The Franciscan Hotel | Hotel in Santa Barbara

9.4 (1108 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
West Beach Hotel | The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and free use of bicycles. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Franciscan Hotel offers 50 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.


An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Ocean View
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
Breakfast
  • Coffee/tea maker
Parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Accessibility
  • In-room accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
Activities
  • Beach access
  • Winery tours
  • Zoo
  • Hot tub
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
Entertainment
  • Premium channels
  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
General
  • Computer station
  • Water dispenser
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine
  • English
  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Guest Services
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Luggage storage
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Change of towels (on request)
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 pm; check-in end time: 11 pm early check-in subject to availability late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon contactless check-out available late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment Policy
Pet fee: usd 75 per accommodation, per stay service animals are exempt from fees the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Food and water bowls are available pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 75 per accommodation, per stay service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only

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 safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Erik
Apr 14, 2026 03:14:23 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Incredibly awesome check in staff. Went above & beyond to make sure we were adequately situated. Thank you for the kindness.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Queen Room - Ground Floor
Room Size: 250 square feet m2
1 Queen Bed
Queen Room - Ground Floor

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 7, Number of bathrooms - 0, Square feet - 250, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Square meters - 23, Bed count maximum 1
Franciscan Suite Patio - Ground Floor
Room Size: m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Franciscan Suite Patio - Ground Floor

General

No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Number of bathrooms - 0, Number of living rooms 1, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Two Queens - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only
Room Size: 243 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Two Queens - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 6.83, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bathrooms - 0, Pets not allowed, Square meters - 23, Square feet - 243, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
King and Double w/ Patio - Ground Floor
Room Size: 250 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Bed
King and Double w/ Patio - Ground Floor

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 7, Number of bathrooms - 0, Square feet - 250, Pets not allowed, Square meters - 23, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Franciscan Suite Balcony - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only
Room Size: 287 square feet m2
1 Queen Bed
Franciscan Suite Balcony - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 1, Number of bathrooms - 0, Square meters - 27, Square feet - 287, Balcony or patio, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 8.07, Separate sitting area, Balcony, Refrigerator, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Franciscan Suite Upstairs - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only
Room Size: m2
1 Queen Bed
Franciscan Suite Upstairs - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

General

No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Number of bathrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Number of living rooms 1, Bed count maximum 1
Streetview King - Ground Floor
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Streetview King - Ground Floor

General

Number of living rooms 0, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Number of bathrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
King Patio - Ground Floor
Room Size: 267 square feet m2
1 King Bed
King Patio - Ground Floor

General

Number of living rooms 0, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Number of bathrooms - 0, Square meters - 25, Square feet - 267, Refrigerator, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 7.5
Streetview King w/ Kitchen - Ground Floor
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Streetview King w/ Kitchen - Ground Floor

General

Number of living rooms 0, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Number of bathrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
King Room - Ground Floor
Room Size: 250 square feet m2
1 King Bed
King Room - Ground Floor

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 7, Number of bathrooms - 0, Square feet - 250, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Square meters - 23, Bed count maximum 1
Junior King Suite - Ground Floor
Room Size: 287 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Junior King Suite - Ground Floor

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 8.07, Number of bathrooms - 0, Square meters - 27, Separate sitting area, Pets not allowed, Refrigerator, Bed count minimum 1, Square feet - 287, Bed count maximum 1
Executive King - Accessible
Room Size: 256 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Executive King - Accessible

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Visual fire alarm, Doorbell/telephone notification, Wheelchair-width doorways, Raised toilet seat, Number of bathrooms - 0, Lever door handles, Vibrating pillow alarm, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 256, Square meters - 24, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathtub, Bathroom grab bars, Ping - 7.19, No cribs (infant beds), Telephone accessibility kit, Height-adjusted amenities, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe King - Ground Floor
Room Size: 267 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe King - Ground Floor

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bathrooms - 0, Pets not allowed, Square meters - 25, Square feet - 267, Refrigerator, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 7.5
Franciscan Suite - Ground Floor
Room Size: 287 square feet m2
2 Queen Bed and Queen Sofa Bed
Franciscan Suite - Ground Floor

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of bedrooms - 1, Number of bathrooms - 0, Square meters - 27, Wheelchair accessible, Square feet - 287, Number of living rooms 1, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 8.07, Separate sitting area, Refrigerator, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Palm Suite - Accessible
Room Size: 287 square feet m2
1 Queen Bed
Palm Suite - Accessible

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Visual fire alarm, Doorbell/telephone notification, Wheelchair-width doorways, Raised toilet seat, Number of bathrooms - 0, Lever door handles, Square meters - 27, Vibrating pillow alarm, Pets not allowed, Wheelchair accessible, Square feet - 287, Bathroom grab bars, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 8.07, Telephone accessibility kit, Separate sitting area, Refrigerator, Height-adjusted amenities, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Bed count maximum 1
Santa Barbara Suite - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only
Room Size: 498 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Queen Sofa Bed
Santa Barbara Suite - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

General

No cribs (infant beds), Number of bedrooms - 1, Number of bathrooms - 0, Separate sitting area, Pets not allowed, Ping - 14, Square feet - 498, Square meters - 46, Number of living rooms 1, Bed count minimum 2, Separate dining area, Bed count maximum 2
Managers Suite - Ground Floor
Room Size: 287 square feet m2
2 Queen Bed and Double Bed
Managers Suite - Ground Floor

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 8.07, Number of bathrooms - 0, Full-sized refrigerator/freezer, Square meters - 27, Separate sitting area, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 287, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe King Balcony - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only
Room Size: 267 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe King Balcony - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bathrooms - 0, Pets not allowed, Balcony, Square meters - 25, Square feet - 267, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 7.5
Edgewater Suite - Ground Floor, Loft 2nd Bedroom
Room Size: 290 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Edgewater Suite - Ground Floor, Loft 2nd Bedroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 290, No cribs (infant beds), Number of bathrooms - 0, Ping - 8.15, Square meters - 27, Separate sitting area, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2

FAQ's

Is this The Franciscan Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Franciscan Hotel?

Check-in time for The Franciscan Hotel starts counting from 4:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Franciscan Hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this The Franciscan Hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Franciscan Hotel?

Best-rates for the The Franciscan Hotel starts from $185 per night with includes Parking, Pool, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, Ocean View, Security/Safety, Business Services, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, Air Conditioner, View, Guest Services, TV, Accessibility, Entertainment, Hot Tub with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Franciscan Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 2 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Franciscan Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Franciscan Hotel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Franciscan Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Franciscan Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Franciscan Hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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