This establishment has caused added stress to my upcoming vacation plans. I'm flying out of SBA at 5:00 a.m, Saturday, June 14, so I booked this to stay the night before our flight. Then I receive the following email 2 DAYS before our departure! She makes an offer to pay twice as much as the advertised rate! THEN, she cancels our trip reservation EIGHT minutes after her "offer" without giving me a chance to reply!!! Yelp asked me what the business could do to improve; my reply is, HONOR your reservation instead of cancelling us 2 days before our trip because you wanted twice as much money! read more

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I love this tiny gem! Sweet motel with tons of charm. Super clean, good prices, great location, parking, and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again. I wish all the rooms had a king size bed. Queen is too small for 2 ppl. See my pictures for the real review! read more

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HORRIBLE customer service. I booked a stay for a certain night, or so I thought. I tried to call and get it fixed over 10 times and no one answered. In fact the phone rang and rang and then would pick up and hang up. When I finally got a hold of someone well over 16+ hours it was extremely hard to communicate with them. In the end they said they couldn't honor my request to fix the mistake, even though they weren't sold out and my reservation was over a month away. read more

Located on the busier end of State Street, Agave Inn is a great little spot if you just need a place to rest. Stayed here for a second time most recently in January 2023. They have since changed up their locks to make them more secure with codes instead of keys (which, let's face it, people can make copies of keys). So happy to have gotten the last room here for $150 for a queen bed, which is cheap by Santa Barbara standards. I had paid $100 more the previous night since I was stranded by the latest mudslides and floods in SB and couldn't go home for a few days. There is no Keurig or coffee maker, but there is a kettle and Starbucks instant coffee. There is however a mini fridge and microwave! I didn't bother with the TV. Parking is out front of your room or around the corner. There's a decent neighborhood restaurant to walk to for breakfast and a pretty cool bar you can walk to at night. Comfortable beds, and the only noise I could hear was the traffic from State Street. The clean cheerful rooms are on the smallish side but let's face it. You don't come to SB to sit in a room. Since this spot sits up from the street a bit, there was no flooding in the parking lot during the storm which was a bonus! read more

Quick one-night stay before moving our daughter out of her dorm. Not fancy, just motel style, but It was affordable, quiet, clean and comfortable. Colorful Mexican accents. Just 2-1/2 miles from the heart of State Street. Friendly self check-in. Recommend and would return. read more

Very nice, small inn. Kind staff, quiet night, super comfortable bed, clean bathroom. Minimal/tasteful decor. The coffee creamer had gone bad, and road construction got us out of bed at 7:30 am, but everything else was perfect for our one night stay. The inn was refurbished five years ago; it looks as though it was updated yesterday. TV, coffeemaker, refrigerator and microwave oven in room. We came into Santa Barbara by train and walked there, which was fun, as the lower half of State Street is a pedestrian-only shopping and restaurant zone, but it's 3.4 miles to the Agave Inn. Bus costs $1.75 per passenger. Got around on foot, by bus and Lyft. Will return. read more

Room was nice. It was clean, had a fridge, microwave and table. My only disappointment was that they don't have enough parking for all the guest. If you don't find parking you have to park in the pet hospital parking lot that's right next door but you have to move your at 8am or you might get towed. We had parking in front of our room but we made the mistake of going to get donuts after 830pm and when we came back there were no more parking spaces left. We parked next door. We had to get up early to move the car to make sure it doesn't get towed. We were not able to park back in the Agave parking lot since everyone was still sleeping we had to check out early. Which was a bummer because I wanted to sleep in and not wake up early. read more

Not bad at all! We stayed for a two night visit and we're surprised and pleased by the location, cute room and supernice staff! A reasonable price for usually outrageous Santa Barbara! Clean room , comfy bed and free parking! Thanks so much and we will see you again soon! read more

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Noisy hell hole. I posted here a few months ago and my one star review mysteriously changed to four stars. Stay away unless you like listening to blathering boom box playing idiots. read more

