Santa Barbara Inn

Hotels
9.4 (804 reviews)
901 East Cabrillo Boulevard , Santa Barbara , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Beautiful views
Excellent room service
Cons:
Thin toilet paper
Lack of hard copy menu
Inconsistent bathroom amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.45
Most reviews mention rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
9.35
Many comments highlight friendly and helpful staff, though some service issues noted.
Location
9.85
Location praised for being close to the beach and local attractions.
Room Quality
9.35
Guests enjoyed spacious rooms and great views.
Amenities
9.15
The hotel offered good amenities, but some guests desired more snacks in room.
Value for Money
9.35
Generally perceived as fairly priced for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.85
Restaurant quality noted but some inconsistencies reported.
Overall Experience
9.85
Guests overwhelmingly enjoyed their stay and recommended the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in a stay at the Santa Barbara Inn, where every room offers comfort and style. Enjoy ocean or mountain views from many of our well-appointed rooms, each equipped with modern amenities for a relaxing retreat.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub for the ultimate relaxation. Stay active at the on-site fitness centre or explore the nearby water activities like kayaking and paddle boarding. The choice is yours at our serene coastal getaway.

Dining Experience
Savor delectable Italian cuisine with a stunning oceanfront view at Convivo, our on-site restaurant. Whether it's a romantic dinner or casual drinks at the bar, your dining experience at Santa Barbara Inn will be nothing short of delightful.

Plan your escape to Santa Barbara Inn now for a memorable coastal experience!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for US$40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 27 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 804 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.45
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 9.35
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 9.85
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Daisy couple us
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2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Natia couple us
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2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Lynroia solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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BJ couple us
8
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Sasha couple gb
6
Pros:

Hotel was in a lovely position, bedroom was large and comfortable, the restaurant Convivo was Fantastic, great bservice and wonderful food 5 *

Cons:

The room smelled of bleach, cleaning products very off putting

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Dmitrii Stashevskii couple us
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Venus extended_group us
10
Stellar accomadations, food, staff made us not leave the hotel the whole trip.
Pros:

The staff was amazing! The food and drinks are exquisite and convenient. The room was large and I love the overall design of the hotel. The texting service was so helpful to communicate my needs. I feel like everyone that worked at that hotel were working their hardest to make sure I had an enjoyable stay.

Cons:

There was nothing that vould have been done better. We had an amazing time.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Sydney extended_group us
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Stefan solo_traveller de
9
Wir kommen wieder
Pros:

Top gepflegt hoher Standard

Cons:

Nichts

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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gdgnavarro solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Location

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Balli couple us
10
The perfect peaceful beach get away.
Pros:

So beautiful and peaceful, listening to the ocean all night and comfortable beds! Heated bathroom floors are a bonus!

Cons:

Having an option to reheat my food would be great:)

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Lewis solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller ch
9
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller ch
8
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Rhonda couple us
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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yungping couple tw
8
Pros:

Location

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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nicoled993 Couples Los Angeles, California
10
Cozy and Relaxing
Pros:

We had a fantastic two night stay at the Santa Barbara Inn.

We stayed in a king sized room on the second floor. We didn't have a view (it was of the parking lot) but it was still nice to have a balcony with cozy wicker chairs to sit in. The room itself was very clean with plenty of space to spread out and a large bathroom.

The location of the hotel was perfect for us. We loved being able to just walk across the street and be right on the beach. The hotel is about a 5 minute drive to the downtown area, but with a car, it wasn't an issue at all for us. Valet is a bit steep at $29/night, but all of the employees working there were super nice, helpful, and had our car ready in seconds with free bottles of water!

We sat outside at the pool one afternoon, and it was quite relaxing and very quiet. Plenty of chairs, a hot tub, sun umbrellas, and towels.

One comment for the hotel. We love that you offer coffee for free in the lobby during the morning hours, but maybe can you add hot tea ? We were surprised to not see any hot water offered as well.

Overall, the Santa Barbara Inn is a very relaxing and classy hotel for a very reasonable price. We will definitely return!

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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Plowden solo_traveller us
9
Very nice romantic weekend. Hotel was wide open and had some delay with early check in and no upgrade.
Pros:

We love the hotel for its restaurant and location.

Cons:

The park view side is not as nice as ocean front.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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johnnA2966AL Family
10
Great experience at the Santa Barbara Inn
Pros:

Excellent room with an ocean view. The staff was very attentive and had great advice on hikes in the area. The team in valet was especially helpful. We will definitely be back to stay here again.

2026-02-04 via Tripadvisor
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Rene couple us
10
Pros:

Went to Chads it was very good it was a little rainy so we drove very nice drive .

Cons:

The Hotel was just very expensive to stay . Convenient for what we went there for my daughter got married at the courthouse very beautiful.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee