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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

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31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lobero Theater
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Essential)

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Outdoor Living Area)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Balcony (Mobility, Access Tub)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Canary)

  • 1302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Access Tub)

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Access Tub)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1002)
The price is $398
per night
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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About this property

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4-star hotel in Downtown Santa Barbara
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG offers 97 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include minibars and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
In addition to an outdoor pool, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG provides a health club and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, spa services, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station. A total renovation of this property was completed in March 2023.

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Finch and Fork - Onsite restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12.99 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.99 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 48 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 9 to 18 for adults and USD 9 to 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Finch and Fork

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 43.68 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 18 for adults, and USD 9 to 18 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 12.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 48.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Canary Hotel
Canary Hotel Santa Barbara

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luzmaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and that was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mardy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, centrally located and very California vibes. Loved my stay and will likely stay here again when returning to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kimpton is amazing! The best service, best staff and just an overall great experience. We love it so much that we have chosen to get married here next year!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JAMES

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a construction project right outside making it noisy early in the morning. The facility is very nice but not sure it’s worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful, safe and clean. The staff are very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The rooftop pool area is small but was a welcome retreat on a hot day. The rooms are large and clean with comfortable beds. We would definitely recommend and would return to the hotel when visiting Santa Barbara again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chaim

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and team! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy, Hawthorne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful property, perfect for a getaway. The ambiance is quiet, and the room decor is both unique and in good taste. We had a balcony room, which faced the street. While the beach isn't within walking distance and we had to take Ubers to get there, the overall experience was still delightful. The pool area is amazing—warm, inviting, and enhanced by a fireplace for the evening, making it just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

teri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the valet to front desk to the room service, all staff were awesome and the rooms super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

HEATHER

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Would like it if there was a jacuzzi near the pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agius

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel with a quiet rooftop pool that has panoramic views. A nice treat for my birthday weekend with the girls.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop pool was outstanding. Same goes for the friendly and attentive hotel staff, Definitely the highlight of our stay at the property. The bar and restaurant were also great. Unfortunately, the bed in our room was too soft, which will probably keep us from staying there again. And the bathroom doors were ventilated shutter doors like you might find on a closet, which meant all the sound in the bathroom was heard in the rest of the room. Overall, the hotel is really nice and I recommend it if you don’t mind soft beds and prefer a good pool over being close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, shoutout to Edwin for being an amazing when I spoke to him at the front desk. I love the Kimpton(s), but I did think the balcony room looked a lot smaller in person and the room didn’t feel as luxurious. I loved the (coffee) amenities, the valet staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

john

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We arrived at 4:10 (check-in is at 4:00), and were told "Linens are running late, your room isn't ready." No biggie, we hung out in the lobby for about 15m, then got a missed-call (there is _horrible_ reception inside, and the WiFi is for guests only, and we weren't yet a guest...) saying our room was finally ready. The room itself was nice enough. Unfortunately, the room wasn't exactly ready, since the pillows were piled up in a chair without cases on them. Sigh. We figured we'd hit the pool and ask them to finish making up the room...so we went to the "largest rooftop pool in Santa Barbara", only to find that it was closed for a private event. Sigh. Eventually, things got sorted, we had a nice dinner out, etc. etc. The next day we decided to try the pool. There is NO SHADE upstairs around the pool (about 1/3rd the number of umbrellas needed), and the pool is about 20 feet long, and 3 feet deep. Figured we'd just lounge elsewhere on the rooftop deck (try and make some shade somewhere), but it was booked for another private event. Repeat the above for 4 days. On the plus side, the location is great - plenty of restaurants nearby, a mile-ish walk to the beach, etc. The valet service was FANTASTIC, and they were on top of charging the car while we stayed there. For the price of the room, the lack of useful ameneties and service just weren't worth it. I don't think we'll be back to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

BARRY

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Umberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bummer that air conditioning wasn’t working at first. Very pretty rooms. Wonderful bathroom and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024