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Franciscan Inn & SuitesvsSanta Barbara Inn
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, Santa Barbara Inn is the choice of most writers compared to Franciscan Inn & Suites. Santa Barbara Inn comes in at #11 in Santa Barbara with praise from 4 sources such as Fodor's, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Franciscan Inn & Suites
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Fodor's
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $95/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Frommer's "The Franciscan is situated in a quiet neighborhood just a block from the beach, near Stearns Wharf." Full review
Lonely Planet "Settle into the relaxing, French-country charms of this two-story motel about one block from the beach." Full review
Gayot "A Spanish-Mediterranean facade and willowy palm trees belie no-frills accommodations at this 53-room property."
Fodor's "The friendly staff and the range of cheery, spacious country-theme rooms, from singles to mini- and family suites, at this Spanish-Mediterranean motel make this a good choice for families."
Santa Barbara Inn Gayot
The Telegraph
Oyster Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $259/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Gayot "Along with its beach location, it's ideally located for pleasant walks to the Andre Clark Bird Refuge and Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens."
The Telegraph9.0
"California dreaming on the American Riviera! Santa Barbara Inn embodies the perfect fusion of California-casual elegance and tropical paradise." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Santa Barbara Inn is an impressive boutique hotel that reopened in mid-2016 after a complete overhaul." Full review
Fodor's "The spacious rooms are decorated with Polynesian and Asian influences and have decks, refrigerators, 42-inch high-definition TVs, queen or full pullout sofa beds, and free Wi-Fi. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"The quaint Santa Barbara Inn sits across from the beach and Cabrillo Ballpark in Santa Barbara, California. Renovated in 2016, the hotel’s striking, red terra cotta roof and Spanish..." Full review
