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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite Balcony

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible | View from room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at The Franciscan Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, just a 4-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and 11 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros. Santa Barbara - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor
The Franciscan Hotel offers 50 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

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The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 778 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1023 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, clean and courteous. The location is great. We were able to walk everywhere. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
european feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with amazing service! Close to food, shops, and the beach. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZHONGBO, IRVINE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay when I needed to get away!

Great spot for what I needed - was out of power and needed a place I could work and be comfortable. Location is great .. wonderful walks in the beach and super close to restaurants and funk zone!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Raechel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice place to stay. Staff was very nice and the pool was warm. Loved it! Would definitely stay again. Love the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good find in Santa Barbara

Good location very close to the beach. The room itself was very clean. The front desk was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel, very clean and well maintained. Within walking distance to the harbor, which was absolutely lovely, You can get just about anywhere in 20 minutes. The staff is exceptional, in particular; Chokri; The manager went above and beyond and guaranteed I had a Wonderful and restorative stay. I highly recommend this stop for anyone visiting Santa Barbara, will definitely be returning to this hotel anytime I go to SB.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ting, Boston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with everything needed. Highly recommended. The location is great, close to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katharine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super uncomfortable bed

The bed was SO hard and the walls are very thin so our neighbors tv could be heard and was LOUD. The ac unit looks like its from the 70s and we couldnt get it to work so opened a window.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

puneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice breakfast provided. Great location as we walked to the wharf this morning prior to our checkout. Front desk (Ben) suggested close by restaurants the night before we could walk to. Would definitely stay here again! Cute sink in bathroom with nicely lit mirror. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the trip. Was within 0.5 miles of major restaurants and social space with wineries, breweries, etc. Felt safe and happy with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Signal Hill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy friendly, fast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favorite SB hotel!

My wife and I have stayed at a few hotels in Santa Barbara and the Franciscan is our favorite!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Betsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024