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Reviews of Riviera Beach House 3 stars

121 State Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

#28 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 238 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Cute, modern, clean hotel, but with very small hotelrooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful first time stay and will plan many more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was extremely helpful and very professional. The lobby area was inviting and the selection of complimentary items was very good. The location was great close to the pier and the downtown area. Very friendly and a walkable area for families.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    A charming hotel with a convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was cozy and clean but the mattress was a bit stiff and the duvet was too warm. Bathroom was quite nice with excellent ventilation.

    Excellent location on State Street, near the beach and adjacent to the Amtrak train station. The reception area was always stocked with tea and fruit.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel and a great town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking options are expensive.

    Cracker location. Clean and modern.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Great place…booking.com messed it up
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we booked, we indicated 3 people. Booking.com apparently didn’t consider this when we were offered the “double” room. A double room at this location is a twin bed in a small room. No way can three people fit in such a room. Obviously, booking.com doesn’t know about the rooms they offer.

    Location!!!!! Take the Amtrak into SB if you can…so accessible.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ideal location, close to the beach, Funk Zone, and State Street/downtown area. Rooms were clean and cute - small, European style, but with all the standard amenities. The staff were super friendly!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    It was awesome and I would return again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish the bathroom door was sealed.....wish there was a little more space in the rooms and wish valet parking wasn't so expensive.

    Loved how close it was to many restaurants and the beach. Liked the modern feel! All the staff was helpful and kind. Also liked the breakfast and the coffee station was amazing!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Great location and friendly vibes for the budget conscious traveler
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On a three night stay, my sheets, towels, etc. were not changed during my stay. Not a huge deal and I could have asked the staff and I’m sure they would have been accommodating, however when traveling and busy, it would have been preferred that these things were arranged rather than requested

    Charming common spaces, 24/7 staff onsite, functional room design given small spaces

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    7.0
    Great location, not best for light sleepers
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The walls are SO thin, I could hear people talking in the hallway (not very loud) and I woke up early because kids were walking / running around in the room above me. For a modern hotel I was surprised at how thin the walls are. Maybe if I were on a top floor it wouldn't have bothered me. Also weirdly there was no place to plug in the Keurig coffee machine that was on the entrance.

    The location is perfect, really close to the beach and steps away from restaurants and wine tasting rooms. The coffee downstairs was fine, the wifi worked fine (I had a work zoom call). The bed was comfy, and I knew the room would be small so that didn't bother me.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    9.0
    Great location, clean with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is limited and expensive

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was small. Parking was not included in the price - it cost $30 per night.

    Great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

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

    Wasn’t aware there was a breakfast. We are at restaurant next four

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Best location in SB, clean, modern and comfy stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a little complicated. Hotel valet parking was full when we arrived.

    The location could not be better. Right in straight street only 2 blocks from the beach and surrounded by amazing restaurants.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    7.0
    Great visit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was tiny, but very clean.

    Great location. Close to the beach snd shopping.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    9.0
    All in all a very place to stay. Will stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super hard pillows, small-ish rooms, parking lot is a bit small. Valet asked if we could park our car in a lot down the street. Why have a valet if I’m parking my car myself.

    Location, modern and warm deco., super friendly staff, and back patio a super nice touch.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking too expensive. Rooms are tiny.

    The staff was nice. Great location.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyed ourselves but were surprised at the overall bill. On the other hand, they gave our dog a free frisbee
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricing was a bait-and-switch (different prices for different days)

    Everything! European-style smaller but well-designed room.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely little gem in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately the trains can be quite noticeable, blowing their horn.

    Great location, very friendly and accommodating staff, quaint and comfortable rooms, nice patio for a quiet morning coffee... will come back. Coffee and water in the comfortable lobby were nice, too - and promptly refilled.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    8.0
    Good stay but tiny room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were tiny. Can be noisy, train nearby and music from restaurant downstairs.

    Great locations and free bikes. Also pet friendly. Great restaurant downstairs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    Great boutique hotel in Santa Barbara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy from the foot traffic outside and the restaurants.

    Great boutique hotel close to all the action of the funk zone and the beach. Clean, modern, stylish, comfortable and convenient. Steps from the train station.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Cute hotel very convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a little small

    Location/friendly Staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    8.0
    It was pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is very small . No parking.

    Very clean , staff are helpful . Bed is comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    8.0
    My daughter and I had a plesant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The size of the rooms were very small. It was a tight fit for the two of us. The bathrooms were equally as tiny making it difficult even for one person to comfortably move around

    The location is more than ideal! Steps away from the beach, the Funk Zone, and everything State street has to offer. The rooms are clean and modern. Also, Santo Mezcal is connected so yummy drinks and food are just downstairs

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was worth it

    Comfortable

    Stayed in June 2023

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