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The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel – Santa Barbara, CA
The Franciscan Hotel – Santa Barbara, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Franciscan Hotel

An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms. Styled in subtle colored floral or off-white bedding, all rooms feature a contemporary feel and an iPod docking station at Franciscan Inn. Concierge and dry cleaning services are offered. A daily maid service is available to tend to each room daily. University of California, Santa Barbara is 12 minutes’ drive away. Los Angeles International Airport is 1.5 hours’ away Franciscan Inn. The property will be undergoing renovations on select guest rooms beginning November 3, 2022 until January 13, 2023.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1472 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    For the price, this stay is absolutely worth it! It comes with free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee and tea bar, complimentary continental breakfast each morning, and even free bike rentals. Our room was super clean and a really good size. We had two queen beds, and they were incredibly soft and comfortable. The room had all the essentials you could need, including an iron and ironing board, hair dryer, ice bucket, extra blankets, and a small refrigerator. The bathroom was also stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and even lotion. One of my favorite little touches was the makeup towel! I often leave a face towel pretty messy after removing my makeup, so I really appreciated that detail. Parking is free, and you can park right next to your room, which is extremely convenient. As far as location, the wharf, restaurants, and shops are all within walking distance. It’s the perfect spot to stay—no traffic, no noise, and very quaint and relaxing. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Hotel was semi clean, semi dated. Staff was exceptional. Pool is small and crowded

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Wonderful staff and housekeeping services! Would highly recommend to anyone!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely stay, Comfortable, friendly, and the kitchenette was a plus.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location great clean great everything was walking distance park car never moved it on my two day stay. Use bikes to travel around down

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful hotel in Santa Barbara! It’s walking distance to the waterfront and the property is beautiful. The room was clean and well kept, the breakfast was also very tasty and had a variety of foods to choose from. Overall it was a lovely stay and we will definitely be back!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We recently stayed and had a mix up with our reservation (our fault) and all the staff that assisted us were so patient and helpful. The hotel was clean, spacious, and pool was clean. Great stay!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very close to beach & pier & staff very helpful.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a great time staying at the Franciscan. The staff, and service was excellent. Amazing location close to the beach. Thank you for making our wedding week special!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nicely remodeled 3 star hotel. The staff is very helpful and friendly and the daily housekeeping service was good. The breakfast is basic but good and we appreciated the easy parking and ability to borrow bikes. Nice property near the beach.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location was close to the pier, beach and walkable to many restaurants. The room was spacious and they have bikes you can use to cruise around. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Amazing location as you can walk to State Street and to the pier in just a few minutes. Room was clean and quiet, even though we were right by the pool.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    First time to Santa Barbara. I love this place ! Very nice hotel clean , room smell nice . We will comeback again😊

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff was very friendly and the pool was nice. The location was great but the room itself was a little bit run down.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

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  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely stay in Santa Barbara, close to the beach and restaurants. Complementary breakfast was great!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Fiesta Days price increase

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    10000% staying here for all future Santa Barbara trips! Everything was amazing.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Thank you.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful place...steps to the beach. I would book here again!

Frequently asked questions about The Franciscan Hotel

Does The Franciscan Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Franciscan Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Franciscan Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Franciscan Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does The Franciscan Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Franciscan Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Franciscan Hotel have a fitness center?
The Franciscan Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Franciscan Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Franciscan Hotel is located at 109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. With a Walk Score of 85, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Franciscan Hotel
  • Santa Barbara Airport 8.5 mi

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