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Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with a marina, 4-minute walk to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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Outdoor wedding area
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Interior entrance
Point of interest
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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15 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Balcony view

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara Beach within a 5-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Villa Rosa Inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights like Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This 18-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like a marina and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Villa Rosa Inn

Hotel with a marina, 4-minute walk to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Guests staying at Villa Rosa Inn enjoy access to a marina, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include conference space, coffee/tea in a common area, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Free local calls are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

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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
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

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
The property charges USD 28.50 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 40 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 28.50

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Rosa Inn
Villa Rosa Inn Hotel
Villa Rosa Inn
Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Hotel Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Villa Rosa Inn?

Villa Rosa Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Villa Rosa Inn?

This hotel is situated in Santa Barbara Beach, just steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and West Beach, and within a short walk of Santa Barbara Harbor. You'll also find Stearns Wharf and East Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Villa Rosa Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Villa Rosa Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Villa Rosa Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Villa Rosa Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Rosa Inn a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool and a marina plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Villa Rosa Inn?

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

Does Villa Rosa Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Villa Rosa Inn serves free continental breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Does Villa Rosa Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Villa Rosa Inn for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night.

Does Villa Rosa Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Villa Rosa Inn?

The closest major airport to Villa Rosa Inn is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 10.6 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is around 25.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Villa Rosa Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or pool views.

Does Villa Rosa Inn have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Villa Rosa Inn if that's in your vacation plans.

Villa Rosa Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Travis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a few issues and received no help. The staff couldn’t speak English in the off hours
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arnold

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty moldy rooms, fully of dust mites. Woke up covered in bites and a rash. Leaking fridge, water all over the floor. No staff available onsite to address the issues. Still No response via text or email from management. Its a cute place, but not worth the price or the headache. Breakfast offering barely edible, waffle iron was caked in burnt grease. Big mistake booking here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

quirky little piece of paradise near the beach

It was quirky, cute, perfect location, and the front desk lady was my favorite. Absolutely everything that we look for in a stay at the beach. If you're coming to santa barbara for the weekend, this is the obvious choice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast. Happy hour snacks and free wine with charcuterie. How fun is the pool with statues, free to borrow pool toys and screaming hot jacuzzi!? Love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
There are not supposed to be any hidden fees but I had to pay a $33 administration fee at check in. There is no parking onsite, so you have to park at one of the neighboring hotels. And the rooms have no A/C. Staff was fine. when you can find them and everything is in walking distance. The wharf and State St are a block away, so there's a positive.Watch where you are walking. People dont clean up after their dogs pooping on the sidewalks and in the street and everywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic place, and I can hardly wait to return with friends and family. Everything and everyone exceded my expectations. I have stayed in many hotels in Santa Barbara, but now this is my absolute favorite. The oweners really created a unique place with treasures and history in abundance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, price, and the friendly, helpful staff. The pool and spa were great. The room was very comfortable. The only downside was that the floors in the room could have used a good mopping. Other than that, I would definitely stay again and would recommend it to friends. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with family
Parking is first-come-first-serve and they only have maybe 8 spaces near the building and then another 15 at their sister motel next door. Was very tricky to snag a spot. Street parking is free but has a 90 minute max on weekends. We stayed for three nights and they never cleaned the room. Not the biggest deal but it wasn't clear that that was their policy. Each room has a balcony or porch attached to it -- generally pretty pleasant but we could tell they don't get cleaned often, there were crumbs on the ledge and floor and cobwebs in the corners. The breakfast was just okay. There were a lot of options and it was well-stocked, but the croissants were stale and we're pretty sure the orange juice was just Tang. Beds were comfortable but squeaky. Great location though! Right near Stearns Wharf. Easy to walk to most things we wanted to do. Overall it's an older building with a lot of character and charm but I wouldn't stay there again. Didn't seem particularly well kept up. There was also a display case of creepy porcelain dolls in the lobby that I could have done without.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Check in was terrible. There was no desk attendant and there was only a phone number to talk to an employee. It took over an hour fpr someone to show up. The rooms were satisfactory but the balcony was dirty. The location is amazing. This hotel is a great find for budget conscious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

would visit again

we had the opportunity to meet the owner who was extemely polite and accomodating. pool was clean as was the room. would book again. close to beach and State street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s definitely just a bed to sleep in. The room was overall fine, but actually in a totally different hotel, which happened to be a 2 star hotel when I thought I was booking a 3 star. I guess there are three hotels on the block under the same owner and I was in one of those. Not super obvious either how to get to the check in desk and wasn’t really obvious how to get to my room from there either based on the description I was given. When I walked in the room was super toasty and muggy. Tried to turn AC on, but it was broken. Thankfully the weather in SB is nice enough this time of year to just open windows. Two windows fine, but the screen on the third was broken so I didn’t feel super safe opening the third. The floor was sunken and cracked near the bathroom and looked like the vinyl had been patched a few times but continued to crack due to that area of the floor being sunken. Overall it was fine, clearly a super nice area by the ocean and very walkable. The bed was fine and I slept fine and felt safe in the area. It’s just that nothing stood out as super noteworthy or special and I was definitely put off by the hotel switch up because the pictures for the Villa Rosa are pretty gorgeous and I wasn’t even in one of those rooms. I’m fine with two star hotels, just not when I’m expecting a cute historic hotel in SB.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tianying

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioner in the room. It is hot in summer. Very few choice for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina, Porter Ranch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very eclectic - old but clean with a cool vibe! Can’t rate negatively on the service on a holiday weekend! Did great considering!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful looking property. Vintage interior, two stories, and right by the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle, Northridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is close to the Amtrak station, and everything is within walking distance, which makes for a nice quick getaway without the hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly Jo

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This place had all the potential in the world However it was completely understaffed and I had to wait for them to clean my room I had made these reservations months in advance. They charged me hidden fees that I will dispute. And you had better get to what they call a breakfast before 9am or you don’t get anything. There is no one to refill the water. I would probably never stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gertrude

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the location is great, the property is not. We were not given a room in the Villa Rosa Inn as I thought I reserved, but in the “cottages”. It was an older place and smelled musty. The tub/shower is in the studio. The shower knob fell right off when we turned it on. The shower head popped when the water came on and water leaked from its sides. The toilet accordion door didn’t close well. There’s a little hole in the door and no screen on the window if you want to leave it open. Someone tried to come in our room late at night. There were no batteries in the tv remote. Felt bad for the new guy working the desk, and the manager seemed out of sorts. There’s an extra property charge that I was told to pay upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was beautiful. I loved the decor. Only downside was the designated parking spots they have, not enough but they do give you and option to park at their own property across the street if need be.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here and if you do, certainly DO NOT book through Expedia. This hotel will charge you an extra fee for booking from Expedia, essentially passing their cost of advertising onto the customer. The front desk person I spoke with specifically said this was the reason for the fee. Not only is this deceptive, it is also a direct violation of Expedia’s policies. As of 2025 they're ati doing it. This isn’t an honest mistake. They know what they’re doing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karla, Downey

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is horrible. The room we were placed in was super outdated. Living room window had no screen so if we opened it all the flies would come in. The tv remote didn’t work. The bathroom window didn’t work. The kitchen area smelled like mildew. No AC. They did have a fan I. The closet but when we turned it on u couldn’t feel anything. Towels were really stained. Checking in took quite some time because there was no staff at the desk and don’t get me started about check out. I waited 20 mins and no one showed up at the desk so I left the room Keyes on their desk and left. I wanted to leave the night before but for the price we paid we decided not to. Definitely will not be staying here ever again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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