Santa Barbara Inn

Exceptional Service and Perfect for Wedding Parties! Our experience at this hotel was truly outstanding. We stayed as part of a wedding party, and from the moment we arrived to the moment we checked out, every member of the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for. From the valet attendants to the front desk staff to housekeeping—every interaction was warm, helpful, and genuinely kind. It’s clear that this team takes pride in what they do. The hotel itself is stunning—elegantly designed, immaculately maintained, and full of thoughtful details that made our stay comfortable and stress-free. The rooms were spacious and clean, with beautiful views and plenty of natural light. The shared spaces were perfect for gathering, whether we were getting ready for the ceremony or winding down after the reception. The location is also ideal, making transportation and logistics incredibly simple for a group event like a wedding. Being close to key venues, restaurants, and photo spots was a huge bonus. I would highly recommend this hotel to any wedding party or group visiting the area. The entire experience was seamless, joyful, and elevated by the hospitality of the team. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate.

Heated tile floors! Need I say more? We loved our 1 night stay! All of the staff were very nice but the Valet & Bell Hop crew were the best! I booked a 2 queen/parking lot view room which was incredibly spacious and the balcony was the length of the room. The bathroom was large with the heated tile. The pool was small and right outside of the restaurant but the beach is directly across the street! We had breakfast at the Convivo and it was delicious. It had more of a Moroccan flair than Italian and may not suit everyone's taste. The fitness center looked great with towels and cleaner available. We were offered water every time we came in so we didn't have to buy water. Near the ice machine there is a bottled water refill station. The beds were comfortable, the pillows were soft (may be too soft for some). The towels were pretty soft and plentiful. Easy walk along the beach to the Wharf and lower State street. The one thing missing is a sundry for snacks or forgotten items. Walk about 1 block to the Hilton they have one in their lobby (their rooms aren't as nice).

Beautiful building with great location to the beach. Easy and helpful valet parking service. Welcoming and helpful reception staff. Specious, well appointed and clean room overlooking the pool and beach. House keeping staff excellent. Pool area clean and welcoming. All staff friendly and helpful. Wonderful stay. Wouldn’t stay anywhere in Santa Barbara.

Out of 5, I would rate the hotel, staff and experience a 5 on a 1-5 scale. All excellent. The location is also great. The gym is super clean and has all the necessary for an away from home local gym. The jacuzzi is the perfect temperature and jets are strong and relaxing. I would like the pool/jacuzzi to stay open until 10 PM vs 9 P PM, however, it’s workable.

This is a very clean hotel in a great location. We arrived early and they found a way to get us a room several hours before the official check in time. The outside of the hotel is beautiful and it was really cool seeing it from a sailboat during our sunset cruise. There isn't really a parking lot, but we were able to find street parking each day/night and avoid the valet fees. While it might be expected for this style of hotel, we did miss the basic amenities like soda, vending, and ice machines. Also, they did not have any snacks or other common travel items for sale at the front desk.

Fabulous hotel, great staff, amazing bar appetizers, it was great. We had such a lovely time. The pool area is nice with umbrellas to provide some shade. Just across from the beach it’s a great location. We had a nice walk to the wharf and back.

Stayed here for 2 nights on an anniversary trip where we moved around to a few places around Santa Barbara. This was by far the best. Very accommodating staff and lovely restaurant and pool. The room was very clean, very comfortable, and even though we didn't splurge for the ocean view, it was still a really pleasant view from our balcony. The hotel has charm, but also feels calm and warm. Would come back here on my next trip to SB in a heartbeat!

This hotel is so gorgeous! Our ocean view was beautiful from our balcony with a nice sitting area. The room and bathroom is very spacious. Location is excellent! Right across from the beach. The staff was super friendly and the valet team was amazing even treating us to complimentary bottles of water which was a nice touch. The food at their restaurant was delicious! I highly recommend this hotel we had an excellent stay!

Fantastic location right across the street from the beach & 1 mile walk to Sterns wharf. Great price for the location & clean comfortable room. Nice friendly staff. Valet parking $25 a day in their lot or you could park on the street for free but valet is the way to go. Housekeeping was very efficient too. Large comfortable room with desk, sitting area with 2 chairs, table with 2 chairs, desk & balcony. Huge bathroom too. Decor could be updated a bit. We booked directly through the hotel & received $25 per day credit in their Convivo restaurant for breakfast. Free coffee in the lobby from 5:30-8:30am. Overall a nice stay & we will be back.

