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Simpson House Inn
Simpson House InnUpper East
10/10 Excellent
From the time we arrived and were greeted by Katy to the time we left three days later we were treated royally. The B&B is so charming and the grounds are park-like. We stayed in the Sun Room and although small inside, the private deck is amazing! The bed was like sleeping on a cloud. The breakfasts served on our deck were delicious and served graciously. The location is so convenient for walking around downtown but we enjoyed the atmosphere at the Simpson House so much that we hung out...
From the time we arrived and were greeted by Katy to the time we left three days later we were treated royally. The B&B is so charming and the grounds are park-like. We stayed in the Sun Room and although small inside, the private deck is amazing! The bed was like sleeping on a cloud. The breakfasts served on our deck were delicious and served graciously. The location is so convenient for walking around downtown but we enjoyed the atmosphere at the Simpson House so much that we hung out...
Reda




Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa BarbaraDowntown Santa Barbara
10/10 Excellent
Although the lobby was under construction, the hotel room was nicely renovated and quiet during the weekend. Thank you for a nice stay!
Although the lobby was under construction, the hotel room was nicely renovated and quiet during the weekend. Thank you for a nice stay!
Monica




The Upham Hotel
The Upham HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
10/10 Excellent
Sweet old school hotel Lovely peaceful affordable
Sweet old school hotel Lovely peaceful affordable
Elizabeth




Haley Hotel
Haley HotelDowntown Santa Barbara
10/10 Excellent
Very friendly staff. Checkout was supposedly 11am, but Marcus (the manager) told us we could leave our bags in the office. Our train didn’t leave until 4.
Very cute rooms. Close to everything. Comfortable beds and many premium channels.
Very friendly staff. Checkout was supposedly 11am, but Marcus (the manager) told us we could leave our bags in the office. Our train didn’t leave until 4.
Very cute rooms. Close to everything. Comfortable beds and many premium channels.
Myra




Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHGDowntown Santa Barbara
10/10 Excellent
We stayed here for our wedding and it was so perfect. We walked to the courthouse and so many stores and restaurants nearby we didn’t have to drive anywhere. The hotel was great. Staff is so friendly (Chole was amazing) the room was beautiful, the complimentary wine and coffee was great. The bar was great. All the food and drinks were so delicious. We will be coming back for our anniversary.
We stayed here for our wedding and it was so perfect. We walked to the courthouse and so many stores and restaurants nearby we didn’t have to drive anywhere. The hotel was great. Staff is so friendly (Chole was amazing) the room was beautiful, the complimentary wine and coffee was great. The bar was great. All the food and drinks were so delicious. We will be coming back for our anniversary.
vannessa




Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by HiltonDowntown Santa Barbara
10/10 Excellent
Evening manager was welcoming and very friendly. Great vibes
Evening manager was welcoming and very friendly. Great vibes
Anonymous traveler




Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design HotelsDowntown Santa Barbara
10/10 Excellent
Rustic and chic, very comfortable and romantic. Area was super fun and walkable, perfect anniversary spot.
Rustic and chic, very comfortable and romantic. Area was super fun and walkable, perfect anniversary spot.
Huy




Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay HotelLaguna
10/10 Excellent
Easy in and out, a great stay!
Easy in and out, a great stay!
Mark




Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay HotelLaguna
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful property with easy check in and clean updated rooms. Good amenities in the room, very comfortable bed, and great location. Price was a bit high but the room and property did feel luxurious, and it was central to everything we wanted to do in Santa Barbara. Would stay again!
Beautiful property with easy check in and clean updated rooms. Good amenities in the room, very comfortable bed, and great location. Price was a bit high but the room and property did feel luxurious, and it was central to everything we wanted to do in Santa Barbara. Would stay again!
Ingrid




Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay HotelSanta Barbara
10/10 Excellent
Great location. Only a very short walk from State Street.
Great location. Only a very short walk from State Street.
curtis




Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay HotelOak Park
10/10 Excellent
Everything about this place was amazing. Clean, close to DT, just wonderful. Just how I like it! Will be back!
Everything about this place was amazing. Clean, close to DT, just wonderful. Just how I like it! Will be back!
roxanne