We had a wedding to go to before check-in time but I called to see if we could get in early at all. They called back in about a half hour and let me know we could check in 4 hours early. Sweet as!!! The room was cool and as pictured. The bed was good. Just a warning, if you get back to the room late they make you park in the business next door, but you have to move your car into the neighborhood by 8:30 in the morning, you have been warned. read more

Comfortable and quiet. Not near the main strip on the beach, but it is a very short walk to Trader Joe's, Grocery Outlet, and several coffee houses. As such, it is good for travelers on a budget in the otherwise expensive Santa Barbara world. My only complaint is the parking: there are more rooms than parking spots. If you arrive late, you might be forced to park next door at an office that only allows parking until 08:00 the next morning. The risk of not finding a parking spot is not hypothetical: we stayed for one night, and the Agave Inn parking was all full around 5 or 6pm. read more

I needed a last minute place to spend the night in SB. So glad I found this funky little inn! I love the fact that it is family-owned and operated. The room rate was very affordable. I appreciated that they kept the mid century vibe (including original doors, built in "telephone nooks", etc) while still keeping it clean and updated. Room was spacious, very comfy bed. It was extremely quiet (there was some noise coming from the animal hospital next door, but that stopped when they closed around 5pm). Is it fancy? No. But it had everything I needed and was very cute and affordable. read more

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All the stars go to Wendy! (However, the inn itself was exactly what we needed. Clean, well appointed, walking distance to restaurants and grocery, fridge, hot water kettle, clean and efficient air conditioner, etc. It is also an easy drive to the cute downtown area, waterfront, mountains, mission, and botanical gardens.) Wendy was terrific from the moment we checked in to when we checked out. She went above and beyond for our family, both in little extras and in providing things we needed (like tylenol). This is a friendly, easy place to stay. Highly recommended. read more

This is our second time staying at the Agave Inn, the last time was a couple of years ago and it's just as great. It's an affordable, quiet, clean place to stay in Santa Barbara. We love the colorful decor and the staff is friendly. We always eat breakfast at Renaud's bakery which is across the street near Gelson's. They have fresh baked pastries and great coffee. read more

No privacy, Cameras everywhere, we were sitting on a bench outside covered area, Their is a camera starring straight at us, when u walk down the hallway Cameras are monitoring you . The place looks like an old shotty motel they tried to upgrade. Way overpriced read more

Great experience here!! We booked through Airbnb for a really reasonable nightly rate. Check-in was simple and the ladies working at the front desk were very sweet and welcoming. Our room was spacious and comfy. Decent location.. not walkable to most things, but easy uber rides or drives. I would absolutely stay here again! read more

I stayed here with my family of 5. We stayed in the room with 2 double beds, a sofa bed and a kitchenette. It was extremely clean, super cute and reasonably priced. The beds were comfortable, the staff was extremely friendly and the location was great! We will definitely stay here again! read more

Clean and cute small motel units. The surrounding is quiet and clean. Friendly staffs. Everything worked in the room. However, they don't provide toothbrush and toothpaste. Also, no vending machine but gas stations and markets are in walking distance. read more

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Had an absolutely marvelous impromptu stay here during Fathers Day weekend. Driving up the coast and searching for a hotel/motel/somewhere to rest our heads, my husband and I came across the Agave Inn. Luckily, we arrived in time to snag the last available room. I was initially a little worried because the room was facing State Street but there was no noise to worry about. We slept like rocks! The bed was super comfortable as was the shower and we loved the thoughtful complimentary in-room offerings of Fiji water and cookies from the local French bakery up the street (Renauds Patisserie & Bistro). The woman at the front desk who checked us in was sweet as can be and when we asked about the menu on display, she proudly told us it was her son's Michelin-recommended restaurant, Sama Sama Kitchen. We ended up checking out Sama Sama later that evening and I must say, it was a delight as well! She'd also recommend checking out Renauds Patisserie and it too was a lovely place to pick up breakfast the next morning. On a day that I knew would be a difficult one, I found solace in this sweet family owned motel and I truly can't wait to return. read more