We enjoyed our 2 night stay at the SBI. We had a 1-bedroom king suite on the 2nd floor. The room was immaculately clean! The bedding was comfortable with a four poster bed, two TVs, seating area and 2 balconies. The bathroom was large with double sinks. The decor is kind of a British Colonialism with wood, bamboo and wicker furniture and brocade covered furniture. Though the style felt outdated the furniture itself was in very good condition. We had breakfast at Convivo, the onsite restaurant. The food was good - recommend the frittata and avocado toast! We did valet for $25 night which is very affordable compared to the Kimpton Canary (which was the other hotel I was eyeing). I also love the location. It's across the street from the beach and a short walk (1.5 miles one way) to Stearns Warf, Funk Zone and lots of restaurants. The only minus was both nights I was awoken by a loud noise sounded like pipes or the loud washing machine. It happened around 3-4 am and lasted for 15-20 mins. If you're a deep sleeper this may be no issue for you. I did let the front desk know and they comp our breakfast. Other nice touches was a wine bottle for our arrival (celebrating a milestone anniversary). Santa Barbara was not super crowded when we were there early June. Plenty of parking around the city. As well, they are piloting something called the Loop where you can ride up and down State Street for free. We Uber from hotel to Handlebar Coffee in the morning and it was only $8.

What a gem. Great value hotel with 5 star hospitality and service. We stayed here for two nights to celebrate new years and had a great experience. The location is perfect just a few steps from the water. Great for morning jogs or walks. It's about a 20 minute walk to the pier. Close enough but far enough from the bustling State street. The restaurant is great as well. We ordered the Margherita pizza and enjoyed it on our balcony. Another perk I appreciated was the text communication with the hotel staff for basic needs. Very responsive and friendly. They also charged my Tesla with the valet service which was nice. Valet staff was professional and helped getting our luggage to and from the room. Our room was quiet and the beds were comfortable. Super clean all around as well with character. Why pay double to stay at the Californian when you can stay here for held the price. Also walking distance to the Santa Barbara zoo.

Very nice stay. Started with the friendly valet TJ. Got checked in to the immaculate room. 2 Queen room. Huge bathroom with plenty of amenities. The pool Is clean and fun! Across the street from the beach.

This our getaway place. We were here last August and just loved the property, the amenities and the bed. My husband and I are very particular about our bed firmness, soft sheets and overall comfort in hotel beds, and this one completely surpassed our expectations. So in our long weekend getaway this year we came right back and once again had the best stay. The service from the registration desk to the valet were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Can't wait for another long weekend stay.

My family really enjoyed our stay here. Reservations and check in were a breeze. All of the staff members were extremely welcoming. Our room was very clean and well-maintained. It even had a large balcony. The walk to the beach is just a few steps and downtown about five minutes away. The gym and pool were maintained and the restaurant was good as well. Ballet was very friendly, we had a great vacation here, highly recommended!

You get exactly what you expect. Spacious rooms in a great location with friendly and super helpful staff! We stayed here for a few nights on recommend friends and we would stay here again!

We had a great getaway to the SBI in early June. Everything about our stay met or exceeded our expectations, beginning with the valet experience and including the room, the dining (we ate every meal of our 3-day stay at the restaurant, or we had in-room dining - everything was amazing), the ambiance and the service. Our room was spacious, quiet, comfortable and super clean (very important to me). We used to live in the area and we enjoy coming back often, so this is going to be our one and only place to stay every time. It's close to everything and you cannot beat the views! Prices are incredibly fair for the quality.

Beautiful, clean, & spacious room. Nice food at the restaurant. Great continental breakfast.

Had a great stay at the SB Inn. From valet parking to check in and check out everything went smoothly. Got an ocean view room , lovely room it was very clean and comfortable. Definitely worth a stay for a special occasion. Expensive room but comparable to the area. Shout out to the valet guys for fast and friendly service. We ate dinner at the Convivo restaurant and it was ok.

We stayed at the Santa Barbara Inn and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience due to excessive noise from the room above us. We heard loud banging and heavy footsteps throughout the night, making it nearly impossible to sleep. We contacted the front desk, and they assured us they had called the guests--but the noise continued well into the night. It felt like nothing was actually done to resolve the issue. For the price of this hotel, we expected a peaceful and restful stay. Sadly, that was not the case.