Harbor House Inn
Harbor House InnSanta Barbara Beach
10/10 Excellent
It's the little things, sometimes, and Harbor House does it in spades! We booked a two night stay so there was a gratis breakfast basket waiting for us in our room--the homemade banana bread is just like mom used to make! The kitchenette is fully appointed with utensils, dishes, even a corkscrew. We found a full-sized coffee maker with tons of coffee and fixins, including flavored creamers. Our suite had a very comfortable bed as well as a pull-out twin which was a pleasant surprise. Harbor...
It's the little things, sometimes, and Harbor House does it in spades! We booked a two night stay so there was a gratis breakfast basket waiting for us in our room--the homemade banana bread is just like mom used to make! The kitchenette is fully appointed with utensils, dishes, even a corkscrew. We found a full-sized coffee maker with tons of coffee and fixins, including flavored creamers. Our suite had a very comfortable bed as well as a pull-out twin which was a pleasant surprise. Harbor...
Wooz




Casa Yano by The Beach
Casa Yano by The BeachSanta Barbara Beach
10/10 Excellent
Great apartment and location. We’ll definitely stay there again.
Great apartment and location. We’ll definitely stay there again.
Kseniya




La Playa Inn
La Playa InnSanta Barbara Beach
10/10 Excellent
Close to the beach and very clean and updated property.
Close to the beach and very clean and updated property.
Raphael




Palihouse Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa BarbaraLaguna
10/10 Excellent
Fantastic complimentary happy hour.
Bed was super comfortable. Fireplace was romantic.
Rain head shower was refreshing.
We will be back soon.
Fantastic complimentary happy hour.
Bed was super comfortable. Fireplace was romantic.
Rain head shower was refreshing.
We will be back soon.
robert




Bath Street Inn
Bath Street InnOak Park
10/10 Excellent
Very happy with the room, the house very cozy. Staff friendly. Clean. The breakfast was delicious! I would stay there anytime, I just wouldn’t stay on the second floor. I recommend the host tells the guest staying on the third floor to be more considerate when is bed time with the people in the rooms on the second floor. You can hear everything! Guests staying above were very loud, moving around till late into the night. Other than like I said, loved the place!
Very happy with the room, the house very cozy. Staff friendly. Clean. The breakfast was delicious! I would stay there anytime, I just wouldn’t stay on the second floor. I recommend the host tells the guest staying on the third floor to be more considerate when is bed time with the people in the rooms on the second floor. You can hear everything! Guests staying above were very loud, moving around till late into the night. Other than like I said, loved the place!
Ana




Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Cheshire Cat Inn & CottagesOak Park
10/10 Excellent
Although, I am more of a dog lover than a cat fan. The Cheshire Cat Inn left me purring. We were looking for a quiet romantic lodging near the Santa Barbara Bowl and we found just that.
Suzanne was welcoming and accommodated our late arrival by extending the wine & hors d'oeurves hour. Thank you Suzanne, the gesture was greatly appreciated since we had just driven in from Los Angeles.
The special touches of homemade brownies before bed made me feel at home. And I absolutely love...
Although, I am more of a dog lover than a cat fan. The Cheshire Cat Inn left me purring. We were looking for a quiet romantic lodging near the Santa Barbara Bowl and we found just that.
Suzanne was welcoming and accommodated our late arrival by extending the wine & hors d'oeurves hour. Thank you Suzanne, the gesture was greatly appreciated since we had just driven in from Los Angeles.
The special touches of homemade brownies before bed made me feel at home. And I absolutely love...
Bella




The Franciscan Hotel
The Franciscan HotelSanta Barbara Beach
10/10 Excellent
So many great things! The location was ideal and walkable to waterside and town sights, the rooms were clean with very quick attention to any minor problems, the staff was superlative (especially concierge Flore), and the free parking and free breakfast, with eggs, sausage, cheesy potatos, danishes, fruit, cereal, etc., were just bonuses!
So many great things! The location was ideal and walkable to waterside and town sights, the rooms were clean with very quick attention to any minor problems, the staff was superlative (especially concierge Flore), and the free parking and free breakfast, with eggs, sausage, cheesy potatos, danishes, fruit, cereal, etc., were just bonuses!
Andrea
