Riviera Beach House

Hotels
8.1 (669 reviews)
121 State Street , Santa Barbara , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
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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 669 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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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
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F5263PPmikec Family
10
A Great place to stay.
Pros:

The hotel is in a great area of town. It’s accessible to the beach, Sterns Warf and all the restaurants. The customer service was top notch. Valet, Front Desk and cleaning staff were all very friendly and helpful. Thank you for a great experience. Recommend to all.

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor
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G6213NVmatthewr Solo travel
10
💎 of a place!
Pros:

Riviera beach house is a chic, well-kept, and very sweet boutique hotel in the perfect location in Santa Barbara. I found the hotel as I was in the city for a friend’s 40th birthday. The hotel is within walking distance of so many great local spots and especially the gorgeous pier/beach. Overall, I had a really lovely, pleasant stay here and I would absolutely stay again if I ever make it back to Santa Barbara.

2026-03-16 via Tripadvisor
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Sightseer22617540654 NONE Arlington Heights, Illinois
10
Awesome boutique hotel in a great location
Pros:

This is a great boutique hotel in a superb location. The rooms are small, but very nice. The only downside is the proximity to the train, which comes through several times a day. That said, the walkability factor is awesome. We walked over to the Funk Zone and spent some time along the shore and on State Street.

2026-03-15 via Tripadvisor
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Michael couple us
9
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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grL6496BJ Couples
10
Great Hotel Experience
Pros:

Hotel Reception and services were outstanding- very professional, courteous and helpful. Reception area was well organized and had seating and tables to sit and relax along with game activities. Reception area also included free coffee, tea snd ice lemonade water (24hr) as well as a vending area for other snacks and drinks. Room was very clean, nice amenities, with individual private patio, and appeared recently renovated. Location is central to beach, restaurants and downtown State St activities. Will stay again in the future.

2026-03-13 via Tripadvisor
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brant solo_traveller us
5
Ok but disappointed
Pros:

Clean, good location

Cons:

Cold. The heater did not work

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Karin couple us
7
I don’t think I would select this property again.
Pros:

I liked the location and the fact that there was a convenient bar downstairs. Fairly clean and contemporary.

Cons:

Not a great arrival experience,staff wasn’t very attentive and the price seemed a bit high for such a tiny room facing a wall. Also having to pay extra for parking was a bummer but the valet guys were nice.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Isabel couple us
7
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Cudanes couple us
10
A perfect place for a quick getaway to visit San Barbara by train.
Pros:

Location`

2026-03-09 via Nuitee