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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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A sunlit patio with a wooden table, seating, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a white brick wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, wicker chairs, and artwork.
Dining
A white building with blue awnings and a number '121' sign.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a wooden cabinet, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with plants.

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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

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A modern hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden flooring, a desk with a chair, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a brick wall.

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a large window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with a brick wall, two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room with Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Flor De Maiz - ‬4 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. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 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 daily.

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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

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 45 per day)
  • Limited onsite valet 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 cable/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.

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 45 per day
  • 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, and Carte Blanche. 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 Jul 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riviera Beach House on Jul 20, 2026 start from $279, including 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. Valet parking is available for USD 45 per day.

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. 521 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, great location, great people.
Lobby
Lobby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Short stay, small room but all good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but for a single traveler like me it was perfect and perfectly located, too
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect and the rooms were exactly as described. The staff are super friendly and very helpful. Beds are super comfy with perfect selection of pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but cute room in a great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the beach! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

RICARDO

Room clean, cute patios to hang out and have some drinks. Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Clean and well kept property with lots of personal and welcoming touches.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. Just steps from sterns wharf, restaurants and beach trails. Hotel is very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lobby and seating area upstairs. Perfect location. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was very nice. My only complaint is the bathrooms were a little tight. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: valet team was great. Great location. Pretty lobby Cons: very loud, super small (deceptively small) rooms, water temp inconsistent, housekeeping entered room without knocking 1 hour before check-out (with do not disturb sign on), small bathroom; can barely move in the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yanick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Small but adequate. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location is perfect for beach or town activities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
outstanding staff from the front desk to the valet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay would come back👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful setting, perfect location and easy shopping
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and cute. Rooms were small but cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From entry to exit this hotel experience was splendid. The staff was so kind and gracious. I slept wonderfully and the room had black out curtains which helped make the room perfect pitch black.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great happy hour! Cute hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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