Santa Barbara Inn

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

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At Santa Barbara Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. 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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$272 nightly
The current price is $310 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a bench, a chair, and a table with chairs.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a table with a glass top. The room has a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(101 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a balcony, a television, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio, Partial Ocean View

A four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a balcony with wicker furniture.

Studio, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining area with chairs, a sofa, and a balcony with curtains.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a dining area with chairs, a sofa, and a small table.

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa)

A spacious living room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a piano.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa)

  • Ocean view
  • 1120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Studio)

A spacious living area with a sofa, a round table with fruit, a TV, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

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

  • Ocean view
  • 764 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite)

A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

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

  • Ocean view
  • 764 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a chair and table.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

A park with palm trees, a walking path, and a view of the ocean.

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

  • Park view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queens, Park & Partial Ocean view

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a road with cars and palm trees.

Room, 2 Queens, Park & Partial Ocean view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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
  • Chase Palm Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min drive - 4.4 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 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Harbor Restaurant - ‬3 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 Stearns Wharf. 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

CHECK-IN
4:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Santa Barbara Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant, Convivo, offered excellent food, drinks, and ocean views, making it a great dining experience. (116 reviews)
  • The hotel offers easy access to the beach and stunning views of the ocean from many rooms. (50 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the hotel restaurant was consistently described as delicious, innovative, and excellent. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Great location across from the beach. Lovely breakfast on patio!
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8/10 Very good

The hotel location is great! We were a large group — wish coffee in the lobby was offered a bit later and also would have liked some round tables in dining area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

We have nothing but positive things to say! Our room was immaculate. The bar staff was amazing. It was a little further from the downtown area than we realized but who couldn’t use a few extra steps?
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located to the beach
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8/10 Very good

Really enjoyed the restaurant and proximity of besch.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great views, nice pool, big bathrooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Room 3301 - large room with a great partial ocean view. You can hear the waves crashing. Eclectic offerings at the restaurant. Clean room. Liked the 12:00 check out. Great value for the money. Great staff. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was very spacious and so was the bathroom. We had a pleasant view of the coastline across the street as we ate in our patio. The fitness center was clean and sizeable enough. As a guest, coffee and tea need to be at the same quality as the quality of the accommodations. We had one issue and the front desk resolved it immediately. I would stay here again. The location was perfect for a sunset stroll or a run to the lagoon.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved the location on east beach but even better was the cozy vibe and the superb staff. There’s a very good restaurant on property also. Great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautifully decorated hotel located right cross the beach. The staff including the valet parking boys were supper friendly and helpful. They charged our car without we ask for. The room is very spacious and the pool is beautiful. I wish I stayed longer. Definitively will go back again if I have opportunity to visit the city.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Santa Barbara Inn, from check in to checkout it was seamless! The staff were amazing, so helpful and friendly. The hotel itself is gorgeous and our ocean view room was so spacious with great views! I highly recommend staying at this hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

Well kept and quiet. Great location for a relaxing stay and the view of the beach was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Clean room in great condition. Super friendly staff. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Liked the room despite the loud fan going all the time in the bathroom. Loved the restaurant. Food was excellent.
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6/10 Good

Great location and very clean. A bit old fashioned and could probably do with a bit of a refurbishment. No tea or coffee facilities in the room which we found very strange. We’ve travelled a lot and stayed in high end and no so high end but always had a kettle for a cup of tea in the morning
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a lovely old Santa Barbara hotel. The staff are friendly and the restaurant, Convivo, was outstanding. The rooms are lovely and large. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is one of the most charming boutique hotels we have stayed in in a long time. The property, customer service, the location, the comfort of the room, the restaurant....... everything was top notch!
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay! Ocean views, peaceful surroundings, great food at the restaurant and lovley, helpful staff. We couldn't ask for more! Valet parking too!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel. Great restaurant and helpful staff.
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8/10 Very good

Overnight only but nice staff and clean room!
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10/10 Exceptional

The check-in process was wonderful. Very friendly staff. The room was spacious and clean. Enjoyed the swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Only suggestion would be to have coffee in the room. Otherwise it was absolutely fantastic.
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is amazing!! Understated elegance, amazing staff, beautiful rooms and views! This is going to be our yearly destination for an extended weekend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Eric in restaurant great service. Hotel great location and staff friendly. Beware of the tar on the beach, never experienced that before. Can't go wrong with this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location for all Santa Barbara has to offer