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Drift Santa Barbara 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 1.3 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from East Beach. All units in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. Popular points of interest near Drift Santa Barbara include West Beach, Antioch College and Amtrack Station Santa Barbara. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Santa Barbara
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tim
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very good location and very nice staff. Great coffee!
  • Bryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel was in the middle of a paved area, so very safe, no traffic. Many restaurants and bars close by.
  • Kelly
    Australia Australia
    I chose Drift because it looked a bit different to regular hotels. I love the modern, boutique style. It’s right in the centre of restaurants and shops, but the hotel is quiet and has a relaxed feel. I emailed before arrival and the staff were...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Dawn Cafe + Market
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dusk Craft Bar
    • Cuisine
      Mexican
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern

Facilities of Drift Santa Barbara
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$20 per day.
    Services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Yoga classes
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Drift Santa Barbara takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 00:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 00:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 80. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 17 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Drift Santa Barbara accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Drift Santa Barbara

    • Drift Santa Barbara offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Bike tours
      • Yoga classes
      • Happy hour
      • Bicycle rental

    • Drift Santa Barbara is 0.6 miles from the centre of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Drift Santa Barbara is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Drift Santa Barbara may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Drift Santa Barbara has 2 restaurants:

      • Dawn Cafe + Market
      • Dusk Craft Bar

    • Room options at Drift Santa Barbara include:

      • Double
      • Quadruple