Moxy Santa Barbara

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May 2026

June 2026

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Business services

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12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Santa Barbara City College
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Stearns Wharf
‪12 min walk‬
Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Cozy Pool View King 175 SQF)

Exceptional

175 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

175 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Petite Pool View Queen 135 SQF)

Exceptional

135 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

175 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Room, 1 Double Bed

Good

135 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

250 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Lower State, Moxy Santa Barbara is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. This 31-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and LCD TVs.

What's nearby

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Santa Barbara Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Santa Barbara City College - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 3 min walk
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casa Agria Specialty Ales - Santa Barbara Taproom - ‬7 min walk
‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬6 min walk
‪Shaker Mill - ‬4 min walk
‪Dart Coffee Co. - ‬9 min walk
‪Santo Mezcal - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. Self parking is available for USD 35 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a library.

LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens. Housekeeping is available on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

$247 nightly

May 18 - May 19

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Uncovered self parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Books
Games
Library
Outdoor pool
Table tennis

Family friendly

Children's games
Fenced pool
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Proposal/romance packages

Business services

Coworking space

Outdoors

Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2014
Communal living room
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Phone
Recycling
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
2 total pets
Pets may not be left unsupervised
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 35 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Uncovered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.
Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Wayfarer Hostel

Wayfarer Hostel Santa Barbara

Wayfarer Santa Barbara

Wayfarer Hotel Santa Barbara

Wayfarer Hotel

The Waterman

The Wayfarer

Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel

Moxy Santa Barbara Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Moxy Santa Barbara?

Moxy Santa Barbara provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Moxy Santa Barbara?

As of May 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moxy Santa Barbara on May 25, 2026 start from $251, 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.

What can I see near Moxy Santa Barbara?

This hotel is situated in Lower State, just steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center, and within a short walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall. You'll also find Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Moxy Santa Barbara?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 35 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited parking spaces, wheelchair-accessible van parking and bicycle parking are also available. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Moxy Santa Barbara include a casino on the premises?

No, Moxy Santa Barbara doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Moxy Santa Barbara?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Moxy Santa Barbara?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool and proposal/romance packages.

Are there hot tubs at Moxy Santa Barbara?

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

Does Moxy Santa Barbara have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Moxy Santa Barbara doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Moxy Santa Barbara allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Moxy Santa Barbara for a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Moxy Santa Barbara?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Moxy Santa Barbara?

The closest major airport to Moxy Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 10.4 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is around 25.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Moxy Santa Barbara?

Yes, some guestrooms at Moxy Santa Barbara offer a patio and may feature pool views.

Moxy Santa Barbara Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family

Dec 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Nuestra estadía en el Hotel Moxy fue excelente. Nos encantó el ambiente del lugar; el cuarto estaba muy limpio, organizado y cómodo. Además, el hotel está excelentemente ubicado, a corta distancia de todo y especialmente del Funk Zone, con una gran variedad de cafés, restaurantes, breweries y wine tasting bars. Sin duda, lo que más destacamos fue la actitud y la atención del personal: siempre amables, atentos y con muy buena disposición. ¡Definitivamente lo recomendaríamos y volveríamos!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Oct 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family

Aug 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Felt welcome and taken care of.

Staff was more than accommodating, Room was clean and comfortable, spent time in the eclectic lobby playing games with other quests.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Aug 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For us this hotel was all about the location, perfect for spending time in the Funk Zone. We enjoyed the heated pool, and our (albeit small) patio for a glass of wine at sunset. The rooms are small but decorated cute, the staff is friendly and attentive.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family

Aug 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Diego

Traveled with family

Jul 15, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Traveled with family

Jul 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great property, rooms are a little quirky but facility is great overall and the location is perfect.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Business traveler

May 20, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thedesk staff was incredibly rude. My colleagues and I were sitting for a chat in the lobby and the front desk person literally kicked us out and said that the public spaces closed at 11pm. I've never hear dof such a thing.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

May 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great cool boutique hotel. Very clean. It is next to the freeway but I found the cars passing soothing.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

Traveled with partner

Apr 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had a great stay at Moxy in Santa Barbara! The room was spacious, clean, modern and a great value for the price. The location is perfect, ideal for exploring local breweries and wine tasting rooms. The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, making check-in a breeze. I loved the unique vibe of the hotel. The check-in area is a bar and the lobby doubles as a game room. There’s also a commercial fridge, microwave, and complimentary coffee, tea, and even dog treats for all guests, which I thought was a nice touch. Overall, Moxy was a great choice for my stay and if I ever visit Santa Barbara again, I'm definitely staying here.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Traveled with family

Apr 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ximena, New York

Apr 1, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice staff very good location clean rooms

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Mar 22, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Mar 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Great location, but not great value for the price

This is a cute spot in a great location, but it is, in my opinion, very over priced for the value. Service was excellent, staff was great.They tell you on check in that the rooms are "European style" & "Cozy" and I'm sure they do this because people have complained. They are small room, not bad but small and boutique feeling. The bathrooms are crazy small, the shower and toilet share space and you flip a little glass door open to cover the toilet when showering. I could not turn around in the shower without the shower curtain catching me and then clinging to me... not my favorite. Very much like an RV shower in terms of space. Don't even dream of reaching all the way down to wash your feet. Additionally our room was on the freeway side and was INCREDIBLY loud with freeway directly outside of our window, all night noise. Bathroom door is glass and when my wife got up earlier than me to shower I was up too because the light from that door shines right at you in bed. Great walking area close by. The price is why I would not stay again. I might for around half the price per night if I wanted to stay on more of a budget night with less of a room, but it was WAY overpriced for what I felt we got. I found myself wishing we had chosen a different hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Philippus, Portland

Traveled with family and small children

Mar 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dorm room style room, no amenities to speak of. An awkward bathroom situation. Right next to freeway. No dining, proper breakfast etc. Didn’t fully understand from pics what was what. Not fully grasping the price/value. Other than that, nice and friendly staff, convenient to State Street, Funk Town, wharf, etc.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Feb 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Feb 8, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Jan 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

douglas

Traveled with group

Jan 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So So Stay!!!! Excellent Location

Check-in was disastrous, but the rest of the stay was fine. Carlos was exceptional!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner

Dec 1, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

I knew the room would be small (as we got the smallest room they had), but it was barely walkable. About 8 inches to scoot between the wall and the bed. Everything was good quality and the bed itself was comfortable, but overall not worth the price paid. Usually you can justify the price with amenities, but this location doesn’t have a hot tub, or breakfast, etc.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Nov 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The rooms were nicely soundproofed in the adjoining walls. The staff was friendly and helpful. Nice casual but professional atmosphere. The shared amenities were very accessible. If you're into the SB Funk Zone this is a good place for you.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Nov 4, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TERRIBLE!

Run!! This is a hostel, it's VERY noisy and shabby. I can't believe how much they charged. i'll certainly NVER stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thelma I

Oct 28, 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

victor

Oct 24, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

Moxy Santa Barbara

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About this property

Moxy Santa Barbara

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Property amenities

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Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

Moxy Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

9.2/10

9.2/10

8.2/10

9.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karen

karen

10/10 Excellent

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