I've had the pleasure of staying here a couple times now. Great experience both times. The patio balcony is so great! Customer service is always genuine. This hotel feels luxurious to me but not too much. Radiant floors in the bathroom for those cold morning feet. The rooms are tidy and comfy.

Santa Barbara Inn is modern luxury in prime location, right along the famous Cabrillo boulevard and just down the street from Stearns Wharf and downtown. We were able to enjoy a fabulous staycation here, and were blown away with the quality and amenities. Service was impeccable, we always came back to a clean room and had zero wait time for our car from the valet. The rooms are very spacious, even our balcony was quite large and offered amazing ocean views. There is free coffee for guests in the morning, and since we booked direct with the hotel we were given vouchers for breakfast. Everything was delicious, we especially loved the breakfast croissant sandwich and lattes.

Room - ocean view was amazing. Bed was comfortable. Price - comparable to other area nice hotels, but not cheap. Service - welcome texts, welcome water/wine/ and $25 credit towards breakfast each day. Proximity to beach - right across the road. 5 minutes ti get to the beach. Restaurant at hotel - pleasant staff. Tasty food. Ate the peach pizza (yummy), both the Blond and Pilsner beers were great, great views of the Pacific Ocean. Ate breakfast there twice and both times it was good. Overall- we will be back for our next trip to Santa Barbara

Beautiful inn across the waters. I love the decor of this hotel. Even though we were facing the homes and the parking lot, it was still peaceful. I had a sliver sight of the ocean. The restaurant downstairs was fabulous.

Totally underrated. Always have a nice experience. It's our go to hotel in santa barbara. Nice room, well trained staff. Just a hotel that consistently delivers at high level which is super rare since covid.

What an amazing place to stay right across the street from the ocean on Cabrillo. The management and staff are stellar. The rooms are meticulously clean and the bedding quite comfortable. Convivo is the on-site restaurant and has an amazing breakfast and Italian dinner menu. I recommend this fine Inn for your traveling needs when staying in Santa Barbara. A definite 10 in my book. Thank you.

The staff was absolutely amazing. We actually got a gift from the hotel for our anniversary which was unexpected and very nice (photo attached). The valet attendants were absolutely great also, so accommodating and eager to help with anything. Our room was very clean and had an amazing view, exactly what we wanted and requested (room view photo attached). We ate all our meals at the Convivo restaurant. Delicious ! The Santa Barbara Inn made our visit exceptional. It's obvious that they care about their guests. We had a very nice time and looking forward to the next time. If you have never stayed at the Santa Barbara Inn, you need to and you definitely need to eat at Convivo!

We had a fantastic stay here at the Inn. The rooms were beautiful and very clean. Staff was friendly and very informative. The restaurant at the Inn also served us a delicious dinner! Thank you Santa Barbara Inn

My husband and I had a lovely stay at the Santa Barbara Inn. The rooms and the entire inn is very clean. They also have outstanding customer service. They had an employee text us daily to make sure we were happy and to see if there's anything that we needed. Anything we requested was provided very efficiently. All the employees we came in contact with, even passing in the hallway, were friendly and welcoming. No bad attitudes here! They also had a fabulous restaurant, Convivo, on the grounds. It's not cheap, but if you enjoy top-notch, fresh ingredients prepared in a creative and delectable way, you will love this place. It has a very well done outdoor dining area, with an indoor bar and flatscreen and comfortable dining area. Our servers were all very attentive and friendly, and someone from management stopped by to have a brief chat and made sure we were enjoying. We had breakfast there daily, and ended up eating dinner there 3 out of our 5 nights, as the other places we dined couldn't remotely compare. They have a nice, relaxing, heated pool and spa area that was very clean which we enjoyed daily. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and are planning to stay yearly at the Santa Barbara Inn for a staycation.

My husband and I decided to do a short one day getaway to SB for our babymoon with our toddler. We are so glad that we chose Santa Barbara Inn as our choice to stay. From check in to check out, the process was smooth. As for parking, you could valet for $25 or if you're lucky, you could find free street parking (just make sure to read the signs); we got lucky and found street parking right in front of the hotel. We loved the fact that they wrote us a card to take back as a memento of our lovely stay there. They even provided us with a little treats (our toddler devoured those delicious cookies lol) to say congrats! Not only that, I know it wasn't guaranteed, but they even accommodated us with a room with a bathtub for our toddler. As for our view, it was facing the parking lot, so not that great, but we didn't fret over that since what we really wanted was the bathtub for our toddler. Also, I would recommend eating at their restaurant, Convivo. The food was delicious and it was so convenient that all we had to do was just ride the elevator down for dinner after we checked into our room. Overall, great experience! I would personally stay here again.

