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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Canary) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Exterior
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Canary) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Juliet Balcony) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room (Essential)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Outdoor Living Area) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Outdoor Living Area)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Canary) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Canary)

  • 1302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Access Tub)

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Juliet Balcony) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 49 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

  • In-room 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 49.00 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 611 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 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

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERMINA, LAVAL OUEST

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Santa Barbara

We were in town for a benefit. We wanted to stay close to the venue in a walkable area. The first room was loud. We were promptly moved to another room. Everyone was polite and very accommodating. The bed was very comfortable. Excited to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Lindokuhle, Santa Ana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Clean. Staff is friendly. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carmelita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprised 30th bday celeb-success!

The service is wonderful. My family and I were there for my daughter’s surprised 30th birthday and we reserved 3 rooms. The front desk were very accommodating when I requested to have our rooms on the same floor and as close together as possible. Chloe made it happen! She was wonderful to talk to. Everyone from valet parking to bar and restaurant and housekeeping, staffs were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmelita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprise 30th birthday at the Kimpton Canary

Hotel was wonderful. Staff were nice and accommodating. Service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the rooftop pool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shira

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Beautiful hotel. Friendly service. Pool roofdeck is breathtaking. Walking distance to State street restaurants and shops. Excellent experience overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Buyer Beware

Tried to check in "early" at 2:40 but had to wait in the lobby for 45 minutes for the room to be cleaned. Did not realize that the check in time is so late. Got to our room with "outdoor living space". Hahaha. Three feet of balcony with two chairs jammed in that subtracted three feet from the "indoor living space". Oh, and $50 a night to park. Should have read the fine print.
"outdoor living space" includes beautiful view of the gas station across the street!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

isabel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was top notch, from the front desk to the restaurant to the valet. Excellent hotel in the heart of State St albeit 1 block away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherilynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City location within Santa Barbara. Walkable to shops etc. Updated classy hotel. Excellent service and impressive facilities- enjoyed restaurant too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

10/10 Excellent

Lelia, Mountain View

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, good service. We enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice but not great hotel in downtown Santa Barbara. The hotel has some good facilities (parking - for a fee, gym, bar and restaurant). The location is good for exploring downtown and the beach (bike, or a 25 min walk). We had some issues with noise outside the room in the early mornings; one day due to a delivery, the other due to an unhoused person. The room was nice but the bathroom lacks any kind of sound proofing or even a solid door... It was also missing robes, coffee/kettle (though they were available on request) so felt not quite up to the usual Kimpton standard. But overall would recommend, just not a *great* hotel for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Worth the price. Very clean. In the middle of everything you want to go see. Valet was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Nghi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024