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San Ysidro Ranch

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Living area
Banquet hall
Slippers, towels
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Map
900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
  • Popular LocationButterfly Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Zoo8 min drive
  • Popular LocationWestmont College8 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)21 min drive

Room options

Romantic Garden Hideaways

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Ocean View Hideaways

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Canyon Hideaways

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Montecito hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Montecito Village Shopping Center and Casa Del Herrero. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and Miramar Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min drive
  • Butterfly Beach - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min drive
  • Westmont College - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 17 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Merci To Go - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Summerland Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Westmont Dining Commons - ‬9 min drive

About this property

San Ysidro Ranch

Family-friendly stay near Santa Barbara Zoo
San Ysidro Ranch offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a library, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly San Ysidro Ranch. Self parking is free.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1893
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
San Ysidro Ranch offers 41 accommodations with safes and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include slippers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Ranch San Ysidro
San Ysidro
San Ysidro Ranch
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Santa Barbara
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San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property Hotel Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

How close is San Ysidro Ranch to the airport?

San Ysidro Ranch is 15.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does San Ysidro Ranch have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at San Ysidro Ranch.

How close is San Ysidro Ranch to the beach?

This hotel is 9.6 mi (15-min drive) from Carpinteria State Beach and 2.3 mi (6-min drive) from Miramar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does San Ysidro Ranch offer free breakfast?

San Ysidro Ranch offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at San Ysidro Ranch?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at San Ysidro Ranch?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at San Ysidro Ranch?

This hotel offers free self parking. Valet parking is available for a fee.

Does San Ysidro Ranch have a pool?

San Ysidro Ranch features an outdoor pool.

Does San Ysidro Ranch have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like ocean views and brunch.

Does San Ysidro Ranch have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Spa, where you can enjoy Thai massages.

How close is San Ysidro Ranch to downtown Santa Barbara?

San Ysidro Ranch is 4.8 mi away from Santa Barbara.

San Ysidro Ranch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shari, Studio City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service, service, service
Was here over 30 years ago and don't remember it being this beautiful! Grounds are immaculate and constantly being groomed. Peace and absolute quiet. Understated elegance, (rustic), quiet, absolutely professional staff all around---from the front gatehouse to the car valet. Friendly staff always wanting to make sure you enjoy the day and the sunset---without being intrusive. Food is outstanding ---quality beyond 5 stars. Went to two other restaurants because of recommendations; would have been happier just dining here. An absolute jewel of a destination. You can't get any better than this......
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magic stay
We were so sad to leave!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Sunny Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical getaway
The San Ysidro Ranch has a chill garden of eden in paradise feeling; from the private outdoor shower and jacuzzi for every cottage to the exquisite peaceful mountain view from the very private pool with lush overplanted gardens. And, as a special bonus, the spectacular San Ysidro hiking trail is out the front door! We went there for our birthdays and were treated royally. Both world class restaurants were fantastic. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A prime example of how to run the perfect 5 star hotel. Definitely an oasis in today’s mediocre hotel world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing! Perfection!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel for R&R
The polls are out: My wife and I agree: Our new # 1 Hotel