Spent my birthday weekend here with my boyfriend and I have to say it was beautiful here. Driving into the hotel we were greeted by the valet guys and they were super helpful with our bags. Overnight parking is $24/day. Once walking into check in (we actually got there 20 mins prior to check in time which was at 4) We sat and waited in the beautiful lobby that overlooks the beach. My only gripe was we were told the room was getting prepped for us - cool. When 4 o'clock hit we didn't receive an update on our room while we were sitting there. Meanwhile everyone else was getting checked in. I think it would have been nice since they saw us sitting there for 20 minutes to let us know our room was ready. I think they could use some improvements there. Once we got into our hotel, we were greeted with the beautiful ocean view. We stayed on the third floor and a bit of our view was obscured with the many trees that are planted out front, but overall still a nice view. Room was clean, and we had a double sink, bath tub and stand up shower. I really loved that they had heated bathroom floors. I loved it! Room Service was quick every time we ordered. One thing to note, the hotel is situated in front of a big street, so you'll here sirens, loud cars and music from time to time (not as often), so if you're looking for a super quiet retreat, keep this in mind. It didn't bother me at all. The beach is right across the street, and you'll love the restaurant Convivo downstairs. The food is amazing and the dinner view is even better. We ordered room service and enjoyed dinner and breakfast from our beachfront balcony. Overall even with the minor annoyances of checking in, the Santa Barbara Inn was an enjoyable stay. Enjoy!

Wonderful location, very friendly staff, super clean and great vibes... I love staying at this resort! I know it's not really a resort but it feels like one! I stay here several times a year and every time has been a great experience. The food at the restaurant looks interesting and it is sometimes difficult to tell what everything on the menu but I've never been disappointed with the food! ( occasional snippy server warning) This may sound weird but I love the water! It's clearly conditioned and it makes showering feel luxurious. You gotta stay here!

Super clean and perfect room for the weekend stay. They have a small dinning room with breakfast, coffee and pastries selection.

Andrea overnight personal said my room number out loud and aggressively voiced my personal room number which made me feel extensively unsafe. I hope she is better trained for single females. Andrea didn't clearly understand hospitality so she is the reason I will not be coming back.

Everything and the attached restaurant leaves a lot to be desired. Unfortunately what could be a nice bar is ruined by the terrible back bar

My first time visiting the Santa Barbara Inn. It was a lovely experience. From the very sweet valet to the outgoing gentleman who checked us in. The room was extremely clean! And so beautiful. Our room overlooked the pool and had a view of the ocean. It was very quiet, until the morning hours when the city began to wake. The pool area was clean and easy to access. Actually, all areas that we experienced were clean. Staff was always very nice and outgoing. There was a wedding the evening we stayed, but never heard it. My only wish for my visit, was a coffeepot in the room. Having to go downstairs to get coffee, was not ideal. I did appreciate the amenities given for self care. The bed was very comfortable. Plenty of space to relax. Overall a wonderful experience and would happily return for another visit.

Great location and service... and a lovely restaurant on property. You can even walk to and from the Santa Barbara Bowl if you don't mind a long jaunt. Love this place!!

Went here in May of 24' for my bday. (Husband booked the trip.) I prefer to stay at Bacara, it is MUCH nicer. The rooms here are seriously in need of updating. Very old and shabby. Also, there are no coffee makers in room, and if you think you are going to go downstairs to a lovely coffee bar... think again. They also promote themselves as "beach side" and quaint... I heard trains and traffic and felt like we were in a traffic zone. So much for the peaceful view.. Overall.. it is a hotel that needs MAJOR updating. They can use words like "quaint" and "boutique" all they want. "Old" and "Outdated" would be more accurate. That said, the cleaning crew is excellent and the valet guys are on it. Not worth the money they are charging. (Even if it is Santa Barbara).

