Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches

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Dining
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is adjacent to Antioch University and within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall. The guestroom includes a balcony, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cruisery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches

Enjoy the best combination of Santa Barbara’s iconic downtown and easy breezes off the water. This Cozy room with City Views features a queen-size bed, streaming TV and free WiFi, a coffee maker and mini fridge, handmade millwork and decor, and curated bath amenities.
The space

Drift Santa Barabara is located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara on State Street, an expansive car-free promenade filled with restaurants, entertainment, and shops. It’s also a breezy, 10-minute stroll from the Santa Barbara pier and beautiful California beaches.

Property amenities:
- Modern and minimal rooms with curated handmade amenities
- Rooms with views of the city, mountains, and State Street
- Premium rooms with city and mountain views, lounge areas, and private balconies
- A 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Airport and about 2 hours from LAX
- Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, on State Street
- On-site cafe, Dawn, serves drip coffee, cold brews, espresso, and other classics
- On-site bar, Dusk, serves craft cocktails and Baja-inspired small bites
- Outdoor seating at Dawn and Dusk to capture the vibrancy of State Street

Escape to Santa Barbara, where the laid back, indoor/outdoor lifestyle of Santa Barbara fills our 45-room boutique hotel with an easy breeziness, combining classic California design with Drift’s modern aesthetic.

Guest access
Parking is located at 18 E Haley St, right around the corner from the hotel (directly behind the beer garden). Guest will have to download the PayByPhone app on their cellphones prior to parking. Follow the instructions on the app.

Guests should enter 24 hours for one night, 48 hours for two nights, 72 hours for three nights, etc. Guests will have in and out privileges.

EV charging is available but guests need to bring their own plug to connect to the charger.

Make sure to remember your lot code number as this is the code that will grant the $20 overnight rate.

Other things to note
We require a credit card on file for incidentals and will request this from you before giving check-in details. A $100 authorization will be held until after checkout.

It is our policy to get a card on file to protect our property in the event of damages. The card cannot be viewed or charged by anyone unless an incidental claim needs processing. In the case of incidentals/damages, our reservations manager is the only one with access to charge your card. That individual can only see the last 4 digits of your card information.

Must be 21 or older to book. By booking this reservation you agree that you are at least 21 years of age. After booking, you will be asked to submit a photograph of your government-issued ID as proof of age and identity.
Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a balcony, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Mandatory upon arrival: Refundable damage deposit of $100/stay/unit on the credit/debit card
Private parking is available (parking slot reservation is not required in advance) and costs USD 25 per day
Early check-in is subject to availability upon arrival

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

349327

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Santa Barbara, just steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall, and within a 10-minute walk of Presidio Santa Barbara and Reagan Ranch Center. You'll also find Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Stearns Wharf less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Is this hotel next to a casino?

No, this hotel is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does this hotel provide breakfast?

This hotel offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Does this hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this hotel?

The closest major airport to this hotel is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 10.3 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 30 mi away (38-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches?

Yes, every guestroom at Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches comes with a balcony.

Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025