We booked our stay at the Franciscan Inn after reviewing numerous options online. The facility is quaint, clean, conveniently located to the Harbor, beach, Wharf...etc., and very reasonably priced. We used the pool and hot tub/spa, and both were clean and relaxing. The front desk staff were amazing! Friendly, helpful, and showed a genuine interest in making sure our stay was going well. Each of them had great suggestions for restaurants and activities. Would definitely stay here again. read more

The air condition was not working. The reception people gave us the runaround for four days. It would work for a little bit and then turn off. In 80 and 90° it was awful. I will not come back to this hotel. read more

Simple, clean, & safe!!! Outside was well maintained with vegetation & clean grounds. Front desk staff was friendly & helpful with questions-how to use tv. Rooms were super clean & liked the all white bedding. Room was furnished with a queen size bed, two nightstands, & a small table with two chairs. In the closet you could find an ironing board, iron, hairdryer & a safe. The bathroom was stocked with shower wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion & hand soap. The bedding was super comfy. My only critique was the bed's lack of motion-isolation--my husband would get up & I'd instantly wake up with the movement. Breakfast is served from 7:30-9:30am--eggs, bagels, cream cheese, sausage, cereal, bacon & coffee. The location was perfect!!! Everything is within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again! read more

This might have been the best kept secret of Santa Barbara city. I hesitated to book it, being honest, but was so impressed by its front desk clerk, its cleanliness, and even its breakfast. If you look for an small, independently owned motel, I would highly recommended The Franciscans. We got 2 suites - a King with sofa bed, and a King. They were both smartly designed, with refrigerator, microwave, safe, and coffeemaker. The wifi was a little weak, but it was fully booked. Roser, the night auditor, let us brew coffee ahead of the breakfast time and wished us a happy new year, which was very nice of him. read more

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I was in town for my sisters wedding and Ben at the front desk was a live saver. I called ahead and inquired if it was possible to get an early check in as the wedding started at 5. He said no problem, we'll have your room ready by 2 (they had a full house the night before). He also got my sisters room ready as well and greeted her like she was a VIP when she arrived about 45 minutes after me. The room was clean as can be and beautiful inside. We stayed in one of the suites and the amenities were great. Our son slept on the pull out couch while we took the King in the separate room. The bathroom was very nice with a large walk in shower and bench. They serve a continental breakfast from 7:30-9:30. The breakfast isn't anything fancy, just some egg bites, bacon and sausage with the usual smattering of bagels, danishes, cereal etc. but hey, it's included in the room so might as well indulge. They service cookies every day fresh from 1-9PM which my 11 year old was extremely excited about. Parking was easy as can be and the hotel is a 10 minute walk to the beach or about a 15 minute walk to State St. We parked our car on Friday and didn't move it once the whole weekend. Next time we stay in Santa Barbara, this will be our spot again. Big ups to Ben for his help again! read more

TLDR: if you're a hot and/or light sleeper, maybe book elsewhere. My biggest complaint about this place is that the queen bed in the standard room is way too warm and has zero motion isolation. The mattress traps heat and gets super hot during the night. Absolutely horrible for a hot sleeper. Also, the mattress has ZERO motion isolation - meaning that if your partner makes any movement, it's gonna feel like a mini earthquake to you! I am not even talking about getting in or out of bed, I am talking about feeling the other person's every small motion like turning from side to stomach position or moving a limb. You're gonna feel it. It might even wake you up if you're a light sleeper. One of the worst night's sleep at a motel/hotel domestic or international. Will not come back for sure. pros: tasty fresh baked cookies (if you're lucky and they're not all gone). Breakfast is decent (eggs, sausage, bacon, bagel, muffins, cereal, OJ, milk, coffee, fruit) read more

We stayed two nights at this wonderful hotel and couldn't have been happier. The room was clean, comfortable, and in a perfect central location. This was our first time visiting Santa Barbara, and Ben went above and beyond with fantastic recommendations for places to eat and explore. Our two days here were amazing, and it was all thanks to Ben's guidance. We will ALWAYS stay at the Franciscan Inn whenever we visit Santa Barbara! Scott and Yanna M. read more

