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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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
  • ‪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 spa 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 spa 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
Franciscan Santa Barbara
Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara Ca
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Inn
Franciscan Inn Suites
The Franciscan Hotel Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel Hotel Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 748 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1003 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

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming affordable boutique hotel close to the waterfront. Front desk staff super friendly and helpful. Definitely my new favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were nice and the complimentary breakfast was a great touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parthasarathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, so nice at the front desk. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel. Loved the pool and location, grounds were very nice. Only window in my room faced the parking lot .They could use a small lamp in the bedroom, not this huge bright overhead light. Breakfast eggs were not great. Staff was terrific. My friend had an outdoor patio not me.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So disappointing.
Very small room with tiny bathroom (the door couldn't open all the way without hitting the toilet). The small pool had no lounge chairs-- just chairs. The pool towels were slightly larger than a hand towel. The hot tub was under construction with no sign of being done any time soon. Parking was free but it was full and I saw guests arriving with no place to park. The property is located in a great area that is in walking disrance to most things. The recent renovations are cheap. They look good from far, by far from good. Very, very overpriced for a motel / travellodge. We didn't stay for breakfast that mainly consisted of cereal, juice and coffee. Most likely limited since it's served next to check-in area with no dining area. I was so dissappinted because it looks so quaint. But there are far nicer hotels in this price range.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to hotel every time I visit Santa Barbara. Never disappoints. I love everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Johanna

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff very friendly. Only comment is that the bathroom could use some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

6/10 Okay

francis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
it’s a glorified motel with cheap minimal rooms, but great location just a few minutes from the beach (which was surprisingly dirty and unpleasant) bed was comfy though! and clean enough. just incredibly minimal in every way imaginable!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and well taken care of. We were able to walk to some good restaurants nearby. They also have bikes you can rent. We brought our own electric bikes and enjoyed being able to tour State Street, the Marina, and Harbor. The continental breakfast was helpful and the cookies in the evening were perfect. We were disappointed that the propane tank was empty when we tried to use the fire table in the evening but it didn’t change our lovely stay. Also I would get instructions upon arrival to the tv remotes we couldn’t use them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to dining, shopping, and beachfront. Super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hooululahui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just what we needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating to us and our pet. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved the quaint Franciscan!!! Rooms clean, nice pool, grounds are nicely kept, perfect location to walk to Wharf and shopping. Sufficient parking!!! The check in Staff was wonderful and friendly!!! We had a very nice weekend and will definitely come back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adib Imad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! The team is super friendly and accommodating especially Flora and Raul. Def coming back, this is a true gem :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for the night or for the week.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

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