Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Inn

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Lobby
Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Beach/ocean view
Aerial view
Studio, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Breakfast area

Overview of Santa Barbara Inn

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Zoo9 min walk
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor6 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)13 min drive

Room options

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa)

  • 1120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Partial Ocean View

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 764 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 764 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.At this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Chase Palm Park and East Beach. Cabrillo Pavillion and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 9 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara City College - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Shellfish Co - 4 min drive
  • Longboard's Grill - 3 min drive
  • Moby Dick Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Fishouse - 2 min drive

About this property

Santa Barbara Inn

Hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Santa Barbara Inn offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 27 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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.

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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 27.00 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

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 and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Guests using the pullout sofa in the Studio, Ocean View room will incur a per night surcharge.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Santa Barbara Inn to the airport?

Santa Barbara Inn is 11.7 mi (14-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 Santa Barbara Inn?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Barbara Inn on Apr 21, 2024 start from $275.49, 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 Santa Barbara Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Santa Barbara Inn.

How close is Santa Barbara Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from East Beach and 2.2 mi (9-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Santa Barbara Inn offer free breakfast?

Santa Barbara Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Santa Barbara Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Santa Barbara Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Santa Barbara Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 27.00 per night.

Does Santa Barbara Inn have a pool?

Santa Barbara Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Santa Barbara Inn have a restaurant?

Santa Barbara Inn is home to Convivo, which features Italian cuisine and ocean views.

Does Santa Barbara Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Santa Barbara Inn to downtown Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara Inn is 1.8 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 754 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will be my new hotel in Santa Barbara, it is very nice with ocean view and about a mile and a half to the pier and state street wine tasting. The walk on the beach is amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is directly across from the beach and walking distance to Stearns Wharf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

rita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting across from the beach. Wonderful staff and facilities. Very accommodating. Will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable. And it was walking distance to the pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024