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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
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Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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15 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant 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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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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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Longboard's Grill - ‬7 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.

Languages

English

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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 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 8:00 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

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.

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 13-minute walk from East Beach and 15-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Rosa Inn offer free breakfast?

Villa Rosa Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 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. 323 out of 954 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 954 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 954 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 954 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 954 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I rarely write negative reviews, but this stay was so poor that I feel obligated to warn other travelers. Room Condition Was Unacceptable. After checking in and returning to our room later that evening, we discovered the bed was filled with hair from previous guests. There was a large stain on the pillow and multiple dirt stains across the bedding. None of the towels were clean - all had various stains on them. Basic Amenities Failed. The electrical system didn't function properly - we couldn't find a single working outlet to charge our devices overnight, and even the bathroom lighting was non-functional. The walls are extremely thin, making it impossible to get proper rest. Hair from previous guests was scattered across the bathroom floor, indicating poor housekeeping standards. Poor Service Throughout. There was no staff at reception until 3 pm, creating a lengthy queue of guests waiting to check in. When we raised concerns at checkout, rather than acknowledging the issues, the staff member began questioning us defensively. Final Thoughts: This was genuinely the worst hotel experience I've had. The combination of unsanitary conditions, non-functioning amenities, and poor service makes this establishment unsuitable for guests. I will be requesting a full refund and cannot recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

EDITH

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
BEAUTIFUL PLANTS
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It took an hour to check in and before we were able to check in there was an incident with the desk clerk and other guests that was really off-putting. The guy working was being really condescending to a British guy who was having issues with his credit cards and another couple checking in stepped in to tell the guy working the desk to be nicer and just help the British gentleman out. The guy working then started arguing and eventually started cussing at the couple that was just trying to help out. Eventually two other employees showed up and one of them was also rude and asked the couple to step outside until it was their time to check in. They tried explaining to this lady that the man working the counter was being unprofessional and cussing at them but the guy then tried gaslighting everyone and saying he didn't yell or cuss at anyone. The couple eventually went outside to wait but then the guy went outside and started fighting with the couple again and so the lady employee went outside and basically took the guy employees side and caused even more of an issue with the couple. A different lady started checking the rest of the guests in and did so very quickly. Once in our room we noticed the closet doors were off of their tracks and just leaning against the shelves, the main light in the room would just flicker, and we had a balcony room but the bush next to the balcony was so overgrown that we couldn't sit outside comfortably. I was also charged twice for the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unexceptionable conditions

This was one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed at and the experience was made worse by the manager/owner’s unwillingness to help the situation. We reserved one of the 2-room suites at a very expensive rate expecting a high-end, boutique hotel experience. The website photos were extremely misleading. The bathroom window had broken glass. There was black mold on the ceiling and around the shower/bathtub. The front of the tub was held together with packing tape that also was infiltrated with mold. The master bedroom has a hole in the wall. The kitchenette had a dirty, used sponge and sink that hadn’t been cleaned. The freezer had a 2-inch ice block with debris from the ice tray. The room was generally dirty all together with food stained walls near the kitchenette. The hotel overall could be a cute, eclectic boutique steps from the beach but it is obviously worn down and not well managed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much bad happened that I don’t even want to get into it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sad by the sea

Wonderful location but not professionally run. The property is falling apart in so many ways.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked an “upgraded” room but was given the regular room. Requested the difference since they overbooked. Was told to talk to hotels.com about it. Also the room was full of fleas as my child was left with many bites. Would not book through hotels.com or Villa Rosa ever again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good locations, room ok, no AC, breakfast blah but nice pool area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing for the price. A little under staffed. Window on the shower was broken open and people could see in 😬 but otherwise very satisfied. Quaint, and sweet atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience with a hotel. There is a 3 o'clock is check in, however there was no front desk personnel available to assist. There were about six different guests waiting to check-in & we all waited about an hour to have someone walk over and check us in. Overall, waited two hours to checked in. Finally received the room keys, walked over to the suite and the room door was freelj open, beds are not made, previous guests trash has not thrown out, and overall horrendous room. Do not book any rooms at this establishment, will ruin your vacation. Thank me later.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of Villa Rosa May 16, 2025

