Coast Village Inn

We loved our recent stay at the Coast Village Inn! This was our third stay, and we had a great experience! The manager here is excellent! The staff were extremely courteous and helpful, the room was updated, stylish, clean, and the property was beautifully landscaped. The housekeeping staff did a great job each day, and left our room looking great! Coast Village Inn has lots of vintage charm, and is very well maintained. The beds were extremely comfortable, and even though our rooms were closer to the front of the property and nearer to the street, it was very quiet at night and we slept great… no back pain like we usually experience sleeping in hotel beds. We enjoyed lounging by and swimming in the heated pool. Our preschooler loved the Inn and the staff were very sweet and patient with her. They spent time visiting with her, and she loved going to the front office each day. It is minutes from Butterfly Beach and East Beach, the Santa Barbara Zoo, the Andree Clark Bird Refuge, and lots of great restaurants and shops. We visited the Museum of Art, the botanic gardens, a couple of Northern Santa Barbara beaches, and all were within short driving distance. We will definitely be returning in the future!

Overall not bad — No AC in the room which is necessary! Tea and coffee facilities 24h at reception, very friendly staff and all in all has the recipe to be better.
A couple of flaws I noticed during my stay was the restaurant was being refurbished so not available, we were given a $ 5 voucher towards the breakfast at Jeanneine’s bakery which is ok but the cheapest thing on the breakfast menu (which is your only option if using the voucher is $ 11).
Also — the bathroom is incredibly small, me and my partner are tall and sitting on the toilet is difficult to say the least, the shower is not very powerful and changes from hot to cold to hot to cold.
Not bad for the price, and would probably stay again if staying in the area

I love that place, it’s super clean, cosy and has very nice staff. the location is perfect, great restaurants and bars in walking distance

Beyond thrilled at the amazing room, location and service here! Loved everything about it!

This is a clean and very reasonably priced bed and breakfast type of a mini hotel. I would suggest that it is priced like a 3 star, but has a great location and is very clean. Service was polite and prompt. Rooms and bathrooms are well stocked. Towels are in great shape. Beds are excellent.

It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but once you step inside you are greeted by hardwood floors, a comfy bed and good-​sized bathroom with a good working, quiet heater. I’m not sure if we just had one of the updated rooms or because we had the extra pull out couch. Modern touch complete with a little fridge. For the area it is in, it was a good deal. We were able to walk to the liquor store adjacent to our parking lot and lots of great little shops and restaurants. My reason for docking a star is because the bathroom mirror was loose and almost fell. Perhaps that’s why when we came back from dinner the pull out couch was pulled out and made up for bed and our things were folded and organized. I know some people would not like strangers touching their personal belongings, but I did appreciate the pull out couch I guess. If I’m ever in Montecito on a budget I would stay here again.

No Air Conditioning! My boyfriend planned a trip here to beat the heat. Not a cheap room either. Don’t plan a trip here during the extreme hot months of summer. Would have been a much higher review if they had AC in the rooms or had even let us know before we made our reservation, we just assumed it would be available in the room.

I stayed here for 2 nights and they were pleasant and relaxful. I although the room did not have a/​c I felt I didnt really feel the need for it since it was about 70 degrees. The pool is nice and clean and the courtesy restroom outside is great. I really enjoyed the complimentary beach cruiser which made it easy for me to go on a quick ice cream run: D
The Jeannies Café voucher is also a great perk, however for dinner you should check out Cava.

This wonderful cozy inn is scrupulously clean, and in a perfect location! I have stayed here at least four times in the past year with outstanding service, friendliness and comfort. My most recent stay involved the need to continue adding unexpected nights to a weekend itinerary. Regina and Mel were particularly helpful and found a room for me each night as I requested them. They were professional, and went above and beyond to make sure that I was taken care of. The breakfast at Jeanine’s is fabulous. The inn is quiet and has a variety of rooms; I have stayed in a queen, a double queen, and a double full. I cannot recommend this inn highly enough — and the price cannot be beat for the security, location, and comfort!

