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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Stearns Wharf

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Coffee shop
Coffee shop
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Lift
  • Minibar
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
The price is NZ$477
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

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Room, City View (Cozy)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Tree House, View (State Street View)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Cozy)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, Mountain View

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Penthouse (Drift)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Penthouse (Drift)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bunk Room)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
The price is NZ$406
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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About the area

Map
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 14 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 17 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 38 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
  • Goleta Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪EOS Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels puts you a short five-minute drive from Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Zoo. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Santa Barbara Harbor and University of California, Santa Barbara are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 25 per day)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 15 per person

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs USD 25 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Drift Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Does Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 25 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels like?
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Barbara Station and 14 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Kazuya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tiffany, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jason, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully designed and located in a fun area.
Justin, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Evelyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is pretty new, since 2022! I loved the style and design of the property. It smelled fresh the minute you stepped into the hallways going up towards your room. I liked that they had a cafe and bar downstairs that was picturesque. It’s right in State St. so everything from the Pier to the shopping centers were a few feet away. Check in was very easy, I did everything virtual. When we got there there was a staff to assist with things in case we needed it but we were able to get our key code and walk in without room keys. I wish all hotels were this easy! Incidentals cost $100 for 2 nights. Probably $50 a night. I would totally go back! If I had to say one thing I would’ve wanted improved… it would probably be the dust. I wish they dusted parts of the room better, especially the wood on the walls. The windows picked up dust easily. I was sneezing away a lot but other than that… the room itself was nice and “cozy”.
Nina, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Madilyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

marleen, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Kathleen A, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We didn’t like that there wasn’t a bathroom door
Tyler, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

WE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR STAY
Flavia, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Caridad, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The lack of dedicated lobby was disappointing. This was a VERY expensive hotel to be treated by the staff like we were bothersome. There should be vending for water and access to things without having to ask a bartender or barista. It was a disappointing experience.
Jaclynne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The uniqueness of this property is a model of how the future hotels will evolve into. It is a modern hot spot with well trained staff.
Art, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great location; staff was very nice and accomodating. The room was small, dimly lit with little space for hanging clothes and luggage. The bed was very comfortable but hard to get in and out of since it was up against a wall.
Harry, 2-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Centrally located that a the good point , otherwise Room small and badly arranged, noisy (one understands why ds earplugs provided) awakes at 6h by the dustbin truck...no employees except in line thus not really friendly...sorry for the report...otherwise Santa Barbara is splendid!
Nicolas, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Malaya, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Donn, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Internet kept cutting out and the surrounding area was noisy - even after 12am.
Li-Ann, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, easy and reliable.
Gerardo, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Alexandria, 1-night trip
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