I regret to say that my experience with the Villa Rosa Inn was deeply disappointing and distressing. The first red flag was that no one ever answered or returned my calls when I tried to reach the hotel in advance to request a crib for our room. When we arrived, there was a long line in the lobby, and only one front desk clerk was present. I waited in line for over 30 minutes with my baby, which was already a stressful start. Once I reached the front of the line, the manager informed me that the room I had reserved would not be ready for at least another hour due to staffing issues and a housekeeper walking off the job. While that was not ideal, I was flexible and open to any accommodation that could reasonably fit my family of three. The front desk clerk appeared visibly overwhelmed and, in the middle of assisting me, muttered, “I hate people.” She immediately realized she had said it aloud and tried to walk it back with an apology. I tried to laugh it off, but it was a jarring and unprofessional comment that didn’t inspire confidence. After some time, she provided me with two key cards and directions to a room across the street. I went ahead with my baby to check the room before bringing over my husband and our luggage. To my shock, when I opened the door, the room was already occupied — by a man who was clearly unaware that someone had been issued a key to his room. It was an extremely distressing and unsafe situation, especially as I was holding my baby when it happen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was extra charge for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.B.

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

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very pretty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

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

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Poorly staffed. Could never find anyone at the front desk to help with problems. Ice machine broken, no one at desk to ask for alternative. First room provided had not been cleaned, beds were slept in and wet towels on the floor. Second room lacked towels. Had to go across the street to a different hotel to get ice. The Continental breakfast was very poor. Out of bread, out of milk, waffle maker filthy with burnt batter. No staff present to assist with anything. Lovely little hotel in a great location terribly managed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

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

Don’t do it

The customer service is terrible. Don’t bother trying to check in early. They’re literally not there till 3:00 or later. The lady at the front desk speaks her own language, so good luck with that. Breakfast is available… not sure you could call it breakfast, but whatever. Parking?! There is none. Street parking is available, but good luck with that too. You can park at any of the adjacent hotels, which is great… if they didn’t have customers!!! The room wasn’t bad. Actually surprised, we asked for two queens and ended up with what was probably, at one time, a two bedroom apartment adjacent to the property. One of the TVs didn’t work (couldn’t get the WiFi working on it). No soap, shampoo or conditioner in the bathroom, and the refrigerator made a rattling sound all night. Checkout, once again, no one at the front desk and no direction for what to do with your keys. For the price, ok. But seriously, you can’t make up how poor the service was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anand

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Msry

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very slow check in. Was charged xtra for unknown reason and taxes and fees were included in price quotes. Furniture was in very bad condition. It had a kitchen but only 2 plates, 1spoon. Would not return to this property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ravi

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Manoj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was great. Only complaint was check in took a long time because there was one person doing it all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph, Silver Spring

Traveled with family
PROS -Fantastic location in the heart of downtown. Can walk to Stearns Wharf and State Street within minutes. -Very spacious rooms. Units have full kitchens and living areas even if not mentioned in the room listing. -Friendly and helpful staff (but see below) CONS -Property is overall not well kept up. Being in downtown, it is an old building, but the interior has not been renovated in a long time. The outdoor grounds also could use some rehab. -Cleanliness is an issue. There was a large, visible spider web in the corner of one of the rooms. -Continental breakfast was minimal (although it has a waffle machine). -While friendly, the staff is not very available. They may be very understaffed. Almost every time I needed front desk assistance, I had to wait for someone to come back. One of our 2 rooms wasn't ready on time, even though we checked in an hour after our stated arrival time. It was eventually not ready until about 9pm that night. -The price posted on Expedia was not the total cost. When checking in, they added additional fees that added about $50 extra for the 2 rooms I reserved. Not happy about that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025