Can't tell you how disappointed we are with our latest stay. The Darling decor of yesteryear has been switched out for bare floors, no headboards, no bed lamps excepts for small fake kerosene lamps that aren't bright enough to read by, a mini fridge that hums and vibrates much of the night, a cold decor in our room that truly depressed us! There were absolutely no amenities in the bathroom nor were there any drawers to unpack our suitcases. Paint was chipped or peeling on the shutters and the back of the bathroom door. We used to stay here every time we came to town. But never more! So sad the cozy era of the Franciscan Inn is now gone. read more

Beautiful hotel, everything perfect! Location was excellent, one block from the front, try Toma at the front to the right (review on here too). Would definitely stay here again when I return! Loved the area & loved Santa Barbara read more

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Small but quaint little room,luckily away from the street.We were very comfortable during our 1 night stay. (Excellent break from driving up to Long Beach) Walkable to Funk Zone and about 15 minutes at the most to State Street. Nothing other then breakfast bars,fruit and coffee.They serve cookies late afternoon,very tasty! Great staff and we'd definitely come back read more

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Franciscan Inn & Suites originally was a spanish ranch house in the 1920's, now it is a historic charming 53 rooms & suites nest in a beauiful quit neigborhood. This property is so unique on the outside as well as the inside, there is free parking here and no resort fee, the lobby is cute with a general souvenic and gift store in the center plus a section for Ice cold beverages, water and Ice cream, breakfast is served from 7:30 am to 9:30 am it's a continental breakfast with egg bites, meat patty, cereals, croissants, toast, fresh O.J. plus fruits. The lobby coffee and tea area is open 7am to 10pm, fresh baked cookies are also in the lobby daily from 1pm to 9pm, there are two table and chairs with one bench. The staff at the front desk here Flor, Ben and C.J. were all very friendly, helpful, very knowledgeable with ton of useful Information, each one of them went the extra mile takingb care of us...all three of them need a raise. Our room was clean comfortable and remarkable with a door mat as you enter,ther were two rocking chairs, a sofe bed, a micowave, a fridge, dishes, silverware, dish towels, a T.V. in the front, plus another T.V. in the bedroom, a private small patio. This Inn is in walking distance to the Marine Harbor, the Stearns Wharf, State St. plus The Funk Zone, and last the front office surprise us with a bottle of Jaume Serra Cristalino Champagne w/ glasses, will be returning here like real soon. read more

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A harmonious blend of the old and the new, the Franciscan Inn & Suites is a great place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara. Just a few blocks from the main harbor and Stearns Wharf, the Franciscan Inn is centrally located to all the must see spots in Santa Barbara. Downtown is just a few minutes drive as well as the Mission. Upon check in, we received a good 'ol key to our room. The room is modernized and feels chic; from the well curated furniture to the bathroom appointments. I liked the ac as it blow cold, quiet air. I reckon that the kids will enjoy their stay as I see kids having as smile in their faces when they concluded their fun in the hotel pool. The lobby was bright and served some light breakfast in the morning. If there is a knock to this hotel, I would say that the walls are thin and the neighbors can be easily heard. Overall, me and my wife had a great stay at the Franciscan Inn & Suites. read more

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First time staying at the Franciscan Inn and I'll never stay anywhere else when I come to Santa Barbara! So tranquil, yet centrally located. The staff was helpful and accommodating and the rooms were quiet and perfectly appointed. My mom and I could easily walk everywhere we wanted to go, but the hotel felt tucked away like a beautiful oasis. Thank you Franciscan Inn for the amazing stay! read more

