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Cheshire Cat Inn

36 W Valerio St Santa Barbara, 93101 California

Victorian inn in Santa Barbara with a complimentary breakfast

In historical district
Situated in the historical district, this inn is close to Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Mission Santa Barbara, and Presidio Santa Barbara. Also nearby are Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Alice Keck Memorial Garden. Show more
Business center
In addition to a business center, Cheshire Cat Inn provides spa services, complimentary parking, and complimentary wireless Internet access.
DVD players/iPod docks
LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guestrooms also feature iPod docking stations, complimentary wireless Internet access, and DVD players. Hide

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Mock turtle
1 queeniPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
March hare
1 queeniPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Dormouse
1 queenFireplace. iPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom with shower. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Duchess
1 queenWindows open to view of the courtyard. iPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Catepillar
1 queenView of the garden from furnished balcony. iPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom with shower. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Cheshire cat
1 kingiPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Partially open bathroom with jetted bathtub and separate shower. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Eberle
1 queenPrivate spa tub. Fireplace. iPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub and separate shower. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Non-Smoking.
Alice's
1 kingAccessible via exterior corridors. View of the garden from balcony. iPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom with shower. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
White rabbit - shared bath
1 kingiPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom with shower. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Mad hatter
1 kingiPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom with shower. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Jean's
1 kingiPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom with shower. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Queen of hearts
1 queeniPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Tweedledee
1 kingiPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Tweedledum
1 kingFireplace. iPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Mobberly
1 queeniPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Prestbury
1 king1 queeniPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
Woodford
1 king1 queeniPod docking station. LCD television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Ensuite bathroom. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Clock radio, iron/ironing board, and yard. Hair dryer available on request. Non-Smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • Advanced reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the inn prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time ends at
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • American Express accepted
  • Discover accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
Special Check-In Instructions
  • For check-ins after 8:00 PM, please call the Inn on day of arrival.

Property Amenities

  • Business center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Media library
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Total number of rooms - 18
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Complimentary reception
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Concierge services
  • Computer station
  • Parking (free)
  • Self parking
  • Self parking (free)
  • Free guest parking only during stay
  • Year Built - 1985
  • Number of buildings/towers - 5

Rooms

Cheshire Cat Inn offers 18 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Barbara inn provides complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include direct-dial phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and windows that open. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

Room Amenities

  • Non-smoking only
  • DVD player
  • Bathrobes
  • Free local calls
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • In-room massage available
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Clock radio
  • Window opens
  • Cable television service
  • iPod docking station
  • LCD television
  • Yard

Dining

A complimentary breakfast is served in the breakfast area between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Recreation

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby

Spa

  • Facial treatments

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Cheshire Cat Inn

4.8
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
5.0
Hotel condition:
4.7
Room cleanliness:
4.9
Room comfort:
4.5
Location:
4.7
Neighbourhood:
4.5
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Lesley P from Vancouver, Canada
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 14 Dec 2011

“A beautiful little Inn in the residential area of Santa Barbara.”

The Cheshire Cat Inn was delightful. We were only there for one night but wished it were more. The Inn is just on the edge of town in a very nice residential area and an easy walk to the downtown core. We stayed in the Mad Hatter room, very quaint. Breakfast the following day was absolutely delicious. Everything was homemade and very fresh and tasty.

Area recommendations
Santa Barbara was the first stop on our 2 ½ week tour of central and southern California. It also had one of the nicest restaurants. We went to Downey’s restaurant on State Street which is only a couple of blocks from the Cheshire Cat Inn. I would certainly recommend this restaurant. Santa Barbara is a lovely place to walk around. Great shopping and beautiful architecture.
Dining
We went to Downey’s restaurant on State Street which is only a couple of blocks from the Cheshire Cat Inn. I would certainly recommend this restaurant. Fantastic menu and the service was impeccable.
A Traveller from San Rafael CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Nov 2011

“Excellent in Santa Barbara”

Great Location (unless you want to be right\ by the beach). Staff is friendly and courteous and the rooms are very nice.

Mary B from Oxnard, Ca
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Nov 2011

“Will return.”

Was looking for a nice place to stay overnight. We have season tickets for the Granada Theater. Inn is close to theater. Room was clean, comfortable, quiet and beautifully decorated. Mattresses very comfortable. Staff accommodating and informative .

A Traveller from Atlanta, GA
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 19 Oct 2011

“Pretty Nice...”

