Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property

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Sundeck
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Dining
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Reagan Ranch Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Riviera Beach House, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Stearns Wharf and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

What's nearby

  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 1 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 2 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Riviera Beach House

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Riviera Beach House offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Riviera Beach House, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Riviera Beach House has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 48.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 48.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Indigo Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hotel Indigo
Riviera Beach House Hotel
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara an IHG Hotel

Riviera Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Deserie

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Ventura

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

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a great location—walk to beach, funk zone and lower state. Have to wonder if we had one on the noisier rooms, being in the front. We heard lots of traffic and loud people. At 6:55 am there were long blasts from the train. The room temperature was 53 when we walked in and the TV did not work — I guess because of dead batteries in the remote. The only way to make the room dark was to take out the bulb of the light next to the bed because when it was turned off another light came on.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We loved staying at the Riviera. It was a prime location for all of the fun activities and great food in Santa Barbara. Service was friendly and prompt for any needs we had and the hotel smelled amazing. Iwould definitely recommend a stay here for anyone wanting to experience the best of Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The hotel is nice and very well located. Staff were friendly and helpful. We did have an issue with the AC leaking water into the bedroom, and were given towels as a solution (were offered to change rooms if the problem persisted, but we turned off the AC to stop the leak). The room itself was nicely done and well kept. However, it was really noise until about 11pm. There’s a rumbling in the room and the corridor that probably comes from the restaurant machinery. It’s really noticeable and bothersome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lilly, Indio

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to restaurants and bars, ocean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The small patios were really nice. I could relax away from the room while my husband worked or watched TV. We both spent some time out there just chatting and planning the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Denver

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

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in this trendy, peaceful beach hotel. Very helpful and attentive front desk workers. Useful bag drop. Many restaurants nearby. The room was a little small but had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ralph, Sacramento

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was new, nice, and conveniently located near the beach and Funk Zone. The rooms are very small and the showers have no walls. There is no cleaning, you need to ask. However, it is the nosiest hotel on the planet. It’s right next to the train station, street noise is loud. This property really needs noise canceling windows. We could barely sleep. At an almost comical end to our stay, the cleaning crew decided to clean our windows from the outside with a water hose at 5:45am. Stay here if you are a deep sleeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
The room is small otherwise doable. Most of the staff and connecting restaurant people are great. Manager needs some skills. There are definitely other employees there that we met that would do a much better job.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well equipped room and the hotel is in a great location to explore Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The room was the smallest hotel room I have ever stayed in. The bathroom/shower stall was a joke,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Reid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything in the hotel shuts down at 10pm. It’s nice that it is quiet, but it would be nice to be able to sit on the patio and relax at night. The rooms are maybe big enough for two people to shuffle around, but really they are for one person. Also, when you call the front desk, they are unresponsive. It’s better to just walk down to the desk. Otherwise, the area is really nice and the hotel is fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, front staff was helpful and Jesse (?) at the valet parking was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was TOO SMALL, good location
Our room was so small you couldn't not trip over the bed or desk trying to get around. Barely room to go through your bag. Weirdly, the bathroom could have been much smaller to make the actually room bigger and easier to maneuver. We didn't find the bag valet under the bed until we were leaving. The temperature gauge wasn't correct and we were hot both nights, and the light in the mirror didn't work either. Staff was nice enough. I don't think Id stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close walk to restaurants, stores, and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Elise

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great property. Perfect spot. Staff went out of there way to give me and my party a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024