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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor in Santa Barbara

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Front of property
Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Franciscan Suite Balcony

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible | View from room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll find Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara City College and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros. Santa Barbara - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor in Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at The Franciscan Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Franciscan Hotel offers 50 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.

Property is also known as

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The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 783 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1028 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James, MANHATTAN BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been going to this hotel since 1980. I haven't been there for about 9 years. the reason I chose this hotel is the rooms were always warm and nicely decorated. when I opened the door I was greeted with four white walls and cheep IKEA furniture and a lumpy squeaky mattress. If you want to relive your college days, this is the place for yours for me, Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Franciscan Hotel

The hotel is in need of renovation. Furnishings are old. There are no phones in the rooms to reach the front desk. My TV remotes did not work and I had to go out in the rain to request help from the front desk. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, Los Angeles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cookies were on point
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Franciscan Hotel is in a great location being very close to the beach and also close to a number of dining options as well as State Street, the downtown part of Santa Barbara with lots of fun shops and places like the art museum to check out. My room looked newly redone. Everything was very clean and in pristine condition. There was even a larger than normal size refrigerator for a hotel. It was quiet and they offered a decent breakfast. I thought the price was reasonable. I would definitely go back. Santa Barbara was a nice place to catch some sun and get a walk along the beach in February.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Car was quieter than my room

Bed is super comfortable, but when they put all the guests in one part of the building, all I heard was people going up and down the stairs, loud TV and baby crying at 11pm. Then trash pick up at 7am. Not a restful night. Poor shower drainage. Left early
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ben is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Felipe

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
This has been second visit at the Franciscan Inn. The first time was 2020 and now 2025. The first time I highly rated it. This review is based on my latest visit. We stayed in room with a king bed facing Mason St. The room was quite, loved that. The bed was uncomfortable and the pillows flat. Although the room was clean, it is showing its age. Lots of wear and tear throughout the room. Our first night there, the staff was amazingly, bringing needed items to our room. The next day, the front desk was manned by someone who couldn't be bothered by customers. Bottomline: good place to stay due to its proximity with free perks like bike rentals, breakfast and great coffee. Comfort and style are lacking. The fact that I want to sleep on a bed that's better than mine when Im out of town means I won't be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy bed. Clean and roomy room. Nice people at reception. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aathith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, such comfortable bedding and pillows, easy access to the water, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, San Gabriel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! I highly recommend it for business or personal travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the accommodation for an early check-in and even surprised with a free upgrade which turned out to be the cutest suite we’ve had from all our trips to SB. Even had a cute bed and tray set-up for our dog. We look forward to booking this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We came out to Santa Barbara for our mom's bday and we were greeted by excellent staff and a gift for our Queen. The room was comfortable, clean and perfect for our quick little getaway!! A great Hotel!! Highly recommend. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location for strolling both piers with great choices of eateries, and the bed was so comfy. AWESOME family owned establishment and you can tell they CARE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, and close to beach! Offers free bikes and good breakfast. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, clean and courteous. The location is great. We were able to walk everywhere. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
european feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with amazing service! Close to food, shops, and the beach. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZHONGBO, IRVINE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024