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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Hotel with a bar, near Santa Barbara Harbor

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lounge
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$529
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, City View (Cozy)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Tree House, View (State Street View)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Cozy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Penthouse (Drift)

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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Penthouse (Drift)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Bunk Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, Balcony, City View

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪EOS Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels provides amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a lift
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Digital channels, heating and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Cashless transactions are available
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Drift Santa Barbara a Member of Design Hotels
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Frequently asked questions

Is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of 15 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$528.82, 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.

How much is parking at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Self-parking is available for USD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Antioch University and Santa Barbara Harbor. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Cabrillo Bikeway are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 358 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience, great location and the hospitality was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geneviève

Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly, easy check in and out and beautiful deco
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed and located in a fun area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great environment. Totally recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect spot to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR STAY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junus

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

Drift - highly recommend

Super easy check in. Great aesthetic. People seem to complain on reviews about the cozy room size but it's definitely enough space if you're not planning to spend all day on your room. I found Drift on Design Hotel's website. They never disappoint. Location is great but you'll have to be okay with some noise if you're there towards the end of the week/weekends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noise was insanely loud, keeping me up most of the night
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ludovic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are deceiving in the photos. It’s much smaller than I would have deemed acceptable. Can’t walk around the bed since the queen bed is the full width of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool hotel right on State St. great location and ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love our stay! Fun, hip, clean, & the location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trendy hotel located right in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very aesthetic and clean. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

sheri

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Cute Concept - Needs Improvements

Cute concept but rooms too small/dark and dusty/musty. No signage/hard to find at night, no parking:valet-public parking lot $3/hr, no coffee makers or vending machines for after hours
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location was prime, was able to walk to go shopping, pier, etc. room was small but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was located in a great area walking distance to many things
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Triana

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

Best stay!

I stayed at Drift for my best friend’s wedding weekend and I had the best stay! The staff is very quick to answer any questions you may have through their texting service and the location is perfect for downtown SB!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness of this property is a model of how the future hotels will evolve into. It is a modern hot spot with well trained staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024