A nice place to stay while in Santa Barbara. Walking distance to the beach, State street and the wharf. Close to many restaurants The rooms all differing decor which makes it quaint. Room 110 was extremely clean. Had 2 rooms and a kitchen/dining/sitting area While it has televisions in the rooms unless you have google play there is only you tube to watch. No other streaming service was available. Could not log into Netflix, paramount plus etc That was a bummer We were lucky to have hot water on Sunday morning while others had no hot water. Friends came and used our shower as there was no hot water in their room (129) Hot tea/coffee/ hot chocolate available in the recent area along with cookies. Muffins in the mornings could Be found there read more

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We stayed here for 2 nights in the "Manager's Suite" - 2 bedrooms, living room w/ sofabed, microwave and mini fridge. On the plus side, the hotel is in a great location and neighborhood, just a block to the beach, by the marina/harbor, and a few blocks to State St., has a pool (not fancy, but fine) and a little hot tub. There's also coffee, tea and snacks in the lobby (tangerines, apples, granola bars). No water, unless you purchase a small bottle for $2; would be nice to have a place to refill water bottles. I stayed here 10 years ago, and they had beautiful Santa Barbara artwork and wooden furniture. After the remodel, all that is gone. The rooms are very stark - white walls, almost no artwork or decoration, and strange furniture that looks like it was picked up at various yard sales. My friend joked that they spent all their money on the remodel and had nothing left for furniture. I joked that in our manager's suite, the manager moved out and took all his furnishings with him! Actually, the only decorative piece in our place was a large wooden abacus on the dining table, which was pretty strange. I think for the prices they are charging: about $360-$440/night ($440 for our room), they should spruce up the rooms with some nice furniture and artwork, and make the place more inviting. Also, the second bedroom had no closet, hooks, dresser or shelves; that would be nice, too. Also, add some wine glasses. Just a few helpful tips. read more

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For such a reasonable price this place is top notch~ incredibly well-trained, polite, prefessional staff (no small feat in itself!)- a great breakfast, immaculate room, fantastic heated-in winter, thank you!-pool. Thank you Ben for making my return to LA at the last minute so much easier. You are the best. read more

We stayed here 2 nights and had a wonderful visit. The rooms were extremely clean and staff was very friendly. Breakfast lasts to 9:30 which I appreciated. Only thing is I wish the rooms had microwaves. Also the room numbers were hard to see and my Doordash driver had to ssk for help. Recommend. read more

Extremely (!)) pleased by our stay at The Franciscan. Clean, recently remodeled room, comfy mattress, nice choices for breakfast, coffee and cookies available in lobby all afternoon and evening. And, as others have noted, I can't say enough good things about Ben and the other staff. So knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions for what to do and see in the area. So professional and friendly. We had planned on spending one night on our trip up the coast but extended our stay here because of Ben. I give the Franciscan a 10 out of 10, but give the service a 12! read more

Great place, location and staff. My family enjoys the experience every time. I highly recommend it. read more

Bad: Things are not where they should be. Akward bed set up, it was ok. Good: Get to sleep in with rowdy people next door. read more

This place is a great spot to stay at if you want to be close to downtown SB and not have to worry about driving or parking. We pretty much parked the car at the hotel (free parking!) and walked everywhere. Room was spacious and clean, and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was small though and with little counter space. Also, no microwave or fridge in the room. I know you're pretty much paying for the location, but for almost $300 a night, there are other hotels around the same pricing with nicer rooms and amenities. read more

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My daughter reserved a room as a surprise gift for my Birthday. The Hotel has many structures and there are numerous parking spots in front of each structure. The lobby is very clean and classy. It has comfortable chairs and relaxing lighting. They offer free coffee, cookies, granola bars and some fruits. The staff was very professional and friendly. The room itself,  was not too fancy but modern, clean and very comfortable.There was a coffee machine with many coffee flavors.The room key was the classic key which was nice. The bathroom was modern with a nice mirror. There was a non slip bathtub mat in the bathtub. They gave attention for details, for example; there is a plant on the table between two comfortable arm chairs with fabric seats and another one next to the closet. The only critique was that the room didn't include microwave nor a mini fridge. We had a great time in Franciscan Inn and our stay was outstanding. The hotel was very close to all the destinations we were planning to visit in our trip which made our visit to Santa Barbara very enjoyable read more