Not too shabby for a stay. It's close enough to Santa Barbara without the Santa Barbara prices and I love the brightly painted walls. Pros: -Comfy and clean bed -Free Wifi -Free parking -Refrigerator and Microwave -Complimentary breakfast Cons: -Small Tv -Small bathroom -Can be a bit noisy since you're right off a main road Not really a pro or con, but just personal preference. They have the old-school hotel keys instead of the standard key card that other hotels have. While it was different, I was in a constant panic that I would lose the key since it's so small or that I would forget to lock my room door when I left the property. Again, it didn't takeaway from the experience, but I prefer having key cards for hotel rooms...that way I know it locks automatically when I shut the door and it's easier to stash in my wallet. Front staff was friendly. Would highly recommend if you need an affordable place for a weekend stay! read more

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Very polite and Professional! Rooms were clean and Environmentally clean. Everything worked properly. Decor is very cheerful:)Thank you for a great weekend! read more

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I'm almost afraid to write this raving review, in fear that I'll never be able to book it again. Hands down best lodging deal I've come upon in a while. I fell in love with my room. Drove down from the Bay Area the day before an interview. I picked the smallest unit, perfect for one person, it was unit #1. Located against State Street, you can hear all the street traffic, but sense I sleep with ear plugs, didn't bother me. Everything about this room had so much thought and detail put into it. I would for sure come back here if I get the job and need to go apartment hunting. Parking is limited to one car per room, but they said you can park from 6pm-9am next door at the vet parking lot. After I settled into my room, I hit the area and walked to Gelsons Grocery store to grab some sushi and bananas. The next morning I walked to Coffee Bean, then to Renaud's Patisserie for an almond croissant. The free breakfast provided at Agave Inn had: fruit, muffins, scones, coffee, OJ and hot water. I did sleep well. Brought my pillow with me from home. At night I was a little chilly and set up the floor heater to low and pointed it from the far wall to the bed. Did the job. Across the street is the local bus that will take you downtown. It runs every 20 minutes, lady told me it's about $1.75. Could be relaxing so you don't have to drive. I thought about it, but didn't do much after driving 5 hours the day I arrived. I'm in love with this place and would recommend it to anyone that likes style and affordability. read more

Rooms are clean and spacious. What you see in pictures is what you get. The lady in the office was super friendly and that's always a plus.

When we first drove in, I was skeptical because it's an older hotel. At check in the staff was very pleasant. The hotel was clean and somewhat updated. Our room was clean and the decor was somewhere between Spanish and mid century modern. Overall no disappointments. read more

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Excellent, excellent, excellent! These accommodations were exactly what was posted online and what I needed after a long commute down from Solvang. A clean, spacious room with a queen-sized bed and large bathroom. There was a colorful wall and colorful bed accents. Small toiletries were provided. The bathroom was modern, clean a spacious. Nice hardwood flooring in the room. Reasonably priced comparable to the other inns in the area. Limited parking on the premises but we were allowed to park next door which was within walking distance. I had booked well in advance. There was no issues when I had to change my dates. The lady was very welcoming and check out was a breeze. read more

This quiet little Inn on State street is a great option for those looking for an affordable little vacation to Santa Barbara. We checked in around 4pm on a Sunday and the manager onsite upgraded us to the King Suite upstairs. There is limited parking out front but the Inn does have a relationship with the animal hospital next door to use their parking lot for overflow. We got into our room and was pleasantly surprised at how spacious and hip the space was. All the furnishings and appliances are modern with different accent pieces to bring pops of color into the rooms. The rooms have all the standard features of most hotels including, WiFi, cable TV, AC, mini Fridge, microwave, etc. In addition the room was very clean and comfortable. The location is great, just far enough from the partying on State street to get a quiet night's sleep. The walls are a little thin so you may hear your neighbors. Be sure to bring water with you since there aren't vending machines on the site. There is a 711 not far where you can buy drinks or if you are early enough before it closes, a BevMo walking distance. Really enjoyed my stay at the Agave Inn. What seems like a small motel on a main street is actually a really hip and affordable boutique Inn for a relaxing vacation. read more

