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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪8 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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Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1003)
The price is NZ$642
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hotel Santa Barbara

About the area

Santa Barbara

A stay at The Franciscan Hotel places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, just a 4-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. .This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 4 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive

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 public transport

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

Things to do

  • Free bike hire
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Franciscan Inn
Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara
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Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara Ca
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
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Franciscan Inn Suites
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The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 764 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1007 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

8/10 Good

Florin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property near the SB Harbor and Pier. Area is safe and within walking distance of all restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect … a block from the beach and easy walk to restaurants and pier. It’s was quiet and clean on the property. Breakfast was good and fresh squeezed OJ was a pleasant surprise. Only complaint was that the eating area was way too small. Other than that I would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast offered was pretty bad. I went to go for one of the oranges (they were spoiled) since the meat and eggs seemed to have that freshly thawed out taste- Pool was 84 degrees so we couldnt get in..it'd be nice if they had heated it more since im sure price of "pool" is reflected in taxes/stay-it'd be nice to be able to use it. Aside from that-it was perfect spur of the moment place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles, bethesda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 2nd time staying here after a previous good experience. Staff i interacted with at front desk were all helpful. Breakfast was simple but nice, rooms clean (although mine could have used some artwork) and well equipped. Off street parking outside my room also a plus. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very accommodating for our family while we visited Santa Barbara for our son's wedding. They were very professional and the hotel was a beautiful place to stay. Would revisit
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeannine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Things I liked:Large and clean room; clerk checking us in cheerfully accommodated our needs; good breakfast; well-maintained grounds, small but useful refrigerator Dislikes; Took too many tries to get a full cup of coffee from the coffeemaker; could have used a microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert H.

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will come back again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feel like home
Always a great place to stay. My #1 hotel in Santa Barbara. Feels like home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnabelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to celebrate a birthday weekend here and I must say this stay exceeded my expectations!! We chose this inn because of their dog friendly accommodation & must say I’m so happy we stayed here! The inn comes with a complimentary breakfast that includes eggs, sausage patties, bagels, cereal, & sweet danishes that we enjoyed! Coffee & OJ too! In the evenings they offered fresh baked cookies that were delicious!! Bike rentals are offered free for 2 hours & there are so many things to do nearby! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shuyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The inn also offered free bike rentals.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sriram, Chesterfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property. Very warm welcome at front desk. Room immaculate and very clean. Junior Suite had everything one could need including fridge microwave locker and even utensils. Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daelynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very kind!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the friendly customer service and free bike rentals. Walking distance to the wharf and dining options. Working AC and fan in the room. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ben at check-in was both friendly and helpful and went the extra mile.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was aesthetic, clean, comfortable, and styled nicely to match Santa Barbara. Additionally, to my surprise, the Wi-Fi in the room was as fast as my wired fiber optic connection at home. I needed to work while I was there, and it was perfectly fast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen, Rolling Hills Estates

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable beds, helpful staff and tasty cookies and cinnamon rolls for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024