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Made a reservation through Priceline and everything went smoothly until I get home and realize they overcharged me. I attempted to call, but there was no answer so I emailed them and made them aware of the error. They replied with an invoice with a price that did not reflect the Priceline price I had booked for. I replied two times now with screenshots of the receipt l, and they never replied. It has now been two months and they still have yet to reimburse me the difference. it was a nice place and a great location, but be very aware of the overcharging and poor communication. read more

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WE stayed at this nice abode located just within a block of the beach in the lovely area of Santa Barbara. The rooms were clean enough, we had a few issues, but the staff took care of our needs right away. I can tell your hands down that all the staff from the front desk to maintenance to housekeeping were excellent. They wanted to make sure that your stay there was the best it could be. The Inn and Suites are a bit outdated, but if it is quaint in the style of Santa Barbara. I would most certainly stay here again and recommend it to you and family and friends. Next time you are in town, need a nice and decent place to say, why not book at Franciscan Inn and Suites, tell them Joey sent ya.:) If that does not get you great service and perhaps a pizza? ;-) Kidding no pizzas here, but they do have nicely fresh baked cookies every day. read more

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This is a lovely place to stay if you're visiting SB and want to be near the pier and beach. It's also within walking distance of downtown and the neighborhood is cute. We had 2 pugs traveling with us and they only charged a one-time $75 fee for the whole stay, instead of a fee per dog, per night. When we entered the room, the pugs were so excited to see a clean bed prepared for them and a food/water bowl! What a nice touch! The room is sparkling clean and the bed is very comfortable. AC/heat works beautifully. Parking is free on-site right outside the room. You pretty much have everything you need for a comfortable stay. The only 2 things that could've made it better are a microwave (there's a fridge but no microwave) and a continental breakfast. The one time I needed a microwave, the person at the front desk was happy to heat my leftovers for me, though. Every afternoon, they serve freshly baked cookies in the lobby -- another nice touch. Overall, you get decent value staying here. They don't have it ALL but for the price, I was more than pleased with my stay. I'd gladly return next time we visit SB :) read more

So we usually stay at La Playa Inn but because of the holiday it was booked. It's always good to book way before a major holiday. I recommend booking 2 months before even. Overall our stay was pleasant. The bed was comfy and the room was comfortable and quaint. It didn't come with a refrigerator but we called the front lobby and they brought over a mini refrigerator right away. The location is in walking distance to Stearns Wharf, Finney's Crafthouse, Chad's, and more which is a huge plus. Overall, we had a great experience and will put it on our list of places to stay. read more

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Our stay here was great. We had a bachelorette party split up into different Franciscan Suits. The suits had all been renovated and upgraded, which was nice. The ONLY complaint is that the pull-out couches are VERY LOUD to sleep on, especially if you're sleeping with someone else. You will be woke. Up every time someone moves. We actually ended up pulling the mattress off the pull-out and laying it on the floor and that was much better because the mattress was thick. Other than that, we had a great stay. NO continental breakfast, but they do serve some refreshments and cookies and coffee or tea during the day. Ben checked us in and he was SO nice and helpful and gave us tips on where to go and what to do. I would go back and stay again! read more

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Very great hotel walking distance to everything like pier ,funk zone ,state street,mall Amtrak .Lots of parking rooms are nice .Make sure you download movie apps on phone they play thru tv (Netflix,Hulu etc)they have mini store inside lobby for snacks etc.The front desk was nice he gave me a map of city ,food options etc.Theres a pay shuttle you can take to attractions.They gave me a bottle of champagne for birthday. read more

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We had an amazing stay kicked off by our wonderful interaction with Ben at the front desk. He conversed with us in different languages, offered a ton of great information that helped during our stay, and also was just a blast to talk to, which put us in a fantastic mood after a long drive. Huge thank you to Ben! The service, location, parking, ease of access, and extra goodies in the lobby made our stay very pleasant and memorable. The room was clean and spacious, and was comfortable to relax in after a lot of walking. We would definitely visit again! read more

