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Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Lobby lounge

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

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15 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Balcony view

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Villa Rosa Inn

Hotel with a marina, a quick walk to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Along with a marina, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space and concierge services are on-site.
Villa Rosa Inn offers 18 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Villa Rosa Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and wedding services
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Villa Rosa Inn offers its guests a marina and an outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Villa Rosa Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 28.50 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 40 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 28.50

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Rosa Inn
Villa Rosa Inn Hotel
Villa Rosa Inn
Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Hotel Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Villa Rosa Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 956 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 956 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 956 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 956 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 956 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is within walking distance to the beach. We took a stroll at 830pm and the whole area feels very safe. A lot of great places to eat within just a few minutes walking. Property has great views of the ocean and pier. The rooms and Property feel like a "classy vintage". We would stay at this Property again. It's a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Saul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert P

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid this hotel. Room was small, bathroom tiny. Slow drain at sink. Very soft mattress. No night stands. Shower curtain rod broken. No hair dryer in room Hotel is good location, near beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I rarely write negative reviews, but this stay was so poor that I feel obligated to warn other travelers. Room Condition Was Unacceptable. After checking in and returning to our room later that evening, we discovered the bed was filled with hair from previous guests. There was a large stain on the pillow and multiple dirt stains across the bedding. None of the towels were clean - all had various stains on them. Basic Amenities Failed. The electrical system didn't function properly - we couldn't find a single working outlet to charge our devices overnight, and even the bathroom lighting was non-functional. The walls are extremely thin, making it impossible to get proper rest. Hair from previous guests was scattered across the bathroom floor, indicating poor housekeeping standards. Poor Service Throughout. There was no staff at reception until 3 pm, creating a lengthy queue of guests waiting to check in. When we raised concerns at checkout, rather than acknowledging the issues, the staff member began questioning us defensively. Final Thoughts: This was genuinely the worst hotel experience I've had. The combination of unsanitary conditions, non-functioning amenities, and poor service makes this establishment unsuitable for guests. I will be requesting a full refund and cannot recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

EDITH

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
BEAUTIFUL PLANTS
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It took an hour to check in and before we were able to check in there was an incident with the desk clerk and other guests that was really off-putting. The guy working was being really condescending to a British guy who was having issues with his credit cards and another couple checking in stepped in to tell the guy working the desk to be nicer and just help the British gentleman out. The guy working then started arguing and eventually started cussing at the couple that was just trying to help out. Eventually two other employees showed up and one of them was also rude and asked the couple to step outside until it was their time to check in. They tried explaining to this lady that the man working the counter was being unprofessional and cussing at them but the guy then tried gaslighting everyone and saying he didn't yell or cuss at anyone. The couple eventually went outside to wait but then the guy went outside and started fighting with the couple again and so the lady employee went outside and basically took the guy employees side and caused even more of an issue with the couple. A different lady started checking the rest of the guests in and did so very quickly. Once in our room we noticed the closet doors were off of their tracks and just leaning against the shelves, the main light in the room would just flicker, and we had a balcony room but the bush next to the balcony was so overgrown that we couldn't sit outside comfortably. I was also charged twice for the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unexceptionable conditions

This was one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed at and the experience was made worse by the manager/owner’s unwillingness to help the situation. We reserved one of the 2-room suites at a very expensive rate expecting a high-end, boutique hotel experience. The website photos were extremely misleading. The bathroom window had broken glass. There was black mold on the ceiling and around the shower/bathtub. The front of the tub was held together with packing tape that also was infiltrated with mold. The master bedroom has a hole in the wall. The kitchenette had a dirty, used sponge and sink that hadn’t been cleaned. The freezer had a 2-inch ice block with debris from the ice tray. The room was generally dirty all together with food stained walls near the kitchenette. The hotel overall could be a cute, eclectic boutique steps from the beach but it is obviously worn down and not well managed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much bad happened that I don’t even want to get into it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sad by the sea

Wonderful location but not professionally run. The property is falling apart in so many ways.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked an “upgraded” room but was given the regular room. Requested the difference since they overbooked. Was told to talk to hotels.com about it. Also the room was full of fleas as my child was left with many bites. Would not book through hotels.com or Villa Rosa ever again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good locations, room ok, no AC, breakfast blah but nice pool area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing for the price. A little under staffed. Window on the shower was broken open and people could see in 😬 but otherwise very satisfied. Quaint, and sweet atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience with a hotel. There is a 3 o'clock is check in, however there was no front desk personnel available to assist. There were about six different guests waiting to check-in & we all waited about an hour to have someone walk over and check us in. Overall, waited two hours to checked in. Finally received the room keys, walked over to the suite and the room door was freelj open, beds are not made, previous guests trash has not thrown out, and overall horrendous room. Do not book any rooms at this establishment, will ruin your vacation. Thank me later.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of Villa Rosa May 16, 2025

I regret to say that my experience with the Villa Rosa Inn was deeply disappointing and distressing. The first red flag was that no one ever answered or returned my calls when I tried to reach the hotel in advance to request a crib for our room. When we arrived, there was a long line in the lobby, and only one front desk clerk was present. I waited in line for over 30 minutes with my baby, which was already a stressful start. Once I reached the front of the line, the manager informed me that the room I had reserved would not be ready for at least another hour due to staffing issues and a housekeeper walking off the job. While that was not ideal, I was flexible and open to any accommodation that could reasonably fit my family of three. The front desk clerk appeared visibly overwhelmed and, in the middle of assisting me, muttered, “I hate people.” She immediately realized she had said it aloud and tried to walk it back with an apology. I tried to laugh it off, but it was a jarring and unprofessional comment that didn’t inspire confidence. After some time, she provided me with two key cards and directions to a room across the street. I went ahead with my baby to check the room before bringing over my husband and our luggage. To my shock, when I opened the door, the room was already occupied — by a man who was clearly unaware that someone had been issued a key to his room. It was an extremely distressing and unsafe situation, especially as I was holding my baby when it happen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was extra charge for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very pretty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Poorly staffed. Could never find anyone at the front desk to help with problems. Ice machine broken, no one at desk to ask for alternative. First room provided had not been cleaned, beds were slept in and wet towels on the floor. Second room lacked towels. Had to go across the street to a different hotel to get ice. The Continental breakfast was very poor. Out of bread, out of milk, waffle maker filthy with burnt batter. No staff present to assist with anything. Lovely little hotel in a great location terribly managed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t do it

The customer service is terrible. Don’t bother trying to check in early. They’re literally not there till 3:00 or later. The lady at the front desk speaks her own language, so good luck with that. Breakfast is available… not sure you could call it breakfast, but whatever. Parking?! There is none. Street parking is available, but good luck with that too. You can park at any of the adjacent hotels, which is great… if they didn’t have customers!!! The room wasn’t bad. Actually surprised, we asked for two queens and ended up with what was probably, at one time, a two bedroom apartment adjacent to the property. One of the TVs didn’t work (couldn’t get the WiFi working on it). No soap, shampoo or conditioner in the bathroom, and the refrigerator made a rattling sound all night. Checkout, once again, no one at the front desk and no direction for what to do with your keys. For the price, ok. But seriously, you can’t make up how poor the service was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anand

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025