Santa Barbara Inn

Hotels
9.4 (894 reviews)
901 East Cabrillo Boulevard , Santa Barbara , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 894 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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Nisha family_with_children us
4
Pros:

The location was okay

Cons:

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

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Andre couple nl
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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KVACK02554 Couples Totowa, New Jersey
10
Good Location & Friendly Team!
Pros:

Really nice Inn overall. Great location and super helpful team.

Flight was seriously delayed, got in way past midnight and yet check in was not a problem at all. Even at 2am, we were welcomed with a very friendly greeting and the fella who checked us in could not have been any nicer!

Spacious tastefully appointed rooms. Highly recommend a stay here.

Thank you!

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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Flyer694771 Family
10
Fabulous stay in Santa Barbara.
Pros:

Location is 10/10! The beach is literally across the street. Beautiful building, well maintained, heated pool, attentive staff. The rooms are refined, comfortable, and clean! Top notch place. Definitely our next stay when we come back to Santa Barbara.

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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Eunice family_with_children ch
9
Lovely hotel, would stay there again.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

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.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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davidbC9738ZK Family
8
July 24-26 2026 Weekend Stay
Pros:

The hotel is across from Cabrillo Beach. It's about 15 minutes drive from State Street in downtown Santa Barbara where most of the shopping and dining options are located so pick this spot to unwind and relax. You can walk out and go for a stroll along the beach, just watch out for the oil residue in the sand that sticks to your feet and shoes! Our room was on the east side, second floor overlooking the garbage disposal area, and we heard the trash truck come in the morning. I advise you request a west-facing room to avoid this. The breakfasts in the Convivo Restaurant are delicious, and it's easy to get a beautiful table with an ocean view. The rooms are spacious with plenty of towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided. The staff were friendly, and the valets were very helpful. My brother and I were mistakenly told that we had a $25/day credit for use in Convivo Restaurant for breakfast. Turns out that if you don't book your room directly with the hotel, that's not true. Nevertheless, the manager, Maria, reimbursed us for the credit.

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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N6128KMkimberlya Couples
10
Great experience at the Santa Barbara Inn
Pros:

The staff are all very friendly and professional. The room was immaculate! Very, very clean and comfortable. The restaurant was a nice bonus. Delicious food in a relaxing atmosphere. We had a great experience at the Santa Barbara Inn.

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
6
694marshak Family
2
Expensive Disgusting Experience
Pros:

We flew from CT on July 20, getting up at 4:30am and arriving here at 1:30. After waiting in long line, we were told on no uncertain terms that a room would be ready before 4:00. That's it. So we ate and waited and it was far after 4:00 till we got the room. The room: a first floor, upon looking at the patio, the small wall is filthy with mud and debris, did not want to eat there. I took pics. Then, there is a yellow stain line on shower that is permanent, as well as mold in the corners. Took pic of that. The bathroom sink has a broken drain, another pic. We walked towards the wharf, crossing your grounds, around the flower section of your property, and saw two dead huge rats., pictures of those. Upon return there was an added dead rat. Service-our thermostat stopped working in the morning. We tried to call three times yesterday ..all three times it rang and rang, then held, for five-seven minutes, then busy signal and hang up. When I gave up and walked to desk last night to ask about help for thermostat, the nighttime clerk was rude and flippant. They filled out a work order, but it took another hour, while we were in our sweltering room. Someone could have told us that the door we opened to cool off disengaged the thermostat. We have no shampoo left in our shower container for our final shower and I don't even attempt to call or walk the two blocks worth to your front desk. This is substandard accommodations. I have worked in the hospitality industry and used to live in Santa Barbara.

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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Andrew extended_group gb
10
Beautiful hotel and a great location. Very comfortable rooms and friendly staff with excellent food in the restaurant.
Pros:

Friendly hotel and staff with the beach in front of you and a beautiful pool area and excellent restaurant.

Cons:

Watch out if you’re walking in the water on the beach ! There’s no warnings about the tar that comes out and covers your feet and shoes.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple us
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Charlotte family_with_children gb
6
We had a fun family trip but our interactions with staff were mixed plus no tea in the room
Pros:

Nice location and great restaurant

Cons:

If you book a suite check the room layout first so you’re not surprised to find no windows in your bedroom area

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Wally family_with_children us
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Z7835CRdeniseb Couples
10
Excellent Ocean View Hotel in Santa Barbara
Pros:

Charming hotel, excellent location. The staff and overall service is exceptional. The rooms are wonderful and have some very nice touches like heated bathroom floors and quiet soft close doors.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Manuel couple us
10
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Location, beautiful place, staff was nice, restaurant was great

Cons:

There really wasn’t anything that we didn’t like just thought it was a bit pricy but I understand.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Hana family_with_children cz
10
Pros:

Vse bylo skvele, designovy styl hotelu, perfektni lokalita, uzasna restaurace a bazen. K vyroci jsme dostali pozornost hotelu!

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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judycW334SD Family Newport Beach, California
10
Home away from home 🏠
Pros:

My husband and I had been staying in a bed-and-breakfast that had mold and we were freaked out when we discovered it and it was 9PM at night. We packed our things and didn't know where we were gonna go in a busy time of season.

We were recommended to go to Santa Barbara Inn and it was the most welcome greeting and hospitality... we felt we could finally settle in and relax on the most comfortable beds I've experienced against any five star hotel -
Sheets were crisp and clean just like the bathroom! Honestly, I had had such a horrible night sleep the night before I almost felt like I was in my own bed and slept the whole night through

From the hotel restaurant, which was excellent food and service to the valet parking I cannot say I've had a better experience and felt like people truly care who work there ! It's a first class operation... if you want to feel comfortable and taken care of stay at The Santa Barbara Inn - they turned our nightmare of an experience into such a memorable and pleasurable remaining trip in Santa Barbara! We will definitely recommend two friends and family and will return there ourselves,

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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David couple us
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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lovel836 Family
10
Nice family gateway
Pros:

Beautiful view! Near the Stearns Wharf! The restaurant down stairs is delicious! The room was clean & peaceful atmosphere!

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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UtahShar Friends getaway Salt Lake City, Utah
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Great location. We walked the mile to the pier or state street daily. We ate breakfast at Convivo everyday and had Ricky help us. He was very nice and professional and the food was delicious. Definitely would recommend and we’ll be back.

2026-07-09 via Tripadvisor
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V9696PGjacques Couples
10
Anniversary Upgrade on the house, and peaceful, quiet hotel
Pros:

The hotel was so quiet and peaceful with a lovely location right across from the beach/boardwalk. We were upgraded to an oceanfront room with no extra charge for our anniversary. The rooms were spacious, especially the bathrooms. We slept so well! I really appreciated the filtered water in the ice stations!

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor