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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Coffee shop
Private kitchen
Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Coffee shop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

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
  • Minibar
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
The price is $248
includes taxes & fees
$218 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025

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Room, City View (Cozy)

Highlights

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

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Premium Tree House, View (State Street View)

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

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Room (Cozy)

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

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Premium Room, Balcony, City View

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

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524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

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

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 Santa Barbara Zoo. 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. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 25 per day)
DONE

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
  • Minibar
  • 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

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Santa Barbara

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 8 minutes' walk from Lobero Theater. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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

Kazuya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tiffany, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Jason, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Evelyn, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

WE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR STAY
Flavia, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Caridad, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The lack of dedicated lobby was disappointing. This was a VERY expensive hotel to be treated by the staff like we were bothersome. There should be vending for water and access to things without having to ask a bartender or barista. It was a disappointing experience.
Jaclynne, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
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6/10 Good

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.
Harry, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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!
Nicolas, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Malaya, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Donn, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Internet kept cutting out and the surrounding area was noisy - even after 12am.
Li-Ann, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, easy and reliable.
Gerardo, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Alexandria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Manuel, 2-night romance trip
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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 family trip
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2/10 Poor

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,
John, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Overall, Drift had some pros and cons. Location is very good, walkable to a ton and right on state st. The vibe of the hotel is way different than the pictures represent. The biggest shock was how small the rooms are vs. the images on the booking site. If you don’t read the fine print, you wouldn’t know there is no where to store your clothes, assuming you booked a more economical option. Even the larger rooms don’t have much of a closet. On top of being so much smaller than expected, many of the bottom floor rooms are super dark and give off a cold atmosphere. There is so much noise on the bottom floor, they provide ear plugs in every room. The bar and coffee shop within the bottom floor have great food, drinks and staff. If you’re traveling light, and like a black / cement feel, this is the hotel for you. The service level is minimal as they provide you a key code to get in the building and your room so there is no front desk but a help line you can text for any issues or needs.
3-night trip with friends
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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 romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ray, 2-night trip with friends
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