Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Stearns Wharf

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sundeck
Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Double Up - 185 SQF)
Lobby
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Map
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara City College15 min walk
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)12 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Cozy Pool View King 175 SQF)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cozy King 175 SQF)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Petite Pool View Queen 135 SQF)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Double Up - 185 SQF)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed (Petite Queen 135 SQF)

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Roomy King - 250 SQF)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara places you in the centre of Santa Barbara, within just a 15-minute stroll of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class The Funk Zone hotel, you'll be 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Santa Barbara City College and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 12 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 15 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 3 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Validation Ale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Craft Ramen Santa Barbra - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Funk Zone Patio - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Moxy Santa Barbara

Comfortable hotel, walk to Stearns Wharf
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Moxy Santa Barbara. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Moxy Santa Barbara offers 31 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2014
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 35 per accommodation

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. 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 and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact 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

Wayfarer Hostel
Wayfarer Hostel Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Hotel Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Hotel
The Waterman
The Wayfarer
Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel
Moxy Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Moxy Santa Barbara?

Moxy Santa Barbara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Moxy Santa Barbara?

As of 11 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moxy Santa Barbara on 23 June 2024 start from AU$451.09, 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 Moxy Santa Barbara?

Yep, Moxy Santa Barbara has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 35 per night. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Moxy Santa Barbara?

Yep, Moxy Santa Barbara is a short 17-minute walk from East Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Does Moxy Santa Barbara have a pool?

Moxy Santa Barbara has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes Moxy Santa Barbara a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Moxy Santa Barbara.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Moxy Santa Barbara?

No, Moxy Santa Barbara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Moxy Santa Barbara?

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

Moxy Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 776 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls are a little thin. I could hear everything going on in the hallway or the guy throwing up in the next door bathroom. But all in all it was very nice place and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Inverness

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed at this property when it was under its previous ownership which seemed much more appropriate than Marriott. Rooms are TINY, windows single pane and right next to railroad track. Pool seemed nice - didn't have time to go in but all other facilities and amenities off site. So given the price......
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great area for coffee, wine and exploration
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Thach, Dublin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice! The room was tiny, the bathroom missing a hanger, the bunk bed was extremely dangerous, two loose handles, ladder slide off and the steps hurt the kid feet when climbing up/down, and when the bed down, the sharp corners if not careful will split someone head/face, and one of the closer door came loose! The property was also under construction so… Way over price and a very dangerous stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Considering location and price expected much more. Staff unhelpful nor customer oriented. Parking at $35/night without describing why - resort fees, pool, accessories nothing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jaspar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
SCAM
This is NOT a hotel, not even a B&B and shouldn’t be listed on this site. No food service, no staff onsite after 21:00 and excruciatingly expensive. A complete Scam.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Everything was clean always. Very good location can walk anywhere. My only complaint is not actual closet to hang clothes. Very small room. But otherwise a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shira

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023