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Hotel Description

5-star adults-only B&B near Santa Barbara Zoo

City center retreat

At this Upper East B&B, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Alameda Park. Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are also within half a mile (1 km).

Free perks

This bed & breakfast features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and free self parking. Enjoy the free full breakfast each morning. A terrace, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are also on offer.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Katharine McCormick)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$422* Per night/room Jun 11 - Jun 12

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Fireplace (Tack Room)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Signature Room, Accessible, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Carriage Room)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Loft, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Fireplace, Garden View (Hayloft)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Luxury Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Fireplace (Abbeywood Cottage)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Fireplace (Pendle Cottage)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Simpson House Inn ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Simpson House Inn

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 20, 2022

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5 out of 5
Beautiful property, clean facilities, friendly staff, great breakfast!

Posted by on Jul 11, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 12, 2019 by Cb

Thank for such a nice review!

Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Simpson House Inn. Free self parking is available. This 5-star Santa Barbara bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1874
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Santa Barbara Station (3.2 km / 2 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Simpson House Inn offers 15 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Santa Barbara bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • IPod dock
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Caters to adults only
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Debit cards

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.