The Franciscan Inn, Santa Barbara, Downtown

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109 Bath Street

Santa Barbara, 93101 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 4 of 20
Average review rating: 4.04

OpinionWell Value Index: NA

Traveler reviews analyzed: TripAdvisor (132) , YahooTravel (16)

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1. It's a block from the beach and about a ten minute walk from the main downtown area, so very convenient.

"Charming, friendly and close to beach/downtown " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2012 Vote

2. It's a five minute walk from the Amtrak Station, a block from the beach, and if you like to walk, downtown is close by.

"Convenient in more ways than one.. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/3/2011 Vote

3. The location is perfect distance from the wharf, and within walking distance to the downtown for shopping and restaurants.

"Great Location, Friendly Place to stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/22/2007 Vote

4. The location is great, off the beaten path yet a short walk to the beach, and downtown State St area and pier.

"Lovely but small " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2011 Vote

5. The town is split into two parts; the lower part with the pier and beach and the old downtown-shopping section.

"Good value, exceeded expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/5/2011 Vote

6. It's about 1.5 miles to the downtown area.

"Good value, exceeded expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/5/2011 Vote

7. We Enjoyed it because we were in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, which meant we could walk or take the tram from the Inn to the beach or Restaurants.

"A good place to stay.Near the beach at a good price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

8. Nice hotel, with good location - about 1 block from beach and 5 minute drive / 15 minute walk from downtown.

"nice place, good value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/7/2011 Vote

9. The hotel is perfectly located for the wharf, and for downtown SB - both are within easy walking distance, but the highlight of our stay was most definitely breakfast.

"Absolutely wonderful! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/6/2010 Vote

10. And we saw mission and the sights downtown in the courthouse building.

"Lovely place " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/6/2010 Vote