Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

524 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States of America – Excellent location – show map – Train Access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>142</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
142 reviews
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Elevator

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Santa Barbara. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is 0.8 miles from the city center and a 11-minute walk from East Beach. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. Popular points of interest near Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels include West Beach, Antioch College and Amtrack Station Santa Barbara. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 10 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
Design Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 king beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Santa Barbara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fang
    Singapore Singapore
    “I liked the pre-check in, which meant that we could access the room immediately upon arrival. The automatic pre-checkin system didn't work for me, but the staff responded promptly and sorted it out for me. Convenient location, amenities were...”
  • Sreb
    United States of America United States of America
    “It was truly great. I love the vibes and the look it was clean, central and the coffee was great. I applaud the very fast customer services messages and how they would check in on you every day. That was a nice touch.”
  • Jessica
    Canada Canada
    “Very modern, nice room with great products and comfortable bed. We adored the location and the Dawn/Dusk cafe and bar. It was such a unique place to stay.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Dawn Cafe + Market
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dusk Craft Bar
    • Cuisine
      Mexican
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern

Amenities of Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $20 per day.
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Express check-in/out
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 00:00
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. That's about £75. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 17 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

    • The prices at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels has 2 restaurants:

      • Dusk Craft Bar
      • Dawn Cafe + Market

    • Room options at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels include:

      • Double
      • Quad

    • Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels is 0.6 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is 2,950 feet from Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Bike tours
      • Yoga classes
      • Happy hour
      • Bicycle rental