Santa Barbara Inn
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About this property
Santa Barbara Inn is a 4-star independent hotel located in Santa Barbara, California, within the Santa Barbara Beach neighborhood. The property sits a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara County Courthouse, placing guests near major attractions while maintaining proximity to the coast. The inn comprises 70 rooms designed for comfort and convenience.
Each room features air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a flat-screen television. Beds are dressed with down comforters and premium bedding, while private bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available throughout, along with cable programming for in-room entertainment. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.7 out of 5.
Dining at Santa Barbara Inn centers on Convivo, an Italian restaurant with ocean views, alongside a bar and lounge. Limited room service is available for in-room dining. The property operates one restaurant and one bar.
Recreational facilities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The lobby features a fireplace, and the hotel provides concierge services, complimentary wireless internet access in public areas, and a full range of guest services including 24-hour front desk support, luggage storage, dry cleaning and laundry service, and porter assistance. Valet parking is available for an additional charge, and an electric car charging station is on site.
Santa Barbara Inn stands 1.9 miles from Santa Barbara Bowl and 2.2 miles from Santa Barbara Harbor. Additional nearby attractions include Chase Palm Park, East Beach, and Stearns Wharf. The hotel is wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, a registration desk, restrooms, pool, and fitness center. Service animals are welcome and exempt from fees.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, with late check-in available until 6:30 AM; standard check-out is 12:00 PM. Pets are not permitted, though service animals are accommodated. The property maintains a 4.6 out of 5 overall rating based on 1,001 guest reviews, with 100 percent recommending the property.
Location & nearby attractions
Chase Palm Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
East Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Cabrillo Pavillion - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Barbara Zoo - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cabrillo Bike Path - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Barbara Cemetery - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Santa Barbara Art Foundry - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
West Beach - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Santa Barbara Channel - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Stearns Wharf - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Reagan Ranch Center - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Barbara Harbor - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 18.9 km / 11.7 mi
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 50.5 km / 31.4 mi
Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 58.4 km / 36.3 mi
The preferred airport for Santa Barbara Inn is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
- Guests using the pullout sofa in the Studio, Ocean View room will incur a per night surcharge.
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Valet parking fee: USD 27.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Know before you go
- Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.