Frequently Asked Questions



Rooms FAQ


Check in time 3pm-9pm, call the hotel 24 hours in advance to check in after 9pm. Check out – 8am-11am. All reservation checkout date modifications must be made before the checkout time

We have a limited number of designated accessibility guestrooms

We are not a pet-friendly hotel. We do comply with ADA service animals.

If canceled 48 hours before the arrival date, no fee will be charged. If cancelled after this time, or in case of no show, 100% of first 1 night’s room and tax will be charged

Wi-Fi is complimentary and is accessible in the guest rooms




Hotel FAQ


Complimentary parking is available for our guests. Limited to one (1) vehicle per room reserved, no trailers and oversized vans/trucks.

We are not a pet-friendly hotel. We do comply with ADA service animals.

If amended or cancelled 48 hours before 4:00 PM prior to arrival, no fees will be charged. If amended / cancelled after this time, or in case of no show, 100% of first 1 night’s room & tax charge will be applied

No, we do not have a pool at the hotel.

No, our hotel does not offer breakfast. Complimentary coffee is offered in the guestrooms




Location FAQs


Castillo Inn is located at 22 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. It is a short walk from Stearns Wharf, West Beach, and the Santa Barbara Marina. State Street, with its shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, is also nearby.

The inn is about a 9-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach and approximately 4.5 miles (6-minute drive) from Butterfly Beach.

Castillo Inn is within walking distance of several popular spots, including Stearns Wharf, West Beach, Santa Barbara Marina, and State Street, which features shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. 

The nearest  airport to Castillo Inn is  Santa Barbara Municipal Airport ( SBA), located 9.6 miles from hotel. The closest International Airport is  Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), located approximately 95 miles south of Santa Barbara.

The closest Amtrak train stop is the Santa Barbara Station (SBA), located at 209 State Street. The Castillo Inn is approximately 0.5 miles away and is a 12-minute walk from the station. 

UCSB campus is located northwest of downtown Santa Barbara. The distance between the Castillo Inn at the Beach and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is approximately 10 miles.