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Penthouse (Drift)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Premium Penthouse (Drift)
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room, Mountain View
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, City View (Cozy)
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room (Cozy)
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Tree House, View (State Street View)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room (Bunk Room)
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, Balcony, City View
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with a coffee shop, near Stearns Wharf

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

With a stay at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels in Santa Barbara (Historic Downtown Santa Barbara), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Zoo. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Santa Barbara hotel also offers concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Luggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Uncovered parking
  • Express check-out
  • Total number of rooms - 46
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Premium bedding
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 43
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Cashless transactions are available

Contactless check-out is available

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

No front desk

Debit cards not accepted

Guests must register online prior to arrival

Host will greet you

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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