About this property

Central Location: Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels, is located in Santa Barbara city center, offering a convenient base for exploring the area. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, restaurant, bar, and complimentary bicycles. Additional amenities include private check-in and check-out, a elevator, concierge service, and yoga classes. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature family rooms, full-day security, and bicycle parking. The hotel provides express check-in and check-out services, ensuring a smooth arrival and departure. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American and Mexican cuisines with brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Outdoor seating areas enhance the dining experience. Nearby Attractions: West Beach is a 12-minute walk away, while Santa Barbara Museum of Art lies 0.6 mi from the hotel. Other points of interest include Amtrack Station Santa Barbara (0.8 mi) and Granada Theater (13-minute walk). Santa Barbara Airport is 9.9 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Dawn Cafe + Market
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
Dusk Craft Bar
  • Cuisine
    Mexican
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Modern

Amenities of Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

House rules

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 17 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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