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Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Dining
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
$171
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Garden view

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Riviera Beach House

3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Riviera Beach House offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and 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 coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This Santa Barbara hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Riviera Beach House is a smoke-free property.

Riviera Beach House has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 90 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 38.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 90 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Indigo Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hotel Indigo
Riviera Beach House Hotel
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara an IHG Hotel

Riviera Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

VINCENT

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

Tiny with no elevator

Tiny tiny tiny and no elevator!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otilia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place near restaurant and bars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved waking up early and riding one of the complementary bikes along the beach. The common areas are cozy and comfy. The art displays and interior design gave off the chillest vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Arrived and there was no working AC in the room. No fridge in the room. Staff was friendly though and provides a fan. The next morning there was no hot water in several of the rooms. The floors are all hard in the hallway and the rooms so sound bounces around easily and a door closing easily wakes you up in the middle of the night. The location is good except for a train intersection less than 50ft from the building so if you want to sleep in good luck. I will reiterate that the staff is very friendly and accommodating. There’s some nice perks in the lobby but I don’t think it balances the experience in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marisela, Oceanside

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had an incident the manager at the time was rude and dismissive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geera

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: staff and facilities, including bed were excellent. Agree with other reviewers regarding the shower/water situation; other than that rooms are small though neat and clean. Cons: Room next to us had a dog that was barking at night for over an hour; finally complained to the front desk and it got taken care of. Staff was very responsive in helping to take care of it, which was a plus. We have stayed at other pet friendly hotels and this had not been an issue. Just warning if one is sensitive to noise, you may want to bring good ear plugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana, North Hollywood

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

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Showers were awful. Small, and flat to room , so water everywhere and we had to use our towels to keep from slipping. Soaking wet room. Also, be warned, if you do not specifically ask for your room to be cleaned, they will not clean it. We found out after 4 pm. Asked cleaning staff if they planned to clean our room, they seemed to understand. Asked front desk and the gal seemed a bit put out and stated we are to ask for the room to be cleaned. We did get our towels picked up that day and new towels and I asked the cleaning woman to empty our full trash baskets. Our beds a mess, which is disappointing as the cost of the trip, but overall, the area made up for it. Will not be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend or stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

KEITH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I actually really liked the small rooms. They had a certain charm — cozy, unpretentious, almost endearing in their simplicity. That said, I do wish they were better soundproofed. You’ll hear everything that goes on in the hallway, and I mean everything. The sweet, tender moments between families. The hushed giggles of lovers sharing a private joke. The guttural symphony of someone purging their late-night choices into a wastebasket. It’s all part of the ambiance, I suppose — an unexpectedly intimate glimpse into the lives of strangers. If you're a light sleeper or value privacy, pack earplugs. But if you don't mind a little audio theatre with your stay, there's something oddly human about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar, pasadena

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, would definitely stay again on a short trip. Rooms are on the smaller side, but it’s a small boutique hotel the staff and the lobby make up for the size of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Soledad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VIP Parking: great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aidie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Santa Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property appears newly renovated, and has a European flair. It is very small, and the rooms are small too, but well put together, and maximizes space. You are centrally located to everything, and two blocks from Stearns Wharf/beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Parking is a pain but valet guys were super cool. Good amenities but rooms are a bit small
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff! Friendly and helpful! Loved all of then! Free use of bikes. That was nice. Convenient location to many things. Coffee, shops, restaurants, shopping beach. They pump in some type of scent and it’s really bad for you and it does not smell good. Very off putting. The hallways echo wasn’t that quiet. My room was dark some of the rooms have a door that goes out on a little porch, but mine didn’t. I asked to switch, but it didn’t happen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025