If you are looking for an inexpensive hotel with class this is it. Avania Inn is amazing for what you pay for. They offer a great breakfast which is included in cost. This place is modern retro. All the rooms have been remodeled inside and out. It is walking distance to the beach, mall, and resturants. I have stayed there 2 times now and have ...
I was in a jam and needed a reservation for one night (wedding), they were way over priced at 219. plux tax. The person at the front desk was an unhappy Indian woman. The walls are paper thin. The room is modestly rehabbed but it's a very old property and feels that way. The room was dark and dingy, tub/shower chipped and cramped. As another ...
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Hell 2 D No! Just phoned them to inquire &...
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/10/09
After reviewing the entities of this hotel via Hotels.com as well as their own website, I said "What the hey...." and chose, nonetheless to contact them.
Upon doing so, I was greeted by a heavily Hispanic accented bruja' (Spanish for witch) and as I continued in speech to ask her about her rates, informing her that I was viewing ...
My wife and I stayed for one week, and were very pleased. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room (third floor) was small but comfortable and quiet, and the king-size bed was excellent. The wireless Internet was excellent. The free breakfast buffet was basic (cereal, pastries, waffles, fruit, coffee) but perfectly good. And, the price was right.
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spartan& overpriced
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/17/09
This hotel is overpriced even inclusive of the 119 to 99 drop they gave us at 1130 at night. The pictures are deceptive on the site. It was clean, but the kind of room in which you wonder if they have a phone( they did) It is clean and a good location There are many hotels on the same street. There are some pastries and cofee in the am.( there are ...
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Never going again!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/13/08
Although the place had been redecorated with updated decor and modern furniture, the best thing about this place is the location. It's very convenient to everything but don't expect any service. The staff never seemed to crack a smile, the rate was overpriced, and the air conditioning unit was completely incapable of cooling the room. ...
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Not bad, was won over
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/25/08
I read a lot of bad reviews, but was booking a last mintue trip to Santa Barbara and kind of got stuck here. I know most places can boast location, but it must be said, it really is a great location for Avania Inn. I walked to the beach, to restaurants, to coffee, to my massage. The woman working the desk wasn't saccharine friendly, but she was ...
This place was an absolute mess. The pictures shown here are definitely not the Avania Inn. The place was a disgusting blob of teal and brown colors.
First of all, the service was horrible. We had called the hotel ahead of time, twice even, to let them know we would be arriving late, at around 12:30am, and when we got there to receive our key we ...
My husband and I have visited Santa Barbara to celebrate my birthday for the last 12 years and always stayed at the Country Inn. We loved the laid- back family atmosphere, the friendly staff, the complimentary breakfast, the beautiful plants and flowers. However, our last trip was a complete disappointment. When we made the reservations we were not ...
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Never stay at Avania Inn
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 05/27/08
We have stayed at this location many times in the past. Since new owners have taken over, I was not pleased at all. When making reservations, they left out an important detail. They were in a middle of remodeling. It smelled horrible. We asked for a different room which had no hot water, they didn't even apologize for that. The breakfast ...