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Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation in Santa Barbara

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Outdoor wedding area
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Lobby lounge
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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15 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Santa Barbara Zoo and Cabrillo Bike Path are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Villa Rosa Inn

Hotel near MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation in Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn offers its guests a marina and an outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Villa Rosa Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Villa Rosa Inn offers 18 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 28.50 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40 per night.

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 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 28.50

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Rosa Inn
Villa Rosa Inn Hotel
Villa Rosa Inn
Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Hotel Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Rosa Inn to the airport?

Villa Rosa Inn is 10.6 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 Villa Rosa Inn?

As of Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Rosa Inn on Dec 10, 2025 start from $173.49, 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 Villa Rosa Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Villa Rosa Inn.

How close is Villa Rosa Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from West Beach and 13-minute walk from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Rosa Inn offer free breakfast?

Villa Rosa Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Villa Rosa Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Villa Rosa Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa Rosa Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Villa Rosa Inn have a pool?

Villa Rosa Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Villa Rosa Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Villa Rosa Inn to downtown Santa Barbara?

Villa Rosa Inn is 1.1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Villa Rosa Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Annie

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Comfortable stay but charged property fee twice!

I booked a room at the last minute for a getaway with my 5 year old daughter. The hotel is in a good location in an aging building like a lot of Santa Barbara hotels. It is part of the SB charm. The bed was comfortable and spacious. The shower desperately needs updating. The sink was a cute glass leaf bowl but was slow to drain. Pool was cold. Hot tub was HOT! Breakfast consisted of pastries with waffle irons out as a nice touch. The disappointment came after check out. The total paid to Hotels.com included room rate, property fee, and tax. Unfortunately, 3 days after check out, I see a charge for an amount similar to the property tax plus tax directly from the hotel. I called the hotel to resolve the matter. At first, they said it is the property fee. I said I aready paid that through Hotels.com and the receptionist agreed. The manager is not on-site and was not reachable all Friday afternoon on a holiday weekend to resolve the matter. I am still waiting to hear back on a refund. This is not acceptable. On top of this, housekeeping did not clean our room during our 2 night stay even with our "Please Make Up Room" sign on the door by 10:30am.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Grygorii

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms feel dirty and outdated, which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaoqing

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Traveled with family
It was a pleasant stay but privacy in my room was non existent; window and door did not have drapes/shades. Walking to around my room in a comfortable setting was not possible and the sunlight…Unpleasant!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was excellent, but all of the fees charged were confusing. $28.50 was charged for using a credit card to pay, which is somewhat excessive. The times for the afternoon reception were unpredictable. Also, be aware there is no air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Caitlin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had time consuming troubled check in which set a bad mood for my hungry family. The happy hour they offered at this time had some ritz crackers and cheese that helped some. Really bad wine which turned me off. Walking into unit the first thing we saw was a big dirty spot on the couch. The dirt passage way to get to alley for our car was a dumping zone of old funky decor no longer wanted. I had a great night sleep and woke up to a lovely soak in the hot tub and dip in the pool. They had burnt coffee with coffee mate, cookies, waffles, cereal for for breakfast spread. I loved the funky decor. My husband had trouble sleeping due to the loud neighbors at 1am. The property also does month to month rentals.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Buckeye

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Liked the continental breakfast and the manager’s happy hour. Very relaxing and terrific staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Travis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a few issues and received no help. The staff couldn’t speak English in the off hours
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arnold

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty moldy rooms, fully of dust mites. Woke up covered in bites and a rash. Leaking fridge, water all over the floor. No staff available onsite to address the issues. Still No response via text or email from management. Its a cute place, but not worth the price or the headache. Breakfast offering barely edible, waffle iron was caked in burnt grease. Big mistake booking here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

quirky little piece of paradise near the beach

It was quirky, cute, perfect location, and the front desk lady was my favorite. Absolutely everything that we look for in a stay at the beach. If you're coming to santa barbara for the weekend, this is the obvious choice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast. Happy hour snacks and free wine with charcuterie. How fun is the pool with statues, free to borrow pool toys and screaming hot jacuzzi!? Love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
There are not supposed to be any hidden fees but I had to pay a $33 administration fee at check in. There is no parking onsite, so you have to park at one of the neighboring hotels. And the rooms have no A/C. Staff was fine. when you can find them and everything is in walking distance. The wharf and State St are a block away, so there's a positive.Watch where you are walking. People dont clean up after their dogs pooping on the sidewalks and in the street and everywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic place, and I can hardly wait to return with friends and family. Everything and everyone exceded my expectations. I have stayed in many hotels in Santa Barbara, but now this is my absolute favorite. The oweners really created a unique place with treasures and history in abundance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, price, and the friendly, helpful staff. The pool and spa were great. The room was very comfortable. The only downside was that the floors in the room could have used a good mopping. Other than that, I would definitely stay again and would recommend it to friends. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with family
Parking is first-come-first-serve and they only have maybe 8 spaces near the building and then another 15 at their sister motel next door. Was very tricky to snag a spot. Street parking is free but has a 90 minute max on weekends. We stayed for three nights and they never cleaned the room. Not the biggest deal but it wasn't clear that that was their policy. Each room has a balcony or porch attached to it -- generally pretty pleasant but we could tell they don't get cleaned often, there were crumbs on the ledge and floor and cobwebs in the corners. The breakfast was just okay. There were a lot of options and it was well-stocked, but the croissants were stale and we're pretty sure the orange juice was just Tang. Beds were comfortable but squeaky. Great location though! Right near Stearns Wharf. Easy to walk to most things we wanted to do. Overall it's an older building with a lot of character and charm but I wouldn't stay there again. Didn't seem particularly well kept up. There was also a display case of creepy porcelain dolls in the lobby that I could have done without.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Check in was terrible. There was no desk attendant and there was only a phone number to talk to an employee. It took over an hour fpr someone to show up. The rooms were satisfactory but the balcony was dirty. The location is amazing. This hotel is a great find for budget conscious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

would visit again

we had the opportunity to meet the owner who was extemely polite and accomodating. pool was clean as was the room. would book again. close to beach and State street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s definitely just a bed to sleep in. The room was overall fine, but actually in a totally different hotel, which happened to be a 2 star hotel when I thought I was booking a 3 star. I guess there are three hotels on the block under the same owner and I was in one of those. Not super obvious either how to get to the check in desk and wasn’t really obvious how to get to my room from there either based on the description I was given. When I walked in the room was super toasty and muggy. Tried to turn AC on, but it was broken. Thankfully the weather in SB is nice enough this time of year to just open windows. Two windows fine, but the screen on the third was broken so I didn’t feel super safe opening the third. The floor was sunken and cracked near the bathroom and looked like the vinyl had been patched a few times but continued to crack due to that area of the floor being sunken. Overall it was fine, clearly a super nice area by the ocean and very walkable. The bed was fine and I slept fine and felt safe in the area. It’s just that nothing stood out as super noteworthy or special and I was definitely put off by the hotel switch up because the pictures for the Villa Rosa are pretty gorgeous and I wasn’t even in one of those rooms. I’m fine with two star hotels, just not when I’m expecting a cute historic hotel in SB.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tianying

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioner in the room. It is hot in summer. Very few choice for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina, Porter Ranch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very eclectic - old but clean with a cool vibe! Can’t rate negatively on the service on a holiday weekend! Did great considering!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful looking property. Vintage interior, two stories, and right by the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025