376 reviews
From
$331121 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, California, United States
376 reviews
1/53
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
Riviera Beach House is a 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara, California, United States. Located at 121 State Street, the property sits about 0.6mi from the city center. With 376 reviews, this seaside stay offers a clear view of Santa Barbara's charm. Price starts from $331.
Guest amenities include free WiFi, air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, and a 24-hour front desk. The property features a restaurant, bar, and room service, plus meeting or banquet facilities (extra charges). Pet-friendly policy with extra charges and parking options—both private parking and on-site parking—are available. Other conveniences include wheelchair accessibility and free toiletries, alongside a terrace, sun deck, patio, and garden view.
Picture mornings on the sun deck, meals at the restaurant, and sunsets enjoyed from the terrace with a garden view—all in a setting that keeps the Santa Barbara coast within reach.
On-site Santo Mezcal serves Mexican favorites in a friendly, family-spirited setting, with a welcoming bar and the option of room service for a late-night bite. For gatherings or events, meeting or banquet facilities are available for an additional charge, adding a flexible option for business or celebrations.
Imagine mornings on the sun deck, meals at the restaurant, and sunsets poured over the terrace with a garden view—each moment framed by the Santa Barbara coast just outside reach. A relaxing rhythm awaits, whether wandering the seaside town or simply enjoying the views from these outdoor spaces.
Pets are allowed, with charges possibly applying. Parking options include both private parking and on-site parking. Payment is accepted via American Express, Mastercard, Discover, and Visa, with cash not accepted.
Closest airports
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
8.6miSanta Maria Airport
55miRestaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Patio
Garden view
Free toiletries
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King Room, Garden View
1 King Size Bed
120 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Terrace
Coffee machine
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A garden patio, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV with premium channels are featured in this room. A work desk and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided.
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Queen Room, Garden View
1 Queen Size Bed
130 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Terrace
Coffee machine
+
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Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV with premium channels are featured in this room. A work desk and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. Please note this room is also known as the "Queen Room with Garden Patio".
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Room - 2 Twin, Garden View
1 Double Bed
150 sqft
Private Bathroom
Terrace
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
+
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A private garden terrace, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV with premium channels are featured in this room. A work desk and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided.
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV with premium channels are featured in this room. A work desk and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided.
Room - 2 Double, Garden View, Patio
2 Double Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi
Patio
+
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Vibrant modern compact measuring 150 sq ft 14 sq mtr with european style wet bathroom and pvt garden patio 32 in HD flat panel TVHBOin rm safe free WiFi and wired access work desk and ergo chair hair dryer coffee maker iron and board bathrobes aveda amenities 2 double beds pet friendly
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Queen Room, Accessible
1 Queen Size Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Patio
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Accessible - 1 Queen Bed
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Room - 2 Bed, Patio
125 sqft
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
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Room - 2 Double
2 Double Beds
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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x3
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Standard - 2 Beds
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
120 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
x4
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x3
More details
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
120 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
x4
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x3
More details
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Double Room, Accessible
1 Double Bed
120 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
x4
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x3
More details
Queen Room, Garden View, Patio
1 Queen Size Bed
Pet Friendly
Wifi
Patio
+
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9.1
July 2025
Chill vibes, location, staff, cleanliness, decor - gorgeous Loved the patio / rosemary pots and palm trees - stunning and great to have this extra space as a family travelling together. Wanted to stay longer but no room available ! Next time.... near so many amenities .... So many nice touches from sweets and reading room to water etc Warm reception on arrival and departure and lovely cleaning staff - happy vibes Amazing Mexican food next door and margaritas - awesome 5 mins walk from wharf / pier - awesome Late check out at 11 brilliant to have Loved sound of trains in distance
These are minor things which didn't stop me loving. The place but... No cushions on the furniture on patio 122 (next door got cushions !) Bathroom 'wet room' style means floor wet for other users in a family ... Didn't realise $38 to valet parking - thought parking was free from Booking.com site ... Wasn't sure what the breakfast / snack situation was. Went to a cafe instead. Would have liked info on free bikes to hire ahead
Christine
10
June 2025
The place was very nicely styled, the eye rested on lovely vignettes in the rooms. The furniture very comfortable. Loved the antique silverware, loved the chairs around the dining table. The curtains filtered the light beautifully, making it a very restful place. The water pressure was amazing! The bed however is tough to get in and out of so that should be noted for people that are not very agile. I will stay there again!
As mentioned above, the bed was hard to get in and out of. The lighting could have been better in the hallway up the stairs.
Renee
8.2
August 2025
Loved the vibe of this friendly hotel. Lots of lovely spaces to chill out around the hotel, complimentary drinks and library to add that extra touch. Decor was Californian cool and the art exhibited was really inspiring and added to the Santa Barbara experience. Staff were super helpful and welcoming.
We were a family of four and whilst our room provided everything we needed, it was quite cosy! Grateful for the option of other spaces to hang out when we wanted to let the teenagers have a lie in.
Jessica
9.1
May 2025
The location is amazing! It's close to an amazing Mexican restaurant downstairs, which made for a wonderful meal after check-in. We were also able to walk to several wine tasting and entertaining places, and super close to the beach. I loved the flavored water in the lobby; that was such a classy touch.
The only drawback is the bathroom! The toilet was high which made using it uncomfortable. The shower was also very close to the toilet so it was very cramped in the bathroom, needless to say.
Christopher
8.2
May 2025
Location, close to train station and the wharf.
Inconsistent check in personnel. First check in lady told me to contact third party to confirm my reservation. Even the room is paid and have confirmation from hotel. She was chatting and more than helpful to other customers. After an hour I asked a more experienced lady who then resolved the booking smoothly. This lady handle who also check me in the previous week. Better training perhaps?
