Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
6.9Average
(242 Ratings)
"Staff was fantastic and the hotel and rooms were really cleaned. We had a wonderful time there. Thank you!"
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4-Star Hotel
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Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety
Central Location
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Gym
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Laundry services
Family friendly
Accessible by lift
Contactless check-in/out
Cleaning products
9 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
The location is fabulous and very close to stores, the harbor and much more. We loved the decor and atmosphere. The area around the Drift felt safe. Most communication was with the Staff is via text and they responded very quickly. Bikes were available for free. The Staff was very nice and helpful.
I didn't love that you had to text a request for room service 24 hours in advance but the process was easy. The room was called the "Cozy Room" which it was extremely cozy. Not a lot of space for large suitcases and the bathroom sink is in the main room.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Staff was fantastic and the hotel and rooms were really cleaned. We had a wonderful time there. Thank you!
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
Lovely design, modern and although the space was small, they did a really good job with design features that maximize the space for storage and places to put belongings. Great location if you want to be in the heart of State Street.
Didn’t love that there is no valet or Bell service for the price, however, the overnight parking in the public lot directly adjacent to the hotel ended up being some of the least expensive parking I’ve paid at a hotel. If you’re looking for absolute peace and serenity, this may not be the spot as there is pretty active nightlife right below the hotel so things really won’t quiet down until about 2 AM.
5 / 10·Sep 2026
Location and room cleanliness
Noise from live music makes imposible to sleep
$$$$
6.9Average
(242 Ratings)
"Staff was fantastic and the hotel and rooms were really cleaned. We had a wonderful time there. Thank you!"
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes concierge services, free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, and non-smoking.
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