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8.8 / 10 Guest Rating

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

134 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, us

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel - main view

About the Property

Vibrant Beach Hostel Experience in Santa Barbara

Prime Location: Located just 400 meters from West Beach, ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel offers easy access to popular attractions like Santa Barbara City College and Antioch College.

Social Atmosphere: With a shared lounge, evening entertainment, and a shared kitchen, guests can mingle and make new friends during their stay.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of private parking, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. The cozy rooms feature shared bathrooms and comfortable bed linen.

Experience the best of Santa Barbara's beach scene at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the coast!

Facilities & Amenities

Parking
Heating
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Fishing
Safety deposit box
Horse riding
Golf course
Car hire

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.8
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AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the welcoming staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.3
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality8.2
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.7
Food and Beverage8.8
Overall Experience9.1

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JoãobrBR
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 22, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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AlexandrausUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 14, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

This small hostel is in a beautiful location, blocks from the pier, right on a creek filled with waterbirds. Lots of outside seating. Showers are clean and good water pressure. Very cute mid century modern building. Full curtains on beds and comfortable mattresses. Staff are pleasant and helpful.

The hostel is extremely small. The bedrooms are very cramped. The common room shares the tv seating and dining area. Breakfast is pancakes and coffee, tea. Only Coffeemate for the coffee. (Another guest complained about this). It's nice that the upper bunks are up high, but the ladder/guardrail situation is not the safest, I'm very good at climbing down ladders but others would find it difficult. Finally, I dont expect to come to a Surf hostel and find almost all of the staff smoking tobacco right outside the door at every opportunity.

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HeshaniusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 13, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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MatthiasdeDE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 10, 2026

"Sehr gutes Hostel mit freundlichem Empfang, leckerem Frühstück und gutem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis"

9.0

Die Pancakes zum Frühstück haben hervorragend geschmeckt. Trotz sehr später Ankunft wurde ich von der Rezeption herzlich empfangen. Auch mit dem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis bin ich sehr zufrieden, insbesondere da ich das Hostel erst am selben Tag gebucht habe. Das Bett war zudem sehr bequem.

Eine größere Auswahl beim Frühstück wäre wünschenswert gewesen. Außerdem wäre es ideal gewesen, wenn das Hostel direkt am Strand gelegen hätte. Ich hatte ein Hochbett in der oberen Etage, was etwas umständlich war. Eine Möglichkeit zur Auswahl eines unteren Bettes wäre wünschenswert gewesen.

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McCabeusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 9, 2026

"A wonderful surprise— an affordable and fun option in Santa Barbara!"

10.0

Great location! Nice neighborhood.

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SarahusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 27, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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NigelusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 26, 2026

"Well curated excellence in hospitality."

10.0

This hostel is everything a traveler is looking for. Exceptionally clean, friendly, quiet, safe. Very helpful and courteous staff. Best location close to beach, town, restaurants, bus , train and supermarket. Unbelievable value makes it the obvious choice. Amazing find in Santa Barbara.

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AlfonsousUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 25, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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CurtisusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 20, 2026

"Great stay."

10.0

Staff were great.

Nothing to complain about.

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IanusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 20, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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