Riviera Beach House

Hotels
8.1 (678 reviews)
121 State Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Small rooms
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
Issues with mold on window shade and musty-smelling rooms.
Service
8.85
Staff was friendly, but inconsistency in helping with issues.
Location
9.85
Excellent location near restaurants, beach, and train station.
Room Quality
7.35
Rooms are small and had heating issues.
Amenities
7.85
Limited amenities with no elevator and inconsistent heating.
Value for Money
7.35
Rooms are overpriced for the quality and size.
Food and Beverage
8.35
On-site restaurant has great food and drinks.
Overall Experience
8.35
Enjoyable stay despite room size and cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 11:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in the contemporary elegance of Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara, where every room offers a platform bed, plush bathrobes, and modern decor. Enjoy premium channels on a flat-screen TV and unwind in the European-style bathrooms.

Convenient Location
Located just steps away from Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara beachfront, our hotel is the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the beauty of the area. With the Amtrak Station and Santa Barbara Zoo nearby, convenience is at your fingertips.

Relaxation and Amenities
Take advantage of our on-site library for a peaceful retreat during your stay at Santa Barbara Indigo Hotel. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities, and impeccable service throughout your visit.

Experience the best of Santa Barbara - book your stay at Hotel Indigo today!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 48 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 678 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Paula • couple • gb
7
Nice decor, great location but very expensive for basic facilities.
Pros:

Nice reception area and decor.

Cons:

No hot water on two occasions during our stay. The hotel gave us free parking as a compensation. No bar or restaurant. Noisy location when the bins are emptied next door at 5.00am.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Tarah • couple • au
10
The stay was comfortable close and fun for a family
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
9
Nice friendly staff
Pros:

Close to the wharf

Cons:

Room was small for two people

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • gb
10
Nice location 1 block from the pier
Pros:

Great location really nice friendly staff
Boutique style hotel

Cons:

All great

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Heckerman • couple • us
4
Super unfortunate stay
Pros:

Location was great, very convenient to the train and beach and state st

Cons:

The room was small and the tv did not work. The room had no curtains and glowed bright all night from the light coming from the shared communal patio space that did not have quiet hours. Furthermore the room is so small that your head where it lays on the bed is less than a foot away from a strangers butt (you are eye level with the chair on the patio space). At 4 am people went out to the shared space waking us up. We had the window cracked because the air unit was loud so this made for a very awkward situation that the drunk guest did not seem to take as a gesture to be quiet. I had to call the front desk, and I could hear them come tell the people to be more quiet but did not tell them to leave, so they stayed til about 5am. You can also hear everyone else’s unit running at night, it sounds like construction work but it’s other rooms ac units. It was by far one of the worst nights sleep I had.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Wei • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great location. Free bikes were nice

Cons:

Small rooms. Shower water gets everywhere

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Leon • solo_traveller • us
10
Enjoyable atmosphere
Pros:

Best location, easy access to train station.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Rooms were very small.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Proximity to the beach, the Amtrak station and downtown Santa Barbara. Many eateries only 2 blocks away.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Jaymee • couple • us
4
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Lena • couple • de
8
Cooles zentrales Hotel
Pros:

Sehr zentral und schön gelegenes Hotel, schön eingerichtete Räume zum Verweilen und 2 Balkone im Obergeschoss. Freundliches Personal. Gute Ausstattung (Spiele, Strandhandtücher etc.)

Cons:

Es hätte an manchen Stellen etwas sauberer sein können.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Kris • couple • us
10
No notes, wish we could have stayed longer!
Pros:

It was central to everything we needed and wanted to explore. We were on a bikepacking trip and the garden suite was perfect for us as we were able to tuck our bikes into the garden. And love that our favorite meal of the trip was connected to the property. The accommodations were cozy and staff were so friendly and made sure we had everything we needed including personal emergency items. Will definitely return in the future!

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Oswaldo • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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P7902MJjuliar • NONE
10
Perfect Location!
Pros:

The location is PERFECT!! Yes, the rooms are very small but it was fine for a weekend, everything else about it was great, service, cleanliness, boutique feel, and the big thing is the ideal location.

2026-03-24 • via Tripadvisor
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954lakishab • NONE
6
OK Stay
Pros:

The location was prefect and close to a lot of places and the water. The room was very small. The bathroom was not the cleanest. There was hair, shower curtain was dirty and the tile grout was dirty.

2026-03-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Diane • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Love the location and the garden rooms

Cons:

The only glitch was that Booking had not forwarded my payment information, resulting in a bit of last minute panic

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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janethH2512LM • Couples
10
Such a wonderful gem 💎
Pros:

A PERFECT LOCATION! What a wonderful week we had in beautiful Santa Barbara and this property is a gem! Convenient to all walkable points of interest, the beach, tons of restaurants and right across the tracks from the SB train station.
We’ll be back soon for SB 2.0, but this time we are taking the train. Really didn’t need a car.

2026-03-19 • via Tripadvisor