Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

–Excellent location - show map
+22 photos
Scored 7.7
Rated good
  • City view
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Lift

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About this property

Central Location: Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels, is situated in Santa Barbara city centre, offering a convenient base for exploring the area. The hotel lies 16 km from Santa Barbara Airport and is a short walk from West Beach (12 minutes) and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1 km). Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, restaurant, bar, and complimentary bicycles. Additional amenities include private check-in and check-out, a lift, concierge service, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, family rooms, full-day security, bicycle parking, and express check-in and check-out services. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, terrace, kitchenette, bathrobes, patio, private bathroom, hairdryer, city view, refrigerator, seating area, free toiletries, shower, TV, sofa, and dining area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American and Mexican cuisines with brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. An outdoor seating area provides a pleasant setting for meals. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Amtrack Station Santa Barbara (1.3 km), Santa Barbara City College (1.7 km), Brooks Institute Of Photography (2-minute walk), and Granada Theatre (13-minute walk). Boating is available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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Availability

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Room type
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2 bunk beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very central in State street. A lovely hotel vibe. Good quality finish. Modern check in and service from hotel via WhatsApp.”
Amanda
United States United States
“Great location, friendly staff and rooms were nice and clean.”
Grace
Australia Australia
“Room was so modern and clean. Amazing service from before check in to leaving. Could not fault a thing. Location was amazing and so central to everything, even the train station”
Denise
Ireland Ireland
“Location is absolutely fantastic and definitely what you’re paying for. The room was a lot smaller than expected but absolutely spotless and perfectly comfortable. Great coffee at Dawn Cafe and great cocktails at Dusk Bar. A massive shout out to...”
Sandra
Australia Australia
“Small but well designed, good location, nice linen to sleep in and cafe at the entrace was nice too”
Jonathan
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Fantastic location, very well prepared room with ample facilities for the purpose of stay. Great for overnights or even 2 or 3 days, just keep in mind with the size of the room. The high ceilings made the room feel larger than it actually was and...”
Tim
Switzerland Switzerland
“Very good location and very nice staff. Great coffee!”
Bryan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hotel was in the middle of a paved area, so very safe, no traffic. Many restaurants and bars close by.”
Kelly
Australia Australia
“I chose Drift because it looked a bit different to regular hotels. I love the modern, boutique style. It’s right in the centre of restaurants and shops, but the hotel is quiet and has a relaxed feel. I emailed before arrival and the staff were...”
Susan
United States United States
“Good location, upscale vibe, not having a front desk wasn't an issue at all, nice to be connected to a bar, comfortable bed.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Dawn Cafe + Market
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
Dusk Craft Bar
  • Cuisine
    Mexican
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Modern

House rules

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 17 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.