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Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property

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Relax in a serene outdoor space with a comfortable seating area, wooden table, and beautiful views of palm trees.
Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a desk and chair, and a large window with an outdoor view.
Enjoy a drink at the bar with comfortable seating and a selection of spirits on display.
Stylish two-story building with a welcoming storefront and outdoor seating area.
Relax in this stylish living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and leather armchair.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Garden view

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Riviera Beach House, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Stearns Wharf and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

What's nearby

  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 2 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riviera Beach House

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Riviera Beach House offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Riviera Beach House, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Riviera Beach House has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 38.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Indigo Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hotel Indigo
Riviera Beach House Hotel
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara an IHG Hotel

Riviera Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ji

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small and had no place to store our “stuff.” Only one suitcase stand was offered. We had to lay our bag out on the floor. The staff was always cheerful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointed with the size and arrangement of the room especially for the cost. Barely space to get around bed. No refrigerator for our items we ended up trashing and no microwave. No elevator and I did not arrange for a post surgery access room. Had to go up and down stairs. Had I known the arrangement I would have stayed elsewhere. The staff is awesome and the place is clean but think about what you need and want. I learned a hard lesson.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Opal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Riviera House was a welcoming location. It was small, quaint, and intimate! The hotel was clean and well attended. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. However, the noise level during their early morning renovations was extremely loud! Other than that we enjoyed staying at the Riviera House!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a solo trip with my Frenchie and we had an amazing time. Love the vibe of the Hotel and the staff was great. Rooms could be a little bigger but I would recommend this place to everyone. Love the Restaurant food and ambiance is perfect. 2 blocks from the beach and a 6 min walk to the Warf I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Multiple stays

This is our go to hotel whenever we stay in Santa Barbara. It is always very clean. The common areas are super cute.The beds are comfortable. The rooms are small, but we don't need a lot because we never spend much time in the room. It is conveniently located a short walk from the train station and our favorite restaurant in SB.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is 10/10. Very clean, staff was great. We brought our dog and they gave him a goody bag. The reason I selected 4 stars is because the rooms/bathroom are extremely small. Not that big of a deal because we weren’t in the room a lot but it would’ve been nice to have more space to stretch out. The lobby is cozy so we hung out there sometimes they had snacks and drinks. Tons of restaurants, shopping and beach access. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

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

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself is adorable. The rooms are minuscule. The biggest issues is that between music and trains it doesn’t get quiet till around 11 and starts again around 6, and this was a random Tues/wed night. If that doesn't bother you. Staff was great and there are lots of nice areas outside of rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth every penny!

This cute and perfectly located hotel offers all the touches that make it unique and comfortable. We used their bikes and rode around the town, down to the street fair and back. Coffee and tea in the morning was also available and perfect touch. Unfortunately,, we left a black bag in the checkin area before we started our long drive home. This hotel went above and beyond notifying us and shipping the bag back home. The staff were incredible and I can’t thank them enough. Thank you for making our short stay more enjoyable and proving hotels do care for their guests.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theoris, Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. The staff was very nice and warm. It was a very quiet area and I really liked it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location. Could walk to everything Trendy decor and lobby smelled incredible. Valet parking super convenient and reasonably priced. Downfall was the rooms were tiny and no elevator but they do offer luggage cart
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is centrally located in downtown and there are many delicious places to eat nearby. We enjoyed the beach just half a mile away and we also walked up State Street with many wonderful vendors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay here. The room was small but very comfortable. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, great location!

We spent one night here while exploring Santa Barbara. Great location, nice hotel and helpful/friendly staff. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi, Rowland Heights

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, clean hotel with a charming beachy vibe. The room was small but very practical, featuring a desk, chair, coffee station, and a comfortable king bed. The bathroom was clean and well-designed. What stood out the most was the incredibly friendly staff—including the valet—and the hotel’s dog-friendly atmosphere. My dog had a fantastic stay too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025