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Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
Travelers cycle along Santa Barbara's scenic coastal routes, then unwind at a stylish retreat where they can explore local landmarks and enjoy sunset cocktails.

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At Riviera Beach House, art meets adventure in Santa Barbara. Explore the Reagan Ranch Center or borrow bikes for coastal rides. Enjoy the garden's peaceful retreat and the art gallery showcasing local talent. The bar serves perfect sunset drinks after a day of exploration.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Queen Garden Patio Room

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Standard Queen Room With Roll-in Shower-Accessible

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Deluxe King Garden Patio

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Deluxe 2 Doubles Garden Patio

  • Sleeps 4

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Riviera Beach House is near a train station and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moreton Bay Fig Tree, while MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Santa Barbara Zoo. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree
    Moreton Bay Fig Tree
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Marina at Santa Barbara #TroveOn #StunningStructures #FindingtheUniverse
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stearns Wharf at sunset in Santa Barbara, California. #SantaBarbara #California #sunset #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
    Stearns Wharf
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Reagan Ranch Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    2 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • SB Biergarten
    4 min walk
  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • Chad’s
    7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara FisHouse
    9 min walk

About this property

Riviera Beach House

Hotel near Stearns Wharf
Located close to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center, Riviera Beach House provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Bike rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, a water dispenser, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Riviera Beach House include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 42.63 per day)
  • Limited onsite valet parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 90 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 42.63 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 90 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.

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Indigo Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hotel Indigo
Riviera Beach House Hotel
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Riviera Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 90 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 42.63 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Riviera Beach House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Riviera Beach House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Riviera Beach House located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Stearns Wharf are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Riviera Beach House Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but for a single traveler like me it was perfect and perfectly located, too
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the beach! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Clean and well kept property with lots of personal and welcoming touches.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. Just steps from sterns wharf, restaurants and beach trails. Hotel is very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yanick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Small but adequate. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location is perfect for beach or town activities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From entry to exit this hotel experience was splendid. The staff was so kind and gracious. I slept wonderfully and the room had black out curtains which helped make the room perfect pitch black.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
outstanding staff from the front desk to the valet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and cute. Rooms were small but cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly environment and attentive staff. Room sizing is way smaller than pictured. Could have been a bit more clean, although the rooms are dog-friendly, but there was stains all over the walls underneath the desk and near coffee maker.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect close to the beach, great location. The staff was 5 stars, the common room was inviting with coffee, games and generous seating. The rooms were clean, the bed very comfortable. The only downside was how small the room were. I requested a room with a patio and glad I did as we brought our two dogs, the patio was wonderful, nice size and chairs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to explore the Funk Zone area of Santa Barbara. The room was clean and perfect for a short stay. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay..Everything was good and is centrally located for biking on beach and walkable distance to eatery and fun by the funkzone!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good staff, but no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great, friend staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Socha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing friendly staff during night and day, anticipated needs and provided recommendations for beaches, places to eat, clean , good vibes and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Kori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing! The rooms were super cute. And the lobby was engaging and brought visitors together. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, staff was great and easy to talk to throughout our short stay. The room had pretty good amenities for a small short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marivic

Hotel was conveniently located near restaurants and just seconds from the beach. Though the hotel room walls were a bit thin and noise was very audible, room was cozy and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was great, the room was very small, not much room for more than a bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Natalie was extremely nice and helpful even though she was understaffed. Our room accommodations were perfect for a night away. This property is smack in the middle.of the Funk zone. Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small for two people and two dogs. The hotel was very nice other than that. Cute patio outside the room helped make up for the small size of the room. Staff was awesome and you can't beat the location..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, staff was helpful and friendly. The room itself was very small, but it worked. Parking was easy. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. The staff was very friendly. One thing to know is that the parking is valet only and at the time of this review is $38 per night. Great location. The coffee they have is really good. I'd stay there again, especially if I don't have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and modern. The front desk is very friendly and helpful. However, this is one of the noisiest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. I could hear my neighbors’ conversation almost word for word. The Amtrak train is half a block from the hotel and you can hear the whistle and tracks until 10 pm ish. The restaurant under the hotel blasts music and has tables on the patio, so you can hear patrons conversations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025