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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Coffee shop
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, City View (Cozy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Tree House (State Street View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Room (Cozy)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mountain view

Premium Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Penthouse (Drift)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Penthouse (Drift)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Room (Bunk Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, Balcony, City View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara stay.A stay at this Downtown Santa Barbara hotel places you steps from Antioch University and within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall. El Capitan Lake and Cabrillo Bikeway are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cruisery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels also features concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels to the airport?

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels is 10.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of Oct 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels on Nov 17, 2025 start from $217.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels.

How close is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from West Beach and 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 15 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per day.

Does Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels does not have a pool.

Does Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels to downtown Santa Barbara?

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels is 0.6 mi away from Santa Barbara.