Stayed here 4 nights during fourth July weekend 1st time staying here on the Franciscan suite booked on official Website with promo code applied of 10% off Other promos available pending dates booked 2 story inn with adequate parking both outside the building and additional parking located by the pool. Laundry and spa also available on site. Franciscan suite a little under 350 square feet with a living dining combo, kitchen, sofa that doubles as a queen bed, and bedroom with queen bed. Updated bathtub shower combination and vanity. Dining table with 4 chairs and plantation shutters in the main room and bedroom. Flat screen tv in the bedroom and living area. Pro Walking distance to the beach / wharf / harbor - pending pace 3-7 mins away Walking distance to downtown / train station 10-15 minutes pending pace Adequate lot and street parking / plenty of lights Shower pressure very strong and soothing and water is soft Complimentary coffee tea hot cocoa fruit granola bar Pool spa laundry facilities on site Near major convenience market gas station car wash liquor store dining options Felt to be in safe area with constant walking to and back Plenty of cable channels Con Can hear door slam People talking will echo Carpet could be replaced due to dirt / stain spots Reception is the room is horrid little to none existed Sofa bed squeaks upon any slight movement but very comfy mattress Great spot for holiday festivities. Can hear fireworks at inn possibly view pending direction pointed. Room layout suited for families and groups bunking together. Would stay here again for location and proximity to sights. read more

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I was beyond impressed when the Franciscan Inn exceeded our expectations on every level. We spent our wedding night here after getting married at the courthouse. Our room was spotless and lovely, with a beautiful fire pit right outside. All of the employees were gracious and welcoming, and we were thrilled to receive a celebratory bottle of champagne after our wedding. Beautiful bathroom with spotless tub, and super comfortable bed. Walking distance to the water and Chad's, the perfect breakfast spot. My only issue was the lack of a full sized mirror, which made getting ready a bit of a challenge. We will DEFINITELY be back. read more

The place is comfortable, spotless and the staff are friendly and helpful. And a it's a block from the beach. Our room had a nice living area with a comfortable couch and chairs. There was a little private patio area outside the bedroom sliding glass doors. Bed was very comfortable. Would definitely stay there again! read more

Stayed 1 night because the other Hotel could not accommodate us an extra night at a good price in October. The Franciscan had a room for us and the price was right. Wonderful atmosphere. Quiet, friendly, and professional. Ben at the front desk made was awesome. Excellent location to State St and the wharf area. The grounds are beautiful everywhere you look and the rooms were nice. Definitely will return. read more

We loved our 1 night stay here on a trip through Cali! Wish we had 2 nights the man that greeted us when we got there was so cheerful! The perfect greeter with lots of info! Basic room, yes... but clean and appointed! The man that was there in the morning (I believe his name was CJ?) was a world traveler, wonderful to talk to! Both had a lot of info about the are and great suggestions of what to do and where to go! They were kind to hold our luggage in the morning and we used the little bit clean pool area well past our. check out time We will def stay here again when we plan a California trip! 1 block from the beach read more

