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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

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

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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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Netflix
The current price is CNY1,423
CNY1,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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State Street Premium View Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Ground floor (Cozy)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mountain view

Premium Room, Mountain View

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Penthouse (Drift)

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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Penthouse (Drift)

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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bunk Room)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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CNY1,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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About the neighborhood

Map
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 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

  • ‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Agria Specialty Ales - Santa Barbara Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shaker Mill - ‬3 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 County Courthouse 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, this hotel is within a short drive of University of California, Santa Barbara. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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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 18 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

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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 18 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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
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 18 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's ideal location allows for easy walking access to the beach. (3 reviews)
  • The property's location is central to many restaurants, shops, and bars, and the cardamom orange latte at Dawn is a highlight. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Location
Bed
Service staff
Bar
Parking
Sunrise
Ambience
Lobby
Shower

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little hotel, friendly staff. Very modern and clean. Positioned directly on the main road near lots of shops and nightlife so you don’t have to travel far for entertainment. I would stay here again for sure and would recommend.
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was nice and the hotel was comfy
Tiffany, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic room, very clean and a comfortable bed. Nice staff and the bar, Dusk, was a lot of fun as well.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our staff was fantastic. We loved the bunk beds! Everything was amazing. Would stay there again!
Yvette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel with even better staff! Would stay here every time I’m in Santa Barbara.
nicholas, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is in a great location but all the odd number rooms face a loud venue with music going until 2am. Terrible for anyone who can’t sleep with music coming through the walls.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick weekend getaway at Drift and in Santa Barbara and we had a blast. Fantastic hotel in the heart of downtown that exceeded expectations in every way!
Jordan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The human-less check in system never works. Other than that the hotel is nice.
Nienchu Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was very nice and clean! It was close to everything!
Alina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Joe from the concierge was awesome! She was helpful and just the best! She made us feel so comfortable.
Daoud, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Choice of Hotel

Perfect location right on State Street near restaurants, shops and other places.
Norita, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mom and Daughter getaway

Great location to restaurants and the beach.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place. The hotels of the future. Easy in and out. No formal lobby structure and GREAT lobby welcome. Jo was fabulous. Thoughtful, Helpful and super nice. I can only hope all check-in folks are like her!
Jennice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Drift Hotel was so amazing! It was the perfect location to walk around State St, and explore around Santa Barbara
Youjin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I got married here in September and couldn’t have been happier with the Drift! Cristina, Michael, Alecia and the whole team were so incredibly accommodating and wonderful to work with. The hotel is super stylish, with a modern, earthy, Mediterranean vibe, the rooms are cozy and the bar downstairs, Dusk, is dynamite. We’re looking forward to coming back again and again and can’t recommend it enough to others!
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean hotel, excellent staff they go for and beyond helping you in addressing any question or concerns, very thoughtful and considerate. I like to mention Joe, who she addressed every request that I had. Amazing location, plenty of dining options couple of blocks from the beach. I’m glad that I chose this hotel, a different recommended difference and Family
Ahmed, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic location. No car needed!
Whit, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall great experience, great location and the hospitality was amazing
Kristy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Claudia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and location
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

perfect spot to stay!
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly, easy check in and out and beautiful deco
Geneviève, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

4/10 Fair

Location was fantastic. Room was nice. Staff was completely unresponsive. Asked 5 times to fix broken shade (said they would come and never did), asked 4 times for towels (ended up just asking from cleaning staff), asked for iron (never sent). Never had an experience like that before.
Amy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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