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Castillo Inn at the BeachvsBest Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Castillo Inn at the Beach and Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Castillo Inn at the Beach scores marginally higher than Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn. Castillo Inn at the Beach has a TripExpert Score of 73 with recommendations from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Gayot.
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Gayot
Oyster
Lonely Planet
22 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
"Besides being small, this above-average motel has outdoor hallways, yet it's exceptionally clean and comfortable."
Budget
"While not directly on the beach, this budget-friendly, motel-style property is located about a block away from the marina at Santa Barbara Harbor." Full review
"Minutes from West Beach, the harbor and Stearns Wharf, you can't get better priced accommodations in central Santa Barbara than at the Castillo Inn." Full review
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
U.S. News & World Report
3850 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"This old place stays in the running thanks to car-friendly access, free parking, multiple pools and an unpretentious, conscientious staff; consistently discounted rack rates help, too. " Full review
"Three miles from the city centre, a comfortable inn that offers slightly better rates than most accommodation of the same type along the beach, with two pools, a sauna, hot tubs and a gym."
"Like many of the hotels on Upper State Street, this one offers a generic taste of Santa Barbara."
"The Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn is a resort-style hotel in Santa Barbara, California, with 150 guest rooms and suites situated on 5 acres of gardens." Full review