Rik
8.2
May 2024
Clean, modern hotel with two nice, but small, terraces on our floor. Lobby was very comfortable and there was free coffee (including syrups) and fresh fruitwater. Staff was friendly and helpfull.
The room was super small, we did not expect this based on the photos on booking.com. We were sharing a double queen bedroom with four people, would not recommend (one person at the time could walk in the room). The door of the bathroom did not give a lot of privacy.
Michael
8.2
January 2025
Friendly staff. Clean rooms and facilities. We had a private patio which is nice. Close to a lot of restaurants, bars, pier, and ocean. The restaurant on the premises was very good.
There is no parking for guests besides valet, but we were able to find street parking thankfully. The room was a bit too small for the price. (*Good if you're just sleeping in the room, but not to spend time in the room.) The bathroom in the room had a frosted glass door which is a bit strange.
Theresa
10
December 2024
The manager & staff were fantastic from Valet to front desk and check out! Friendly, helpful and extremely accommodating. Our room wasn't quite ready when we arrived early and the manager accommodated us by upgrading our room as we were late for a local wine tasting! The room was so quaint, clean and comfortable. The Santo Mezcal restaurant at the hotel is awesome with great staff. We will stay here again. Definitely made our stay in Santa Barbara enjoyable!
Carol
8.2
August 2025
Great location, within walking distance of the beach/pier. Staff very friendly and helpful. Celebrating dad’s 80th birthday and left us a balloon and chocolates in the room. Room clean and well appointed with lovely seated area outside. Great coffee machine available at reception along with water machine. We travelled by train and it was about 3 minutes walk away.
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Theodoros
8.2
June 2025
The hotel is in a great location right next to the pier and downtown Santa Barbara. Rooms and the hotel in general was very clean. The hotel offers free parking.
The room we had was quite small but we just stayed for a night so it didn't bother us too much. It had a little outside space but it was a blind patio so not very pleasant to hang out there especially when the sea is 50 meters away.
Attractions
Stearns Wharf
0.2miFunk Zone
0.4miLeadbetter Beach
0.7miSanta Barbara Waterfront
0.7miSanta Barbara County Courthouse
0.9miSanta Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA)
1miShoreline Park
1.2miOld Mission Santa Barbara
2.1miSanta Barbara Museum of Natural History
2.3miMontecito
2.5miSanta Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG)
3.2miState Street
4.5miGoleta
8miSolvang
28.6miYasawa Islands
30.2miAttractions
Stearns Wharf
0.2miFunk Zone
0.4miLeadbetter Beach
0.7miSanta Barbara Waterfront
0.7miSanta Barbara County Courthouse
0.9miSanta Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA)
1miShoreline Park
1.2miOld Mission Santa Barbara
2.1miSanta Barbara Museum of Natural History
2.3miMontecito
2.5miSanta Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG)
3.2miState Street
4.5miGoleta
8miSolvang
28.6miYasawa Islands
30.2miAirports
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
8.6miSanta Maria Airport
55miSanto Mezcal
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Patio
Garden view
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Auditory guidance
Bathroom emergency cord
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Hearing accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Visual aids (Braille)
Visual aids (tactile signs)
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Beach
Bicycle rental
Happy hour
Temporary art galleries
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Restaurant
Snack bar
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Facilities for disabled guests
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Hypoallergenic
Non-smoking rooms
Pet basket
Pet bowls
Pet Friendly
Room service
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
View
Garden view
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 38 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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Mastercard,
Visa,
American Express
This property does not accept cash.
Are pets permitted at Riviera Beach House?
Absolutely! You can stay with your beloved pet at the Riviera Beach House. They allow pets and although there may be some charges applied, you can enjoy your stay with your furry friend!
When are the check-in and check-out times for Riviera Beach House?
Your reservation at Riviera Beach House includes a check-in time of 04:00 PM and a check-out time of 11:00 AM.
Is free parking available at Riviera Beach House?
Yes, the Riviera Beach House hotel does provide parking for its guests. The parking is private and located on site. However, it is important to note that parking reservation is not possible. Additionally, there will be a cost of $38 per day for using the hotel's parking facilities.
What's the nightly rate at Riviera Beach House?
Room rates at Riviera Beach House initiate from $331. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.
What types of rooms does Riviera Beach House offer?
The hotel offers various types of rooms including Queen Rooms, King Rooms, Double Rooms, and Twin Rooms. The rooms differ in terms of bed sizes, with options such as Queen, King, or Double beds available. The rooms are non-smoking and have different occupancy capacities, accommodating 2 adults and 1 child or 4 adults and 3 children depending on the room type. Room sizes range from 118 sqft to 151 sqft.
What are the main attractions at Riviera Beach House?
Guests at Riviera Beach House can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can relax and unwind at the hotel's bar or soak up the sun on the sun deck. For those looking to explore the surroundings, the hotel offers bicycle rental services.
In terms of dining options, guests can enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant, Santo Mezcal. This family-friendly restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine, providing guests with an authentic culinary experience.
Overall, guests staying at Riviera Beach House have various options to make the most of their time at the hotel. They can relax, enjoy the beautiful weather on the sun deck, have a refreshing drink at the bar, or explore the surrounding area on bicycle. Additionally, they can indulge in the diverse Mexican culinary delights offered at Santo Mezcal.
Does Riviera Beach House feature its own restaurants?
Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Santo Mezcal. It offers Mexican cuisine and is family-friendly.
Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Riviera Beach House?
No, cash is not a valid payment option at Riviera Beach House.
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