Where to begin? Unfortunately, there is a long list of negatives here. NOTE - please take a look at other recent reviews (I stayed here December 2023). The critical reviews are spot-on and consistent with my sub-par experience. This inn is overpriced and not a worthy Santa Barbara hotel stay. I visited this property with my adult brother and my 81-year-old mother. The review of the property is predicated on our collective experience. We stayed for one night, arriving in the evening after dark. For an expensive property, too many things were difficult. A hotel stay should be easy, straightforward and pleasant. The good: the rooms are clean. The location is excellent. The neighborhood is peaceful and beautiful. The not-so-good: 1. This property is not correctly represented in the photos--it is a motel, albeit one in a very nice neighborhood with a prime location and a photogenic, nice central office building. It is in need of some careful, curated attention from the owners in order to earn the price point it commands. For example, the parking lot is old and has alligator cracking throughout...not the best look for a premium property in Santa Barbara. If you are a light sleeper, you will likely be bothered by people making noise outside or by car lights shining in the window of your room. The staff are badly hampered by resources that do not work properly. Several examples: 2. Outdoor lighting - we arrived after dark. The exterior lights of the property were not on; the parking lot was not lit, nor were the walkway lights outside each room. My mother could not find the public bathroom in the dark walkway and gave up. I asked the front desk clerk if the lights could be turned on--her answer was that they are on a timer. Again, we arrived an hour after nightfall, so this was a very odd proposition. It is a dangerous safety hazard to not have exterior lights on after dark. Other hotel guests were using flashlights in the parking lot and walkways to get around. The fact that the lights were not on after dark could result in someone getting injured. 3. The TV set was far too complex. The TV in my mother's room would not function correctly. We had to ask the front desk clerk for assistance--she couldn't solve the problem either. We had to unplug the cable box and the TV and restart both of them. Even then, we could not get the TV to work properly--there are two remotes and no instructions. My mother finally gave up and read a book. For a $270/night motel, this is far short of one's expectations. My TV at a Motel 6 would work more reliably. 4. The room had no instructions--not for the A/C unit (which was attached to the wall--if you were not familiar with the control, you would have a frustrating evening). The accoutrements for coffee were lacking--my brother's room had no stirrers for coffee, so he used a Q-tip to stir his sugar into the coffee). I've already written about the two remotes...one controlled volume and channels; the other controlled the smart TV. Without guidance from the hotel staff it would be a game of trial and error to get to TV stations. Additionally, the rooms are stark. No clock and no phone. No place to plug in USB devices. Even a little device on the nightstand could improve the experience. Instead, you plug things into the wall outlets and hope for the best. 6. Computers for public use do not function. The computer for boarding pass printing was a complete failure. My mother likes to have a paper boarding pass--we got all the way to the Print page only to have the desk clerk tell us the computer didn't work. Really? Why is it even turned on? 7. I then tried to email the pass to the clerk. Her "info@" email could not receive emails from me, even after trying two different accounts. I even tried to respond to her email to me--which came through correctly--yet she could not receive my email response. 8. Finally, the lack of breakfast is a surprise. There is coffee and some fruit...but nothing that one might consider even approaching a continental breakfast. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

Great little spot to stay while visiting Santa Barbara! It's been recently renovated, so everything feels fresh and new. Plus, it's in a prime location--just minutes from all the main attractions. read more

