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Drift Santa Barbara eee - (888) 323-5826
Drift Santa Barbara, 524 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA -(888) 323-5826
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3.85
HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.85 out of 5 (187 Ratings)
0.2 miles from Santa Barbara centre
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Hotel Description
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels 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 a 11-minute walk from East Beach, and within 0.8 miles of the city center. Popular points of interest near the hotel include West Beach, Antioch College and Amtrack Station Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away.

Check-in time: 16:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
Other Amenities
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` Coffee shop
` Private check-in/check-out
` Wheelchair accessible
` kitchenware
` 24-hour security
` Concierge services
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Restaurant(s)
` English
` Spanish
` Happy Hour
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Parking Available
` yoga room
` Smoke alarms
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Staff trained in safety protocol
` Contactless check-in/out
` balcony/terrace
` Car rental available
` Complimentary drinking water
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Tour services
` Air conditioning in public area
` Heating in public area
` Cleaning products available
` Alcoholic beverages available
` Parking available (charges may apply)

Drift Santa Barbara Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.85 out of 5)

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3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Sachi Sun, 26 January 2025

Good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Shandra Mon, 20 January 2025

Superb

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Nick Mon, 13 January 2025

Disappointing

Liked: Great location. And nice aesthetics.
Disliked: Two nights and rooms not towels service / replaced. And for the price that’s a shocker.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Irina Thu, 9 January 2025

It’s a good small hotel...

Liked: Overall, the hotel is quite decent, but there are some aspects that could be improved.The rooms are very small, but this is understandable given that the hotel is located right in the heart of the city. Parking nearby will cost you $20-$22 per night, but there’s a convenient drop-off area at the hotel entrance where you can park for free for 15 minutes to unload your luggage.However, there are areas where the service could be improved. For example, on Booking.com, we were informed that the person responsible for guest communication was on vacation, which seemed odd to us. Additionally, we didn’t receive check-in instructions before our arrival. When we arrived, we found ourselves standing outside the hotel doors, unable to get in, even though it was 20 minutes past the check-in time. I had to email the hotel and wait for a response. To their credit, they replied relatively quickly, within about 50 minutes, but the lack of pre-arrival instructions, as promised, was disappointing.The rooms are equipped with all the essentials, including drinking water in small cardboard bottles and blackout curtains, which we appreciated.That said, the communication process definitely needs improvement. For example, when I emailed the hotel, I received responses from different people. One person incorrectly claimed that I hadn’t completed all the necessary steps or provided my card details, even though I had done so several hours before check-in. Another person later responded and promptly sent the instructions we needed. This inconsistency highlights a lack of coordination in their system.To the hotel team: please work on refining your service. Thank you for hosting us!

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Kateryna Thu, 9 January 2025

Cozy Hotel with great personal

Liked: It’s a very clean hotel with a coffee shop and a cocktail bar at the same building. We liked the personal. Everyone was nice and friendly.
Disliked: I don’t have any complaints regarding the property.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Jodi Sun, 5 January 2025

Exceptional

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Paul Fri, 3 January 2025

Decent spot, a bit pricey...

Liked: Aesthetic and some details
Disliked: Practicality, noise, price

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anna Tue, 31 December 2024

Gorgeous hotel with a couple...

Liked: Loved the aesthetic. Loved the super comfy bed and large windows. Loved Dusk and Dawn. Loved the location. Loved easy access with a code vs a card.
Disliked: The lighting was beyond bad for getting ready. Just really terrible. You better have muscle memory for applying makeup and getting ready because the lighting is as bad as it gets with a very small vertical mirror (no way to use the mirror at the same time). It also felt a bit warm at night (in December) and no matter what temp we set it to and what level we set the fan to, it pretty much stayed the same it seemed.

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Lisa Mon, 30 December 2024

Great location but overpriced and...

Liked: Photos were nothing like room
Disliked: Ground floor felt very unsafe for me and my daughter, door to rooms wasn’t locked and open to street traffic.

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Roger Sun, 15 December 2024

Poor

Liked: central to town area.bedding clean room clean.
Disliked: room given was not represented by advertising photos.so small,no hanger space had to climb over partner to get in to bed.parking is not supplied by hotel, can cost 25 dollars a day. boutique hotel at best.

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Drift Santa Barbara 524 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA