324 W Mason St, Santa Barbara, California, United States | (618) 248-8274
On a quiet, leafy street
only a five-minute walk from the beach
Clean and
quiet guest rooms have flat-screen TVs
Heated outdoor pool and hot
tub
Free
continental breakfast includes muffins and fruit
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the property
Free and ample on-site parking
Computer available for guests' use
Coffee and drinking water at the reception desk
Boring room decor and public spaces look dated
No hot items for breakfast
Air-conditioning units can
be noisy
No on-site restaurant, bar, or fitness center
Located on a tree-lined street in a quiet
residential area that's just a five-minute walk from the beach, Mason Beach
Inn is a mid-range family-owned property. The 45 guest rooms and three suites are housed in Spanish-style villas, and though guest rooms were renovated in 2015, the decor is drab. Rates include continental breakfast. The heated outdoor swimming pool is
reasonably sized, and there’s an adjacent hot tub. Overall, guests are here for the low rates, free parking, and walkable location. But it may be worth checking out Lemon Tree
Inn, which offers both a restaurant and bar at slightly lower rates.
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Scene
Charming Spanish-style villa surrounded by palm trees
Mason Beach Inn occupies a charming, two-story
Spanish-style villa with a clay-tile roof. The reception area is bright and cheery, thanks
to the large windows that let in plenty of sunlight, and terra-cotta floor
tiles and exposed beams provide other pleasant Spanish accents. The furniture in
the cramped lobby, however, is somewhat dated, with two old stuffy armchairs
occupying a corner next to a fireplace, an unattractive rug, and a few tiled
patio tables and chairs. This space doubles as a breakfast room in the
mornings, and is a spot where guests often mingle. This is a popular place to
stay for vacationing couples, and the hotel also gets a fair share of families.
Location
One block away from the beach and harbor
Mason Beach Inn is located on a quiet residential street lined with palm trees, a block away
from West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor -- an easy five-minute walk. The
downtown area is a six-minute drive away, and it’s an 11-minute walk to State
Street and its upscale restaurants and shops. On-site parking at Mason Beach Inn is free and easy -- a big perk for a city with limited parking spaces. - Six-minute walk to SantaBarbara Harbor and Sailing Center
Rooms
Renovated and clean rooms, but drab overall
Guest rooms at Mason Beach Inn are not super spacious, but they are clean, bright, and decorated in a simple style. Refreshed in
2015, rooms have stark white walls that contrast with the brown tones of the wall-to-wall
carpet, curtains, and bolsters and runners on the beds. Bathrooms are clean
and more modern, but small, containing only toilets and shower/tub combos. Granite sinks are located outside the bathrooms, near the entrance. Furniture in each room includes a desk and ergonomic chair, and a small table and chairs, or
an armchair. Suites have kitchenettes, pull-out
sofas, and double sinks. Each room and
suite has air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, coffeemaker, hairdryer, and
iron and ironing board. The Deluxe Rooms also feature mini-fridges and
microwaves. A free Wi-Fi connection is available in all of the guest rooms. Past guests have complained about noisy air-conditioner units.
Features
Free continental breakfast, swimming pool, and hot tub
The inn's free continental breakfast, which includes muffins, cereal, fruit, and pastries, is served each
morning in the lobby area and adjacent patio. There isn't a restaurant or bar at the inn. The heated outdoor swimming pool
is a good size, and there’s an adjacent hot tub, and several dated sun loungers.
Free coffee and cold drinking water are available at the front desk throughout
the day. Other amenities include a few vending machines that sell snacks and
drinks, a computer available for guest use, and a free
Wi-Fi connection throughout the property.
