Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Lobby lounge
Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

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

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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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. 337 out of 983 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 983 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 983 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 983 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 983 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shantanu

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

Disappointed stay

This is a great boutique hotel styled like a Spanish villa. That part is great (similar to such places in Sevilla, for example). However, the staff wasn't very welcoming at checkin or checkout. There was a surprise fee at checkin apparently that Hotels.com is not aware of (and they blamed the 3rd party for it). We were asked to fill up a registration form before arrival with tons of information and yet the front desk staff wasn't aware we'd already taken care of it. The bathtub was dirty, commode rickety, window cracked and patio dusty. There was no coffee or water in the room, with just a few old utensils in the "kitchen", which we didn't use. The redeeming features of the room was the ample space, comfortable beds and villa-like spanish vibes. Location is great, the concept is great, but for the price/value equation it does not make the cut against similar boutique hotels in Southern California beach towns. If only they put in a little effort at maintenance and train their staff to be more cordial, they would have a winning formula!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Grass Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is like a really cool Italian villa with tons of antiques, a continental breakfast and a happy hour! I loved it here, will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was charged a hotel fee which was a surprise. The room was dingy, thermostat and blinds didn’t work, the breakfast buffet is a joke. Asked for a refund so I could go to another hotel but it was denied. Asked to switch rooms and finally late in the evening I got a different room that was a little better. However I didn’t feel safe. We got back for touring the following day and found our door wide open. The manager was supposed to check the cameras and call me but I never heard from her.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is amazing!! Beautiful property with incredible landscaping and the rooms are very spacious! Steps to the beach and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend staying at Villa Rosa and we will definitely be coming back real soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayvon, Ladera Ranch

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was listed as
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Worth a try. Good location and price.

We have the two story unit with the king downstairs and queen downstairs. There was no AC so I guess you're suppose to open the window however there were holes in the screen and we didn't feel 100% safe leaving the window open since it open to the public sidewalk. We tried to use the jacuzzi but it was very crowded and there was no room for us. Everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, great location, fun ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Le Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Grass Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place deserves an 8.4. I can’t believe the people who pick at the little things. It’s not a Hyatt regency, it’s more like a really cool Italian villa. It’s really nice and cool place to stay. So what if there’s no hair dryer? It has a fridge AND a micro in the room. It’s old style but so cool and well kept, though imperfect. And it’s close to the pier, the beach, and in a great area. Really nice neighborhood. Cheaper than any other place nearby, it’s worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Javier

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another attempt here to help you save your money. Just look at the number of 1-start reviews. Stay in this dump at your own risk: PROS: * Location CONS: * No parking. Only 10 sites for 60 rooms. You'll have to fight for parking. * Desk is unattended. They are only there at 3pm to receive people. * I saw them cleaning the pool and spa with a bottle of Clorox and add bubbles. * Bathrooms are dirty * You cannot have extra towels * Fridge leaks * They charge "bed fees", "admin fees", "property tax fees", and everything they can add. * The breakfast food had mold. * All the place is full of junk from backyard sales * Noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Básico con buena ubicación para huéspedes no exige

La limpieza de la habitacion entregada fue muy basica. Habia cabellos en las sábanas y servilletas debajo de la cama. El precio y la ubicación son buenos. El desayuno son cereales y una vieja wafflera para self service. No hay personal en recepción todo el tiempo. No tuvimos espacio de estacionamiento garantizado. Necesitan poner cortinas black out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

VINCENT

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While you can’t beat the area this property is in, it’s less than 1/4 of a mile from wharf, the condition of this property us below no frills The room was horrendously humid, only 2 of the 6 windows had screens, so could not open them, even the screens affixed were not fully in the sill There are no ceiling fans or ac units, I get this is a historic building but at very least put a tower fan Lastly, service is lacking. 1 desk agent was available, and she was so frazzle running around, dealing with 3 other customers while the manager was flipping rooms? No idea. This was the case even 3 hours after standard check in. Definitely consider your tolerance for subpar service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

TIEN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No A/C they give me the fan but super dirt and the room dirt too still have 2 empty beers don't clean up yet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, clean, and close to beach. Staff was very welcoming to our big party.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down hotel, with terrible breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elham

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hun chung

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gil

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

Great value for money and stay!

Amazing location, room and amenities, we loved our stay and will definitely come back next time we're in Santa Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property and staff. Stayed in the tide pool villas and couldn’t recommend it more. Less than 5 minute walk to the beach and everything you might need in your room to cook family meals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025