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Reviews of Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
1188 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here with several family members for a wedding. Price and location were great! Staff was friendly. Rooms very clean and beds comfortable. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent...the location perfect and we were able to up grade to a ground floor and the staff very helpful in coordinating this.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dr Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value hotel. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, beach. Have stayed here in past and had positive experience. Disappointed in ground floor adjacent to parking lot room for 5 nights when upper level requested. Informed no suitable room available but hotel empty? As female traveler, not my preference and will reconsider staying here in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
An inn that is very convenient for Montecito but needs money spending on it and updating for the price of the rooms they are charging. I stayed for a week and had problems from the first night - the motor from the ice machine kept coming on and off, the outside light was flickering and the main door and window didn’t close properly. I registered these with reception numerous times to no avail. I asked to move but they were full. Even on the last night I asked for more toilet paper as it had not been replaced and none could be found so I was given tissues. Yes it’s convenient but it is noisy, my problems weren’t addressed and if your room was on the first floor no lift - a nightmare with a heavy suitcase. Would I stay again - no I wouldn’t.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Management on 4 Apr 2024
Thank you for the feedback. However, we respectfully disagree. We maintain a great reputation of competitive rates. Although we cannot completely conceal sounds from the ice-machine, it does not constantly run. It's generally idle overnight when theres minimal/to no use of it. We did not locate a flickering outdoor light, it was a standard outdoor light fixture that we regrettably cannot turn off. It provides lighting along the outdoor hallways. We were not authorized to enter the room to address in-room concerns. In fact, the "Do Not Disturb" sign was maintained throughout the stay. There's no shortage of toilet paper at our property, apologies for the misunderstanding in tissues being delivered. Yes, the property does not have an elevator, and it is properly disclosed on all websites. We do not try to mislead or misinform our guests. We adhere to a high standard of excellent guest services, and are always trying to improve on our "8.6 Excellent" property rating by Expedia.com.

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, good price, great area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronene, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff here is wonderful and very helpful. room is very comfortable . we can walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and friendly staff. The room we had needs a major update and a deep clean to reflect the nightly rates we paid. Although reasonable at $5 per day, parking should be included with your booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely and quiet - judging by what I saw more of a baby boomer age group like me so a match. Rooms are a bit dated but in ok condition and an enjoyable stay. My only issue was the towel etiquette in a lot of hotels if you leave a towel on the floor it means it’s soiled and needs changing - here they were folded back up and rehung- I had a guest so that’s why I left it on the floor . I am happy to reuse but not someone elses - maybe some direction on a card would be helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Vitaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a beautiful hotel, I like the small room and the close parking and I also loved the restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price, very clean, helpful staff, very good location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice but noisy
Nice place clean. Lots of stairs so not good for mobility issues. Noise from train is loud, they give you earplugs so they are aware. Good location as far as access to restaurant s and beach was close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, location, room and facilities were all outstanding! Our room was spacious and very clean. I wish we had stayed longer!

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, good value but wish they would be more eco aware. The parking permit could have been paper rather than plastic and , there were other things too. Glad to see that they got rid of most of the small one use bottles of things
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, efficient, reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guoxing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent in every way!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restful getaway
Great location. Close to everything one would want to do😁 Really nice accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Courthouse ceremony
Love this place. Comfortable, clean perfect location. My go to hotel when I’m traveling to Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small, pretty and comfortable
We had a lovely visit at the Coast Village Inn. The inn is very pretty with lots of plants and flowers everywhere. The room was small but clean and comfortable. The bed was very comfy, and the tv got lots of channels. I appreciated the free bottles of water in the rooms. You can see the ocean from the top of the stairs—beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Gail

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Marzena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
I booked a pool side king bed room, unfortunately got some with a parking view. I've asked to change my room, but it was not possible. It was confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I traveled alone and my room was small; the bathroom even smaller. But I don’t think my room was indicative of what others will get. So for good things…. Super clean. Room has a fridge and microwave and desk to eat at. WiFi was decent. You can walk to a small beach in 10 minutes and to shops and restaurants even closer. Being an older property, I was expecting thin walls but seemed very quiet to me. Pool is outdoors, heated but small. Overall it’s expensive (I had probably their smallest room, not peak season and it was $245/night after taxes.) But all of Santa Barbara is ridiculously expensive so maybe don’t hold that against them. Given the location, it is probably decent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay…next time will request front (facing east) but very peaceful..only wish there was a microwave in room..😎
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

alison

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little property. Excellent cleanliness and friendly staff. Good budget property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating at the front desk during check in. very well kept cosy place with comfortable beds.Good value and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heitor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great affordable option to enjoy SB/Montecito
Great location, simple, but good overall hotel. They also offer free bikes, with helmet and lock, which is very convenient to go to the local beaches. Staff is very friendly. Room was a little dark. No breakfast in the hotel, but there are plenty of options at walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

ZOLA DE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed it. Privately to the owners, the carpet could be replaced, it was a little musty. Weather allowed open windows so all was very lovely. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in a great neighborhood. Reasonable rates, clean and pleasant rooms. Beautiful pool. Close to the Santa Barbara sites and beach area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very cute retro Inn! Wonderful staff and fantastic location! We enjoyed our overnight stay and would like to stay again when we come back to Santa Barbara!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Meighen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs updating
The location is fabulous, and the beds are very comfortable, however the rooms and bathrooms are dilapidated and smell. The windows don't open or close easily. It is an old structure that is too new to be quaint and too old to be functionally comfortable. I had a slug in my first room and it smelled like a sewer, so I asked for a switch. The second room still had a strong musty smell but better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have bikes for guests to use, we biked down to the harbour. Had a lovely swim in the heated pool. The property is older but really well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean rooms. Liked being on Coast Village High Street with just a short drive into Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were amazing! The pool is nice too! Perfect for our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023