the Castillo Inn. The rooms and staff we friendly and this time we did get the room with the patio. It was nice to be able to walk out and sit out. Only downfall that is not against the hotel but the park across the street had a lot of homeless. Plus someone was honking their horn every night that was parked across the street. I would come back because the hotel is great and the rooms are good size.

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Jeff

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was just as shown in the ad. Room was comfortable, clean, equipped with coffeemaker and refrigerator. Location was convenient to harbor, wharf, beach, and downtown shopping. Tommy at the front desk was especially helpful. Would definitely stay there again:)

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Vivian

15 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,340 nights

Petfect location near the park and habor. Very clean and well maintained. Traditional comforts. We loved it.

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Jason

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet. Convenient. Reasonably priced. Great location. Enjoyed the stay.

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Kerry

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel for a great price in a great location!! Very clean with a comfortable "feel". Staff was pleasant and accommodating. Was worried about noise because the walls are thin, but they have a strict noise policy and it was no problem. The location is amazing... walked to dinner on the wharf, and to breakfast on the main drag and to the beach. Highly recommend!

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Dining

No on-site breakfast or restaurant, and lobby coffee isn’t provided. Guests appreciate the easy walk to many restaurants, including Toma, and the pier.

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Dana

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Hotels in a great location but has absolutely no amenities, besides free parking. No breakfast, no, coffee outside room, no sitting area, no Pool, no gym, no outdoor seating.

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Kimberly

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean facilities but you don’t receive much for $400 a night. There’s no coffee in the morning nor breakfast. It’s a clean room, and safe location. The carpet needs to be pulled.. it’s a bit grimy and definitely stained. Plugs for charging are overused and don’t hold a charge.

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Johnny

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed my stay. The place is very close to Cabrillo Blvd, which runs along the beach, so it's only a 5-minute walk to an ocean view and about a 10-minute walk to State St. The room had just about everything I needed, the bed was comfortable. The WiFi was decent, not super-fast. One of the nicest things about this place is that it's right around the corner from Toma, which has a great cioppino. And other good restaurants are within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

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Dolores

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to harbor, dining and state street.

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carolynn

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is right around the corner from Toma restaurant- one of the very best on the coast!!!!

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Leslie

12 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice room! Plenty of room to wheel our bikes inside for the night. Friendly staff. Easy check in/ check out. Close to beach/shopping/dining/Stearns Wharf etc. Coffee in the lobby would be a nice addition 🙂

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Fabricia

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic inn near the harbor. Comfortable bed and shower. Nice shower amenities. A continental breakfast would be a nice addition, as other inns in the area offer it.

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Lenin

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was a nice sunny one floor building across the street from the beach. within walking distance of many shopping and running options. 10 minute walk into downtown. Staff was friendly, and they made everything convenient even going as far as making recommending places to find in the area.

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Stacey

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Near the beach and the Wharf. Easy drive to the SB Mission. Pretty basic room, but clean and well put together. No breakfast, but they tell you that up front. Definitely, would stay again if in the area.

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Carlo

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience to the beach, walking distance to restaurants. Overall a clean quiet place to stay. The room with the patio was nice.

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Castillo Inn at the Beach

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