The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property

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

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
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

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

Franciscan Suite Balcony

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Franciscan Suite

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Executive Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Carriage and Western Art Museum.

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. 870 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1167 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harmony

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel in Santa Barbara
Excellent hotel. Walking distance from Amtrak train station. Just an easy 10 min walk. Hotel suite room was updated, comfortable bed, spotless. Friendly staff. Free continental breakfast in lobby. Perfect location and easy to walk to all attractions. Highly recommend and we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I plan on coming back to this place as much as possible. Staff was impeccable. The room is beautiful and clean. Located in a quiet area within walking distance to the strip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay at the Franciscan Inn. Clean room and great location. I would recommend this place and will be back to stay here with my family again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Rockwall

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great hotel.
I stayed only for a night The sheets, towels were new and the room was clean. The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful and respectful. If I visit SB, I would prefer to stay at this place again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karakoz

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette, Beverly Hills

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Yerko

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice remodel.
The remodel turned out very nice. It needs some art on the walls though so it doesn't feel so sterile. TV was impossible to figure out to just watch local network news. Wish hotels had more hooks to hang jackets. No full length mirror was a disappointment
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

janis

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Raul will keep me coming to this place for business trips
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with a short walk to the harbor,warf and restaurants. Every aspect of the stay was excellent. They really showed care for the guest. Breakfast west really good and they have a very affordable food and snack store with gifts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet place in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaias

Travelled with pets
Customer service is excellent. I would rate this hotel as a 5 star service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was mostly pleasant. When we checked in, we were given a room with a full bed even though we booked a queen. We were told the bed was a queen size bed but it definitely was not, since we have one at home. The first staff member didn’t help us with the issue but the second did and moved our room to another with the proper sized bed. It wouldn’t have been a big deal except my boyfriend is very tall so it would have been uncomfortable sleeping in a small bed all weekend! After our room was moved, the stay was great except for a whistling sound shower that seemed to get worse throughout the stay, but ended up bearable do we didn’t say anything to staff. Overall great location and facilities! Free parking is a plus and it’s very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clear and cute motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 day trip
Really lovely relaxing place to stay. Excellent service. Defiantly would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024