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Santa Barbara Inn

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | View from room

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 59 sq m
  • 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

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa)

  • 104 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living room

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Partial Ocean View

Studio, Partial Ocean View

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Park View | Park view

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Living room

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

  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Santa Barbara Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Bowl. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Santa Barbara Inn

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Santa Barbara Zoo
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Convivo, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Convivo - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Convivo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Santa Barbara Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 785 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo, Arleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and great vacation. Rooms are amazing and service is top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aly

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! We had our wedding rehearsal dinner here 40 years ago and spent our wedding night here. Lovely to be back. They even made us our signature drink that we had at our rehearsal dinner, a scorpion. Staff is excellent, property is beautiful, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Del

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Great location. Wish they had laundry and beach gear rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing service, beautiful hotel, staff was outstanding. highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We arrive a few hours early and were able to check in. Hotel is 2 min walking distance from the beach and state street about 7 minutes on a bike. Electric bikes are available for rental right across the street from the hotel. The pool was heated to a comfortable temperature. We also had breakfast and a dinner at convivo. The food was amazing. A lot of flavors. Drinks were delicious as well! Overall we enjoyed our stay very much at the Santa Barbara Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Purchased ocean view and had a view of the parking lot instead. Not allowed to check in until 4pm is unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the pool and really close beach proximity. The attached restaurant is also delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was great. I only have a few suggestions: 1. Maybe the hallway from the elevator on the bottom floor could look a little nicer? It looks as though we are walking through a maintenance entrance or something.. 2. Maybe a small convenience area, someplace to purchase small items, aspirin, pepto, sunscreen, etc. You could make it more convenient for your guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghri

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samir, La Crescenta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to Stay. A most convenient and quaint hotel to stay in when visiting Santa Barbara. Everything is centralized and easily accessible within the hotel. Rooms could use their own coffee machines. Or, you can extend your complimentary coffee hours to past 8:30 am. Also, please add complimentary tea service. Extended room service hours from the in-house restaurant would also be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawnyrose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room decor and spaciousness with an outdoor patio to enjoy. Conveniently located right across from the ocean with a walking path and grass area. Restaurants, pool, room service, valet all added to a very enjoyable get a way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! The only reason I gave 4 stars is how loud people walking around was when you were sleeping. The hotel was luxurious & super clean, friendly, and generally quiet. So nice to be right across the street from the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One comment is it would have been nice if we could have made our morning cup of coffee in the room so we could start our morning drinking the coffee on the balcony instead of going downstairs for our coffee and bringing two cups upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua-Gabriel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and accommodating staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Santa Barbara Inn. Such a comfortable hotel to stay in. So convenient to the beach and walkable to the historic town center and Funk Zone. The staff were friendly and helpful with all of our requests. We had an ocean view balcony from our room. The room itself was large and clean. The pool area was beautiful although the hot tub was a little too hot. Parking was a bit expensive (valet only) but the valets were quick and friendly. We ate at the on site restaurant, Convivo, and it was amazing! We were here for our honeymoon and would gladly come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025