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The Franciscan Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.
A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.
An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $225
$197 nightly
$225 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

Explore the area

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109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Room - Ground Floor

A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard with intricate carvings.

King Room - Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room - Ground Floor

A wooden nightstand with a lamp and a star-shaped decoration, a bed with white bedding, and a wooden headboard with intricate carvings.

Queen Room - Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Two Queens - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a power outlet.

Two Queens - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 243 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King and Double w/ Patio - Ground Floor

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

King and Double w/ Patio - Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King - Ground Floor

A room with a bed, a small table, two wicker chairs, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe King - Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 267 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Franciscan Suite - Ground Floor

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a metal frame.

Franciscan Suite - Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 287 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Palm Suite - Accessible

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Palm Suite - Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Managers Suite - Ground Floor

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dining table with chairs, a round coffee table, and two sofas.

Managers Suite - Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 287 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior King Suite - Ground Floor

A modern living room with a yellow armchair, a brown sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Junior King Suite - Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Franciscan Suite Balcony - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

Franciscan Suite Balcony - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 287 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King Balcony - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

A hotel room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with chairs.

Deluxe King Balcony - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 267 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive King - Accessible

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a lamp.

Executive King - Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 256 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Edgewater Suite - Ground Floor, Loft 2nd Bedroom

A living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, and a dark wooden dresser.

Edgewater Suite - Ground Floor, Loft 2nd Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Santa Barbara Suite - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

Santa Barbara Suite - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Franciscan Suite Upstairs - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

A bed with white bedding, two pillows, and a wooden headboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps on either side of the bed.

Franciscan Suite Upstairs - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 287 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Franciscan Suite Patio - Ground Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a view of greenery through a window.

Franciscan Suite Patio - Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 287 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Streetview King - Ground Floor

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Streetview King - Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Streetview King w/ Kitchen - Ground Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Streetview King w/ Kitchen - Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Patio - Ground Floor

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

King Patio - Ground Floor

  • 267 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at The Franciscan Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, just a 4-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and 11 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel offers 50 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature 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 desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

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
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:30 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
The Franciscan Inn
Franciscan Inn Suites
The Franciscan Hotel Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel Hotel Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 992 out of 1269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1269 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, great location - near State st and the ocean. Friendly staff, good breakfast plus amenities. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yazdan Mehdipour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and well equipped rooms, and warm welcoming at check-in. Everything was great about this Inn!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, staff was amazing and the location was perfect. Next trip to the Santa Barbara area, this will be the place we stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location, very accomodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay for Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in a quiet part of town but only 2 blocks to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in Santa Barbara. I've stayed here a few times and they are very pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff, comfortable room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our little house that slept 6. Friendly staff. Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, well maintained, quaint and cozy. Close to the beach and State Street and Sterns Wharf.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Nice room, friendly staff, close to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super friendly staff, free bike usage. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very helpful. Nice place to stay good breakfast. The pool and the spa nice and peaceful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing super clean , beautiful room would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property very friendly staff super clean room lovely fluffy towels would totally stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: excellent Staff: pleasant, helpful, accommodating Parking: OK Room: Neat, clean, nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, great location, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go-to Santa Barbara hotel and they have never failed me. It keeps getting better each stay. I’m looking forward to my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a good price, great location, access to the main SB area and close to the beach. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and very helpful! Location is great and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pace stay here you will be happy!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026