Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
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Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(83 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, Partial Ocean View

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa)

  • Ocean view
  • 104 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Ocean view
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Ocean view
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

  • Park view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queens, Park & Partial Ocean view

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 County Courthouse. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor.

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 9 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Santa Barbara Inn

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Santa Barbara Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 783 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1006 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

All around excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room nice staff great position on the beach nice food and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great communication from staff, all our needs were met.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Conner

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Easy access to beach and town. Clean rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Okay… this place is awesome! The staff, the property, the room, the restaurant, the location, yeah… the everything. It’s just wonderful. We will stay here again without a second thought.
From our walk back from Reunion Kitchen, just down the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ocean, the rooms were spectacular, clean, and comfortable beds. The staff were accommodating, attentive, and so very helpful with recommendations. The food on the premises was tasty and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little bit, a bit noisy too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
End to end outstanding experience. Beautiful property, ideal location, INCREDIBLE food, and delightfully comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, clean. comfortable. All staff very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful inn excellent location great service will absolutely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josephus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It raining and cold
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location off of East Beach, yet a 5 minute ride to downtown, under 10 minutes to Montecito. Beautiful hotel, amazing public spaces, and Convivo is a great restaurant especially first thing in the morning, although lunch, happy hour and dinner ate excellent as well. The staff are friendly, professional, and they went out of yheir way to ensure my stay was the best. (Thank you Ruth and Jacob). My room was perfect for my week stay, partial view of the beach, spacious with a balcony with a seating atea. The room was nicely furnished and the ensuite bath waz large with a double vanity and both soaking tub and walk-in shower. Toiletries provided were good quality and much appreciated as were the robe and slippers. The pool area is medium size, and mostly emplty, good fitness center, and I appreciated thw business center. The front lobby is comfortable with a fireplace, and jn the evenings just off the libby is a patio with seating around a large gas fire pit - perfect for this time of year. ;B-Cycle rental bikes hsve 4 locations within walking distance, that was a big plus. In all, I had a great visit and will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. Clean, quiet, friendly staff and great weather. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Half Moon Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, incredible views, and stellar service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bob

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Conie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it's accessible to the beach across the street. It was a better experience than when I reserved at another hotel a year ago. It has a very Asian/Greek/morrocan/tropical influence, which is a bit confusing because when you look at the hotel - its Spanish architecture. It would be nice if it still catered to a Spanish decor with a few modern touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay, the room was nice, clean and super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Morvarid, Newport Coast

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Denna

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great views , and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025