The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara
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The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara Review
The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara is a great place to stay in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, within a 1.3-km distance of the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. Guests can swim in a swimming pool, while this inn provides views of the mountain.
Serving Mexican dishes, Rudy's Mexican Restaurant is nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is located within close distance of the accommodation and University of California is 1.1 km away. The Franciscan offers proximity to natural sights like the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park (2.2 km) and Stearns Wharf Harbor (1.1 km).
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Leadbetter Beach, which is around 1 km away. The 3-star Franciscan Hotel is a 5-minute stroll from Ambassador Park and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
The property offers 45 spacious rooms, some of them comprise a patio and a balcony. Along with a wet bar and coffee/tea making equipment, they also have free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to keep you entertained. Providing a hot tub and a roll in shower, some bathrooms come with a hairdryer and guest toiletries.
This accommodation is located 20 km from Santa Barbara airport and right at Castillo & Montecito bus stop.
Spa facilities at the Franciscan Santa Barbara include a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Upscale boutique hotel with an ideal central setting.
- Located directly in the West Beach district and steps away from Ambassador Park.
- Surrounded by a park and a harbour.
- Well-appointed and well furnished rooms include a little kitchen, a balcony and a new carpet.
- Satisfactory breakfast offered 7-9am as well as delicious homemade cookies at 3pm.
- Light dining in the beach restaurant.
- Some rates include Italian meals and hot drinks.
- Rates are excellent.
- A few guests were dissatisfied with a little lumpy beds.
- Occasional complaints about a little small bathrooms.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- facilities for disabled guests
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Breakfast Dryer Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 900 m (2953 ft)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art 2.34 km (1.45 mi.)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center 990 m (3248 ft)
- Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara 1.09 km (3576 ft)
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse 2.23 km (1.39 mi.)
- Carriage and Western Art Museum 140 m (459 ft)
- Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum 1.74 km (1.08 mi.)