Drift Santa Barbara, A Member Of Design Hotels

$$$$||View on mapSanta Barbara, United States of America524 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, CA 93101|
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Drift Santa Barbara, A Member Of Design Hotels
524 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, CA 93101·View on map
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Overall Score
Nice
6.9Nice
Highest Rated
Location8.9
Comfort8.0
Free WiFi8.0
Staff8.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.7
Facilities7.3
Value for money6.2
Who stays here
Couples63%
Families13%
Solo13%
Business7%

Overview

Overall Score
Nice
6.9Nice
Highest Rated
Location8.9
Comfort8.0
Free WiFi8.0
Staff8.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.7
Facilities7.3
Value for money6.2
Who stays here
Couples63%
Families13%
Solo13%
Business7%

4-star boutique hotel in Santa Barbara Downtown with wellness programs and complimentary bike rentals

Location & Nearby Attractions

Drift Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara Downtown, within 1 mile of the city center and 0.5 miles from West Beach. The hotel provides easy access to the Paseo Nuevo shopping center, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Granada Theatre. Guests can walk to West Beach, Amtrak Station Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara City College from the property.

Rooms & Suites

The Drift Penthouse offers a king-sized bed and a private balcony with city and mountain views. Select rooms at Drift Hotel Santa Barbara include private balconies overlooking the city or mountains. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs and air conditioning, while complimentary yoga mats are provided in-room.

Dining & Bar

Drift Santa Barbara Hotel offers daily à la carte breakfast and dining options featuring American and Mexican cuisine at two on-site restaurants. The craft cocktail bar Dusk serves a curated menu of drinks and small plates. Guests can also visit the coffee house Dawn for morning beverages and pastries.

Wellness & Activities

The Santa Barbara Drift Hotel provides unique wellness programs including yoga classes and sound baths. Complimentary use of bicycles and organized bike tours are available for guests to explore the area. Yoga mats are provided in every room, and free bike rentals allow guests to ride along the coast.

Services & Convenience

A digital concierge is available 24/7 via text for guest requests and inquiries. The hotel offers flexible event and meeting spaces that accommodate various group sizes. Additional services include express check-in/check-out, dry cleaning, laundry, and private check-in/check-out.

  • Location: Santa Barbara Downtown, 0.5 miles from West Beach
  • Rooms: Drift Penthouse with king bed and private balcony
  • Dining: Two on-site restaurants and craft cocktail bar Dusk
  • Wellness: Yoga classes, sound baths, and free bicycles
  • Services: Digital concierge via text, flexible event spaces
  • Nearby: Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Granada Theatre, Paseo Nuevo
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:46
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Coffee shop

Laundry
Elevator
Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports & Fitness

  • Yoga class

Services

  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Room view

  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
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Essential information about Drift Santa Barbara, A Member Of Design Hotels

💵 Lowest room price 229 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 12.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Santa Barbara, SBA

Location

524 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, CA 93101
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524 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, CA 93101
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524 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, CA 93101
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Reviews of Drift Santa Barbara, A Member Of Design Hotels

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