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Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
Santa Barbara's coastal gem sits steps from the harbor and Stearns Wharf, where travelers can cycle scenic routes or simply enjoy the oceanfront setting

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Mason Beach Inn is the perfect base for exploring Santa Barbara's waterfront. Borrow bikes for coastal rides or relax in the garden with WiFi. The property is praised for its prime beach location and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Mason Beach Inn is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Santa Barbara Bowl and Carriage and Western Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Casa de la Guerra and Presidio Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing, and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
Map
324 W. Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • The Marina at Santa Barbara #TroveOn #StunningStructures #FindingtheUniverse
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • blue sky over Santa Barbara coastline
    West Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraCityCollege_6177286_03
    Santa Barbara City College
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf at sunset in Santa Barbara, California. #SantaBarbara #California #sunset #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
    Stearns Wharf
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room
    9 min walk
  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • SB Biergarten
    10 min walk
  • Brophy Bros
    9 min walk
  • Chad’s
    3 min walk

About this property

Mason Beach Inn

Hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Mason Beach Inn provides a garden and more. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Mason Beach Inn feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 18 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mason Beach Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Mason Beach Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 18.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Mason Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Mason Beach Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Mason Beach Inn located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Harbor. West Beach and Santa Barbara City College are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Mason Beach Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was courteous and the welcome drinks, cookies, coffee and tea were a nice touch. Cute hotel decor inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spotless, beds are nice. Staff was great. Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and property, safe parking, block from the water. Super nice staff and the coffee and cookiew add a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anirban

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, place was centrally located near to beach and downtown, staff was courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOJGAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cute little hotel Lovely pool area Very likable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel with my girlfriend and it’s was wonderful experience. The room was clean and cozy . They have bars and all other facilities inside and absolutely worth to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Amenities
The property was clean with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was great, easy access, personel were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet great staff clean comfortable beds great service great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well appointed and cozy place to stay! We stayed as a family of 4. The location is nice and easy to walk to the beach and local restaurants. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was truly one of our most enjoyable stays in Santa Barbara. The hotel offered a very tranquil and convenient location, with easy access to various dining options. The in-room amenities were exceptional, and we appreciated that everything was newly remodeled. The beds were both clean and comfortable. Overall, this provided a wonderful setting for creating cherished family memories.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean and convenient. Perfect stay and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful place to stay. We made a last minute reservation and got checked in late at night with no issues. Very welcoming and delightful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming inn, great location, get two free drinks when we checked in, super helpful front desk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was fine; the staff was nice. However, it took forever for the water in the shower to turn hot — at least five minutes and maybe more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, cozy, and super friendly staff! My family and I felt comfortable and welcomed .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly staff. Clean rooms, cute place. Pool is perfect and not very crowded. Super close to the beach and walking distance to State st
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greetings from the staff, who helped accommodate us since we were running a 1/2 marathon, and let us check out a few minutes late. The room was spotless and in excellent condition. The proximity to the beach and restaurants was spot on. Would highly recommend to anyone and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Front desk staff was nice. Wasn’t expecting the parking fees but that’s ok. I guess it’s normal nowadays. Not sure why check in times is so late now. Overall very quiet and clean . Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Recently remodeled well kept property. Good value and close to State Street
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place. Super clean, all the necessary items were provided including vanity kit. Super comfy bed and beauty stylish design. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is lovely and an easy walk to the wharf, shopping, dining, and the funk zone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Love the location and cleanness of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place to stay! Just 5 min from the beach and downtown Santa Barbara. Everyone was respectful and it was awesome to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were well-maintained and offered a tranquil environment, and the staff provided exceptional service, demonstrating professionalism and a welcoming demeanor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025