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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Santa Barbara Harbor

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Coffee shop
Private kitchen
Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Coffee shop
In the heart of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, Drift Santa Barbara offers a unique experience. Enjoy a coffee at the cafe, grab a drink at the bar, or rent bikes to explore nearby Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. With express check-in and helpful staff, your stay is sure to be smooth sailing.

Reviews

8,4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
The current price is R4 031
R4 603 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Room, City View (Cozy)

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

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Individually decorated
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Smart TV
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cozy)

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

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Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Penthouse (Drift)

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Individually furnished
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Air conditioning
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Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse (Drift)

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

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Room (Bunk Room)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
The price is R4 084
R4 702 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 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
  • Stearns Wharf - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 17 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 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 just a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Bowl 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 travelers.

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
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

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
  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Hair dryer
  • 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, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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 check-in 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 17 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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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

Beautifully designed and located in a fun area.
Justin, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Uncomfortable but good location
If you are looking for a location on State Street, then it's worth taking a look at this property but rooms are very dark, cold, and small. The bed /pillows uncomfortable, no parking, no place to put your suitcase, no closet. It was clean. But you have to request maid service via text if you need towels or trash removed etc.
Robin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

WE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR STAY
Flavia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, easy and reliable.
Gerardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Jose, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

perfect spot to stay!
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, great service!
Ciara, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Claudia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very clean
Kristen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool hotel right on State St. great location and ambience.
Randy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very aesthetic and clean. Will definitely stay again.
john, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay! Awesome Bar!!!!!!!!!
Jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best stay!
I stayed at Drift for my best friend’s wedding weekend and I had the best stay! The staff is very quick to answer any questions you may have through their texting service and the location is perfect for downtown SB!
Triana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love our stay! Fun, hip, clean, & the location was amazing!
Justin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful modern rooms. Perfect for two people. Location is absolutely wonderful. The Coffee shop and bar in the hotel are perfect. Will definitely be staying here again.
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay here again
Alejandro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was located in a great area walking distance to many things
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay at the drift hotel was great. Very easy check in/out, the room was great, clean and good looking. The bar and coffee shop downstairs were very good. Definitely a place to stay at again. I loved it.
Manuel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was prime, was able to walk to go shopping, pier, etc. room was small but clean.
Kelsey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect pit-stop on Santa Barbara
Perfect location, nice and quiet even on the street. Dawn and dusk amazing too - best coffee in town!
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trendy hotel located right in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Drift is located perfectly downtown. Literally walking distance to the Main Street with multiple restaurants and bars. The bar (Dusk) is so good and make some of the best drinks I’ve ever had.
Ray, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are very well-designed and makes great use of the space available. The staff is extremely kind and helpful. Cozy and calm ambiance throughout.
Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and property. Great style and vibe!
Kris, 1-night trip