The worse hotel experience ever. First of all, we requested a king bed and they gave us a room with two beds. Second, they put us in a handicap room. We tried to ask the hotel reservation manager to see if they could switch us to a regular room and she was not willing to help, kinda rude. She basically gave me the attitude as I could take it or leave it. We didn't pay $360* to stay at a hotel that offers no customer service at all. I have been traveling around the world and have never encountered a hotel like this one. I don't care if it's $1000 a night or $100 a night, the customer service should be every hotel's property. I do not recommend this hotel to anyone. The hotel is old and view is a parking lot if you don't pay $799 for an ocean view. Next time, we would rather stay at Hilton or Hyatt than this hotel in Santa Barbara again.

From the valet parking to the check in to the room to the maid service to the checkout all 5 stars. GREAT LOCATION

I have a lot to say about this place. My husband and I and our entire family stayed a long weekend here and had my wedding reception here, along with a ton of our wedding party staying at the hotel as well. Clearly we spent A TON of money at their establishment. I can honestly say, out of the entire staff at Santa Barbara Inn and Convivo...the valet guys were by far the nicest/friendliest. I don't have great things to say about the event planner from Convivo, she was VERY unhelpful and not accommodating during my entire planning process, which stressed me out. The front desk manager Grant was rude. One of the managers at Convivo was also rude and the staff basically threw my wedding cake in a box, which crushed and mashed it up. I was devastated. I don't understand how you treat people who just spent 30k this way. We got the ANACAPA suite and that was beautiful but I'm very disappointed with the lack of professionalism they displayed to us during our very special weekend. Although the grounds are beautiful, I just wish the staff were more accommodating to their guests, especially on such a special occasion. It left a bad taste in my mouth.

Very cute hotel with an old school feel. It's not the typical chain hotel. I loved their heated floors in the bathroom. We slept with our patio door open to listen to the waves. Opt for the higher floor, corner room, with oven view. It's worth it. We had breakfast outside as we watched the sunrise. The hotel is a bit difficult to find at night. It's really dark. Their onsite restaurant was okay. We ordered their seafood dishes and barely saw any seafood in it. The breakfast was also nothing to rave about. It's about the same price as the doubletree.

My guy and I were really looking forward to our stay here. Honestly, in the past, we would find the $100-$150 rooms in motels nearby and just splurged on meals. This time, we decided to splurge on a nicer hotel/bar/restaurant site so we could spend our time reading and relaxing by the pool, while eating and drinking on site. We arrived and staff were incredibly friendly, the room was lovely, but we went to go to the pool and had to be redirected multiple times through various wedding related groups, rehearsal dinners, and large parties. I sat by the pool with my book and couldn't read a word as I was enveloped by multiple 75+ groups celebrating weddings with open bars and an all around party atmosphere. I felt like I was smack in the middle of an engagement party, a rehearsal dinner and a wedding. There's no issue with a hotel hosting such events, but couples who are paying top dollar for a peaceful stay here deserve to have the experience as advertised, or be warned and compensated for unexpected large events. I spoke to customer service, and they were friendly enough in comping us a drink, but they also told us we would have been better suited for the ritz down the road- so sorry I work in community mental health and don't have $1500+ to drop on an evening there. I truly found that insulting and rude. You are a full service hotel. You should offer what you advertise. I'm just let down that this hotel expects to host both weddings/wedding parties and individual guests/couples without noticing how strikingly different the needs and experiences are. I would have expected a major room upgrade, comped dinner, bottle of wine, at the very least. Unfortunately. We won't be back. We will ensure our community won't either. Update: As the night went on, things only got worse and louder: speeches, applause, cheers, service deliveries, construction sites- general unpleasant noise that ruined our night into the late hours. I didn't sleep a wink. As we sat on our patio to relax there was a truck right below us delivering a flatbed of wood. After dinner as we went to sleep the walls were paper thin with people upstairs walking around in heels into the wee hours and I woke up to a 6am delivery of all the food products to the kitchen- I believe our room was right on top of the storage/kitchen space so it was non stop delivery vehicles and workers being loud while making various deliveries nonstop. Our bathtub was clogged on top of all that. I spoke with Ruth at the front desk about our unfortunate experience, and she was very sweet and took off a nominal amount, letting us know management would review the case and ensure we were taken care of. We heard from management 10 minutes later who essentially shamed us for not upgrading to a nicer room to avoid some of the inconveniences, and claimed she informed us of the large events- which is just untrue. Wow. Never. Ever. Shame your customer. You have now lost two families and communities of guests. Take accountability for what your guests experience. We pay the bills. We absolutely do not recommend this hotel.

