Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Bicycling
Exterior
Sundeck
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Queen Garden Patio Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room With Roll-in Shower-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Ada Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Garden Patio

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe 2 Doubles Garden Patio

  • Sleeps 4

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, Riviera Beach House is next to popular attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. This 41-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Reagan Ranch Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 2 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riviera Beach House

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Guests staying at Riviera Beach House enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a water dispenser. Limited parking is available. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a garden, a vending machine, and a banquet hall.
32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. IPod docks, coffee makers, and free local calls are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 90 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 90 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Indigo Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hotel Indigo
Riviera Beach House Hotel
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Riviera Beach House?

Riviera Beach House provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Riviera Beach House?

As of Feb 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riviera Beach House on Feb 11, 2026 start from $153.0, excluding 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 is there to do around Riviera Beach House?

This hotel is situated in Santa Barbara Beach, just steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center, 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 Riviera Beach House?

Yes, there is accessible parking available. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Riviera Beach House have a casino at the property?

No, Riviera Beach House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Riviera Beach House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Riviera Beach House good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Riviera Beach House?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Riviera Beach House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Riviera Beach House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Riviera Beach House allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Riviera Beach House for a fee of USD 90 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Riviera Beach House?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Riviera Beach House?

The closest major airport to Riviera Beach House is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 10.5 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is around 25.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Riviera Beach House?

Yes, some guestrooms at Riviera Beach House offer a patio and may feature garden views.

Riviera Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1013 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great, friend staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very nice and accommodating, but this hotel is insanely overpriced. The room was a shoebox, basically a foot of floorspace around the bed, with fancy decor to mask the fact that its a glorified Motel 6. They have NO parking, we had to park in public parking 3 blocks away and walk with all of our luggage. Its a quant hotel, but defintely won't go back. At least I got to experience what ita like to take a shower in a coffin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, staff was great and easy to talk to throughout our short stay. The room had pretty good amenities for a small short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Socha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing friendly staff during night and day, anticipated needs and provided recommendations for beaches, places to eat, clean , good vibes and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay would come back👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect. Keep up the good work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was great, the room was very small, not much room for more than a bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marivic

Hotel was conveniently located near restaurants and just seconds from the beach. Though the hotel room walls were a bit thin and noise was very audible, room was cozy and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, staff was helpful and friendly. The room itself was very small, but it worked. Parking was easy. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. The staff was very friendly. One thing to know is that the parking is valet only and at the time of this review is $38 per night. Great location. The coffee they have is really good. I'd stay there again, especially if I don't have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The lobby gives a great first impression — clean, modern, and welcoming. The staff were friendly and helpful too. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end. The rooms are tiny — barely enough space to open a suitcase, and nowhere to store luggage. The bathroom is just as cramped, and the baseboards and door to the “garden patio” (which you access through the bathroom) were dirty and even moldy. The “garden view” is misleading. It’s not a garden at all — just a small enclosed patio surrounded by walls and neighboring rooms. No view, no privacy. Valet parking is $38 per night, which feels steep, especially since I was handed my keys to pull my own car out of the space. The location is great with lots of dining and shopping nearby, but overall, the room’s size, cleanliness, and lack of value really bring this place down. I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel it’s all about the location! This is our second time staying here and we loved it again. We originally chose it because it is dog friendly and we are so happy we did. Just a heads up the bathroom is tiny the shower is tiny and the room is small. There is no room to put you suitcase anywhere. But the hotel is beautiful well maintained and has the best location. We will always stay here when we come to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yukerzin D

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025