Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with a marina, a quick walk to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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Outdoor wedding area
Creator video
Interior entrance
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$462
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Explore the area

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15 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

At Villa Rosa Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and within 30 minutes of Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, a marina and free continental breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Cabrillo Bike Path.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Villa Rosa Inn

Hotel with a marina, a quick walk to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Villa Rosa Inn offers its guests a marina and an outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Villa Rosa Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Villa Rosa Inn offers 18 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 28.50 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 40 per night.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 28.50

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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, Discover, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Rosa Inn
Villa Rosa Inn Hotel
Villa Rosa Inn
Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Hotel Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara
Villa Rosa Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Villa Rosa Inn?

Villa Rosa Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Rosa Inn?

As of 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Rosa Inn on 21 Aug 2025 start from AU$462.34, 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 Villa Rosa Inn?

Yep, Villa Rosa Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Villa Rosa Inn?

Yep, Villa Rosa Inn is a short 13-minute walk from East Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Villa Rosa Inn have a pool?

Villa Rosa Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is Villa Rosa Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli and an outdoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Villa Rosa Inn is a hit with families.

Does Villa Rosa Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Rosa Inn?

No, Villa Rosa Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Rosa Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Villa Rosa Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 940 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J.B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very pretty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

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

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Poorly staffed. Could never find anyone at the front desk to help with problems. Ice machine broken, no one at desk to ask for alternative. First room provided had not been cleaned, beds were slept in and wet towels on the floor. Second room lacked towels. Had to go across the street to a different hotel to get ice. The Continental breakfast was very poor. Out of bread, out of milk, waffle maker filthy with burnt batter. No staff present to assist with anything. Lovely little hotel in a great location terribly managed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t do it

The customer service is terrible. Don’t bother trying to check in early. They’re literally not there till 3:00 or later. The lady at the front desk speaks her own language, so good luck with that. Breakfast is available… not sure you could call it breakfast, but whatever. Parking?! There is none. Street parking is available, but good luck with that too. You can park at any of the adjacent hotels, which is great… if they didn’t have customers!!! The room wasn’t bad. Actually surprised, we asked for two queens and ended up with what was probably, at one time, a two bedroom apartment adjacent to the property. One of the TVs didn’t work (couldn’t get the WiFi working on it). No soap, shampoo or conditioner in the bathroom, and the refrigerator made a rattling sound all night. Checkout, once again, no one at the front desk and no direction for what to do with your keys. For the price, ok. But seriously, you can’t make up how poor the service was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anand

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Msry

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very slow check in. Was charged xtra for unknown reason and taxes and fees were included in price quotes. Furniture was in very bad condition. It had a kitchen but only 2 plates, 1spoon. Would not return to this property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ravi

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Manoj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was great. Only complaint was check in took a long time because there was one person doing it all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph, Silver Spring

Travelled with family
PROS -Fantastic location in the heart of downtown. Can walk to Stearns Wharf and State Street within minutes. -Very spacious rooms. Units have full kitchens and living areas even if not mentioned in the room listing. -Friendly and helpful staff (but see below) CONS -Property is overall not well kept up. Being in downtown, it is an old building, but the interior has not been renovated in a long time. The outdoor grounds also could use some rehab. -Cleanliness is an issue. There was a large, visible spider web in the corner of one of the rooms. -Continental breakfast was minimal (although it has a waffle machine). -While friendly, the staff is not very available. They may be very understaffed. Almost every time I needed front desk assistance, I had to wait for someone to come back. One of our 2 rooms wasn't ready on time, even though we checked in an hour after our stated arrival time. It was eventually not ready until about 9pm that night. -The price posted on Expedia was not the total cost. When checking in, they added additional fees that added about $50 extra for the 2 rooms I reserved. Not happy about that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kailey

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefanita

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaimme, carson city

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overcharged for room and property fee. Left front desk message, phone message and email. No response. No hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobe as described in room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best value for the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We had stayed at Villa Rosa before and loved the ambiance of the inn and were so excited to come back. We were given a room in an annex instead of the main building and it was horrible! There was no place to hang clothes or put suitcases, the shower was a jacuzzi tub with shower head in the middle of it (not acceptable for an elderly person), and there was a dirty diaper and adirty drink cup on the balcony. My husband went to the front desk and got us room in the main building and it was as cute and comfortable as it had been on our first visit to Villa Rosa. The moral of the story is to make sure you get a room in the mainbuilding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Juanita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a lil outdated, but it also was cute. Parking would have been a lil challenging but we got luck and were able to get parking right in front of the building. The staff was very friendly. I can’t remember her name ( sorry) but she is the one that checked us in. She was super friendly and sweet. It was my first time in Santa Barbara so she was so nice to give me a pamphlet and suggested a couple of places with good life, music and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bang for the Buck

Nice hotel, convenient to the beach. Understaffed at check in, so there was a long line and it took about 1/2 hour. Room needs a hair dryer. Otherwise nice hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Athena

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is across the street and State Street is a couple blocks away, so it is very convenient. However, the room we got was dirty. The bathtub was old and taped together. I did not want to step in it without my flip-flops. The window to get ventilation was broken, the handle was sticking out it was dirty. Under the bed, there was dust and old socks, and cobwebs around the room. The TV took forever to figure out how to work. The property had so many pretty flowers and the hot tub was nice. The staff was nice enough. But when I checked out they charged me more than Expedia quoted me. Apparently that happens a lot at that place. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025