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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 243 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite Balcony

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 256 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 267 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible | View from room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 267 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Front of property

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The price is $352
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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and free use of bicycles. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Franciscan Hotel offers 50 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and 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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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.

In addition to an outdoor pool, The Franciscan Hotel provides a hot tub and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Santa Barbara hotel also offers a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Franciscan Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

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
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 778 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1019 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good find in Santa Barbara
Good location very close to the beach. The room itself was very clean. The front desk was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel, very clean and well maintained. Within walking distance to the harbor, which was absolutely lovely, You can get just about anywhere in 20 minutes. The staff is exceptional, in particular; Chokri; The manager went above and beyond and guaranteed I had a Wonderful and restorative stay. I highly recommend this stop for anyone visiting Santa Barbara, will definitely be returning to this hotel anytime I go to SB.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ting, Boston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with everything needed. Highly recommended. The location is great, close to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katharine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super uncomfortable bed
The bed was SO hard and the walls are very thin so our neighbors tv could be heard and was LOUD. The ac unit looks like its from the 70s and we couldnt get it to work so opened a window.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

puneet

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice breakfast provided. Great location as we walked to the wharf this morning prior to our checkout. Front desk (Ben) suggested close by restaurants the night before we could walk to. Would definitely stay here again! Cute sink in bathroom with nicely lit mirror. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the trip. Was within 0.5 miles of major restaurants and social space with wineries, breweries, etc. Felt safe and happy with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Signal Hill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy friendly, fast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favorite SB hotel!
My wife and I have stayed at a few hotels in Santa Barbara and the Franciscan is our favorite!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Betsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our request for an early check in was denied.”Check in is at 4 pm., said C.J. & Kati. At 4:10 pm I said “ “ We want to ceck in” “ Check in is at 4 pm.” Me: “ It is aftet 4 pm” Kari:”15 more minutes” so I walked to my room and asked the band if it was ready. She said yes.” My husband retirned to Kari @ Froont Desk & sain” The maid says our room is ready” Oh ari “ Welk, I have to call the maid.” 4:25 pm still waiting…. Apoarently, check is is NOT at 4 pm. Finally given our room key late @ 4:30 pm. We had arrived in Santa Barbara that morning…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. 3 blocks from the Wharf, and State Street. Dog friendly (for $75.00) The property had a recent upgrade, the rooms were clean and updated recently. Very nice to walk 3 blocks to restaurants and the wharf. Check in is at 4:00, don't try to check in at 3:58 however! Very nice location and clean and updated rooms. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harmony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel in Santa Barbara
Excellent hotel. Walking distance from Amtrak train station. Just an easy 10 min walk. Hotel suite room was updated, comfortable bed, spotless. Friendly staff. Free continental breakfast in lobby. Perfect location and easy to walk to all attractions. Highly recommend and we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I plan on coming back to this place as much as possible. Staff was impeccable. The room is beautiful and clean. Located in a quiet area within walking distance to the strip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay at the Franciscan Inn. Clean room and great location. I would recommend this place and will be back to stay here with my family again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Rockwall

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great hotel.
I stayed only for a night The sheets, towels were new and the room was clean. The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful and respectful. If I visit SB, I would prefer to stay at this place again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024