Santa Barbara Inn

Hotels
9 (905 reviews)
901 E. Cabrillo Blvd. , Santa Barbara , US
800-231-0431
[email protected]

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Heated outdoor pool (open year-round, 8am-9pm)
Fitness center with Pacific Ocean views
Convivo Restaurant - oceanview terrace dining
Complimentary wireless internet throughout
Business center / computer access and printing
Electric vehicle charging station
Dry cleaning services
No resort fees
24-hour front desk
Room service during restaurant hours
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Prime beachfront location
Very friendly and attentive staff
Comfortable, spacious rooms with ocean views
Strong breakfast and restaurant offerings
Helpful services (valet, pickup, EV charging)
Cons:
Cleanliness issues reported (ants/bugs, odors) in some rooms
Some rooms feel dated and need refreshing (paint, carpet)
Small pool
Unexpected USD 150 deposit reported
Some rooms have poor/parking-facing views or AC problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed reports: several guests reported ants/bugs, burning smells and poor room cleanliness in some cases, though other guests described rooms as very clean. Overall cleanliness is a weakness.
Service
10
Consistently excellent: staff repeatedly described as very friendly, attentive and helpful (front desk, valets, check-in staff), with specific praise for prompt responses and helpfulness even at late hours.
Location
10
Outstanding location across from the beach and close to dining/attractions (boardwalk, Funk Zone). Multiple reviewers cited the location as a primary positive.
Room Quality
8.8
Generally comfortable and spacious rooms with good views for many guests, but some rooms are dated (need paint/new carpet), had AC problems, or poor views/parking-facing balconies for others.
Amenities
9.1
Good amenities overall: pool and porch seating, pickup/valet services (including EV charging) and convenient checkout; pool noted as small by some but amenities are generally useful and well-regarded.
Value for Money
8.6
Generally seen as reasonably priced compared to nearby hotels, but value is reduced by surprises like a reported USD 150 deposit and some room condition issues.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Mostly very positive: breakfast and restaurant receive strong praise (eclectic food, great avocado toast); a minority of guests found the restaurant/service less impressive.
Overall Experience
9
Predominantly positive overall: many guests would return and highlight location, staff and comfort; a minority had serious negative experiences (cleanliness, room issues) that tempered some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 20:35

Property Description

Santa Barbara's oceanfront boutique hotel, a re-imagined Spanish Mediterranean property with 70 rooms and suites steps from Cabrillo Beach. Framed by terra cotta roofs, white stucco and arched windows, every room offers a private balcony or terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Stearns Wharf, the Channel Islands or the Santa Ynez Mountains. Guests enjoy a heated outdoor pool, ocean-view fitness center, Convivo Restaurant ("Nomad Italian" dining on an ocean-view terrace), complimentary Wi-Fi, EV charging and no resort fees. Minutes from Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Harbor, the Zoo and Funk Zone wine tasting rooms.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 16:00:00, check-out until 12:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property, pay online later, pay online now.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 905 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9
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Isabel • couple • us
9
Lovely, expensive place.
Pros:

Lovely room. Very nice pool and restaurant. Perfect location across the street from the beach. Nice to walk around.

Cons:

Pretty expensive! But that's SB.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • gb
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Roz • couple • gb
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Lei • extended_group • jp
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Lei • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Dee • couple • us
1
DO NOT STAY HERE
Pros:

Only the staff

Cons:

Everything it was old there were aunts all over our room it was disgusting

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
10
Fantastic restaurant was a bonus to our stay.
Pros:

Great location. Full of charm in history.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Paola • family_with_children • it
9
This hotel is very nice the location is just in front of the beach
Pros:

Breakfast very good - perfect location - the staff very nice and kind -

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Gerry • couple • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast was very good, Very easy, we liked the pickup service. Vanilla Latte and a cup of yogurt with granola was perfect.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • it
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennie • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Good location along the boardwalk

Cons:

Booked a balcony room thinking it had a view but the view was of the car park so be sure to book a seat view room!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sasha • extended_group • gb
10
We were only here for a day which is definitely not long enough next time we’ll come for longer
Pros:

We loved the comfort of the room and also the beautiful pool area

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Luana • couple • br
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jb • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

style vieux surtout les salles de bains
Restaurant pas top
Piscine très petite

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Mateusz • couple • pl
10
Cons:

It should be clearly stated somewhere that there is a USF 150 deposit charged upon the arrival.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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CalabasasCA • Couples • Calabasas, California
10
Excellent hotel and great location
Pros:

Great location right across from the beach. Very reasonably priced as compared to other hotels in the area. Easy checkin and 12:00 pm checkout, which was great. Beautiful large room (room 3301) with 2 queen beds that overlooked the park and beach. Very clean. Nice to sit in the porch and hear the crashing waves. The restaurant had excellent eclectic food. Staff were very nice, friendly, and helpful. Will definitely come back again.

2026-08-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Katie • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent location. Felt like a hidden gem
Pros:

Great location. Although we only stayed one night we walked to the Funk Zone for dinner and managed to sit by the pool for an hour or two

Room was large and comfortable

Cons:

Nothing to report

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Shelly • couple • us
9
The property is lovely and comfortable. The staff is very nice!
Pros:

Beautiful views of the ocean.

Cons:

The roads nearby are noisy.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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davitt2023 • Couples
10
Very prompt and attentive staff. Quick with all requests
Pros:

It’s a nice place with nice staff

2026-08-21 • via Tripadvisor
8
81shellye • Couples
10
Wonderful hotel!
Pros:

Right across from the ocean with beautiful views. The restaurant is also lovely. Our room was very comfortable, with a large bathroom. We had a great time!

2026-08-20 • via Tripadvisor