PROS:
The location is great if you are going to be wandering in Montecito.
I checked in late and the front desk clerk was very nice and even comped my parking. They were very nice.
Comfy bed and pillows, nice towels
Flat screen TV and fridge in room
Free Wi-​fi (but it was slllloooow, don’t bother.
Pool
CONS:
NO AIR CONDITIONING! and having the windows open barely helped. It also meant that people could see right into your room.
Very musty/​moldy smell coming from the bathroom
Outside light was super bright and made it hard to sleep
I didn’t feel unsafe here, but I felt like any creeper could see right in. The shades didn’t cover the window completely.
For 180 a night, it got the job done, but for that price stay in SB for more modern, updated accommodations.

With the Coast Village Inn, you have 3 things going for you. 1) Location. Right in the heart of downtown Montecito, you are just minutes from everything. Easy walk to Butterfly Beach, one of the best, least known beaches in the area. 2) Price. Look around… you won’t find anything in this area even in the ballpark. 3) Quality people. The staff will really take care of you.
We stay with our 2 young kids in the apartment and it’s fantastic. Nothing luxurious, and that’s not what we’re paying for. Great breakfast (vouchers for a local café), great location, great people, decent rooms.

We’ve stayed here twice now. The first time was back in 2006 and then September 2014.
THE PRO’S:
+Reasonably priced for its location
+Walking distance to the beach
+Conveniently located on Coast Village, to restaurants and shops
+A pool to swim in
THE CON’S:
–Teeny bathroom
–Teeny tiny shower
Bottom Line — We knew where we were staying already and were glad we had the opportunity to come again. =)

It’s quaint enough from the outside, but on the inside, it’s a cruel, unforgiving, human cooker. You won’t find air conditioning or natural air flow here, so the rooms are absurdly uncomfortable when it gets warm outside. My room felt about 15 degrees hotter than it did outside. Considering it was in the high 80s for the nights I was there, my room was brutal. I felt like I had paid $ 200 a night to be sautéed. I believe I got about 6 hours sleep total… in a pool of sweat… in a creaky, drooping bed. Leaving the window and door open did not help. It was brutal. I even slept in my car for a few hours when I couldn’t take the room anymore. I requested an extra fan, but it never showed up. If it were located 20 minutes away, The Coast Village Inn would run about $ 75 a night. As it stands, you’re paying for location, not comfort. The only good thing about the place was the front desk staff. They were quite nice and professional (although they did fail at fan delivery).

Un petit motel accueillant !
Lors de notre passage à Santa Barbara et comme nous né restions qu’une nuit, l’Homme et moi avions décidé de faire des économies sur le logement et de trouver un motel dans le coin. Notre choix s’est porté sur le Coast Village In pour plusieurs raisons :
— l’emplacement: près de la mer ! (mais attention, il faudra prendre la voiture pour aller dans le centre de Santa Barbara à 10 minutes)
— le cadre: chaleureux ! Le bâtiment est propre, murs blanc, volets en bois,… Il y a une piscine à l’extérieur et la possibilité de se garer juste en face de sa chambre dans un parking privé.
— la chambre: spacieuse avec un grand lit hyper confort et une salle de bain de taille moyenne nettement suffisante pour une nuit.
— les vélos à dispo: alors ok on né les a pas utilisé mais c’est toujours bon à savoir.
— le prix: Moins de 60 $ la nuit. Difficile de trouver moins cher dans le coin avec un tel rapport qualité/​prix.
Seul bémol: le petit déjeuner ! Ils n’en proposent pas sur place mais vous donnent un bon de 5 $ par personne pour l’utilier dans un salon de thé à côté (où il faudra attendre longtemps votre tour pour commander et où le menu petit dej commence à 13 $… Moui moui…)

We should have known upon arrival that this was a shit hole cause the front desk clerk made 4 phone calls while we were standing waiting to be helped told us our room would be ready in an hour and she would call us and that never happened. The night clerk is a pervert and stalked us from getting out of the cab and walking up to the room. The staff was very horrible and rude. Would never ever stay here again even if it was free. Don’t recommend this shit hole. Me and my 2 girlfriends stayed here so if your around 30 dont stay here.

This place bills itself as a «bed & breakfast style Inn.» It’s really cute and pretty but it not a b&b; it’s a Motel in a beautiful setting. Oh, and there is no breakfast. There also were no $ 5.00 off coupons for Jeaninne’s (which is the only gig nearby for breakfast). We paid $ 100.79 plus $ 3.00 for parking (hint: just put it in the price of the room and no one will notice) in late November .
We couldn’t use the pool because it was cold outside and that was a shame because it’s beautiful, lit very pretty at night and deep.
Our bed was hard. This is a MAJOR issue for me and the only reason for the lack of 1 star bringing it to ⁴⁄₅. An overall plea to all sleeping businesses. Please soften your mattresses.
Included wireless internet access that worked well is a major plus. A power/​usb charging station on the table is very convenient for wired travelers and should be considered as important or MORE important than a room telephone at this point (we can use our cell phones to call the front desk, really).
Overall, the room was tiny but comfy. The room was spotless, freshly painted and the linens were very nice. A bit of work on some mildew stains in the shower tile should be looked into. We were not disturbed by housekeeping at all, however another guest certainly liked to clod down the stairs with their rolly wheel suitcase at 8:00 am. It would be nice if there was some turf or outdoor carpeting to dampen the noise.

Very nice, clean, cute old hotel. I love old places. The room was small-​if you’re expecting modern luxury, this is not for you.
The stay included a $ 5 each coupon for a darling café just down the road.

If you’re even considering staying here, you must be someone who doesn’t like to spend a fortune at a hotel yet doesn’t want to stay at a dive either. This is probably the best quality for the price you’re going to get in the area. Remember, it’s Santa Barbara. If you want luxury accommodations, be prepared to spend quite a bit, and go somewhere else. With that said, here’s a quick run-​down of our impressions of the place:
Room scent: musty
Room size: smaller but not a problem
Bed: comfy! Better than a bed at a Motel 6, Days Inn, etc.
Bathroom: really small, like jam your knees into the wall when you sit on the toilet small. Shower stall is small with hardly any space for your soap and shampoo and a lame shower head
Pool: not bad. Water is slighty heated and made for a refreshing swim upon arrival
Service: very friendly!!!

Cozy, quiet, clean and quaint.
Just several miles off 101 and away from the hustle and bustle from downtown Santa Barbara, we stayed at this little inn.
Some notes:
-$ 3 parking fee per night
–Complimentary coffee in the lobby
-$ 5 off per person at Jeannine’s Restaurant/​Bakery (couple blocks; within walking distance)
–There are no stairs to get to the 2^nd floor
–There is additional parking located behind the hotel
–Staff is friendly and accommodating
–Walls are somewhat thin. We were able to hear conversations outside and downstairs.
–Rooms were modern, updated and comfortable
–They still use actual keys vs. key cards
Overall, we had a nice stay at this inn, and we would come back (if the price was right!). Weekends are a little more expensive so book early!

I had a great time here last summer. The rooms are very private and the view from the windows is gorgeous. It has a kind of country-​cottage feel and the pool is open very late for memorable summer night swims!
The attached restaurant is fabulous and we got a free breakfast with our stay, the food was awesome as was the service.
Also a big plus for me was that everyone that worked here was really nice and helpful. They all gave us great suggestions of where to go for dinner and wine-​tasting– anything you want, they can give you a solid suggestion.
Our stay was great and I would absolutely come back next time. :-)

I got my room here on priceline so I think I paid $ 80 for a Monday night in the middle of summer.
I actually thought it was quite nice! My room was not small at all. It looked like the photos on the website (room 25 I think). It was however noisy. I didn’t hear people from other rooms, but I could hear a lot of people walking by. This especially felt weird in the bathroom.
I didn’t realize they had free loaner bikes, but they do have free coffee/​tea 24 hours in the lobby. They no longer provide a free breakfast but you can get $ 5 off at the restaurant (I didn’t end up trying it). There is free parking and free wifi and it is right in the middle of the cute coast village area. I guess the bathroom was a little small but it didn’t really bother me.
I found my big king size bed to be very comfortable and loved that I got like 20 different size and shape pillows (I am pregnant and pillows have become very important to me).
I was annoyed that there was no elevator but I guess I could have asked for a 1^st floor room if it was really a problem. My biggest gripe was the lack of plugs. I had to charge my phone and computer by basically putting them in the bathroom sink.