Tue 6/23
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Wed 6/24
2 guests, 1 room
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$310
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room, 1 queen bed
$310
Luxury room, 1 queen bed
$318
Superior room, 1 queen bed
$387
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Overview

Simpson House Inn in Santa Barbara offers guestrooms and cottages that provide a wonderful setting within beautiful English gardens. The boutique hotel has 15 rooms in all, which are located in a Victorian Manor, Carriage Barn, and English Cottages. The smoke-free property has been around since 1874, and it provides the historic charm and beauty that guests like with the modern conveniences they need. It is important to note that this is an adult-only property.

Those who decide to stay at the property will find a number of different types of accommodations from which they can choose. The rooms have traditional style furnishings in many cases, and some of the rooms will have their own fireplace. Some of the other types of amenities that can be found in the rooms include free wireless Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and more.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy the various spa services that are available, such as massage and facials. The hotel has plenty of other amenities for guests, including free on-site parking, WiFi in all of the areas of the property free of charge, a terrace, garden, concierge, daily housekeeping, baggage storage, laundry, and a 24-hour front desk.

Travelers staying at the property will find that the great location of the property means that it is easy to visit many other locations. They can head to Alameda Park, go to the beach, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Santa Barbara Zoo, and more. Some nearby dining options include Ca’Dario and Bouchon.

9.3
Wonderful rating
Based on 580 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Simpson House Inn

Tue 6/23
-
Wed 6/24
Standard room, 1 queen bed
$310
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$359
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$365
nightly with fees
Standard room, 1 queen bed
$385
nightly with fees
Superior room, 1 queen bed
$387
nightly with fees
Luxury room, 1 queen bed
$503
nightly with fees
Standard room, 1 queen bed
$536
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Simpson House Inn

  • Adults only
  • Snorkeling
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Adults only
  • Shower chair
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Fireplace
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Detached
  • Storage available

Kitchen

  • Wine glasses
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchen

Things to do

  • Whale watching
  • Winery tours
  • Zoo
  • Bicycle rental
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Library
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Pool and spa

  • Massage
  • Hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews of Simpson House Inn

9.3
Wonderful
580 verified ratings
Wonderful
481
Very good
43
Good
25
Okay
15
Fair
6
Mediocre
3
Poor
7

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests highly appreciated the hotel's beautiful and tranquil location with lovely gardens and proximity to downtown. The service was frequently praised for being friendly, attentive, and helpful, contributing to a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Cleanliness was noted positively in several reviews, and the rooms were generally comfortable with some mentions of good size. Breakfast and evening refreshments were often highlighted as delightful. Some minor issues were noted, such as small bathrooms and occasional maintenance nuisances, but overall the experience was very positive and guests expressed strong intentions to return.
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Service9 out of 10
Location8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness7 out of 10
Room Size6.5 out of 10
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Location

121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

What's nearby

  • Alice Keck Memorial Garden215 yd
  • Alameda Park345 yd
  • Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra0.3 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art0.4 mi
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse0.5 mi
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library0.5 mi
  • Janssens-Orella-Birk Building0.6 mi
  • Presidio State Historic Park0.7 mi
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum0.8 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History0.9 mi
  • Santa Barbara Bowl0.9 mi
  • Andalucia Building1.2 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:30 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Simpson House Inn

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January
July
$545
$655
Cheapest month to stay with an average 28% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 60% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Simpson House Inn

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Simpson House Inn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Simpson House Inn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and December.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Simpson House Inn, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Simpson House Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $464, while the most expensive was $748.
  • How long should you stay at Simpson House Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Simpson House Inn

  • Where is Simpson House Inn located?

    Simpson House Inn is located at 121 East Arrellaga Street in Downtown, 0.6 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. Alice Keck Memorial Garden is the closest landmark to Simpson House Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Simpson House Inn?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:30 AM at Simpson House Inn.

  • Does Simpson House Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Simpson House Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Simpson House Inn from the airport?

    Simpson House Inn is 7.6 miles from Santa Barbara. Simpson House Inn is 53.5 miles from Santa Maria Public.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Simpson House Inn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Simpson House Inn in Santa Barbara and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Simpson House Inn and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Simpson House Inn.

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9.5
0.6 mi
Santa Barbara
7.6 mi