Riviera Beach House

Hotels
8.1 (736 reviews)
121 State Street , Santa Barbara , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

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 736 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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alanasY1165KP NONE
6
An underwhelming experience
Pros:

This hotel is okay. The location is amazing and the staff was nice, but that's about all it offered in terms of positives. The rooms are small and the bathroom was cramped and the showers don't have any doors that reach the floor so every time we showered the whole bathroom floor got wet. I would say this hotel is sufficient for a very short visit.

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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ANTONIO solo_traveller es
5
Cons:

Habitaciones diminutas.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Laura couple us
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Prabhanjan extended_group in
9
Best location, great staff, beautiful stay
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Great location. Comfortable and clean. Patio with our room was an added advantage. Loved it! Wish room could have been little bigger but that’s asking for too much 😊

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Matthew extended_group au
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
9
905margueritel Family
10
Dog friendly
Pros:

We come back every year and we LOVE it here. The staff is fantastic from housekeeping to the parking attendant and of course the front desk. Roomy absolutely clean rooms and walking distance to everything
5 stars!!!

2026-08-20 via Tripadvisor
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Cjblackberry Solo travel Bakersfield, California
10
Great find perfect location
Pros:

Great little spot. It feels very upscale and couldn’t be better located or Santa Barbara.

2026-08-19 via Tripadvisor
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Wojciech solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room size

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Melissa couple us
10
Beautiful place, great location, very nice staff
Pros:

I absolutely love this hotel! I’ll be staying here everytime I visit home

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Gabriel couple us
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Coastal783651 NONE
2
Request to NOT stay in room 127
Pros:

All the rooms are very basic shoeboxes. The downstairs rooms have an attached private little garden patio, which is nice if you have a dog with you. However, the patio of room 127 is half the size of all the others at the full price. It’s also the end room, farthest from the front desk/ice/entrance, which they should not have put someone in who let them know in advance that I have a mobility disability. Also being on the end and not having the insulation of being surrounded by other rooms, it was extremely hot, requiring me to ice myself all night long, with the sweating preventing me from getting any sleep. I don’t know if the bathroom is smaller in that room as well or if its due to the recent renovation, but I had to walk through the shower to get to the toilet. And the minifridge was so warm, it actually heated up my drinks I brought in an insulated bag.

2026-08-13 via Tripadvisor
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sébastien family_with_children fr
6
Pros:

Emplacement idéal

Cons:

Le bruit du train infernal

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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janepE3550SW NONE
10
Baby’s First Beach Vacay
Pros:

Our stay at Riviera Beach House was wonderful from the moment we arrived. We were traveling with our 4 month old baby and although there were no elevators on property for guests to use, the staff went above and beyond to help with our luggage and storing our stroller when we weren’t using it. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. While the rooms were on the smaller side, we were still able to fit a pack n play (provided by the hotel), and we made it work. The location can’t be beat. You’re steps from the beach, wharf, funk zone and state street shopping/restaurants. We’ll definitely be back!

2026-08-09 via Tripadvisor
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Gosullivan87 NONE San Diego, California
8
Cute hotel, but too expensive for what you get
Pros:

Cute hotel, clean, great location. Pet friendly. I just felt it was way overpriced for what you get. For 600+/night with valet only parking...i would expect a bigger room, breakfast options, coffee/tea in the room, etc. If you want to pay that price you can go to almost any other coastal city in CA and get more for your money.

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
9
903kevinr Business Norfolk, Virginia
10
Very welcoming and an excellent location!
Pros:

I've stayed at the Riviera Beach House on two business trips now. This is the perfect spot to stay on my last night of these trips, since it is located near numerous restaurants, stores, bars and breweries. A relaxing place to stay close to things to do is a much appreciated thing to have before being on flights for most of the next day.

The staff are very friendly, welcoming, and have made my stays here that much better. Thank you Chloe, Niah, Tristan, Calissa, and Anthony! (sorry if I spelled any of those wrong) If I find myself vacationing here instead of on business, this will be my top pick.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Antonio solo_traveller us
1
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Georgina couple gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple us
7
Valet parking was full when we checked in. We had to drive around and look for parking upon arriving. Location is great,
Pros:

Location is wonderful!

Cons:

No pool, valet parking only (fills up)

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Ahmad solo_traveller us
7
Good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The front desk staff. Texting on their phones all time. They couldn’t answer simple question about the area. ( Farmers market).

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee