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San Ysidro Ranch

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Game room
Living area
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center
    20 min walk
  • Casa Del Herrero
    4 min drive
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
    4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    21 min drive

Room options

Romantic Garden Hideaways

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Ocean View Hideaways

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Canyon Hideaways

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Harbor. .This family-friendly hotel is 15.6 mi (25 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Montecito Village Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Montecito Village Shopping Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Westmont College - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 17 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Westmont Dining Commons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Merci To Go - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bettina - ‬7 min drive

About this property

San Ysidro Ranch

Family-friendly Santa Barbara hotel in Montecito with 2 restaurants
San Ysidro Ranch offers 41 accommodations with safes and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include slippers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

The Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary weekday newspapers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at The Stonehouse, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
The Stonehouse - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Plow and Angel - Overlooking the garden, this bistro serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge), Free wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Stonehouse
  • Plow and Angel

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Renovated entire property – November 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

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
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200 per day

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Ranch San Ysidro
San Ysidro
San Ysidro Ranch
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Santa Barbara
San Ysidro Ranch Santa Barbara
Ysidro
Ysidro Ranch
San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property Hotel Santa Barbara
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel
San Ysidro Ranch Santa Barbara
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Santa Barbara

San Ysidro Ranch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shari, Studio City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service, service, service
Was here over 30 years ago and don't remember it being this beautiful! Grounds are immaculate and constantly being groomed. Peace and absolute quiet. Understated elegance, (rustic), quiet, absolutely professional staff all around---from the front gatehouse to the car valet. Friendly staff always wanting to make sure you enjoy the day and the sunset---without being intrusive. Food is outstanding ---quality beyond 5 stars. Went to two other restaurants because of recommendations; would have been happier just dining here. An absolute jewel of a destination. You can't get any better than this......
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magic stay
We were so sad to leave!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Sunny Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical getaway
The San Ysidro Ranch has a chill garden of eden in paradise feeling; from the private outdoor shower and jacuzzi for every cottage to the exquisite peaceful mountain view from the very private pool with lush overplanted gardens. And, as a special bonus, the spectacular San Ysidro hiking trail is out the front door! We went there for our birthdays and were treated royally. Both world class restaurants were fantastic. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A prime example of how to run the perfect 5 star hotel. Definitely an oasis in today’s mediocre hotel world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing! Perfection!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel for R&R
The polls are out: My wife and I agree: Our new # 1 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, relaxing experience. Feeling of luxury and tranquility at virtually all times at all locations on the property. Definite thumbs up; looking forward to our next stay at San Ysidro Ranch!

10/10 Excellent

Angela, oxnard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Almost unbelievably great hotel
this hotel is fabulous, excellent food in gorgeous restaurants, beautiful private patio with perfect lounge chairs and dining table. when the ordered breakfast came, the table was set with cloth table cloth. it is like being in another world!

10/10 Excellent

greekgirl, B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Great place to relax - great people, great food, great location, beautiful views of the mountains and ocean - perfect for a quiet getaway or romantic weekend for a couple

10/10 Excellent

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nirvana
Everything a luxury, romantic hotel should be - grounds and setting were magical - room cozy (not small), comfortable - food out of this world

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Irvine CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Place to Stay in Santa Barbara.
FABULOUS! We can't wait to go back.

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Lloyd, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overpriced for the quality of the facility.
Beautiful grounds w/blooming flowers and trimmed bushes everywhere, and a gracious reception area. Cottage OK, but not five star (one sink in bathroom, queen bed); spider web in bathroom, at ceiling.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Birthday weekend ever!
Now I know what all the accolades are all about. The SYR is top notch all around. Enjoyed the Pool, dining on our patio and the incredible Stonehouse restaurant. Highly recommend the SYR!

10/10 Excellent

HP, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very special place. Our second time.

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet elegance.
Went for a girlfriend's weekend getaway. Enjoyed it immensely. Wonderful food. A great place to get away and relax. Good location, close to many sights in the area. Restaurant was excellent as was the service all over the property. They take very good care of you.

6/10 Okay

N, CA resident

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice room, but not worth the price.
This is an extremely expensive hotel. It did not live up to our expectations. For my husband's 40th birthday, we were the first people at the restaurant with a 6 pm reservation. We were seated directly in the sun. We asked to have the blinds lowered twice, but spent our time squinting with the sun in our eyes. The second couple at dinner that evening was seated right next to us. With no one else in the entire restaurant, we were a little crammed together and could hear every word of their conversation. Aside from this, the room was very nice, but did not warrant the price. The hiking trails were not impressive. There was no spa, only spa treatments in your room. The grounds were very nice, but there was very little to do.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Palm Springs, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Baby moon
Outstanding place to get away. My wife and I celebrated our baby moon prior to her giving birth to our son. Absolutely relaxing environment and we are sure to return. Staff was also top notch!