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Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
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Point of interest
Interior entrance
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
$255
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10

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15 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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7.0 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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7.0 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Villa Rosa Inn

Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
Along with a marina, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Villa Rosa Inn offers 18 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Villa Rosa Inn features a marina and an outdoor pool. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Santa Barbara hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Villa Rosa Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 28.50 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 28.50

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Rosa Inn
Villa Rosa Inn Hotel
Villa Rosa Inn
Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Hotel Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Villa Rosa Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 961 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gil

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

Great value for money and stay!

Amazing location, room and amenities, we loved our stay and will definitely come back next time we're in Santa Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property and staff. Stayed in the tide pool villas and couldn’t recommend it more. Less than 5 minute walk to the beach and everything you might need in your room to cook family meals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Previous reviews had me worried but was the opposite. Fast check in. Beds were just fine. View was great from the balcony. The antiques were a plus to look at. The vibe was excellent. This is not a Hilton so don’t compare. Will come again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is within walking distance to the beach. We took a stroll at 830pm and the whole area feels very safe. A lot of great places to eat within just a few minutes walking. Property has great views of the ocean and pier. The rooms and Property feel like a "classy vintage". We would stay at this Property again. It's a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Saul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert P

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid this hotel. Room was small, bathroom tiny. Slow drain at sink. Very soft mattress. No night stands. Shower curtain rod broken. No hair dryer in room Hotel is good location, near beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I rarely write negative reviews, but this stay was so poor that I feel obligated to warn other travelers. Room Condition Was Unacceptable. After checking in and returning to our room later that evening, we discovered the bed was filled with hair from previous guests. There was a large stain on the pillow and multiple dirt stains across the bedding. None of the towels were clean - all had various stains on them. Basic Amenities Failed. The electrical system didn't function properly - we couldn't find a single working outlet to charge our devices overnight, and even the bathroom lighting was non-functional. The walls are extremely thin, making it impossible to get proper rest. Hair from previous guests was scattered across the bathroom floor, indicating poor housekeeping standards. Poor Service Throughout. There was no staff at reception until 3 pm, creating a lengthy queue of guests waiting to check in. When we raised concerns at checkout, rather than acknowledging the issues, the staff member began questioning us defensively. Final Thoughts: This was genuinely the worst hotel experience I've had. The combination of unsanitary conditions, non-functioning amenities, and poor service makes this establishment unsuitable for guests. I will be requesting a full refund and cannot recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

EDITH

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
BEAUTIFUL PLANTS
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It took an hour to check in and before we were able to check in there was an incident with the desk clerk and other guests that was really off-putting. The guy working was being really condescending to a British guy who was having issues with his credit cards and another couple checking in stepped in to tell the guy working the desk to be nicer and just help the British gentleman out. The guy working then started arguing and eventually started cussing at the couple that was just trying to help out. Eventually two other employees showed up and one of them was also rude and asked the couple to step outside until it was their time to check in. They tried explaining to this lady that the man working the counter was being unprofessional and cussing at them but the guy then tried gaslighting everyone and saying he didn't yell or cuss at anyone. The couple eventually went outside to wait but then the guy went outside and started fighting with the couple again and so the lady employee went outside and basically took the guy employees side and caused even more of an issue with the couple. A different lady started checking the rest of the guests in and did so very quickly. Once in our room we noticed the closet doors were off of their tracks and just leaning against the shelves, the main light in the room would just flicker, and we had a balcony room but the bush next to the balcony was so overgrown that we couldn't sit outside comfortably. I was also charged twice for the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unexceptionable conditions

This was one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed at and the experience was made worse by the manager/owner’s unwillingness to help the situation. We reserved one of the 2-room suites at a very expensive rate expecting a high-end, boutique hotel experience. The website photos were extremely misleading. The bathroom window had broken glass. There was black mold on the ceiling and around the shower/bathtub. The front of the tub was held together with packing tape that also was infiltrated with mold. The master bedroom has a hole in the wall. The kitchenette had a dirty, used sponge and sink that hadn’t been cleaned. The freezer had a 2-inch ice block with debris from the ice tray. The room was generally dirty all together with food stained walls near the kitchenette. The hotel overall could be a cute, eclectic boutique steps from the beach but it is obviously worn down and not well managed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much bad happened that I don’t even want to get into it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sad by the sea

Wonderful location but not professionally run. The property is falling apart in so many ways.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked an “upgraded” room but was given the regular room. Requested the difference since they overbooked. Was told to talk to hotels.com about it. Also the room was full of fleas as my child was left with many bites. Would not book through hotels.com or Villa Rosa ever again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good locations, room ok, no AC, breakfast blah but nice pool area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing for the price. A little under staffed. Window on the shower was broken open and people could see in 😬 but otherwise very satisfied. Quaint, and sweet atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience with a hotel. There is a 3 o'clock is check in, however there was no front desk personnel available to assist. There were about six different guests waiting to check-in & we all waited about an hour to have someone walk over and check us in. Overall, waited two hours to checked in. Finally received the room keys, walked over to the suite and the room door was freelj open, beds are not made, previous guests trash has not thrown out, and overall horrendous room. Do not book any rooms at this establishment, will ruin your vacation. Thank me later.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of Villa Rosa May 16, 2025

I regret to say that my experience with the Villa Rosa Inn was deeply disappointing and distressing. The first red flag was that no one ever answered or returned my calls when I tried to reach the hotel in advance to request a crib for our room. When we arrived, there was a long line in the lobby, and only one front desk clerk was present. I waited in line for over 30 minutes with my baby, which was already a stressful start. Once I reached the front of the line, the manager informed me that the room I had reserved would not be ready for at least another hour due to staffing issues and a housekeeper walking off the job. While that was not ideal, I was flexible and open to any accommodation that could reasonably fit my family of three. The front desk clerk appeared visibly overwhelmed and, in the middle of assisting me, muttered, “I hate people.” She immediately realized she had said it aloud and tried to walk it back with an apology. I tried to laugh it off, but it was a jarring and unprofessional comment that didn’t inspire confidence. After some time, she provided me with two key cards and directions to a room across the street. I went ahead with my baby to check the room before bringing over my husband and our luggage. To my shock, when I opened the door, the room was already occupied — by a man who was clearly unaware that someone had been issued a key to his room. It was an extremely distressing and unsafe situation, especially as I was holding my baby when it happen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was extra charge for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.B.

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

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very pretty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

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