The De La Vina Inn

Hotels
8.7 (140 reviews)
1323 De La Vina Street , Santa Barbara , US
1-8052528499

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Children allowed

Facilities

All en-suite bathrooms
Premium Casper mattresses
Luxury bed linens
Complimentary coffee
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
Smart TVs with streaming services
Public Goods bath amenities
Premium Steamery garment steamers
Free on-site private parking
Available daily cleaning
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcome bottles of wine
Chocolate-covered strawberries and thank-you note
Convenient location near courthouse
Close to shops and restaurants
Comfortable bed
Cons:
No breakfast despite being a bed and breakfast
Room lacked chair, desk and refrigerator
Tiny bathroom with low ceiling over the toilet
Sink located in bedroom made morning routine difficult

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Service
10
Very positive — staff provided welcome bottles of wine, delivered chocolate-covered strawberries and a thank-you note on the wedding day.
Location
9.5
Very convenient — near the Santa Barbara courthouse and handy to many shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed — comfortable bed and nice room in one review, but another room lacked chair/desk/refrigerator and had a tiny bathroom with a low ceiling over the toilet; sink placement made getting ready difficult.
Amenities
8.8
Mixed — thoughtful welcome amenities (wine, chocolate-covered strawberries) but lacking practical in-room amenities (no refrigerator) and no breakfast service.
Value for Money
8.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
6.5
Negative — billed as a bed and breakfast but there was no breakfast; only small gesture items like chocolate-covered strawberries were provided.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive — enjoyable stay for wedding guests with excellent, personalized service and a great location, though some room shortcomings affected comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 20:52

Property Description

Discover the enchanting De La Vina Inn, nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara. Built circa 1905, this historic Queen Anne haven boasts eight cozy guest rooms, each offering privacy and comfort, with fine dining and a lively downtown just a short walk away. Relax in our tranquil gardens and spacious common areas, and experience a unique blend of history and modern comfort — the setting for an exceptional stay in Santa Barbara. For larger groups and intimate events, full inn buyout options are available. The Inn is part of the Hearth Hospitality family, with access to a culinary program led by Michelin-recognized Chef Julian Martinez of Barbareño.

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: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 16:00:00, check-out until 10:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay online later, pay online now.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 140 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Alyssa • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was a cute spot and near the Santa Barbara courthouse. Me and my family / friends stayed here ahead of our wedding. They had bottles of wine to welcome us. And they dropped off chocolate covered strawberries for us and a thank you note on the day of our wedding.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
5
A modest bed and breakfast, without a breakfast.
Pros:

It’s very pretty and the location was decent.

Cons:

Our room was disappointing. No chair,desk or refrigerator. The bathroom was tiny with a shower stream that hit me in my stomach and a very low ceiling over the commode. The sink was in the bedroom on the other side of the bed from the bathroom. So it would be impossible to get ready in the morning without waking your partner.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • couple • gb
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • au
10
Enjoyable stay, close to everything
Pros:

Comfortable bed and nice room.
Handy to many shops and restaurants

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Lee-Stein • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
8
Had a pleasant stay and felt at home .. enjoyed myself and Santa Barbara
Pros:

Location and vibe and classic feel

Cons:

Need of some updating in areas

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
8
Pros:

Lovely room. VERY comfortable bed. Clean. Free parking. High quality hair dryer & robe. Attentive manager.

Cons:

No breakfast. Checkout was too EARLY (at 10am)

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Negar • couple • us
2
Cons:

Urine and moisture smell in the room. No staff on site. Lawn mower noise early in the morning. Overpriced.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Peaceful little get away!!! Loved the contactless check-in & out experience. That said, Humberto extremely accomodating via text. Most comfy bed which overlooked the gardens from the second floor. Will definitely return.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
חיים ג • couple • il
10
Pros:

מקום יפה

Cons:

זה לא מלון זה וילה ללא צוות

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
9
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Marta • couple • us
9
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • couple • us
9
Santa Barbara will not disappoint.
Pros:

Location and size of room

Cons:

It’s old and smells old, not a deal breaker but it is noticeable. Rooms need a little
TLC but still a good value.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • us
10
Pros:

LOVE this place!! Rooms are super adorable. Love the main house area as well.

2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Chyi • couple • us
8
2025-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • us
10
Unique spot that will add to your experience in SB!
Pros:

Beautiful place, location, super friendly staff and overall really happy with my stay here!

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Zoran
6
Pros:

The place is a beutiful old wooden house converted in a small hotel. It's completely automated, so there was no staff working in the lobby of the hotel, which was very creepy. The house was remodeled, but still the air was stuffy and smelled very old. I wanted to spend a few nights in beautiful Santa Barbara, and not to stay in a museum. In addition, there were no A/C controls in the room so I had to ask staff over text messages for help multiple times. It's a beautiful house to see, but not remodeled sufficiently to be a hotel I want to stay in.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Nici1326 • couple • us
8
Gorgeous views, great location
Pros:

Location was excellent, near enough to walk to a number of restaurants, bars, and shopping. The neighborhood is lovely. The room had an amazing view and a large private patio on the 3rd floor. The complimentary bottle of wine was delicious and parking at the hotel was easy to access. The soaking tub is delightful

Cons:

For the private suite on the 3rd floor the last set of stairs are incredibly narrow, not very well lit, and you are almost guaranteed to hit your head going up or down (at least down has a warning sign about it) if you are over 5'7". Additionally, the bathroom door is almost impossible to close or open and very loud when you do get it to move.

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee