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Santa Barbara Inn

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Studio, Partial Ocean View

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | View from room

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa)

  • 104 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Studio) | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Studio)

  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite)

  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Park View | Park view

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Room, 2 Queens, Park & Partial Ocean view

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Santa Barbara Inn

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 9-minute walk to Santa Barbara Zoo
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, valet parking and a meeting room.
Santa Barbara Inn offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Santa Barbara Inn's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Zoo. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine and ocean views while dining at Convivo
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 6 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor
Santa Barbara Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Santa Barbara Inn. For a fee, parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

Convivo – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Convivo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests using the pullout sofa in the Studio, Ocean View room will incur a per night surcharge.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn Hotel
Santa Barbara Inn Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 771 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean, Staff were friendly and helpful. Special thanks to TJ at valet parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay in this hotel. First time in a sea view, this time in a standard room (round the back overlooking the car park but with a surprisingly good view of the mountains beyond). Rooms spotless and the hotel has a classy feel. Location good (safe and just across the road to the beach) though be aware that the sea view has road and palm trees in the way. Valet parking efficient though on street parking available round the back. The restaurant has a great location and feel outside though the menu had taken a dive since our previous visit and service was annoyingly forceful at trying to push the most expensive possible option at every opportunity. Upscale hotel options are limited in Santa Barbara and I do feel that to a certain extent the Santa Barbara Inn rests on its laurels. By way of example if you want to sit on the beach there’s an independent beach club just down the road. For what the hotel costs and its beach front location a hotel owned option straight across the road would be great. Overall, about as good as it get’s in Santa Barbara. Expect spotless rooms, very good service (except in the restaurant) but don’t expect surprising little extras.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel. Right across the street from the beach. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Happy with our decision to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing, parking sucks must use valet which is $28.00 a day plus tip every time you get car. Easy beach access . No coffee in room , must go down to lobby and NO tea for those who don't drink coffee .restaurant Very$$$ and limit menu
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. The room was beautifully furnished, and the bathroom was spectacular. Dinner, which was room service, was very good and delivered in 15-20 minutes. But our third floor ocean view room did not have what I would consider an ocean view. The view of the ocean was basically blocked by palm tree branches, and looking at the hotel from the outside, many of the third floor rooms would have the same issue. The room below ours would have had a clear, unobstructed view of the ocean. Also, the outdoor pool and hot tub area is directly adjacent to the outdoor seating area of the restaurant, which is enclosed by a short stone wall topped by glass. Anyone in the outdoor seating area of the restaurant has a clear view of the pool area, which (personally) made me feel uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arquitectually atractive, great location, good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely and stately hotel in a beautiful setting. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel with character and ocean view across from beach and park. Quiet location with short drive or 1-2 mile walk to downtown restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Salida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was great. except.......we paid a lot of money for the top floor suite...probably 3 times the $$$ compared to a regular room. It was a special visit for our anniversary and a birthday weekend. The suite was awesome with great views, but not anywhere near worth what they charged. One other thing. If you are staying here and paying this amount of $$$$ and sitting by the pool, there should be staff to serve you out there. You have to get out of the pool, make a phone call to the restaurant (which is a 3' wall away from the pool) and wait for a waitress to bring your drink, with a bill. Every drink was via this process. Really? ever heard of an open tab? anyway, it was no worth the $$$. we will go elsewhere if ever in SB again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shushan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No coffee maker in ocean view room. Fire alarm went off at 12:08am Wednesday morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianwen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at this location, great ocean view and service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi, Wasilla

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Butler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed. Convenient to beach and restaurants. Slow food service, crowded pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaly Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the staff are kind and welcoming. Easy parking, check in and dinner at the restaurant was amazing! Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025