This small Hotel along State St is darling! Appreciate the nod to mexican and spanish heritage in the decor as well as the artsy touches everywhere :-) Rm no1 on a friday night was a bit noisy for a while however it is right next to the street area on state lol. Lovely owners, very helpful staff, refrig, microwave, hot water pot, starbucks instant coffee. Cute as a button and felt safe. SS read more

Very clean, easy check-in. Parking available in the veterinarian office next door if lot is full.

Wow, we loved this place! My sister was visiting from NJ to look at the Paul Mitchell School in SB and we needed somewhere to stay. Unfortunately, the weekend she was visiting was also the UCSB graduation which = no hotel rooms that would let us stay only one night + super inflated prices. Not Agave Inn! This adorable place let us book a friday night only at a reasonable price. When we pulled into the lot we were a little skeptical; the place looked empty. Our fears quickly dissolved when I began to talk to the friendliest guy ever behind the counter. He gave us actual keys (I didn't know hotels had these anymore!) and we went upstairs to the coolest room ever. Two large beds, a pull out couch that was SO comfy, clean bathroom with NICE soaps/shampoos, and a full kitchen. Wifi was free and there was a complimentary breakfast that was really decent. WHOA. My mom was super impressed and she never likes anything! Well, not exactly true.. but she loved it. The hotel is in walking distance to a dive bar, a karaoke bar, an amazing German restaurant and more. It was a quick drive to downtown where the school was; basically the perfect location for us. I would LOVE to stay here again.. but my sister decided to go to the school so I guess she'll be moving to the west coast and getting an apartment!!! :) read more

First impressions are super important. My first impression of this place is that it's a bit of a dive. They have a complementary continental breakfast from 8 - 11 am. That consisted of dry muffins oranges, apples, bananas, bad coffee and some juice. The towels in the room were really small. The room was simple and clean. it had a mini fridge, air conditioning, television, iron, blow dryer and an alarm clock. The parking situation wasn't all that bad, they don't really have enough for all the rooms and at night when it's filled up you can park in the lot next door until that business opens. There is nothing special about this place it is just average, about as average as you can get. As far as location it's not bad at all. It's close to the freeway and some services. About a 5 min drive downtown. The WiFi was good. read more

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We stayed here one July 4th weekend, really to beat the cost of otherwise expensive hotels in the area. You pay for what you get, not bad but not stellar. The rooms were clean and the decor was fun, but there really wasn't much else to the room. Parking is easy, check in process super easy and staff very friendly also. I think the biggest downfall was they had zero toiletries to offer. Other hipster motels in the area provide you with shampoo, condition, lotion, hand soap basics and even tissue, but this place only gave us shampoo - and very little of it. We had to run to Target down the street to get supplies. The towels were smaller, older also and the bed was super uncomfortable. The location is also so-so. Our room was in the middle of the building so we didn't hear a lot of street noise, but it is right off the main drag of State Street. It's also 8-10 minute drive or Lyft ride to downtown. You'll be fine staying here if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in your room (we didn't so why it was fine for the short visit). read more

Beautiful, clean and quaint. Stayed one night after a horrible nights stay down the street at the Rose Garden Inn. Felt so welcomed and taken care of. Will definitely be back again!! read more

I absolutely loved this hotel and was glad for the honest Yelp reviews that led me away from other spots, right to the Agave Inn. Let me tell you about my experience. It is located close to downtown and pretty much everything. There is cute restaurants, shops, a Whole Foods, fuel all close by as well. The staff was kind upon check-in. You can park right at the door or your room if you get there early enough. The room was clean and decorated very cute! The shower was a two headed rainfall shower that was lovely. The room was quiet and felt safe. In the morning they put out coffee & snacks. The bed was uncomfortable to me. Maybe you'd love it. Would highly recommend. Great value! read more

