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Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn – Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Inn – Santa Barbara, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Santa Barbara Inn

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is located in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The rooms include a flat-screen TV. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms offer ocean or mountain views. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.Guests can also utilize the on-site fitness center. The on-site restaurant, Convivo,offers an Italian menu with an oceanfront view. Private parking with in-and-out privileges is available on site. Kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding are located nearby. State Street, which leads to the city center and numerous shops and restaurants, is located 1.2 mi away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great hotel

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very large clean rooms. Was a fantastic location, with most things in walking distance.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The property was very beautiful. Staff was friendly.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location and restaurant! Rooms need a refresh. Paint and new carpet would help a lot!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location and very clean. A bit old fashioned and could probably do with a bit of a refurbishment. No tea or coffee facilities in the room which we found very strange. We’ve travelled a lot and stayed in high end and no so high end but always had a kettle for a cup of tea in the morning

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location was okay Room had bugs in it and we had a terrible view. Room also smelled like something was burning and the AC was not working well

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location. Great ambiance and service!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great Hotel

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They charge residents for overnight parking Not enough beds around the pool. Property a little dated but nevertheless enjoyed our stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The hotel has a boutique feel and attention to detail is excellent. The room size was great, we had space to move around in. We had a partial ocean view and could use the balcony. They got my room service breakfast order wrong. I did not complain but it would have been better if they double checked. During the second day of our stay, they had to do some work on the air-conditioning which was inconvenient because we had to leave the room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This is a beautiful hotel in an amazing area in Santa Barbara. We had a great room on the third floor overlooking the ocean. The room was very spacious and very well designed. We had dinner at the Convivo. Dinner was amazing. It is in a very nice area and perfect for walking to the pier and to downtown Santa Barbara. The beach is directly across the street. An Uber is very inexpensive if you would rather take one downtown, but there are a lot of things from the pier to State Street that you can find to shop or find a good place to eat and visit the wineries at the Funk zone. Sometimes it can be hard to find a parking spot downtown, so I prefer to walk. At the hotel, you get your car valet and there’s a bar in the hotel as well. It is a very quaint little place. I have been here many times and won’t go back for sure. Thank you to all the staff and management.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location, nice hotel. The Valets were great and informative ab out the area. The onsite restaurant we not our liking. Very limited menu. We had dinner once and breakfast once and did not care for either meal. With all off the local choices we would not go back to the onsite restaurant. Our room was above the restaurant and there were multiple weddings through our stay making our room a bit noisy at times.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The onsite restaurant we not our liking. Very limited menu. We had dinner once and breakfast once and did not care for either meal. With all off the local choices we would not go back to the onsite restaurant. Our room was above the restaurant and there were multiple weddings through our stay making our room a bit noisy at times.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We enjoyed our stay at the Santa Barbara Inn. The staff was very friendly. The check in and check oit was very easy. We asked for extra towels on oir original reservations and they were in the room. Our room was large and clean. The bed was comfortable and the blackout drapes keep our room dark until we were ready to get up.We brought our own nightlight otherwise we wouldn't have been able to see our way to the bathroom during the night. I enjoyed the coffee downstairs each morning. If you like real half and half you must bring your own or purchase some at the local grocery store about a one minute walk from the hotel. The hotel offers coffemate. We had an ocean view and enjoyed the ocean breeze when our screen door was open. We will stay again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Valet parking very helpful

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great stay! We will be back!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located to the beach

Frequently asked questions about Santa Barbara Inn

Does Santa Barbara Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Santa Barbara Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Santa Barbara Inn offer parking?
Yes, Santa Barbara Inn offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Santa Barbara Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Santa Barbara Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Santa Barbara Inn have a fitness center?
Yes, Santa Barbara Inn features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Santa Barbara Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Santa Barbara Inn is located at 901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. With a Walk Score of 72, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

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  • Santa Barbara Airport 9.7 mi

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