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Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Sundeck
Exterior
Bicycling

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Garden view

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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 Full Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Queen Garden Patio Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Standard Queen Room With Roll-in Shower-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Standard Double Ada Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Garden Patio

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe 2 Doubles Garden Patio

  • Sleeps 4

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll be steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Stearns Wharf are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Reagan Ranch Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riviera Beach House

3.5-star hotel near MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riviera Beach House.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1912
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riviera Beach House offers 41 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 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 hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • 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.
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 90 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 90 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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)
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. 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. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riviera Beach House to the airport?

Riviera Beach House is 10.5 mi (13-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 Riviera Beach House?

As of Feb 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riviera Beach House on Feb 23, 2026 start from $153.0, 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 Riviera Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Riviera Beach House.

How close is Riviera Beach House to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from West Beach and 13-minute walk from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Riviera Beach House offer free breakfast?

Riviera Beach House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riviera Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Riviera Beach House?

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

Is there free parking at Riviera Beach House?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Riviera Beach House have a pool?

Riviera Beach House does not have a pool.

Does Riviera Beach House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Riviera Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Riviera Beach House to downtown Santa Barbara?

Riviera Beach House is 1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Riviera Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The noise in this hotel is unbearable. The building was apparently not build with insulation or noise control in mind. We had to move rooms to go to the second floor because of how loud the people were above us just simply walking around. The cleaning crew woke you up because every move they made felt like they were cleaning the room you were sleeping in. People talking in their rooms or in the hallway were so loud you felt like they were in their room. The noise from the train and street outside were loud enough to keep you up at night. Although it was a great location in the funk zone and had some nice amenities, we will never stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great, friend staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very nice and accommodating, but this hotel is insanely overpriced. The room was a shoebox, basically a foot of floorspace around the bed, with fancy decor to mask the fact that its a glorified Motel 6. They have NO parking, we had to park in public parking 3 blocks away and walk with all of our luggage. Its a quant hotel, but defintely won't go back. At least I got to experience what ita like to take a shower in a coffin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, staff was great and easy to talk to throughout our short stay. The room had pretty good amenities for a small short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Socha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing friendly staff during night and day, anticipated needs and provided recommendations for beaches, places to eat, clean , good vibes and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay would come back👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect. Keep up the good work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was great, the room was very small, not much room for more than a bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

8/10 Good

Marivic

Hotel was conveniently located near restaurants and just seconds from the beach. Though the hotel room walls were a bit thin and noise was very audible, room was cozy and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, staff was helpful and friendly. The room itself was very small, but it worked. Parking was easy. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. The staff was very friendly. One thing to know is that the parking is valet only and at the time of this review is $38 per night. Great location. The coffee they have is really good. I'd stay there again, especially if I don't have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The lobby gives a great first impression — clean, modern, and welcoming. The staff were friendly and helpful too. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end. The rooms are tiny — barely enough space to open a suitcase, and nowhere to store luggage. The bathroom is just as cramped, and the baseboards and door to the “garden patio” (which you access through the bathroom) were dirty and even moldy. The “garden view” is misleading. It’s not a garden at all — just a small enclosed patio surrounded by walls and neighboring rooms. No view, no privacy. Valet parking is $38 per night, which feels steep, especially since I was handed my keys to pull my own car out of the space. The location is great with lots of dining and shopping nearby, but overall, the room’s size, cleanliness, and lack of value really bring this place down. I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel it’s all about the location! This is our second time staying here and we loved it again. We originally chose it because it is dog friendly and we are so happy we did. Just a heads up the bathroom is tiny the shower is tiny and the room is small. There is no room to put you suitcase anywhere. But the hotel is beautiful well maintained and has the best location. We will always stay here when we come to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025