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Reviews of The Franciscan Hotel 3 stars

109 Bath Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

#5 of 10 B&Bs and Inns in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 965 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We would have enjoyed to have breakfast available until a longer time in the morning.

    Room was great, parking was readily available, location is safe and so close to the beach and downtown.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Deluxe rooms are quaint and worth the upgrade. Lovely place.
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It can be pretty noisy between units and on the bottom floors. Unfortunately, the gentleman at registration is professional and efficient but not friendly AT ALL. The evening staff are the complete opposite, super friendly, but during our stay we encountered the unfriendly man mostly and were afraid to even ask him a question. He upgraded my Mom which was very nice, so I hate to complain about him, but we had 3 rooms and he treated each of us the same. At least he’s consistent I guess.

    Great location, very clean, decent parking. Lots of nice outdoor areas to enjoy the weather. Quick safe walk to the beach.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Santa Barbara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives - greTmat value accomodation.

    Really clean and modern suite - we were upgraded! The room was in excellent condition, has been very tastefully decorated and is well equipped. The location is great, only a short walk to the beech and close to State Street - the heart of Santa Barbara. After three weeks of travelling , it was useful to have access to a washing machine and tumble dryer. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Coffee, fruit and biscuits are available all the time. Excellent place to stay in up-market Sant Barbara.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were so kind and helpful. They even upgraded our room for free. We really liked staying here and would definitely recommend. The cookies were so good and location was perfect, really close to the beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This property is very well cared for. The rooms are small & basic but very clean. It would have been nice to have a refrigerator in the room. We would use this hotel again. It is very affordable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely hotel in a great location. Staff were excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    Very Clean and close to town

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Will stay again at this property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need hooks to hang towels, purse, coat, etc.

    Friendly & attentive staff. Plus, cookies & coffee/tea service upon arrival. The LavAzza coffee machine in the room was awesome!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    The receptionist on that day I check in is very nice and generous. He updated my room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The king size bed has a squeaky sound when I turn around.

    Room is comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location close to downtown and the beach, quiet area and nice rooms with comfy bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Location. Cleanliness. Responsive staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Great weekend away and the Hotel was amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no issues here

    Spa was wonderful, Staff was excellent, great location, easy to move around.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Close to State Street. Comfortable beds and great bathroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot tub looked dated/univiting

    Close to State Street. Good value for money. Really comfortable bed. Friendly check in and front desk staff were excellent. Great having laundry facilities when doing a road trip!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel, great staff, short walk into Santa Barbara itself and all the restaurants and shops.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff were lovely and very helpful. The building is attractive to look at and we got an upgraded room which was nice. Big bedroom and huge bathroom.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    We were quite pleased with our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Clean. Free parking. Nice and responsive staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Lovely Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The single rooms don’t have refrigerators

    I love that check in and check out we’re so flexible . Takes out the stress of getting in and out at a certain time . It was on a beautiful , quiet street so close to everything and the atmosphere was peaceful and comfortable .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was a little lackluster and had a fair amount of debris in it, but I still enjoyed getting a little sun poolside.

    Enjoyed my stay here! Perfection location, only a couple blocks from the beach!The staff was wonderful, in particular Ben, with welcoming me and accommodating my room request. The room itself was super clean (always my top priority in a hotel stay), spacious, and comfortable. Would def stay here again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved everything.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing, easy, immaculate and nice amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Easy to park, super clean, very comfortable bed. Rooms are modern and relaxing. Mine had a little outdoor area, totally private and charming.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Easy walk from train station. Close to everything. Staff at check in was super helpful and friendly. Rental bikes were a nice plus to explore the coast route.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    2 week tour of California Easter 2024
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. All was good

    The property is located one street back from the front and pier area of Santa Barbara. The neighborhood was quiet and parking on site was no problem. The suite booked had 2 bedrooms and a well appointed kitchen area. Coffee was on tap in the lobby area & there were fresh cookies every afternoon. The pool on site was warm. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. For the tour we did the Franciscan represented the best value inn we stayed at.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Excellent choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    Decent sized room in a prime location. Ideal for a night’s stay in Santa Barbara.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very friendly. The rooms were very well taken care of clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Perfect location - friendly and clean place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Perfect location - 3 minutes walk from the ocean. The staff looked after me well, I loved the free coffee/cookies on the front desk. Ben helped me book a taxi as I was leaving in the early hours, and there's a great Mexican restaurant nearby. Bed was super comfortable, bathroom especially clean, I had a lovely stay here. Secure and spotless!

    Stayed in March 2024

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