At the Santa Barbara Inn, a tranquil retreat awaits near Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara Zoo. Savor Italian cuisine with ocean views at Convivo, unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or lounge by the outdoor pool.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pool
Bar
24/7 front desk
Electric vehicle charging point
Parking available
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Fitness centre
Valet parking
Room service
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Reception fireplace
Front desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Fridge
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is £251
£251
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Room options
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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Ground Floor
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
42 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Down duvet
59 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
104 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 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 Company - 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 centre and a terrace. Fellow travellers 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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, 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
On-site 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)
Travelling with children
Children stay for 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 reception
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Convivo – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner.
Fees & policies
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 27.00 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 car 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 centre.
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. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Santa Barbara Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2025
Beautiful Santa Barbara Inn
Great hotel with ocean views! Rooms are large and modern. Great restaurant attached to the hotel.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
Loved my stay
Beautiful hotel overlooking the Pacific. Staff is very friendly and great location near all of the restaurants.
Jeroslyn
Jeroslyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2025
Loved it
Great stay
Raul
Raul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Great hotel
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Oct 2024
Great smaller boutique hotel.
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Awesome and classic hotel-well located, excellent bar and cuisine.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Sept 2024
Great location, staff friendly and accommodating
robert
robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
Great location and friendly staff
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Quiet area, beautiful building, ocean view from room, nice spacious bathroom, great service.
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Hotel was an excellent choice. The only hotel I could find that had ocean view rooms!...it did not disappoint. Bath robes and slippers provided! Heated bathroom floor! Great shower with soft water! Convivo restaurant was amazing...everything we ate was fantastic. Only negative was that the table lamps beside the bed didn't work properly. Otherwise everything was fantastic...no regrets!
Randy
Randy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 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
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jul 2024
Our stay was fantastic, located within walking distance of the Pier and lower downtown.
Ardeshir
Ardeshir, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Feb 2024
The staff, rooms, food and location are perfect.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 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
10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2024
Great location, very friendly staff.
Jordan
Jordan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
Beautiful property facing the beach. Staff very nice. Valets were extremely helpful with local information!
Gail
Gail, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jun 2024
Excellent classic hotel. Large rooms, quiet and superb staff.
Gary
Gary, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Across from beach; beautiful area; walkable; shuttle nearby; restaurants not far away. Clean, comfortable room with great amenities.
Auwilda
Auwilda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Beautiful hotel with intimate feel right across from the beach. Restaurant had great food at good prices
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Jul 2024
Loved our stay here. It is close to the beach, restaurants, shopping. Would come again.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun 2024
Loved this location right across from the beach and close to several restaurants and shopping
Ryndy
Ryndy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar 2024
great location, courteous staff.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Jan 2025
Nice stay
Stay was good, the only limitation was not having even a Microwave oven. So getting warm water or simple heating of food especially given Winter was a limitation. But for that, other aspects wee good!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
such at the on sight restaurant was excellent. parking easy. 2 minute walk to beach. rooms clean and comfortable.