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Drift Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Stearns Wharf

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Premium) | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
City view
Exterior
Lounge
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara County Courthouse14 min walk
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor17 min walk
  • AirportHawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal)119 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (COZY)

Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (COZY)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Premium) | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Premium)

  • 126 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (State Street View Premium) | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (State Street View Premium)

  • 212 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (City View Premium Balcony)

Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (City View Premium Balcony)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 132 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Bunk Room) | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Bunk Room)

  • 138 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Penthouse, 1 King Bed (Drift Penthouse)

  • 485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (City View Cozy) | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (City View Cozy)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 141 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Penthouse, Multiple Beds (Drift Penthouse Premium)

City view

Superior Penthouse, Multiple Beds (Drift Penthouse Premium)

  • 617 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara stay.A stay at this Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel places you steps from Antioch University and within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall. Cabrillo Bikeway and El Capitan Lake are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 14 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 17 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cruisery - 2 min walk
  • Dune Coffee Roasters - 4 min walk
  • Night Lizard Brewing Company - 3 min walk
  • Institution Ale Co - 1 min walk
  • Starbucks - 1 min walk

About this property

Drift Santa Barbara

3.5-star hotel near Stearns Wharf
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Drift Santa Barbara also features concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Drift Santa Barbara offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5–15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day

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

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Drift Santa Barbara to the airport?

Drift Santa Barbara is 10.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift Santa Barbara?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Santa Barbara on May 29, 2024 start from $246.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Drift Santa Barbara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drift Santa Barbara.

How close is Drift Santa Barbara to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (6-min drive) from East Beach and 1.6 mi (7-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Drift Santa Barbara offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Drift Santa Barbara, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 15 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Drift Santa Barbara?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Drift Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Drift Santa Barbara?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per day.

Does Drift Santa Barbara have a pool?

Drift Santa Barbara does not have a pool.

Does Drift Santa Barbara have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Drift Santa Barbara to downtown Santa Barbara?

Drift Santa Barbara is 0.6 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Drift Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 241 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Inconvenient parking situation, loud music coming from bars nearby until late at night, homeless people on street outside hotel. The room itself was cozy and clean but I wouldn't come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Briana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was in a great location. The power went out all morning and they closed the coffeeshop in the hotel which was a bit of a bummer, but overall the power outage was the only inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience, so seamless. 10/10 recommend and will be booking my next Santa Barbara stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed hotel next to great dining and stores in quaint Santa Barbara. Only wished room was bigger. Loved our window and view of mountains and a bit of ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome new hotel ! Everything is new in the rooms and property has a good vibe to it definitely better then others around it for a better price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cool place great location
Unusual check in with no front desk or on site staff. Small but stylish rooms excellent coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Very helpful throughout process. Would recommend to anyone looking for a perfect getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love love the location! this is the perfect location for tourists and anybody really, all the shopping and dining are minutes away by walk. The room itself was very clean and comfortable, the staff was very cooperative, thier communication was made convienent and efficient. The hotel is very aesthetically pleasing. my only thing was i wished they had a microwave in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024