The Franciscan Hotel

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

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Front of property
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Dining room
Reception
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

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Map
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara City College4 min walk
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf11 min walk
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)12 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.9/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

9.7/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Franciscan Suite Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Franciscan Suite

8.6/10 Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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About the area

Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel places you in the centre of Santa Barbara, within just a 5-minute stroll of Santa Barbara Harbor and within 15 minutes of Stearns Wharf. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a computer station. Added amenities include free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 4 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - 8 min walk
  • Chad’s - 3 min walk
  • Biergarten - 9 min walk
  • Finney's Crafthouse - 7 min walk
  • McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - 7 min walk

About this property

The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel with free parking, walk to Santa Barbara Harbor
The Franciscan Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to 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 business-friendly 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 a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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

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
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.

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
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 all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Franciscan Hotel?

The Franciscan Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Franciscan Hotel?

As of 31 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Franciscan Hotel on 18 June 2024 start from AU$462.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Franciscan Hotel?

Yep, The Franciscan Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Franciscan Hotel?

Yep, The Franciscan Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach.

Does The Franciscan Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! The Franciscan Hotel has a pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes The Franciscan Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Franciscan Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Franciscan Hotel?

No, The Franciscan Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Franciscan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Franciscan Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Franciscan Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kjell

Liked: Amenities
Excellent service and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Flagstaff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was awkward. The receptionist could not find our reservation. We let him know we had a service animal with us and showed him the papers but he seemed disinterested. We walked along the property and the walkway was poorly patched and my husband tripped and sliced his hand open. I don’t know how that passed safety inspections. Otherwise, the hotel is very clean, spotless, and in a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quaint spot.
Nice quaint spot. Rooms are a bit small but just what we needed for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, quiet, and pretty area!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Had a great weekend in a clean and friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was injured on a ski trip prior to needing the hotel room in Santa Barbara. The communication system was terrible on Hotels.com, so I couldn't communicate with anyone to cancel the reservation. I understand that the cancellation policy ended on 2/22/24 and that was the day of my ski accident, but there should be a way to communicate and get an exception.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sundeep Bhaskar, Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024