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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible | View from room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

A stay at The Franciscan Hotel places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, just a 4-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. .This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor
The Franciscan Hotel offers 50 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

Franciscan Inn
Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara
Franciscan Santa Barbara
Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara Ca
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Inn
Franciscan Inn Suites
The Franciscan Hotel Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel Hotel Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 787 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1015 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place convenient close to all. First two hours free of bicycle rental. Great parking walk to beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and even better accommodations. this hotel far exceeded my expectations and all of the staff was so welcoming and amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter, Brookfield

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Loved the service and room. Truly no complaints. It is a perfect location for a weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean, beds very comfortable. Breakfast and cookies were very nice touches! Loved this place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quaint clean and perfect for our stay. Mirrors should be added to rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the area it was close to the beach and alot of areas to go eat and drink. At night it quiet everyone was respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I highly recommend The Franciscan Hotel. It is so convenient to all things Santa Barbara and a beautiful and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bring slippers

It’s a relatively nice Inn, quiet, great location, nice pool but I was appalled by the cleanliness of the bare floors. The rooms are esthetically bare. Basic linens bare walls and bare floors allow the room to echo. I should have brought slippers, made the mistake walking around the room barefoot later switching to socks because the floors were filthy. Yes, the floors were visibly free of debris but I have a feeling these floors are never moped. Even my socks turned dirty after walking around. Besides the floors, the echoing rooms and very noisy old beds, everything else was suitable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest and cleanest hotels we've ever stayed at. Our Shih Tzu also loved the dog bed they provided.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrolle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Great location, Easy Checkin, the Front Desk Rep was efficient and pleasant to interact with. A friendly greeting upon our arrival!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were outstanding, ensured we had everything we needed Floors should be cleaned more often, everything else was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Los Angeles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did everything right for a 3 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darl

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haotian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could be better
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay. When I come back to Santa Barbara I will be staying here. A 5 min walk to coastline, a big hot tub, and free fresh cookies. The staff, such as Ben, remembered us and it made us feel so welcome and tended to. The bed was very comfortable and the property was in a quiet area but not far From State Street or the Funk Zone
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025