Following our dramatic renovation, the Santa Barbara Inn is once again welcoming guests to our oceanfront boutique hotel in Santa Barbara. While positive reviews and articles are nice, we take even greater pride in what past guests have to say about their visit with us. If you are considering a stay at the Santa Barbara Inn, please browse the hotel reviews below for a sense of the experience that awaits.
All The Right Notes! Sat, 04/18/26, 8:20 AM
5/5
Perfect location. No car needed; we could walk or Uber anywhere. Attentive, responsive staff. Lovely restaurant. Friendly and fun valet staff were full of great recommendations for sightseeing and restaurants. For us, this place was the perfect balance between casual and upscale without being stuffy or pretentious. Loved our oceanviee room.
04/24/26
Everything was great. Beautiful room with sea view, friendly service, valet parking, fantastic location.
5.0 Excellent Thursday, 04/23/26
This place is amazing!! Understated elegance, amazing staff, beautiful rooms and views! This is going to be our yearly destination for an extended weekend!
Review from Apr 27, 2026
Wonderful four night stay at the chic and comfortable SBI. Our Ocean View room was quiet and comfortable. We spent time every morning on the balcony enjoying the south facing view of the Pacific. Very professional and accommodating staff, from the front desk to housekeeping. The excellent on-site restaurant Convivo has a great reputation with SB locals and we enjoyed lunch and breakfast there. Congrats to the SBI team for running a truly excellent establishment.
Review Apr 26, 2026
Our stay at the Santa Barbara Inn was truly unforgettable, highlighted by an incredible location that left a lasting impression on us. There is something so special about the atmosphere there that we’re already dreaming of our return. Next time, we hope to settle in for at least a full week to fully soak in everything this beautiful property has to offer.