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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Stearns Wharf

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Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
In the heart of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, Drift Santa Barbara offers a unique experience. Enjoy a coffee at the cafe, grab a drink at the bar, or rent bikes to explore nearby Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. With express check-in and helpful staff, your stay is sure to be smooth sailing.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
  • Self parking (surcharge)
The current price is $335
includes taxes & fees
$294 per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Smart TV
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cozy)

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Individually furnished
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Air conditioning
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Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private kitchen

Premium Penthouse (Drift)

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Hair dryer
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bunk Room)

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

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

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  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is $297
includes taxes & fees
$260 per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
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About the neighborhood

Map
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 38 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
  • Goleta Station - 16 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

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels puts you just a 5-minute drive from Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Bowl. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Harbor are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 46 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 25 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 15 per person

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 25 per day

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Drift Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 25 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels like?

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Barbara Station and 14 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and location
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Drift - highly recommend
Super easy check in. Great aesthetic. People seem to complain on reviews about the cozy room size but it's definitely enough space if you're not planning to spend all day on your room. I found Drift on Design Hotel's website. They never disappoint. Location is great but you'll have to be okay with some noise if you're there towards the end of the week/weekends.
Junus, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and great environment. Totally recommended!
Claudia E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully designed and located in a fun area.
Justin, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Cute Concept - Needs Improvements
Cute concept but rooms too small/dark and dusty/musty. No signage/hard to find at night, no parking:valet-public parking lot $3/hr, no coffee makers or vending machines for after hours
sheri, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

WE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR STAY
Flavia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, easy and reliable.
Gerardo, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Uncomfortable but good location
If you are looking for a location on State Street, then it's worth taking a look at this property but rooms are very dark, cold, and small. The bed /pillows uncomfortable, no parking, no place to put your suitcase, no closet. It was clean. But you have to request maid service via text if you need towels or trash removed etc.
Robin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

perfect spot to stay!
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Claudia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Jose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, great service!
Ciara, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Room too small, not organized efficiently. No place to unpack and put things. One person should not have to crawl over another to get in or out of bed.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very clean
Kristen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool hotel right on State St. great location and ambience.
Randy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

design & great team let down by operation choices
We had a number of SB options and I chose Drift based on the aesthetic which does not disappoint. Unfortunately the views and size are quite significantly different than the pictures. It is my responsibility to check sq footage. I did not. The views etc are sadly not as represented and linens, towels were in very rough shape, frayed and worn, etc. On the other hand, staff was extraordinary and would have done anything in their power to help. Would definitely encourage the team to return to coffee in the room. Doesn’t make for a relaxing stay when you need to dress to coffee. For the price and excellent staff, some things are not meeting the level they should.
Darcy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Art, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay here again
Alejandro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love our stay! Fun, hip, clean, & the location was amazing!
Justin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay! Awesome Bar!!!!!!!!!
Jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very aesthetic and clean. Will definitely stay again.
john, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Triana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trendy hotel located right in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was located in a great area walking distance to many things
Pamela, 1-night trip