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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Reception
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 243 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite Balcony

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 256 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 267 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible | View from room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 267 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and free use of bicycles. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Franciscan Hotel offers 50 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an outdoor pool, The Franciscan Hotel provides a hot tub and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Santa Barbara hotel also offers a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Franciscan Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

Franciscan Inn
Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara
Franciscan Santa Barbara
Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara Ca
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
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Franciscan Inn Suites
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The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 786 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1031 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor choice

Extremely basic. Hospital room austere. Functional, clean. Expensive for what it was. Front desk - very basic. Motel-like.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Franciscan Hotel

The hotel is in need of renovation. Furnishings are old. There are no phones in the rooms to reach the front desk. My TV remotes did not work and I had to go out in the rain to request help from the front desk. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, Los Angeles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cookies were on point
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Franciscan Hotel is in a great location being very close to the beach and also close to a number of dining options as well as State Street, the downtown part of Santa Barbara with lots of fun shops and places like the art museum to check out. My room looked newly redone. Everything was very clean and in pristine condition. There was even a larger than normal size refrigerator for a hotel. It was quiet and they offered a decent breakfast. I thought the price was reasonable. I would definitely go back. Santa Barbara was a nice place to catch some sun and get a walk along the beach in February.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Car was quieter than my room

Bed is super comfortable, but when they put all the guests in one part of the building, all I heard was people going up and down the stairs, loud TV and baby crying at 11pm. Then trash pick up at 7am. Not a restful night. Poor shower drainage. Left early
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ben is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Felipe

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
This has been second visit at the Franciscan Inn. The first time was 2020 and now 2025. The first time I highly rated it. This review is based on my latest visit. We stayed in room with a king bed facing Mason St. The room was quite, loved that. The bed was uncomfortable and the pillows flat. Although the room was clean, it is showing its age. Lots of wear and tear throughout the room. Our first night there, the staff was amazingly, bringing needed items to our room. The next day, the front desk was manned by someone who couldn't be bothered by customers. Bottomline: good place to stay due to its proximity with free perks like bike rentals, breakfast and great coffee. Comfort and style are lacking. The fact that I want to sleep on a bed that's better than mine when Im out of town means I won't be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy bed. Clean and roomy room. Nice people at reception. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aathith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, such comfortable bedding and pillows, easy access to the water, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, San Gabriel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! I highly recommend it for business or personal travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the accommodation for an early check-in and even surprised with a free upgrade which turned out to be the cutest suite we’ve had from all our trips to SB. Even had a cute bed and tray set-up for our dog. We look forward to booking this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We came out to Santa Barbara for our mom's bday and we were greeted by excellent staff and a gift for our Queen. The room was comfortable, clean and perfect for our quick little getaway!! A great Hotel!! Highly recommend. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location for strolling both piers with great choices of eateries, and the bed was so comfy. AWESOME family owned establishment and you can tell they CARE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, and close to beach! Offers free bikes and good breakfast. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, clean and courteous. The location is great. We were able to walk everywhere. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
european feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with amazing service! Close to food, shops, and the beach. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025