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Drift Santa Barbara features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Santa Barbara. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is 0.8 miles from the city center and a 11-minute walk from East Beach. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. Popular points of interest near Drift Santa Barbara include West Beach, Antioch College and Amtrack Station Santa Barbara. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 10 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Santa Barbara
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jon
    Norway Norway
    Super friendly and helpful staff and a really great hotel. We got a free upgrade upon arrival and had a room with amazing views towards the mountains. Location was perfect.
  • Larios
    United States of America United States of America
    We like how modern it was a great atmosphere all the way around.
  • Cynthia
    Canada Canada
    The location on the main drag, the design of the room, the Dusk bar that was so cool and lively on Halloween night. Try Dawn for coffee.

Hotel area info

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
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $20 per day.
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Express check-in/out
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Drift Santa Barbara 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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of USD 100 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.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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.

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Drift Santa Barbara accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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 $100 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.

    FAQs about Drift Santa Barbara

    • Room options at Drift Santa Barbara include:

      • Double
      • Quad

    • Drift Santa Barbara has 2 restaurants:

      • Dawn Cafe + Market
      • Dusk Craft Bar

    • Check-in at Drift Santa Barbara is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Drift Santa Barbara offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Bike tours
      • Yoga classes
      • Happy hour
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at Drift Santa Barbara may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Drift Santa Barbara is 0.6 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.