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Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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Sun deck
Dining
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$287
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

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121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Garden view

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Riviera Beach House puts you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within steps of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Santa Barbara Beach hotel include Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Stearns Wharf.

What's nearby

  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 2 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Riviera Beach House

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riviera Beach House. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1912
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riviera Beach House offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 transport

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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 (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 90 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 38.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 90 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Riviera Beach House?

Riviera Beach House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riviera Beach House?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riviera Beach House on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$287.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Riviera Beach House?

Yep, Riviera Beach House has uncovered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 38.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Riviera Beach House?

Yep, Riviera Beach House is a short 3-minute walk from West Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Riviera Beach House a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riviera Beach House.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riviera Beach House?

No, Riviera Beach House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riviera Beach House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riviera Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riviera Beach House?

Dogs are welcome at Riviera Beach House, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet.

Riviera Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved waking up early and riding one of the complementary bikes along the beach. The common areas are cozy and comfy. The art displays and interior design gave off the chillest vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Arrived and there was no working AC in the room. No fridge in the room. Staff was friendly though and provides a fan. The next morning there was no hot water in several of the rooms. The floors are all hard in the hallway and the rooms so sound bounces around easily and a door closing easily wakes you up in the middle of the night. The location is good except for a train intersection less than 50ft from the building so if you want to sleep in good luck. I will reiterate that the staff is very friendly and accommodating. There’s some nice perks in the lobby but I don’t think it balances the experience in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marisela, Oceanside

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had an incident the manager at the time was rude and dismissive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geera

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: staff and facilities, including bed were excellent. Agree with other reviewers regarding the shower/water situation; other than that rooms are small though neat and clean. Cons: Room next to us had a dog that was barking at night for over an hour; finally complained to the front desk and it got taken care of. Staff was very responsive in helping to take care of it, which was a plus. We have stayed at other pet friendly hotels and this had not been an issue. Just warning if one is sensitive to noise, you may want to bring good ear plugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana, North Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Showers were awful. Small, and flat to room , so water everywhere and we had to use our towels to keep from slipping. Soaking wet room. Also, be warned, if you do not specifically ask for your room to be cleaned, they will not clean it. We found out after 4 pm. Asked cleaning staff if they planned to clean our room, they seemed to understand. Asked front desk and the gal seemed a bit put out and stated we are to ask for the room to be cleaned. We did get our towels picked up that day and new towels and I asked the cleaning woman to empty our full trash baskets. Our beds a mess, which is disappointing as the cost of the trip, but overall, the area made up for it. Will not be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend or stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

KEITH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I actually really liked the small rooms. They had a certain charm — cozy, unpretentious, almost endearing in their simplicity. That said, I do wish they were better soundproofed. You’ll hear everything that goes on in the hallway, and I mean everything. The sweet, tender moments between families. The hushed giggles of lovers sharing a private joke. The guttural symphony of someone purging their late-night choices into a wastebasket. It’s all part of the ambiance, I suppose — an unexpectedly intimate glimpse into the lives of strangers. If you're a light sleeper or value privacy, pack earplugs. But if you don't mind a little audio theatre with your stay, there's something oddly human about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar, pasadena

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, would definitely stay again on a short trip. Rooms are on the smaller side, but it’s a small boutique hotel the staff and the lobby make up for the size of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Soledad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VIP Parking: great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aidie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Santa Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property appears newly renovated, and has a European flair. It is very small, and the rooms are small too, but well put together, and maximizes space. You are centrally located to everything, and two blocks from Stearns Wharf/beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Parking is a pain but valet guys were super cool. Good amenities but rooms are a bit small
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff! Friendly and helpful! Loved all of then! Free use of bikes. That was nice. Convenient location to many things. Coffee, shops, restaurants, shopping beach. They pump in some type of scent and it’s really bad for you and it does not smell good. Very off putting. The hallways echo wasn’t that quiet. My room was dark some of the rooms have a door that goes out on a little porch, but mine didn’t. I asked to switch, but it didn’t happen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Great location! Right in the heart of the funk zone I will say some things: - I read plenty of reviews about the rooms being small. I thought people were probably exaggerating. I am here to confirm the rooms are indeed super small. I was only there 2 nights and with just one other person so it was manageable. - The shower is messy. The way it’s set up, it’s quite impossible to not make a mess. I honestly don’t know who designed it and thought it was a great idea. It was also super tight. I dreaded having to shower during my stay. - Bed was comfy, no complaints there. - We parked in the neighborhood to avoid valet parking fee, but valet parking seemed to be limited. I want to say I would come back, but I’m not sure. The location is great and it was the most affordable option that didn’t look as bad in the area. However, the shower was a huge turn off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025