Riviera Beach HousevsBest Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn ranks marginally better than Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara. Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn comes in at 73 with praise from 3 publications like Star Service, Gayot and Rough Guide.
Riviera Beach House
121 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Gayot
"This Hotel Indigo outpost offers services beyond those of your typical boutique hotel with a level of artistry many chain accommodations fail to deliver."
Fodor's
"The closest hotel to the train station, artsy Hotel Indigo (opened in 2012) is a great choice for travelers who appreciate contemporary art." Full review
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If you are a light sleeper, ask for a room on the beach rather than the train side of the hotel.
Jetsetter
"A stay at Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, steps from Reagan Ranch Center and close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Peruse local-interest and art-history books in the library nook, or retreat to your room and wrap yourself up in a plush bathrobe." Full review
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3850 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"This old place stays in the running thanks to car-friendly access, free parking, multiple pools and an unpretentious, conscientious staff; consistently discounted rack rates help, too. " Full review
Rough Guide
"Three miles from the city centre, a comfortable inn that offers slightly better rates than most accommodation of the same type along the beach, with two pools, a sauna, hot tubs and a gym."
Gayot
"Like many of the hotels on Upper State Street, this one offers a generic taste of Santa Barbara."
U.S. News & World Report
"The Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn is a resort-style hotel in Santa Barbara, California, with 150 guest rooms and suites situated on 5 acres of gardens." Full review