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Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Arlington Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Abbeywood Cottage) | Living area

Luxury Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Abbeywood Cottage)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Greenwich Cottage) | Living area

Luxury Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Greenwich Cottage)

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Plumstead Cottage)

Luxury Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Plumstead Cottage)

Luxury Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Plumstead Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Fireplace (Pendle Cottage)

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Fireplace (Pendle Cottage) | Private kitchen

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Fireplace (Pendle Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Fireplace (Tack Room)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Fireplace (Tack Room)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Fireplace (Tack Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, Accessible, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Carriage Room)

Signature Room, Accessible, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Carriage Room)

Signature Room, Accessible, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Carriage Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Loft, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Fireplace, Garden View (Hayloft)

Loft, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Fireplace, Garden View (Hayloft)

Loft, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Fireplace, Garden View (Hayloft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Fireplace, Garden View (Weathervane)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Fireplace, Garden View (Weathervane)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Fireplace, Garden View (Weathervane)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Garden Area (The Garden Room)

Luxury Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Garden Area (The Garden Room)

Luxury Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Garden Area (The Garden Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mary Simpson - Detached Private Bathroom)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mary Simpson - Detached Private Bathroom)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mary Simpson - Detached Private Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Katharine McCormick)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Katharine McCormick)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Katharine McCormick)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Sun Room)

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Sun Room) | Living area

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Sun Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Margaret Simpson)

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Margaret Simpson)

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Margaret Simpson)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Parlor)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Parlor)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Parlor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Robert and Julia Simpson)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Robert and Julia Simpson)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Robert and Julia Simpson)

  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Simpson House Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Bowl and 6 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor. .This luxury bed & breakfast is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Alameda Park.
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What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Granada Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Secret Bao - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Simpson House Inn

Adults-only bed & breakfast with spa services and free breakfast
Simpson House Inn offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Victorian bed & breakfast include concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1874
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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 who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

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Simpson House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 701 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Fabulous room. Fabulous appetizers and breakfast. Beautiful grounds. Gracious and courteous staff!! Definitely plan to return in the future. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at The Simpson House was wonderful. It has an upscale feel, but it’s warm and inviting. We enjoyed wandering the beautiful grounds, sitting in front of the fireplace, the delicious breakfasts on the porch, the appetizers and wine at night and the smiling faces of the staff. It’s truly an oasis in Santa Barbara. Five stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest bed and breakfast! All the little touches just added to its charm. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Maintained grounds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food and service. Really enjoyed the location and the walk ability to restaurants in downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Simpson House Inn is an absolutely beautiful property! The breakfast was fabulous and I was able to sit by the fire and work all morning. The staff couldn't have been more accommodating. The whole house is absolutely beautiful and so restful. Just came in from sitting outside in the lawn as the weather is beautiful. I highly recommend the property. I will definitely be back with my husband next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saypin, Huntington Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. This is my 2nd times, clean , staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and comfortable. The grounds were well kept and quiet. The breakfast and afternoon snacks were always great! Would recommend to anyone who wants access to state street but also a quiet stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

IRINA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the charm of the property and the delicious breakfasts on the veranda. The room was small but lovely. Staff are friendly. Overall good impression.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property! The staff was very attentive and helpful. I would highly recommend Simpson House!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

50th wedding anniversary celebration

We came to The Simpson House Inn to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Everything was perfect!! The Victorian Inn and the beautiful gardens were spectacular! The happy hour appetizers were great as was the breakfast. They also serve refreshments in the afternoon should you need something to hold you over until happy hour. The service was exceptional in all areas! I recommended this for anyone wanting a special place to stay in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany-Lynn, riverside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was absolutely nothing about this property that wasn’t a 10!! The staff contacted me the day before I arrived They greeted us at the car as we pulled in Everything in the room was spotless and clean The grounds are beautiful The check-in process was flawless Thank you, Olivia, Frank and Keydra. And all the other stuff I didn’t get their names. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much.
The morning breakfast is amazing
Love the manicured landscape
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been to the Simpson House Bed & Breakfast before. The staff is always superb and attentive. The grounds are always beautiful, the location is perfect, closed to the SB Bowl and downtown. The only disappointment this time was the breakfast, it tasted great but compare to our last visits, it sure suffered from ‘shrinkflation’….
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The BEST wine reception we’ve ever had! Great staff. Lovely place. Worth your time and money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simpson House Inn is a unique property. We stayed in the Garden Room which was private and comfortable. The Gardens are wonderful and very relaxing. Fresh baked afternoon scones and later appetisers were delicious and unexpected. Home cooked breakfast was also excellent and the staff very pleasant and accommodating. Safe parking on site. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Great hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, comfortable and very kind and attentive personnel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiemei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place and beautiful garden. Had a wonderful time there. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Relaxation and Hospitality nestled in Santa Barba

Amazing stay at this beautiful property. Incredible service and hospitality—from afternoon lemonade and iced tea with pastries to happy hour Hors d'oeuvres and wine, to evening cookies and tea to a deliciously cooked gourmet breakfast—we loved it all. Loved the wood burning fireplace in our cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025