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Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | View from room

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa)

  • 1120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Studio, Partial Ocean View

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Park View | Park view

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

  • 450 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite)

  • 764 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Studio) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Studio)

  • 764 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.At this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Chase Palm Park and East Beach. Cabrillo Pavillion and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Longboard's Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Santa Barbara Inn

Hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Santa Barbara Inn. For a fee, parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Santa Barbara Inn offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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
Safety features at this property include 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
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Guests using the pullout sofa in the Studio, Ocean View room will incur a per night surcharge.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn Hotel
Santa Barbara Inn Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Santa Barbara Inn to the airport?

Santa Barbara Inn is 11.7 mi (14-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 Santa Barbara Inn?

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Barbara Inn on Sep 11, 2025 start from $296.49, 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 Santa Barbara Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Santa Barbara Inn.

How close is Santa Barbara Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from East Beach and 2 mi (12-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Santa Barbara Inn offer free breakfast?

Santa Barbara Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Santa Barbara Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Santa Barbara Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Santa Barbara Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 28.00 per night.

Does Santa Barbara Inn have a pool?

Santa Barbara Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Santa Barbara Inn have a restaurant?

Santa Barbara Inn is home to Convivo, which features Italian cuisine and ocean views.

Does Santa Barbara Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Santa Barbara Inn to downtown Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara Inn is 1.8 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jolanta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghri

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samir, La Crescenta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to Stay. A most convenient and quaint hotel to stay in when visiting Santa Barbara. Everything is centralized and easily accessible within the hotel. Rooms could use their own coffee machines. Or, you can extend your complimentary coffee hours to past 8:30 am. Also, please add complimentary tea service. Extended room service hours from the in-house restaurant would also be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawnyrose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room decor and spaciousness with an outdoor patio to enjoy. Conveniently located right across from the ocean with a walking path and grass area. Restaurants, pool, room service, valet all added to a very enjoyable get a way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! The only reason I gave 4 stars is how loud people walking around was when you were sleeping. The hotel was luxurious & super clean, friendly, and generally quiet. So nice to be right across the street from the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One comment is it would have been nice if we could have made our morning cup of coffee in the room so we could start our morning drinking the coffee on the balcony instead of going downstairs for our coffee and bringing two cups upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua-Gabriel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and accommodating staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel across from the beach. About a mile from the foot of State Street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asesis

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location! Very comfortable, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki, Lakewood

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

10/10 Excellent

John, Bonita Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Alway a gem.

Love it. We keep coming back. Great place to relax. They are always so helpful and go the extra mile to make your stay happy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely Incredible Service! Our experience was outstanding from the moment we arrived! Even before we got there, the staff sent a friendly text to check in—and they continued to stay in touch throughout our stay, always asking if we needed anything. It made us feel truly taken care of. The on-site restaurant was absolutely delicious, and to top it off, they even delivered waters to our room in the morning when I texted them. Every detail was thoughtful and the service was above and beyond. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable luxury
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

This is the spot! West beach is so ideal. Centrally located, beach, Funk Zone, State St, dining, quiet, safe, peaceful. This rental is comfy, homie and well equipped. Rental property group are pros. Fast and responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of street noise, sirens, large trucks, emergency vehicles, motorcycles and cars through the day and night. Blowers and mowers going in the morning. Even though we had an ocean view room, due trees and other growth, there was just a sliver of the ocean to be seen. We ordered room service from the on-site restaurant which was delicious. Expedia was an excellent experience, with the best rate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tod

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025