We stayed in the Dutchess room, which I would not recommend. Every other room in the place seemed more comfortable, better decorated, and generally nicer than ours. There is some noise from the street in many of the rooms, but having liked in NYC it was not enough to bother me at all. Breakfast was good. Wine and cheese in the afternoon was a nice touch. Free internet, access to computer and printer, friendly staff. I forgot an expensive piece of jewelry in our room when we left, and the maid apparently found it and turned it in, and it was sent to me the same day, which I greatly appreciated. The rooms in the carriage house are the newest, best decorated, and quietest. Request a room there if you can, or in any of the suites, which looked fabulous.

A Traveller from Melbourne, Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Oct 2011

“A-MAZ-ING, didn't want to leave!”

We arrived early to find our rooms weren't ready (we'd booked the Cheshire Cat and Caterpillar rooms), but we'd been upgraded to the best rooms in the place (Tweedledee and Tweedledum rooms, in the carriage house) so we were more than happy to wait (and used the time to pop over to Camarillo outlets for some shopping). The rooms were beautiful, so comfortable and well presented. The grounds were immaculate, the home-made breakfast was lovely, we only wish we could have stayed longer. Quite a few restaurants within a few blocks as well. Thank you Connie, we can't wait to come back!!

Richard J from UK
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Sep 2011

“Delightful B&B”

Situated in one of the lovely old wooden houses you walk past as a tourist and thinks 'that's lovely'. So it was great to walk in and find it was delightful inside as well. Excellent 'enhanced' continental breakfasts. Made to feel very welcome

Area recommendations
We picked Santa Barbara as it was conveniently situated for the tour we were doing. It was great to find out that it is a lovely city with shops, interesting buildings and the ocean at the end of the street. Many restaurants to choose from including some with great views in the harbour area. Would go back for a longer visit if the opportunity arose
Phil from Texas
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 15 Aug 2011

“Adorable Santa Barbara B&B in excellent location”

Very cute B&B set in beautiful historic homes with lush gardens. Central location right near the heart of State St dining and shopping. very friendly welcome and excellent service throughout stay. Only negative to mention was a slightly uncomfortable bed for our tastes in Jean's room. Defiintely will consider if travels bring us to Santa Barbara.

Ron S from LA, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 26 Jul 2011

“A Quaint B&B with friendly staff”

We loved our stay at the Cheshire Cat Inn. Cristine (the innkeeper) has worked for 30 yeas to create a sweet hotel in a convenient location in SB. Breakfasts are wonderful, the inn is clean, well appointed and the staff couldn't be friendlier. Our only minor problem was the Mad Hatter room's sink was in the bedroom and the bathroom was small. The soap is of the "green" variety and isn't really effective. It would be nice to have more upscale toiletries (cream, soap, shampoo etc). We plan to return whenever we stay in SB.

Dining
Recommended restaurants in Santa Barbara: Bouchon and the Wine Cask.
Barbara L from Orange County, California
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Jul 2011

“Very nice B&B, friendly staff!”

Adorable, quaint B & B. Nice relaxing grounds. Good breakfasts and nice afternoon wine and snacks.

A Traveller from Sydney
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 21 Jul 2011

“Garden oasis in lovely Santa Barbara”

We really enjoyed our stay at the Cheshire Cat. We stayed on the recommendation of friends and can't fault the service we received. The staff were very friendly. The B&B had a lovely garden which was a refreshing place to return on a hot day. Advice on local restaurants and things to do was good. Only downside was that our room was a little stuffy and didn't get good airflow - stale air from bathroom hovered a bit. The fan provided was sufficient to overcome this. It was quite hot the day we were in SB

Area recommendations
Courthouse - don't just visit the tower but also 1st and 2nd floors and the law library to see wonderful Spanish mission architecture.

Cheshire Cat Inn

36 W Valerio St Santa Barbara, 93101 California

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Alice Keck Memorial Garden - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Arlington Theater - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
  • Alameda Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Hill-Carrillo Adobe - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Lobero Theater - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • De la Guerra Plaza - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • West Beach - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi

Location Highlights

  • Water nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • In historical district

The preferred airport for Cheshire Cat Inn is Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Santa Barbara, CA, United States (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)

Area:

Santa Barbara, California, United States of America: Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is aptly called the “American Riviera.” State Street teems with stores, restaurants, and bars. Downtown’s Museum of Art is distinguished by its mission-revival style buildings. Seafood restaurants and ocean views draw locals and visitors to Stearns Wharf. The Old Mission is a reminder of California’s Spanish history.

Cheshire Cat Inn

36 W Valerio St Santa Barbara, 93101 California