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Santa Barbara Inn
4 stars

Santa Barbara Inn

901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, United States
Santa Barbara, CA
See location+1 805 966 2285
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$299
Cheapest

rate per night

8.9
Very good
based on 1251 reviews
1,251 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
$299
King room
$429
Double room
$479
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Overview

Santa Barbara is a gorgeous place to visit. With stunning views of the mountains and ocean, it has the best of both worlds to offer guests here. The Santa Barbara Inn is one of the greatest places to stay when guests are looking at affordable and comfortable hotels. The hotel offers views of the ocean or mountains from any of the private balconies of the Santa Barbara Inn. The rooms have been newly renovated and it has become a great place to stay.

There are rooms and suites available to guests, along with a fitness center, business center, complementary breakfast, Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and an outdoor heated pool with whirlpool. The rooms all feature Wi-Fi, plush bedding, bathrobes, slippers, room service, air conditioning, flat screen televisions with a free movie channel, in-room safe, private balconies, and black out curtains.

Guests of the hotel will be blown away by the views from there room and they will want to get out more and explore the area. The local attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Harbor, Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara Bowl, Funk Zone, and Downtown State Street.

When guests check into the Santa Barbara Inn, they will be thrilled with their accommodations. The staff here will help them with everything that they need and will make them feel like one of the family. The staff can also give guests important information about where to eat and what to do while they are enjoying their stay here in Santa Barbara.

8.9
Very good rating
Based on 1,251 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Santa Barbara Inn

Mon 7/21
Tue 7/22
King room
bed type unknown
$429
1 king bed
$438
1 king bed
$439
Queen room
2 queen beds
$516
2 queen beds
$798
Deluxe room
2 queen beds
$593
2 queen beds
$697
2 queen beds
$742
Double room
1 king bed
$479
Luxury room
1 king bed
$870
1 king bed
$1,022
1 king bed
$1,068
Standard room
bed type unknown
$299
bed type unknown
$300
bed type unknown
$310
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Santa Barbara Inn

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Basics

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

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Elevator
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

Bathroom

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

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

General

  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor

Media and entertainment

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

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking

Pool

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Beach access

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Santa Barbara Inn

8.9
Very good
1251 verified ratings
Wonderful
846
Very good
194
Good
112
Okay
33
Fair
44
Mediocre
11
Poor
11

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and cleanliness, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and spacious rooms. However, many reviews highlighted significant issues with service, including unhelpful staff and poor handling of requests, which detracted from their overall experience.
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Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Service1 out of 10
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9.7
Wonderful
Eve, Aug 2019
Cons (-) Lovely hotel, perfect location, large rooms, loved every minute of it. One constructive comment would be to add a full length mirror in the rooms...
6.8
Okay
Sean, Feb 2019
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Breakfast Buffet was a complete joke, as store bought bagels were still slightly frozen and selection was severely lacking. Plus since we had three rooms, I asked if we could get a late checkout in just one room, so we could stroll along waterfront. Immediate response was no without checking with any of her supervisors to see if they could accommodate my request. SO SAD when a hotel is blessed wit...
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2018
Pros (+) The staff is incredible. Very service oriented.
6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Continental breakfast was good.
Cons (-) $19 per night for parking was excessive.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2017
Pros (+) Beautiful
Cons (-) Breakfast staff
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2017
Pros (+) Classy room. Heated tile floors in bathroom. Outdoor patio on first floor. Beautiful location
Cons (-) Nothing

Location

901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo0.5 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center0.9 mi
  • Stearns Wharf0.9 mi
  • West Beach1.1 mi
  • Andalucia Building1.2 mi
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum1.4 mi
  • Presidio State Historic Park1.6 mi
  • Santa Barbara Bowl1.7 mi
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse1.8 mi
  • Janssens-Orella-Birk Building1.8 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art1.9 mi
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library1.9 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Santa Barbara Inn

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Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

December
May
$489
$553
Cheapest month to stay with an average 29% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 31% 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 Santa Barbara Inn

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Santa Barbara Inn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Santa Barbara Inn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Santa Barbara Inn, plan to stay on a Thursday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Santa Barbara Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $351, while the most expensive was $872.
  • How long should you stay at Santa Barbara Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Santa Barbara Inn

  • Where is Santa Barbara Inn located?

    Santa Barbara Inn is located at 901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, 1.7 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Zoo is the closest landmark to Santa Barbara Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Santa Barbara Inn?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Santa Barbara Inn.

  • Does Santa Barbara Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Santa Barbara Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Santa Barbara Inn from the airport?

    Santa Barbara Inn is 9.6 miles from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Inn is 55.6 miles from Santa Maria Public.

  • Does Santa Barbara Inn have a pool?

    Yes, Santa Barbara Inn has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Santa Barbara Inn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara Inn.

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Good to know

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Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.2
1.7 mi
Santa Barbara
9.6 mi

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