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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
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1492 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Great location and nice to have dedicated parking

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Stayed here for the weekend for a friend’s wedding and it was the cutest place ever! Super close by to downtown, the beach, walkable, and quiet. Staff was so nice and the rooms were lovely. Would stay here again for a weekend in SB :)

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Nice place always welcoming.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    The best mattress of all our stays and finally a hot tub that wasn't just warm water. Nice pool, great location, nice breakfast.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Comfortably sized room, clean, well appointed. Pretty grounds. Walking distance to the beach and to restaurants, yet still quiet.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. Our room was very clean and we were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a suite with a balcony. It was a lovely place to relax. The downside was the bed and pillows, which we found uncomfortable. Thats something I pay much more attention to when I travel these days, so it did affect our stay. Overall, we appreciated the clean room and the thoughtful upgrade.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    We always enjoy our stay, the staff is friendly and accommodating

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very spacious and clean rooms to go with beautiful landscaping, heated swimming pool, and free use of very nice bicycles

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The sweetest property. Everything was so well taken care of and clean. Loved our stay!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Nice to have a pool and hot tub on the premises. A decent breakfast included.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Staff very helpful and goodsie clean rooms. Pool was very small

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location was very good. Only a few blocks off the main road, so convenient and less noisy. Room had been renovated and was nice. Good pool. Adequate free breakfast in the morning. Good mattress, pillows a bit big. Nice jacuzzi and I took advantage of the washer & dryer as I had been traveling for 10 days and it was nice to be able to wash a load of laundry.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Hotel is in very nice and convenient area. Staff are very friendly, and grounds are very nice. My only issue was that the pillows were way to thick. The front desk agent was nice enough to give me a clean blanket which I used during my 5 day stay.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great clean rooms, super friendly staff, excellent location close to harbor and pier, beach.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great staff, excellent breakfast options, easy parking and comfy rooms.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I really liked the location of the hotel near the beach. I had a very late check in and the staff was sleeping at 2am and it took a minute for them to wake up. He didn't give me room I booked but after complaining a good bit the GM gave me a 50% discount which worked out fine with me. I plan to book it in the future but I wouldn't pay over $275 a night. Hot tub was small but nice and cleaned every morning. Great for people with pets.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great stay as always be back soon

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Quiet, very clean room, staff helpful and also handout

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The pillows were gargantuan and not comfortable. Way too big; at least we should have options for a more comfortable, smaller pillow. Not unreasonable to ask. The TV is difficult to manage. The air conditioner should be easier to manage.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    the location and large rooms

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?
The Franciscan Hotel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Barbara, see business hotels in Santa Barbara.
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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