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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachside relaxation awaits at this Santa Barbara Harbor retreat, where travelers can soak in a warm spa tub or lounge under the California sunshine

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The Franciscan Hotel offers a peaceful retreat in Santa Barbara Beach. Relax by the outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas or enjoy a soothing dip in the spa tub. Free WiFi and bicycle rentals make exploring nearby attractions easy, with helpful staff enhancing the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Franciscan Suite | Living area

Franciscan Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Franciscan Suite Balcony | Living area

Franciscan Suite Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor
At The Franciscan Hotel, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, beach towels and a computer station
  • A vending machine, a gift shop and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
The Franciscan Inn
Franciscan Inn Suites
The Franciscan Hotel Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Does The Franciscan Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 10 PM.

Is The Franciscan Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Franciscan Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Franciscan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Franciscan Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Franciscan Hotel located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara City College are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 784 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LEI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunchae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, nice and close to the beach. Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and very friendly staff. Can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple clean and spacious room…friendly staff and quick & easy check in. Great location, walking distance to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the staff were super sweet and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in a lovely neighborhood. Breakfast is a really nice touch. Near the Funk Zone, State Street, and the beach. I'd stay there again happily.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful experience staying at the Franciscan. Ben welcomed us on a Saturday everning, as we drove in from being in Solvang, all day. He was welcoming, so informative with things we could do in Santa Barbara and gave us all the details that would make our stay even better. The morning breakfast was the cherry on top. Absolutely staying here again and recommended- highly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing! Very professional and very kind. Ben at the front desk is outstanding and very knowledgeable for tourism and places to see around SB. Most pools at Hotels are not heated. The pool was amazing with the temperature being perfect! Rooms are clean and very nice. Amenities are excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and renovated property with SB charm. Kitchenette was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hootan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent price for the location, not a lot of frills or thrills just a clean room and comfortable beds. Very simple rooms with not a lot of furniture or extras. Location is ideal to walk everywhere near the shops and harbor and pier. They should add that their pool is heated because we would have brought Boardshorts had it been advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice recently renovated room with a small sitting space outside. Could use some decor on the walls but maybe they don't have the decorating completed. A short walk to the water and marina.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times for 10-plus years. Great hotel with everything nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very beautiful and had excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super pleasant and really clean and a hop and a skip to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Spotless room. CJ did a great job checking me in and upgrading my room. Ben was quite welcoming and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

There was banging at 6:00 on a wall. I was in room 150 would not recommend a floor room it is very noisy in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest motel I ever stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic, walking distance to the beach, pier and dining. The rooms are very well appointed and quite functional for an extended stay. CJ was very accommodating and gave us superb customer service. We will definitely be coming back soon! Highly recommend this charming Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location close to the beach and within walking distance of a range of bars/restaurants. Very clean room with free bike hire (2 hours) and complimentary breakfast and coffee/cookies in the afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel. Clean. Comfortable beds. Large room. Free bike rentals
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely experience. Terrific location. Charming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

A lovely spot to stay in Santa Barbara

Great hotel in a wonderful location. Many nice little spots to relax and enjoy on this property. The free bikes and helmets were a great way to get around town. Also onsite free parking was a fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025