The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 243 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

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

Franciscan Suite Balcony

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 256 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 267 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Franciscan Suite

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Executive Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 267 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
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 10 PM

Property is also known as

Franciscan Inn
Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara
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The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 778 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1015 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

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was recently refreshed, breakfast was excellent and the staff was great too. Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

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

I'd definitely stay here again.

Nice hotel. Close to the beach, the pier, and downtown Santa Barbara. Had a suite that was clean and roomy, with a comfortable bed and a private balcony. Only minor complaint is that the Continental breakfast could have been better. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

Top Hotel In Santa Barbara

This hotel was well kept and clean ! Stayed here for one night but was able to appreciate location of hotel and cleanness.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility. Breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

The Franciscan Inn is very nice

The room was small but very clean. The bed was comfortable. The hotel is situated a block from the beach on a lovely street. It offered breakfast, free bikes for 2 hours, a spa, and a pool. It also had a small bbq area. Quiet street. Our only complaint (which isn't really much of a complaint) is that the TV in our room wasn't connected to the network for cable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Franciscan is well located, walkable to beach State St. It is well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious. The location is ideal with walkable dining options and 5 min walk to the beach. Ben at the front desk was super helpful and even provided a map of the area with kid friendly recommendations of places to visit. We plan to stay here on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely and affordable resort like feel without resort prices
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. Was able to enjoy the pool on a sunny day. Continental breakfast was very small, but coffee, tea, and cookies was a plus. Enjoyed the patio and in-room espresso pods. Convenient distance from downtown and the beach. Will absolutely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Franciscan Hotel! The location is close to the marina, Stearns Wharf, the Funk Zone & State Street. The hotel’s hot breakfasts & free bike rentals were added bonuses! We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kylanii

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff. Loved the free breakfast and bikes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Fantastic stay!

The staff was kind and the room was very nice and comfortable. The studio set up gives you plenty of room. The pool was warm and it was a super quick walk to the beach. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Great property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025