4/5 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
14 Sep 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
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Guest reviews
4.3 out of 5 Excellent
598 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
Pool
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Parking Available
Laundry
24/7 Front Desk
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Hand sanitiser provided
- Personal protective equipment
Map
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Explore the area
Stearns Wharf10 min walk
Santa Barbara Harbor12 min walk
Santa Barbara City College15 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)12 min drive
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Private King Room)
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Private King Room)
4.4/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 3
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 42-inch flat-screen TV
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries and towels
Practical – Laptop workspace, safe and phone
Comfort – Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Private Queen Room)
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Private Queen Room)
4.6/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 3
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 42-inch flat-screen TV
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries and towels
Practical – Laptop workspace, safe and phone
Comfort – Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Men Only)
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Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Men Only)
4.1/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 160 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
15 square metres m2
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 42-inch flat-screen TV
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries and towels
Practical – Safe and phone
Need to know – Shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Women Only)
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Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Women Only)
3.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 160 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
15 square metres m2
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 42-inch flat-screen TV
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries and towels
Practical – Safe and phone
Need to know – Shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
About this area
Santa Barbara
Located in Santa Barbara, The Wayfarer is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Los Padres National Forest and Goleta Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Stearns Wharf.
Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
What's nearby
- Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk
- Santa Barbara Harbor - 12 min walk
- Santa Barbara City College - 15 min walk
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 20 min walk
- Leadbetter Beach - 5 min drive
Getting around
- Santa Barbara Station - 3 min walk
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
- Santa Barbara Brewing Co. - 5 min walk
- Fishouse - 7 min walk
- Joe's Cafe - 7 min walk
- The Palace Grill - 8 min walk
- Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant - 10 min walk
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows industry sanitisation guidelines of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Self parking: USD 10 per night
- Limited parking spaces
- Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Lift
- Free newspapers in reception
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Languages spoken
- English
Outdoors
- Pool sunloungers
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Linens
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Hairdryer (on request)
- Shower
- Towels
Entertainment
- 42-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
- Shared kitchen access
More
- Phone
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in between 3:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Self-parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
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
Safety features at this property include carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Wayfarer Hostel
Wayfarer Hostel Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Hotel Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Hotel
The Wayfarer Hotel
The Wayfarer Santa Barbara
The Wayfarer Hotel Santa Barbara
Frequently asked questions
4.3
Excellent
598 reviews4.6/5
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Staff & service
4.3/5
Amenities
4.5/5
Property conditions & facilities
3/5 Okay
Jose, Upland, CA
Travelled with partner
13 Sep 2020
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
3/5 Okay
Verified traveller
31 Aug 2020
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
28 Aug 2020
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
24 Aug 2020
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
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