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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Sip your morning coffee while planning your day by the waterfront. Explore downtown shops on foot or ride off into adventure with bike rentals.

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, City View (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 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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Hotel Santa Barbara

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,003 reviews
The price is CA $306
CA $352 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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About the area

Map
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 Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 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

Hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Digital channels, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

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

Property is 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

Is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels on Mar 10, 2025 start from CA $308.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Antioch University and Santa Barbara Harbor. Paseo Nuevo Mall and El Capitan Lake are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 326 reviews

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 Excellent

Robert

Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia E

Excellent location and great environment. Totally recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Beautifully designed and located in a fun area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

WE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR STAY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Great hotel, easy and reliable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

perfect spot to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Beautiful hotel, great service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Great location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Very cool hotel right on State St. great location and ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Great Stay! Awesome Bar!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

The room was very aesthetic and clean. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Love our stay! Fun, hip, clean, & the location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Triana

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Property was located in a great area walking distance to many things
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Amenities
Location was prime, was able to walk to go shopping, pier, etc. room was small but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Perfect pit-stop on Santa Barbara
Perfect location, nice and quiet even on the street. Dawn and dusk amazing too - best coffee in town!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Trendy hotel located right in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

The rooms are very well-designed and makes great use of the space available. The staff is extremely kind and helpful. Cozy and calm ambiance throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024