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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property

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Fountain
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
Front of property
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Franciscan Suite | Living area

Franciscan Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Franciscan Suite Balcony | Living area

Franciscan Suite Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at The Franciscan Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 6 minutes from Santa Barbara Bowl. .This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from West Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel in Santa Barbara with an outdoor pool and a hot tub
The Franciscan Hotel offers 50 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 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 irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 830 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1059 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room looked updated pretty recently, and was clean. The staff was nice. We didnt get to enjoy the pool or spa due to rain. We had breakfast one morning. They had basic stuff, eggs, sausage, bacon, bagels, cereal, coffee etc... The only complaint I would mention is the door latch system. If i was traveling by myself, I wouldn't feel safe. There needs to be a secondary latch high up on the door. Our toddler could also open the locked door so easily and we had no way of locking it so she couldnt open it. We had to rig up something to keep it locked. Its definitely a concern.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaila

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean , staff , location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Spotless room. CJ did a great job checking me in and upgrading my room. Ben was quite welcoming and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and renovated property with SB charm. Kitchenette was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cute property, clean and updated rooms. Comfy beds, free bikes and good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Laurel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, several towels, map was given to us to help find our room which was helpful. Parking lot is small but we luckily found a spot! Ben at the front desk was great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, close to a lot of great things to do!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carey at the front desk was very sweet and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel. Clean. Comfortable beds. Large room. Free bike rentals
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025