Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel with a bar, near Santa Barbara Harbor

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, Drift is a convenient base for exploration. Start your day at the on-site cafe, unwind with drinks at the bar, or rent bikes to explore Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Helpful staff and express check-in ensure a hassle-free stay.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
Breakfast available
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 14 - Sept 15

Tomorrow

Sept 15 - Sept 16

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Room, City View (Cozy)

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premium Tree House, View (State Street View)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Cozy)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, Mountain View

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premium Penthouse (Drift)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

City view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Penthouse (Drift)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Bunk Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Premium Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the area

Downtown Santa Barbara, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara with great shopping, is home to Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels. Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide

524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Santa Barbara City College - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Stearns Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬2 min walk
‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
‪Sandbar - ‬1 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
‪The Cruisery - ‬2 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, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
Luggage storage, concierge services and a lift
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
Digital channels, heating and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per day)

Food and drink

Daily breakfast to-go 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.
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
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

Free bottled water

Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels on 8 Oct 2025 start from £199.27, including 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?

Checkout 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.