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Santa Barbara Inn

Property class: 4
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Zoo

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At the Santa Barbara Inn, a tranquil retreat awaits near Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara Zoo. Savor Italian cuisine with ocean views at Convivo, unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or lounge by the outdoor pool.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$340 nightly
The total price is $388
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Pool paradise
The outdoor pool area features convenient pool loungers for ultimate relaxation. Dive in for refreshment and soak up the sun in style.
Premium sleep experience
Wrapped in soft bathrobes, guests drift into slumberland on premium beds with down comforters. Blackout drapes ensure undisturbed rest through the night.
Golfing paradise
This hotel offers golfing opportunities right at the property. Guests can hit the links, then unwind at the bar or maintain fitness goals.

Room options

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Pool | Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa)

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Studio, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Studio, Partial Ocean View

  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 635 sq ft
  • 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

  • 850 sq ft
  • 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)

  • Ocean view
  • 1120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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

  • Ocean view
  • 764 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • Ocean view
  • 764 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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Studio, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

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Room, 1 King Bed, Park View | Park view

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

  • Park view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Room, 2 Queens, Park & Partial Ocean view

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 17 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 45 min drive
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 48 min drive
  • Carpinteria Station - 16 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 17 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Santa Barbara Inn

At Santa Barbara Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Convivo, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 28.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Convivo - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 28.00 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests using the pullout sofa in the Studio, Ocean View room will incur a per night surcharge.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Santa Barbara Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Santa Barbara Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Santa Barbara Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Santa Barbara Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Santa Barbara Inn?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 28.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Santa Barbara Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Santa Barbara Inn and nearby?

Santa Barbara Inn has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Santa Barbara Inn?

Yes, Convivo offers Italian cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around Santa Barbara Inn like?

Santa Barbara Inn is located near East Beach in Santa Barbara Beach, a short 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo and 4 minutes' walk from Cabrillo Pavillion. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Santa Barbara Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's beachfront location offers stunning views and easy access to the beach. (51 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offers top-class dining with excellent cuisine and attentive staff. (12 reviews)
  • Breakfast was innovative, delicious, and excellent, with options like frittata and butter croissant with a perfect latte. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location for all Santa Barbara has to offer
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great including the staff. We especially loved the restaurant!
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel acrosd from beach. The restaurant Convivo was convenient & delicious The bartender makes deliciou drinks & is not stingy at all!!
Debra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful inn excellent location great service will absolutely return
Allan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel!!
Lei, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and beautiful rooms.
Tracy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, great views , and lovely staff.
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay, the room was nice, clean and super comfortable
Ilya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the location rooms were perfect confy size
alberto, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a great place to stay. Clean, quiet, friendly staff and great weather. We’ll definitely be back.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great communication from staff, all our needs were met.
Gina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, incredible views, and stellar service.
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Every part of this hotel stay was excellent!
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, spacious rooms, excellent restaurant.
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The ocean, the rooms were spectacular, clean, and comfortable beds. The staff were accommodating, attentive, and so very helpful with recommendations. The food on the premises was tasty and delicious.
Corey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Facility was exquisite. Rooms spectacular and the heated bathroom floors were a perk we weren’t expecting. Location is 5 stars, not too close, but not far away from anything. Walking distance to State Street. We did not want to leave and will definitely return!!
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Okay… this place is awesome! The staff, the property, the room, the restaurant, the location, yeah… the everything. It’s just wonderful. We will stay here again without a second thought.
From our walk back from Reunion Kitchen, just down the street.
Mark, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful place & an amazing staff
Ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely and stately hotel in a beautiful setting. Loved our stay.
Gale, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Entire staff was courteous and some were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Unique hotel with excellent location, beautiful outdoor areas, and great food. Would highly recommend!
Kristen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this hotel is amazing, the staff is very friendly and accommodating
Sara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel clean, modern and spacious. Excellent location and food was great.
Gary, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing. Room was clean. Well worth it to upgrade to an ocean view room.
Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay at this location, great ocean view and service
Tianwen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to the Beach and great food
Dr. Petra, 1-night trip