Country Inn By The Sea, Santa Barbara, Front Desk

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Country Inn By The Sea	Average Price: $206 Check Rates

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128 Castillo Street

Santa Barbara, 93101 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 11 of 33
Average review rating: 3.18

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (31) , TripAdvisor (167) , YahooTravel (23)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The breakfast was great and the staff was quite helpful, except for the woman at the front desk.

"Never again " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/30/2011 Vote

2. Very helpful and friendly staff - Samantha at front desk was great.

"Contemporary bargain within walking distance of the ocean! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/26/2010 Vote

3. At the front desk you will find the ever helpful Sam.

"Great Place to Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/23/2010 Vote

4. Even though I got in late -- after 9 p.m. -- I was attended to by a friendly front desk person, had time for a soak in the hot tub, and spent a comfotable, quiet night in a clean and comfortable boutique-style room.

"This is a great value hotel in the middle of everything. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2009 Vote

5. The front desk manager is great and super friendly she has made me feel like I'm at home.

"Great Place to Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2009 Vote

6. I have to say that woman at the front desk was less then welcoming, no smile or anything.

"Some good, some could be better... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/28/2009 Vote

7. Our hostess at the front desk was fabulous.

"great place to stay.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/24/2008 Vote

8. The front desk lady told us we could have left when we checked in if we didn't like it.

"Scary Night at the Avania Inn " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2012 Vote

9. The woman at the front desk was a bit abrupt when we called to let her know we'd have a later check-in, and again when we actually checked-in.

"Beach, Waffles, and Noise " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2012 Vote

10. Samantha at the front desk was a pleasure to deal with and got us in a room with a private balcony.

"NYE in Santa Barbara. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2012 Vote