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Got a wild hair up our butts and decided to take a trip from Los Angeles to SB. This place is super nice and affordable. Clean rooms, nice shower, and it's got a Spanish feel to it. Customer service is great. They allowed us to check in 3 hours early with no additional fees. Definitely recommend read more

In among the reviews of motels in Santa Barbara with roaches, bedbugs and dirty rooms stands this jewel of a motel. My work had me stay over night and I was lucky enough to find a room at this wonderful clean place to stay. The beds are are so comfortable I did not get up all night and nice hot water in the morning. The only downside was the parking is a little small but you can park in the business next door as long as you move before they open. If I have to stay overnight night again I hope I will be able to find a room available here again. read more

We really enjoyed our stay here. If you're looking for a quaint, quiet, budget-friendly hotel to rest your head after wine tasting in Santa Barbara, this place can't be beat! It's slightly off the beaten path (about an 8 minute Uber ride from the Funk Zone), but it's in a cute area all its own. Our room was immaculately clean, comfortable, and had everything we need. They also nicely provided a free continental breakfast and coffee in the morning, as well as free WiFi. I will be recommending this spot to all my LA friends going up to Santa Barbara for a weekend getaway from now on! read more

I planned a last minute four day trip to SB and luckily Agave Inn had room for us, $125/night for a room with two double beds, a sofa bed, and kitchenette. It was a fair price. The room was upstairs and so it was nice and quiet and we didn't have cars parked up against our room motel style. The room was stylish, comfortable filled with light. The kitchenette has a full set of pans, cooking accessories, a gas stove and oven, half fridge, microwave, dishes, bowls, cutlery, mugs, no glasses but some plastic cups provided. A small coffee maker is provided but I never used it because the inn offers coffee in the morning. We mainly used the fridge for leftovers and microwave to heat up water for tea and leftovers. The bathroom was clean and efficient. The shower had a generous rain shower head AND a handheld shower head. While there was no closet, there was a clothes rack and hangers near the sofa bed. Ax extra comforter and sheets, small ironing board, and iron were there too. We didn't hear our neighbors. Parking was easy. Beds felt firm but comfy at first but then we noticed our bodies sunk in the middle a little more than our feet did, but you get used to it and for $125/night, not a big deal. They also put two reading lamps next to both beds so it's a comfy place to just veg and read! We were grateful there was enough room for us to put two bikes in our room, no problem. One can bike from Agave Inn to downtown SB - State street in 15 min- all downhill. But biking back uphill will take more time. The uptown location in San Roque neighborhood was perfect for my goal of digging into SB like a local during this trip. A 2 min walk away are a few institutions: Harry's Plaza Cafe (saving for next time), Chaucer's Bookstore, and the best Italian restaurant - Via Maestra 42. There's a Gelson's in the same plaza but we would drive to Trader Joe's - 5 min away (also walking distance). There's a great bike service / store 5 min drive away as well- Velo Cycles. Wendy and Suzan at the front desk were warm and welcoming. They allowed us an early check in 1.5 hours before check in time and 1 hour extra for check out, They lay out a complimentary continental breakfast with coffee, fruit, muffins/scones. Housekeeping did a great job. Even the Gardener was awesome - he noticed I dropped my room key and handed it to me! We will definitely be back! read more

Very quiet and comfortable sleep (loved my bed). Within walking distance to several food spots, markets and shops. Room was very clean, check-in was smooth, building is a bit dated but that adds to it's charm. Would definitely stay again. read more

Room was great. Hard floors instead of carpet which we loved. So much cleaner. Decor was modern and overall the room was nice. Only criticism is it's pretty far from state street downtown. $16 Uber ride. Additionally, parking is tight. Other than that great experience read more

We were miserable tent camping during the "atmospheric river," and the bargain price at the Agave Inn convinced us to pull up stakes. The kindest lady at check in, a sparkling and well-thought out room, great location! The traffic on State Street is busy, but I don't mind city noise, and you can stay further back than we did in room 2 read more