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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

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Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 694
AED 792 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Franciscan Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.3 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
Near Stearns Wharf, The Franciscan Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a vending machine, and a gift shop
  • A computer station, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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AED 888 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

Franciscan Inn
Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara
Franciscan Santa Barbara
Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara Ca
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Inn
Franciscan Inn Suites
The Franciscan Hotel Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Does The Franciscan Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–10 PM.

Is The Franciscan Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Franciscan Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Franciscan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Franciscan Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Franciscan Hotel located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara City College and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 779 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1022 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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Will stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in walking distance to beach and downtown shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel walking distance to beach and pier
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was easy, the staff friendly and everything was in good repair and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk to the beach/ocean, the pier, AND the harbor as well as to the main dining and shopping area around State Street. The hotel room was spacious, clean and cozy, and the public outdoor seating areas with water fountain and heating element were welcomed. GREAT stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was recently refreshed, breakfast was excellent and the staff was great too. Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Amenities
Location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aathith

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

8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely and affordable resort like feel without resort prices
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Location, staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and welcoming, the hotel lobby was clean, and they always provided coffee and water. Our hotel room was clean and felt like a home away from home. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, manicured grounds, limited breakfast choices, screaming plumbing symphony when other guests are using their water taps.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT STAY! Perfect location, impressively clean, staff was wonderful, walking distance to SB Wharf, beach, shopping restaurants! Booked 1 night and extended to 2 nights because of the location and great condition of the hotel. Ben, hotel concierge couldn’t have been more accomodating. If you are considering staying here, do it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility. Breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Great property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cabernet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and reception was very nice. Planning on staying again soon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Franciscan Hotel! The location is close to the marina, Stearns Wharf, the Funk Zone & State Street. The hotel’s hot breakfasts & free bike rentals were added bonuses! We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Franciscan is well located, walkable to beach State St. It is well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025