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Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
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Interior entrance
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
$170
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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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, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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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 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway 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

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

  • 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

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

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About this property

Villa Rosa Inn

Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
Along with a marina, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Villa Rosa Inn offers 18 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Villa Rosa Inn features a marina and an outdoor pool. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Santa Barbara hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Villa Rosa Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have 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

Reviews

Villa Rosa Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abraham, Littlerock

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Place is very nice very clean and right by the beach my only complaint was checking in Me and about 7 otheres waited over 1hr to check in but once in no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
plenty of parking, room was good, no issues. Bed was a bit soft for me but not an issue
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Armine

I will not stay there any more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen de

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no air conditioning and windows with no screens or didn't open. The property is not being kept up. Hot tub with broken tiles, pool was dirty There was no one at the front desk for an entire day, so when guests needed pool towels or to check out or any assistance there was no one to ask. The toiletries provided were very poor quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC, no front desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very outdated, no AC in the rooms so it’s hard to sleep at night. The location is good but the price to stay here is not worth it since you can find somewhere else close by that is much more updated and way better service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a lovely, quaint property that is in an excellent location. It is one block from the beach, and one block from the pier (State Street). We did not need our vehicle the entire time we were there due to the walkability of the property. The rooms are large (which is nice because we brought bikes) with a kitchenette and separate bedroom. The rooms are dated but clean. The bed was comfortable and it was quiet. I only had two complaints of the room: the air conditioner did not work very well (and is was an unusually hot weekend). The AC is is in the living room so no air really makes it to the bedroom and the AC simply did not work well. Secondly, there are security lights all over the property (which is nice for safety), but they shine in the room and it's difficult to get the curtains to fully block it. Overall, this was a nice room and the location is so superb I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Annie

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Comfortable stay but charged property fee twice!

I booked a room at the last minute for a getaway with my 5 year old daughter. The hotel is in a good location in an aging building like a lot of Santa Barbara hotels. It is part of the SB charm. The bed was comfortable and spacious. The shower desperately needs updating. The sink was a cute glass leaf bowl but was slow to drain. Pool was cold. Hot tub was HOT! Breakfast consisted of pastries with waffle irons out as a nice touch. The disappointment came after check out. The total paid to Hotels.com included room rate, property fee, and tax. Unfortunately, 3 days after check out, I see a charge for an amount similar to the property tax plus tax directly from the hotel. I called the hotel to resolve the matter. At first, they said it is the property fee. I said I aready paid that through Hotels.com and the receptionist agreed. The manager is not on-site and was not reachable all Friday afternoon on a holiday weekend to resolve the matter. I am still waiting to hear back on a refund. This is not acceptable. On top of this, housekeeping did not clean our room during our 2 night stay even with our "Please Make Up Room" sign on the door by 10:30am.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Grygorii

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms feel dirty and outdated, which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaoqing

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Traveled with family
It was a pleasant stay but privacy in my room was non existent; window and door did not have drapes/shades. Walking to around my room in a comfortable setting was not possible and the sunlight…Unpleasant!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was excellent, but all of the fees charged were confusing. $28.50 was charged for using a credit card to pay, which is somewhat excessive. The times for the afternoon reception were unpredictable. Also, be aware there is no air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Caitlin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had time consuming troubled check in which set a bad mood for my hungry family. The happy hour they offered at this time had some ritz crackers and cheese that helped some. Really bad wine which turned me off. Walking into unit the first thing we saw was a big dirty spot on the couch. The dirt passage way to get to alley for our car was a dumping zone of old funky decor no longer wanted. I had a great night sleep and woke up to a lovely soak in the hot tub and dip in the pool. They had burnt coffee with coffee mate, cookies, waffles, cereal for for breakfast spread. I loved the funky decor. My husband had trouble sleeping due to the loud neighbors at 1am. The property also does month to month rentals.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Buckeye

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Liked the continental breakfast and the manager’s happy hour. Very relaxing and terrific staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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