Santa Barbara Inn beautiful and historic hotel right across the beach and minutes to the center of the down town Santa Barbara. Spacious and plush rooms with a balcony and some are with direct ocean view are clean, nicely decorated and were recently renovated. Just off the reception area there is a hotel restaurant that offers complimentary breakfast with your stay. Valet parking is $23 for overnight stay. Stearns Wharf is just a little walk away along the beach where you can find a great restaurant for local seafood. Overall it's a great choice for your stay while visiting an amazing city of Santa Barbara !

Really nice hotel. The valet guys are friendly and quick. The restaurant downstairs was really good, and if you book on their website or over the phone directly you get a $25 credit to your bill each day you stay. The rooms are very overpriced in my opinion. They are really clean and nice but a little dated and you can get a similar or better bet for your money down the road for way cheaper.

A great weekend getaway thanks to the Santa Barbara Inn! We came here for a 3 night stay to getaway and last minute, availability let us upgrade to an Oceanview room! The room was large, clean and comfortable. We definitely enjoyed a few bottles of wine from our balcony with the awesome views. Service was excellent... They've implemented a texting service which gave us direct and easy contact with staff. From asking for wine glasses to making reservations at Convivo, the hotel restaurant, things were seamless! (BTW, Convivo was an excellent hotel restaurant that seems to be frequented by locals. Review to come). Their pool was on the smaller side and though it had a chill vibe, could've used some music to drown out the noise from the adjacent restaurant. Location was fine. It's on the further end of the coast, about a 15 minute / $5-6 ride to State Street. Not a problem for a casual, beautiful walk but if you (or the lady) are done up for a nice dinner, walking may be a bit daunting to get to the main strip. The price is on the mid-upper range for stays in the area, but if you're looking for comfort, service and relaxation, the splurge will be worth it.

Our stay has been fantastic. The staff is very attentive and we loved the new texting system where we didn't have to call but could text for anything needed in our room. The view was amazing-room was super clean-and it was just the place to relax and unwind.

The word 'Inn" is really an understatement to the Mediterranean stylish icon that is Santa Barbara Inn. It's prime beachfront location and proximity to downtown are a huge plus. Couple that with warm service from the staff, elegant rooms, spacious bathrooms (some with heated floors!) and clean surroundings, it's worth the price tag of a luxury hotel we paid for in Santa Monica. I hate to say that the pool is small, but appreciate that they have one. Valet parking was $21 overnight, but since hubby has great parking karma, he easily found street parking on Orilla del Mar Dr. With each booking comes free wifi and a continental buffet spread. We were warned not to expect hot items, but was surprised to find steel cut oats served with all the fixins. Their pastries and bread are all so good and it was hard to resist slathering on the homemade jam and salted butter on those things. I have no self control! ;-) We did try the bar one night, but my virgin mojito was definitely too sour for my liking. I guess their strong points are more of the beer and wine variety. We had a wonderful stay here and wouldn't hesitate to for a return visit. Hopefully soon!

Such a beautiful location, amazing view and such attention to detail. Service staff were fun and enthusiastic. Food doesn't get any better! 10 out of 10!

I had to ask for water. None was provided. The restaurant is the focus of this hotel. They are a hotel a distant 2nd...three stars at best. Not even a coffee maker in the room. You must street park unless you valet. Tiny pool right next to outdoor eating area. Not worth the $$.

I book marked the Santa Barbara Inn some time ago. It looked nice. My birthday weekend in SB was fast approaching and I selected the Beachside Inn down the street because it was right next to Toma and I got cheap. Upon check in at the Beachside Inn we found the hotel to be old, small, and under construction at $275.00 per night. All we could hear was hammering! Oh hell no. Not this weekend. They let us off the hook at no charge. I give them credit for that. We were officially homeless in Santa Barbara on a Friday afternoon. I knew this was going to cost us but I called the Santa Barbara Inn. I explained our situation to the girl at the front desk and she was so nice about it. She cut me some slack and promised us we would love the room. $$$$ This was one of the Riveria suites with a 180 ocean front view. Absolutely awesome room. Wonderful staff from the front desk, valet, and restaurant. World class. This hotel made our weekend extra special. Was it expensive? Of course it was. Normally $650.00 per night, they gave it to us for $450.00 per night + $25.00 a day for parking. What did we learn? Don't be cheap. If you're staying in Santa Barbara be prepared to pay an extra couple hundred bucks for a room and get a good one. Don't settle for good enough or not so good at all. Live your life to the fullest. Enjoy yourself. It's later than you think.

