Riviera Beach House Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

121 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, 93101

Riviera Beach House is a 3-star pet-friendly boutique hotel, offering stylish European-inspired accommodations and on-site dining at Santo Mezcal Mexican Restaurant. The hotel features comfortable guest rooms, outdoor gathering spaces, and easy access to the beach just a short walk away.

Rooms & Amenities

The Riviera Beach House features eco-friendly rooms with thoughtful amenities, including a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and some rooms equipped with private garden patios. The accommodation options cater to both solo travelers and those visiting with pets.

Dining & In-Room Service

Dining at the Riviera Beach House is convenient with Santo Mezcal, which serves traditional Mexican cuisine and inventive cocktails. Guests can access the full menu for room service through an in-room QR code for added convenience.

Leisure & Experiences

Guests can enjoy curated experiences through partnerships with local businesses, including activities such as sailing, horseback riding, and mountain jeep tours. The hotel also provides complimentary bike rentals and convenient access to outdoor paths leading to the beach.

Location & Transportation

Located steps from the beach and the Funk Zone, the Riviera Beach House offers easy explore opportunities of local attractions, including MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, and Santa Barbara Harbor. Public transportation options include Gutierrez & State bus stop, within a 5-minute walk.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Garden view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

11 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Center

Santa Barbara3700 ft

Airports

Santa Barbara (SBA) 12.6 mi

Presidente Itamar Franco (iza) 30.2 mi

Train

Santa Barbara Amtrak700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Helpful and Accommodating

“The staff went above and beyond to assist me by storing my ice packs, showing their commitment to great service.” view full review

Free Bikes Galore!

“The availability of free bikes allowed us to explore the area at our own pace, making our stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

Cozy and Inviting

“Our room, although small, had a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home.” view full review

Great Amenities

“The room was equipped with everything we needed for our stay, ensuring comfort and convenience.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Baggage storage
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

121 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, 93101

Map view

121 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, 93101

City landmarks

Harbor

Stearns Wharf

2300 ft

Parks

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

1.0 mi

Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

1.5 mi

122 W Canon Perdido St # 122

Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum

3600 ft

132-A Harbor Way

Santa Barbara Harbor

5000 ft

Museums

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

5300 ft

Yanonali Street

Funk Zone

2100 ft

Museums

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

4700 ft

Museums

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

3300 ft

School

Santa Barbara City College

4500 ft

129 Castillo St

Carriage and Western Art Museum

2100 ft

Church

Old Mission Santa Barbara

2.1 mi

Museums

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

4300 ft

Parks

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

3600 ft

Museums

Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum

3500 ft

Parks

Chase Palm Park

2400 ft

University of California

3100 ft

706 E Mason St

Santa Barbara Art Glass

5200 ft

401 Shoreline Dr

Los Banos Del Mar

1.2 mi

Nearby

Museums

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

1700 ft

211 Stearns Wharf

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

1700 ft

Chapala St & Montecito Street

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

1100 ft

217 State St

Reagan Ranch Center

500 ft

Winery

Santa Barbara Wine Collective

1000 ft

Parks

Ambassador Park

1600 ft

Beach

Loquita Santa Barbara

300 ft

Beach

West Beach

1600 ft

16 Helena Ave

Santa Barbara Surfing Museum

900 ft

216 East Yanonali Street

Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant

1200 ft

409 State St

Faith Mission

1400 ft

Restaurants

Rusty's Pizza Parlor

900 ft

111 State St

Mony's Mexican Food

1000 ft

217 Anacapa St

Lilly's Tacos

1600 ft

310 Chapala St

Backyard Bowls

1300 ft

331 Motor Way

Rudy's Mexican Restaurant

2200 ft

305 W Montecito St

Natural Cafe

3700 ft

508 State Street

UNCLE Rocco's New York Pizza

1800 ft

437 State St

The James Joyce

3800 ft

513 State St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Clean

Great location

Small rooms

Occasional service disinterest

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.3

Location

8.0

Service

8.0

Dining

7.7

Cynthia

United States of America, April 2024

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel! The rooms were a bit small, but the location was fantastic, right at the edge of the Funk Zone with plenty of wine tasting rooms around. The service was top-notch, and the dining experience was amazing. However, the price was a bit steep for the room size.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were smaller than expected, but they were cozy and had everything I needed.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly from the moment I arrived. They even took our meals to our room!

Location

8.0

The location was very nice and helpful, close to downtown and with easy walking access to the beach, harbor, and State Street for shopping and dining.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was the best! The classic fried fish was amazing, but it was a bit pricy at $30 per night.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were great, with everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Jerome

United States of America, July 2023

8.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located at the edge of the Funk Zone, surrounded by numerous wine tasting rooms. The rooms are cozy but compact. The service goes above and beyond but lacks smiles at times. The location feels luxurious without the high cost and is close to the beach and train station. Dining options are available nearby, including a Mexican cafe. The facilities are well-equipped.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are compact but comfortable for a stay.

Service

8.0

The service is exceptional with staff willing to assist in every way.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect, near the beach, train station, and restaurants.

Dining

8.0

Dining options are conveniently located nearby, offering varied choices.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides good amenities and facilities for guests.

Danny

United States of America, July 2023

7.2/10

The hotel offers elegant and comfortable rooms, albeit on the small side, with a lively patio nearby. It's more suited for sleeping than spending time in. Service is a mix of excellence in modern rooms and a convenient beach location, but occasional disinterest in some areas. The location is good but can be disrupted by morning train noise. The dining experience is hearty but may lack variety. Overall, a decent value for money stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very elegant and comfortable, albeit on the small side. The nearby patio led to some audible conversations.

Service

7.0

The service was excellent in terms of modern rooms and proximity to the beach, though it lacked enthusiasm at times.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is good, being close to the beach and attractions, but disrupted by morning train noise.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered good and hearty options, but there might be better choices at similar prices elsewhere.