Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive
Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 39 min drive
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 48 min drive
Carpinteria Station - 16 min drive
UC Santa Barbara Station - 18 min drive
Santa Barbara Station - 26 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Santa Barbara Shellfish Co - 4 min drive
East Beach Tacos - 4 min walk
Moby Dick Restaurant - 4 min drive
Fishouse - 2 min drive
About this property
Santa Barbara Inn
At Santa Barbara Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Harbor. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Convivo, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
70 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Onsite valet parking (USD 27.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Golfing
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Convivo - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Fees & policies
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 27.00 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests using the pullout sofa in the Studio, Ocean View room will incur a per night surcharge.
Also known as
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn Hotel
Santa Barbara Inn Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn Hotel Santa Barbara
Frequently asked questions
Does Santa Barbara Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Santa Barbara Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Santa Barbara Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Santa Barbara Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Santa Barbara Inn?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 27.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Santa Barbara Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Santa Barbara Inn and nearby?
Santa Barbara Inn has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Santa Barbara Inn?
Yes, Convivo offers Italian cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around Santa Barbara Inn like?
Santa Barbara Inn is located near East Beach in Santa Barbara Beach, a short 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo and 4 minutes' walk from Cabrillo Pavillion. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Nov 28, 2024
Upgrade from standard room!
Property was very nice, clean and welcoming. Room was just a bit off. Two very uncomfortable chairs to sit on. Balcony overlooked a side street with houses. Almost feel like the room didn’t need to have a balcony as why would you want to sit out there. we went for a basic standard room as we were only there one night but if we were staying longer I would have been very disappointed. Great restaurant on property, highly recommend.
Ani or Tom
Ani or Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Gundeep
Gundeep, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Excellent stay
This hotel was amazing. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Everything was so clean even the elevator I noticed the staff cleaning it. It exceeded our expectations and if we stay in Santa Barbara again we will definitely be staying here.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Samuel
Samuel, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
37 years as Mr and Mrs
Absolutely an extra special way to celebrate our anniversary. View was incredible as was the room. We truly felt extra special! Thank you to Grant for the upgrade!
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel with friendly staff and an EXCELLENT restaurant! Very happy with our stay and would return in a heartbeat!
Lynne
Lynne, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Beautiful Hotel across from the beach
Beautiful hotel across from the beach. Great service and excellent food in their restaurant. We would not hesitate to book again.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Really comfortable nice, cool & quiet room. Convivial restaurant is excellent as is their staff. Rode bikes from there to other attractions. Will stay again.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Wonderful room setup
This 2-night stay was wonderful. We loved the comfort of the bed and the great size of the bathroom. The restaurant was really good as well. The location was a bit far to walk to State Street but just a quick 8-10 min Uber ride away.
Katia
Katia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
It was a great experince! The only thing was that I called 3 times on Thursday to see if I could upgrade my room for a Sunday reservation. I was waiting on hold for 20 mins when the line cut, got a busy signal the 2nd time and left a voicemail-no one responded to me. We loved the resturant it was great food! So we went back the following day and we waited for 20 mins for a Waiter to take our order. Totally get it was on a monday but we just needed to get our day going. This is still a great place to go! Soo clean and right by the beach which is what we wanted!
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 29, 2024
Paola
Paola, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Everybody was so kind and the valet parking made it so easy
Natacha
Natacha, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 22, 2024
All was great except could not get the climate control to work properly in the room - restaurant was excellent as was the staff.
Bruce
Bruce, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Great location and friendly staff
William
William, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Everything was great! TJ the porter/valet guy gave outstanding service 😃 he was extremely friendly, attentive and has an exceptional attitude. We loved him!!
Melanie Ann
Melanie Ann, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Nice hotel in a perfect location!
Very nice hotel across from the beach. Walking distance to restaurants!
Great ambiance, friendly and attentive staff, large rooms with large bathrooms. Our deluxe king patio had a view of a back street that was very quiet and private. We preferred this to a pool view. The bed was comfortable.
Only down side was no coffee maker in the room so we brought our own. Also no body wash that wasn't a big deal.
Laura
Laura, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 29, 2024
Jesús
Jesús, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Don’t think…just book it!
Easily the best stay of our year! This will be an annual tradition!
Jenelle
Jenelle, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 23, 2024
graham
graham, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 20, 2024
Nice place but missed small details.
My husband and I stayed here after our courthouse wedding ceremony. The room was big and we had booked an ocean view which was nice, but the hotel had missed that it was our wedding day. Other places I or any of my friends had stayed at would make sure to do something a little extra for such a special occasion but all in all a good stay!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
Ruby Johns
Ruby Johns, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 18, 2024
Beautiful property, will definitely go back. The location is right across the street from the beach, nice rooms and pool. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is bc I told them it was our anniversary when I booked and it was never acknowledged at the hotel.