Beautiful hotel! We stayed 2 nights and would come back again. PROS: the location is close enough to downtown but not right where all the night life noise and congestion is; the room and bathroom was well maintained and well stocked; the bed was comfortable and the valet staff (Miles) was EXCELLENT!! Also appreciated texting with the attentive and friendly Concierge (Akia) anytime I had a question; the voucher for food was a wonderful surprise for booking directly with the hotel however it should extend to dinner and room service not just breakfast and lunch. CONS: front desk and restaurant staff did their job efficiently but not as welcoming, friendly and wanting to make guest feel valued as the valet staff; no in room coffee maker to enjoy coffee or tea anytime; no gift shop/center; the noise from the restaurant was loud coming in from our balcony, drowning out the ocean waves and it was so loud that even the street traffic/train was barely heard; street parking was risky for theft and damage to vehicles; the view was ok but not as good as expected for extra price over a standard room which probably would have been quieter. Again, we enjoyed our stay and would like to stay again.

Shockingly unprofessional valet and front desk staff. We watched the valet drive aggressively with the car of the guest ahead of us (to the point that it made us hesitate to hand over our keys). Then the valet was extremely rude and short with us. We thought this was just one employee, but then the front desk staff was also impolite and had no manners to welcome guests checking in. Finally, as we were leaving, the valet pulling up our car almost hit another guest's car (we had to shout to warn him). Disappointing service, will not come again.

We had a great stay at the Santa Barbara Inn. Our room overlooked the ocean and it was a peaceful time. The staff were all great, from front desk to housekeeping, restaurant crew and valets. Very close drive (no real traffic to contend with) to State Street and/or the freeway. Our room was large, clean and luxurious. The restaurant had a wonderful breakfast and outdoor dining. A very nice, clean area around the hotel as well. If you go, I recommend walking across the street and taking a stroll along the beach. There are bike paths there as well if you are on wheels. Santa Barbara is one of our favorite spots and this was our first stay at the Santa Barbara Inn. It won't be our last.

Small but quaint hotel that is a 2 min drive from downtown Santa Barbara right next to the ocean! Definitely pay extra for the ocean view room it is totally worth it. The bathroom in the room was large with dual sink vanity and separate shower and tub. The front desk, valet, and staff were all very friendly and kind. The reason i didn't give 5 stars would be the bedroom furniture and bed was a bit outdated. Also dropping a star- at 1:30 am last night a very loud humming washing sound woke my boyfriend and I up from maintenance doing power washing of some sort?? It lasted 30 plus minutes and was hard for us to get back to sleep. The building must be older since we could hear our neighbors shower or use the restroom during the day through the plumbing. But its a hotel and you hear sounds typically regardless. Other than that I definitely recommend this place for your stay in Santa Barbara!

We stayed for 3 nights in a third floor ocean view room. very quiet and comfortable room. The room and bathroom were very spacious. The only noise was from the traffic when the slider was open but we knew that going in. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

First class hotel and valet T.J.,Jimmy, Dakota ,Christian and Jermery from the moment we pulled in valet took great care of us.We pulled in at 11 check-in is at 4 p.m. valet took are coolers with baby milk and put in refrigerator for us.They took our cloths and gave my daughter a place to change.I met some lady on my way to restroom that I assumed worked there told me where I could Change my cloths with a lot of space.My son and my daughters dad pulled up and received the same treatment from valet. I called for a minor adjustment to my t.v.(Spanish to English) I had the pleasure of meeting the Maintance manager Jacob we chatted a little bit and then he went downstairs and brought me a brand new t.v.up really nice man. Restaurant had great food drinks and excellent service recommend you getting a reservation first. We also visit the pool and Jacuzzi which is outside and very nice.My two rooms were nice size and very comfortable .Bathroom was nice Oceanview and patio was beautiful. Also I received a text every day from someone checking to see if I needed anything and how was my stay. I will be telling everyone about the Santa Barbara Inn first class valet and Maintance .Thanksgivings

Stayed here for memorial weekend great staff and speedy help with anything needed during stay. Great location / convenient to all the must go to spots! Will definitely be returning back to this hotel. 5 Star Visit