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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Canary) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$379
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6

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31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lobero Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Semi-Private Balcony)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Essential)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 475 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Canary) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Canary)

  • 1302 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Juliet Balcony)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Juliet Balcony) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Juliet Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 475 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4-star hotel in Downtown Santa Barbara
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and WiFi in public areas.
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG offers 97 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include minibars and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
In addition to an outdoor pool, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG provides a health club and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station. A total renovation of this property was completed in March 2023.

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Finch and Fork - Onsite restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12.99 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.99 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 9 to 18 for adults and USD 9 to 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Finch and Fork

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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 restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 44.80 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 18 for adults, and USD 9 to 18 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 12.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Canary Hotel
Canary Hotel Santa Barbara

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

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

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

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

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is fairly nice but there were many issues during our stay. For one, they offer an upgrade to a room with a balcony however, it’s hardly a balcony extending a mere 4 inches. Our room was over an alley where trash trucks and constant filling of trash bins wasn’t a pleasant way to wake up. Restaurant on property was sub par as well. Rooftop pool is nice but quite small and overcrowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lady outside screamed from 3 am to 4am. Non-stop and I know she was a homeless person and that is not Kimpton's responsibility but it was alarming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

hooshang

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very clean and lovely property located close to shopping. The on-site restaurant was expensive, with mediocre food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arshak

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in room 510 on the top floor and the room was nice but noisy, an air conditioner noise all night. I needed earplugs!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked this hotel for the rooftop… come to no available for beverage services!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, FALLBROOK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Canary is an exquisite hotel with friendly and helpful staff. We loved staying here and will gladly return. Just the Best.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, rooms were always clean. Property was very clean and restaurant was very good, right in the middle of everything from shopping to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant experience at Canary and will definitely come back! Every staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhi-Yeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have perfect location. All walkable. Paseo Nuevo mall and all downtown fun areas were accessible by foot. Very dog friendly. Nice clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santana

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here with my girlfriend and our dog twice in the last year. We both absolutely love it. Beautiful hotel, fantastic roof top pool area, great location, friendly/helpful staff, dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alnice-Bethel Ligad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lacked creature comforts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025