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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Santa Barbara hotel in Downtown Santa Barbara with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Coffee shop
Coffee shop
Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is NZ$437
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

Explore the area

Map
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lobero Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, City View (Cozy)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Tree House, View (State Street View)

Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Tree House, View (State Street View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Cozy)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Penthouse (Drift)

Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Penthouse (Drift)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Penthouse (Drift)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Bunk Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1000)
The price is NZ$462
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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About the area

Santa Barbara

At Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Cabrillo Bikeway. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning to-go breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown Santa Barbara hotel include El Capitan Lake and Casa de la Guerra.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 14 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 17 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪EOS Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Santa Barbara hotel in Downtown Santa Barbara with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels also features concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary dressing gowns. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Drift Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels on 28 Jan 2025 start from NZ$437.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yep, Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels has an uncovered self car park for USD 25 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

The closest beach to Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels is Leadbetter Beach (1.9 km).

What makes Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels.

Does Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels serve breakfast?

Yep, to-go breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

No, Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 324 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 324 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 324 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 324 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 324 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madilyn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

marleen, Santa Clarita

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

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen A

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t like that there wasn’t a bathroom door
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR STAY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Caridad

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaclynne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lack of dedicated lobby was disappointing. This was a VERY expensive hotel to be treated by the staff like we were bothersome. There should be vending for water and access to things without having to ask a bartender or barista. It was a disappointing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness of this property is a model of how the future hotels will evolve into. It is a modern hot spot with well trained staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Harry

Travelled with partner
Great location; staff was very nice and accomodating. The room was small, dimly lit with little space for hanging clothes and luggage. The bed was very comfortable but hard to get in and out of since it was up against a wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicolas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Centrally located that a the good point , otherwise Room small and badly arranged, noisy (one understands why ds earplugs provided) awakes at 6h by the dustbin truck...no employees except in line thus not really friendly...sorry for the report...otherwise Santa Barbara is splendid!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malaya

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

8/10 Good

Donn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Li-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet kept cutting out and the surrounding area was noisy - even after 12am.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, easy and reliable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the drift hotel was great. Very easy check in/out, the room was great, clean and good looking. The bar and coffee shop downstairs were very good. Definitely a place to stay at again. I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Triana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay!
I stayed at Drift for my best friend’s wedding weekend and I had the best stay! The staff is very quick to answer any questions you may have through their texting service and the location is perfect for downtown SB!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel has a great location, with easy walk to the beach, the Funk Zone and State Street restaurants and shops. But there is no front desk, or true hotel staff, you just get an access code to the hotel and room and overnight parking is a block away, But the biggest shock is the tiny, I mean tiny size of the room. There is no room to put your luggage. There is a separate toilet and shower, but no real bathroom with a counter and a sink. There is a standalone sink but it is right next to the bed. And the bed is not only small but up against a wall so you are climbing over your partner to get up at night. Big pass on this place,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Overall, Drift had some pros and cons. Location is very good, walkable to a ton and right on state st. The vibe of the hotel is way different than the pictures represent. The biggest shock was how small the rooms are vs. the images on the booking site. If you don’t read the fine print, you wouldn’t know there is no where to store your clothes, assuming you booked a more economical option. Even the larger rooms don’t have much of a closet. On top of being so much smaller than expected, many of the bottom floor rooms are super dark and give off a cold atmosphere. There is so much noise on the bottom floor, they provide ear plugs in every room. The bar and coffee shop within the bottom floor have great food, drinks and staff. If you’re traveling light, and like a black / cement feel, this is the hotel for you. The service level is minimal as they provide you a key code to get in the building and your room so there is no front desk but a help line you can text for any issues or needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern rooms. Perfect for two people. Location is absolutely wonderful. The Coffee shop and bar in the hotel are perfect. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drift is located perfectly downtown. Literally walking distance to the Main Street with multiple restaurants and bars. The bar (Dusk) is so good and make some of the best drinks I’ve ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024