6.9 Pleasant Based on 236 reviews
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"State Street storefronts surround this minimalist hotel. Complimentary bicycles wait for guests, while Dawn café and Dusk bar serve the lobby. Sleek rooms feature tall ceilings and concrete walls. A strong choice for urban explorers, less so for anyone needing ample luggage space."

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Check-in
19 Sept 2026
Check-out
20 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Drift Santa Barbara, A Member Of Design Hotels

  • Bike Rentals
    Free bikes & organized tours
  • Yoga & Wellness
    Complimentary classes & sound baths
  • Craft Cocktail Bar
    Dusk Craft Bar with curated menu
  • City & Mountain Views
    Select rooms with private balconies
  • Arts District
    Walk to Museum of Art & Granada Theatre
  • 24/7 Digital Concierge
    Text-based service for quick assistance

Overview

Around a 20-minute walk from the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park, the 4-star smoke-free Drift Santa Barbara, A Member Of Design Hotels offers a Mexican restaurant on site. Boasting a location in proximity to Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum, this Santa Barbara hotel offers 46 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

The comfortable hotel has a central setting just 0.6 miles from Moreton Bay Fig Tree, while natural sights like Stearns Wharf Harbor are 1 mile away. Guests can get to Salt Cave Santa Barbara that is within a few blocks of the Drift Santa Barbara, A Member Of Design Hotels. A family vacation to Santa Barbara will become more exciting if you visit Kids World Playground lying within 25 minutes' walk of this property. The hotel is a mere 700 feet from Chapala & Cota bus stop and in the vicinity of Santa Barbara Amtrak train station in Santa Barbara.

At Drift Santa Barbara, A Member Of Design Hotels, Dusk Craft restaurant invites all travelers and serves Mexican cuisine.

  • Check-in
    from 16:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Drift Santa Barbara, A Member Of Design Hotels
Our tips

Should you book Drift Santa Barbara, A Member Of Design Hotels?

Perfect if you
  • Want to explore Santa Barbara on two wheels - the hotel offers complimentary bicycles.
  • Prefer a beach within walking distance - West Beach is a 12-minute walk away.
Maybe skip if you
  • Travel with a pet - pets are not allowed on the property.
Best for
  • A top-rated location with a guest score of 9.4

Facilities of Drift

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
Dining
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
Leisure & Sports
  • Yoga class
Drift Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

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from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out
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Guests
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