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Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
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Restaurant
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Lobby lounge
Banquet hall
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    3 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf
    10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    12 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    12 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Cozy Pool View King 175 SQF)

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Cozy Pool View King 175 SQF)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Petite Pool View Queen 135 SQF)

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Petite Pool View Queen 135 SQF)

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Petite Pool View Queen 135 SQF)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Moxy Santa Barbara, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, a 10-minute walk from Stearns Wharf and 12 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Santa Barbara City College and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 12 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 15 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 20 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 3 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Ramen Santa Barbra - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Insomnia Cookies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Funk Zone Patio - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Moxy Santa Barbara

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Stearns Wharf
Moxy Santa Barbara offers 31 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Moxy Santa Barbara.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fence around the pool
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 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.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Games
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 35 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Wayfarer Hostel
Wayfarer Hostel Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Hotel Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Hotel
The Waterman
The Wayfarer
Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel
Moxy Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 787 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 787 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 787 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 787 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 787 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the moxie hanging out in Santa Barbara's cool beachfront weather was a relief from the heat of LA
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Devin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clearly an old hotel that was bought and renovated by Marriott. Unfortunately the renovations were surface level and clearly made with cost saving in mind. The mattresses were flimsy and caused back pain and the air conditioning unit was so noisy I could barely sleep for more than 15 minutes at a time. No headboards on the beds, just pillows hanging from a metal bar on the wall above the bed. The hotel was in a shady area close to several homeless encampments and across the street from a strip club. Will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decor was unique
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls are a little thin. I could hear everything going on in the hallway or the guy throwing up in the next door bathroom. But all in all it was very nice place and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Inverness

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed at this property when it was under its previous ownership which seemed much more appropriate than Marriott. Rooms are TINY, windows single pane and right next to railroad track. Pool seemed nice - didn't have time to go in but all other facilities and amenities off site. So given the price......
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great area for coffee, wine and exploration
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Thach, Dublin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice! The room was tiny, the bathroom missing a hanger, the bunk bed was extremely dangerous, two loose handles, ladder slide off and the steps hurt the kid feet when climbing up/down, and when the bed down, the sharp corners if not careful will split someone head/face, and one of the closer door came loose! The property was also under construction so… Way over price and a very dangerous stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Considering location and price expected much more. Staff unhelpful nor customer oriented. Parking at $35/night without describing why - resort fees, pool, accessories nothing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jaspar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
SCAM
This is NOT a hotel, not even a B&B and shouldn’t be listed on this site. No food service, no staff onsite after 21:00 and excruciatingly expensive. A complete Scam.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Everything was clean always. Very good location can walk anywhere. My only complaint is not actual closet to hang clothes. Very small room. But otherwise a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shira

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nanis

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

victoriano

Liked: Staff & service
In room we saw spiders. Also their didn't clean up the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Santa Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcome drinks and open kitchen for Publix use was a very nice touch, unfortunately weather was too chilly to use the nice outside amenities. Lots of breweries/winery within walking distance including some great restaurants. Hotel was very nicely designed and simple with a great ambiance, however prepare to use lots of towels (plenty for 2 provided)for the floor once someone takes a shower if you like it dry (think bathrooms in Japan). It was a great place for a weekend getaway, front desk staff were super friendly and accommodating. The night desk gentleman was stern to be quiet when we did walk in a little drunk late at night but I'm sure the other guests appreciated it haha. Would def recommend and come back when I have the chance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Renee, San Diego

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verona

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Needs better windows
The sound of the freeway is overwhelming. Hard to hear anything else.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

esther

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022