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Reviews of The Franciscan Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

109 Bath Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States of America

#5 of 11 B&Bs and inns in Santa Barbara

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Review Score

Based on 966 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    10
    We will go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast wasn’t very good

    Lovely place

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Some fresh fruits at breakfast would have been good but overall it was ample.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    10
    We enjoyed our stay and the location can’t be beat - short walk to the ocean and many restaurants and shops
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were ultra modern and nice but looked sterile - all gray and white, could use some pictures

    Beautifully maintained

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    10
    Lovely modern hotel with great facilities & friendly staff. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Modern, great rooms, close to water.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    10
    Overall, it was a great hotel and great stay. The staff were helpful and the hotel was clean!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A couple of negatives. The room was tiny. My spouse likes to sleep in, I like to get up early to do some work. It was impossible - so I had to sleep in too (ugh - LOL). By the time my wife got up and we went to the lobby for breakfast, at 9:36 am on Sunday morning, everything had been cleaned up. As we arrived another guest sitting in the lobby area commented that everything was cleaned up at 9:31, maybe the downside to that attention to detail. Breakfast ended at 9:30. No problem there, but the information sheet provided at check-in made no mention of the breakfast end time.

    When we arrived we were warmly greeted by the front desk staff. The room was very comfortable and incredibly clean. I was impressed by the attention to detail in everything I saw.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Overall, I like this hotel, would consider staying here again for my next Santa Barbara trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No much to dislike, but bed is on the softer side, just a heads-up for those who prefer firm beds.

    Room is spacious and clean. Location is great, walking distance to Stearn Wharf and close to downtown promenade. Staff was helpful, accommodating, and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not too far from the train station

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    10
    Phenomenal hotel! Best hotel in SB!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Absolutely wonderful property. Pool and spa. Fountains and outdoor patio areas (one with a beautiful fountain). Free cookies, coffee and tea, free hot breakfast (few options but still good).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    10
    This was a carefree, relaxing and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Literally nothing.

    Everyone working here is so kind. The grounds are gorgeous, the rooms are newly renovated and clean, the bed is comfy, the area is calm and quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    10
    Loved our stay, quaint, comfortable and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Honestly not a thing. Wish we weren't just passing through and had stayed longer.

    Wonderful Inn. Fantastic accomodations. Very clean in a quiet neighborhood not far from pier. Great little "kitchen" nook. Though we didnt need or use as we were only there one night but would have been nice if we needed. Nespresso machine with coffee for personal use. Great Breakfast. Delicious fresh pastries. Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, 2 blocks from the beach. Charming and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    8.0
    Not a good cost benefit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wall in the room didn't look so noise proof. We had hard times with the room next door, but fortunately, they solved for us. The air conditioning in the room should be better. The hotel facilities were good, but breakfast had too little option. Considering all this points and the price paid, I don't feel it's a good deal. They should improve some things in order to charge that much.

    Staff was very good. We had problem with noise in the room next door and they kindly solved for us. They have coffee available and fresh baked cookies everyday which were very nice. Bathroom with good facilities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Palm Accessible Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Room was large, very comfortable and clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    8.0
    It was a comfortable stay a block away from the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast. Absolutely not great. At least they should offer eggs and nice bread not just some frozen beef patties and egg muffins and sad cereals

    The cleanliness of the room, the amenities, the friendliness of the receptionist, the free flow tea, coffee, fruits and granola bars.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is stunning and is in an excellent location, the room was very spacious, comfortable, clean and pleasant, but most importantly - the staff was so nice to us! Especially Benhamin who made sure to give us a perfect welcome. Totally recommend staying at the hotel!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Friendly stay in Santa Barbara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were very friendly helping us out with early check in. We hired bikes from the hotel for free and loved the freshly baked cookies that they put out in the afternoon. An easy walk to the Santa Barbara beach front. Would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to the ocean, nice clean rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing- loved our stay!

    The hotel was beautiful and clean. Our room was spacious and staff went above and beyond to give us information on the area. Breakfast was basic but great for the price- fresh pastries were lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    9.0
    Requirements met perfectly!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything but if I was staying for longer than 2/3 nights I’d prefer a hotel with a bar/restaurant

    It was perfectly positioned, nice area! The room was big, modern & clean, comfortable bed too! Fresh cookie in reception were absolutely delicious and staff were nice! Great price too

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Overall great place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was creaky when only moving around. No room in front of bed. Hit my head on TV almost every time I got up in the night to use restroom. No room for walking in front of the bed. I had to take side steps from one side of the bed to the other. Difficult at night!

    Remodel and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We would have enjoyed to have breakfast available until a longer time in the morning.

    Room was great, parking was readily available, location is safe and so close to the beach and downtown.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    Deluxe rooms are quaint and worth the upgrade. Lovely place.
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It can be pretty noisy between units and on the bottom floors. Unfortunately, the gentleman at registration is professional and efficient but not friendly AT ALL. The evening staff are the complete opposite, super friendly, but during our stay we encountered the unfriendly man mostly and were afraid to even ask him a question. He upgraded my Mom which was very nice, so I hate to complain about him, but we had 3 rooms and he treated each of us the same. At least he’s consistent I guess.

    Great location, very clean, decent parking. Lots of nice outdoor areas to enjoy the weather. Quick safe walk to the beach.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Santa Barbara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No negatives - greTmat value accomodation.

    Really clean and modern suite - we were upgraded! The room was in excellent condition, has been very tastefully decorated and is well equipped. The location is great, only a short walk to the beech and close to State Street - the heart of Santa Barbara. After three weeks of travelling , it was useful to have access to a washing machine and tumble dryer. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Coffee, fruit and biscuits are available all the time. Excellent place to stay in up-market Sant Barbara.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were so kind and helpful. They even upgraded our room for free. We really liked staying here and would definitely recommend. The cookies were so good and location was perfect, really close to the beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

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