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San Ysidro Ranch

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Room amenity
Game room
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center
    20 min walk
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
    4 min drive
  • Miramar Beach
    6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    21 min drive

Room options

Romantic Garden Hideaways

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Ocean View Hideaways

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Canyon Hideaways

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Montecito hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Montecito Village Shopping Center and Casa Del Herrero. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and The Easton Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Montecito Village Shopping Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Westmont College - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 17 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Westmont Dining Commons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Merci To Go - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bettina - ‬7 min drive

About this property

San Ysidro Ranch

Family-friendly stay near Santa Barbara Zoo
San Ysidro Ranch offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly San Ysidro Ranch. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of San Ysidro Ranch was completed in November 2019.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1893
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
San Ysidro Ranch offers 41 accommodations with safes and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include slippers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge), Free wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Ranch San Ysidro
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San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Santa Barbara
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San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property Hotel Santa Barbara
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San Ysidro Ranch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shari, Studio City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service, service, service
Was here over 30 years ago and don't remember it being this beautiful! Grounds are immaculate and constantly being groomed. Peace and absolute quiet. Understated elegance, (rustic), quiet, absolutely professional staff all around---from the front gatehouse to the car valet. Friendly staff always wanting to make sure you enjoy the day and the sunset---without being intrusive. Food is outstanding ---quality beyond 5 stars. Went to two other restaurants because of recommendations; would have been happier just dining here. An absolute jewel of a destination. You can't get any better than this......
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magic stay
We were so sad to leave!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Sunny Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical getaway
The San Ysidro Ranch has a chill garden of eden in paradise feeling; from the private outdoor shower and jacuzzi for every cottage to the exquisite peaceful mountain view from the very private pool with lush overplanted gardens. And, as a special bonus, the spectacular San Ysidro hiking trail is out the front door! We went there for our birthdays and were treated royally. Both world class restaurants were fantastic. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A prime example of how to run the perfect 5 star hotel. Definitely an oasis in today’s mediocre hotel world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing! Perfection!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel for R&R
The polls are out: My wife and I agree: Our new # 1 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, relaxing experience. Feeling of luxury and tranquility at virtually all times at all locations on the property. Definite thumbs up; looking forward to our next stay at San Ysidro Ranch!

10/10 Excellent

Angela, oxnard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Almost unbelievably great hotel
this hotel is fabulous, excellent food in gorgeous restaurants, beautiful private patio with perfect lounge chairs and dining table. when the ordered breakfast came, the table was set with cloth table cloth. it is like being in another world!

10/10 Excellent

greekgirl, B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Great place to relax - great people, great food, great location, beautiful views of the mountains and ocean - perfect for a quiet getaway or romantic weekend for a couple

10/10 Excellent

Not Provided

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nirvana
Everything a luxury, romantic hotel should be - grounds and setting were magical - room cozy (not small), comfortable - food out of this world

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Irvine CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Place to Stay in Santa Barbara.
FABULOUS! We can't wait to go back.

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Lloyd, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overpriced for the quality of the facility.
Beautiful grounds w/blooming flowers and trimmed bushes everywhere, and a gracious reception area. Cottage OK, but not five star (one sink in bathroom, queen bed); spider web in bathroom, at ceiling.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Birthday weekend ever!
Now I know what all the accolades are all about. The SYR is top notch all around. Enjoyed the Pool, dining on our patio and the incredible Stonehouse restaurant. Highly recommend the SYR!

10/10 Excellent

HP, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very special place. Our second time.

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet elegance.
Went for a girlfriend's weekend getaway. Enjoyed it immensely. Wonderful food. A great place to get away and relax. Good location, close to many sights in the area. Restaurant was excellent as was the service all over the property. They take very good care of you.

6/10 Okay

N, CA resident

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice room, but not worth the price.
This is an extremely expensive hotel. It did not live up to our expectations. For my husband's 40th birthday, we were the first people at the restaurant with a 6 pm reservation. We were seated directly in the sun. We asked to have the blinds lowered twice, but spent our time squinting with the sun in our eyes. The second couple at dinner that evening was seated right next to us. With no one else in the entire restaurant, we were a little crammed together and could hear every word of their conversation. Aside from this, the room was very nice, but did not warrant the price. The hiking trails were not impressive. There was no spa, only spa treatments in your room. The grounds were very nice, but there was very little to do.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Palm Springs, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Baby moon
Outstanding place to get away. My wife and I celebrated our baby moon prior to her giving birth to our son. Absolutely relaxing environment and we are sure to return. Staff was also top notch!