AVOID THIS PLACE EVEN IF THEY ARE GIVING ROOMS AWAY. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND PAY A LITTLE MORE IF YOU HAVE TO. IT'S WELL WORTH IT. Writing this review is extremely tough. I can't tell you the number of times we've been here. Apparently it was sold and "renovated" about a year ago. This was a quaint and confortable hotel before the remodel. It's now Euro-Ikea-minimalist (picture being locked in an IKEA at night and sleeping in a display). The rooms are clean but extremely sterile. There are no pictures on the wall and it's filled with what appears to be disposable furniture (kind of an incarceration feeling). The mattress was extremely uncomfortable; there are no box springs and the mattress is worn in a way that you will either roll into the hole in the middle or give you that fall off the bed feeling. There really is no space to layout makeup or anything (wife's input) and the bathroom is extremely small. This place is cold and not very welcoming. The only saving grace was the staff at the desk. However, I can't speak of management. Monday morning 7 AM, a large truck carrying 3 palm trees about 20+ feet arrived in the parking lot. About 8:30 we received a call from the management asking us to move our cars so they can begin working on tearing out the old trees and planting new ones. (I kid you not I think they felt they let us sleep in long enough). An extremely large diesel truck was used. Upon checking out I asked to speak with management. A week later we gave yet to speak with anyone. Below is a review I found which I believe sums this place up perfectly. Allison Mac: Beware the "renovated" rooms! A woke designed nightmare. We stayed one night, had an upgrade to a "king" room. We're very surprised room looked nothing like those in the website. Shocked to find it was just white cement walls, bare cheap vinyl plank floor throughout, inc bathroom, and white bed white sheets and essentially the barest of furnishings. Nothing on walls, no decor except cheap floating desk shelf with a few plastic cactus. Felt a bit like living in a prison cell, no where to put your bags, a tiny bedside table and a large wall mounted tv which didn't work until we had the helpful staff member reboot the box hidden behind tv. There are no rugs to soften hard floor and everything echoes, and you hear everything in next room. The bathroom is a design nightmare. The wash basin is a trendy looking basin suspended on a steel trolley like fitting which means it's just the basin with no where to put your cosmetics etc. No storage no cupboards throughout except in the wardrobe. Then when you have a shower, the taps from the bath haven't been moved up to hand height, which means to adjust taps you need to firstly manoeuvre yourself around the jutting steel washbasin and then crouch down really low bent around to turn taps on. Then once in the shower, you need to bend into the water and get hair wet to adjust temperature. No facilities to make coffee or fridge in room. Pre made Coffee and granola bars and cookies in avo is provided at the front office. I'd rather have the facilities in room. Overall the incredibly severe white on cement white look and sparse furnishings mean it's not pleasant at all to stay in, like a large empty cement box, we both had trouble sleeping. The shutters are not blockout so you are awakened with first light. Quite a few plusses: The front office staff provided very good service with map and recommendation. It is easy walking distance to beach and restaurants (but there are many of this sort of older drive up motel style places around). The front gardens are well manicured and give the place a nice feel but the palms lining the rooms were all dead looking. The heated pool looked nice and seemed to have enough poolside chairs and umbrellas. Younger folk who don't care about functionality and just want the hip feel will probably fare ok here but for a practical traveller trust me this is not worth the time or money. I think they have a few design bugs to iron out first. read more

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Location: The Franciscan Inn is two blocks from the Santa Barbara waterfront, three blocks from Lower State Street; close to all the goings-on but far enough to way to make it quiet and restful. Room: I loved the tall bed and the firm mattress! Bonus points from me for having an electrical outlet close enough to the table that I could plug in my device when I was using it. The landscaping is simple and beautiful. I didn't use the spa or the pool. Staff: From housekeeping to the front desk staff, everyone was cheerful, helpful and friendly every single day. I complained about the in-room coffee maker (My one complaint, seriously) and they replaced it within minutes. I will stay here again the next time I visit Santa Barbara. The clean, welcoming room was an enhancement to my trip. read more

The location is a 5, that's why they got a 2 from me. Our stay was bad upon arrival. We've been on the road for 5.5 hrs & wanted to see if there was a possibility for an early Check-in. The front desk agent was rude from the get go! He said check in is at 4p, which is already a late Check-in in my opinion. I told him I'm aware, but we just drive from Vegas and I was politely asking. He said our room will be guaranteed at 4p. They didn't even have a bathroom for me to use due to Covid-19. Our super small King room was located on 1st floor. It was tight for my husband and I to maneuver. Room & decor were old. It was noisy! We could hear everything! The walls are super thin and our neighbor likes to watch TV at midnight! Not peaceful at all. The grounds are decent, but no outdoor seating..This is Santa Barbara, people want to be outside to enjoy some coffee and wine! Put some seating areas around the property for your guests. The amenities are minimal. We didn't even have a refrigerator in our room. I've read reviews that there's a continent breakfast and complimentary cookies. Not sure if they're still available due to Covid-19, but nothing was said to us at Check-in. The pool was one of the reasons I chose this property, but pictures are misleading. It is very small and no beach towels for guests. There is no complimentary bike rental at this property either. My recommendation, pay the extra money to stay at a surrounding Inn/Motel to get the extra accommodations. Don't even dare ask for a late check out! The same front desk agent told us the latest is 12:30p, check out is at 12p! read more

Loved this place. Both front desk persons were very welcoming and pleasant. Super clean and modern room and the Hot Tub was very well maintained. Nice stay all around, will come back. Also I liked the coffee, tea and snacks available in the lobby all day, very nice touch. read more