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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Stearns Wharf

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Coffee shop
Exterior
Lounge
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is ฿8,469
฿9,671 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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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 Room, View (State Street View)

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

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Room, Garden Area (Cozy)

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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 Room, Mountain View

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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 Penthouse (Drift)

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

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Penthouse (Drift)

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

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Room (Bunk Room)

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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 Room, Balcony, City View

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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About the area

Map
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Close to Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • A lift, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and dressing gowns. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Digital channels, heating and housekeeping

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 20 Sep 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels on 29 Sep 2024 start from ฿8,469.18, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Self-parking is available for USD 25 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Antioch University and Stearns Wharf. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Cabrillo Bikeway are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 302 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Romy

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

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very aesthetic and clean. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very well-designed and makes great use of the space available. The staff is extremely kind and helpful. Cozy and calm ambiance throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in and text communication process was very convenient. I used to live in Santa Barbara and was pleasantly surprised to find out this property had been renovated. Also, a good stretch of State Street has been converted into a walking street, and this hotel is conveniently right in the middle of that section. True to the reviews, the room was very small, But, in a town where I would be spending most of my time outdoors, this was perfect. I always feel it’s such a waste to have a large room only to sleep and shower in it for one night. The staff were all extremely courteous and friendly, and text responses to questions and room requests were immediate. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We upgraded to a premium room (which is just a normal size room) and it was great! I had some friends stay at the same hotel who did not realize how small the standard room is and they were quite disappointed. Overall happy with the room but they need to make it more clear just how small the rooms are.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed Drift Santa Barbara very much. Our unit wasn't large by any means, but efficiently and modernly designed with high quality. The downstairs coffee shop and bar establishments are excellent. The convenience is great and the staff checks in periodically on text to ensure your stay is going well. Thank you Drift Santa Barbara!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina

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

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool vibe. Not sure I liked no front desk and all communication via text. Felt impersonal. The bed in our room was pushed up against a wall, so it was difficult for the person sleeping on that side to get in or out of bed. Probably would opt for someplace more traditional next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms incredibly small and literally everything is digital- no staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bopha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent stay at the Drift Hotel in Santa Barbara was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional service. The ambiance of the hotel is modern yet cozy, with beautifully designed interiors that reflect the laid-back yet sophisticated vibe of Santa Barbara. The room was immaculate and very my husband and I'd aesthetic. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep, and the amenities provided were top-notch. We especially loved the luxurious bath products and body lotion! The hotel's location is perfect, close to some of the best dining and shopping spots in the area. We enjoyed exploring the charming neighborhoods and scenic coastline. One of the highlights of our stay was the delightful dawn cafe and dusk bar. The staff was attentive and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed via text which is what they do and the staff onsite was amazing! It’s clear that the Drift Hotel cares about both their guests. Overall, my husband and I's experience at the Drift Hotel was unforgettable. The combination of excellent service, beautiful accommodations, and prime location makes it the perfect place to stay in Santa Barbara. We can't wait to return and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional hotel experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay! Awesome Bar!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alexa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024