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Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with a marina, 4-minute walk to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Photo gallery for Villa Rosa Inn

Outdoor wedding area
Creator video
Lobby lounge
Point of interest
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$398
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

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15 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Balcony view

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

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

Apartment

Highlights

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

Apartment

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Apartment

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Apartment

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Apartment

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Villa Rosa Inn

Hotel with a marina, 4-minute 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.

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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 self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 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

  • Outdoor pool
  • 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

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

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 9:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 27 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Rosa Inn on 30 Dec 2025 start from NZ$398.25, 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.

Does Villa Rosa Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 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. 349 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

KARI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic motel experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

MARCUS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was late for check in computers didn't work. Had to leave a cash deposit. And no one is here to refund me
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Business traveller
I didn't like the fact it didn't have no air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very eccentric and full of life. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Chambre ok mais servive du petit déjeuner nul

La chambre 5 était spacieuse et relativement propre, la literie de bonne qualité mais le service laissait à désirer surtout pour le petit dejeuner inclus. Pas de tapis de bain, pas de gel douche ni shampoing mis à disposition. Il a fallu demander à l'accueil pour avoir des serviettes pour la piscine (eau froide) /jacuzzi (eau chaude mais carrelage abimé et jets très légers). Au petit déjeuner à 8h30 il n'y avait plus de lait,plus de jus, plus de pain...aucun beurre ni confiture. Il a fallu attendre un moment avant que quelqu'un s'en aperçoive et mette un bon quart d'heure pour remettre un tout petit peu de quoi manger/boire. Espace repas très mal pensé niveau circulation, beaucoup de monde dans un espace restreint. Pas de parking extérieur de l'hotel disponible mais heureusement en semaine,aucun soucis pour se garer dans la rue juste à coté. Rapport qualité- prix sans doute ok pour Santa Barbara, juste en face de l'ocean, mais à refaire, j'irais ailleurs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Villa Rosa is an absolute GEM of a property. The location couldn’t be better (right on the beach), the decor and appurtenances are unique and beautiful, breakfast, wine happy hour, clean and comfortable rooms, pool, jacuzzi, and walking distance from everything “Santa Barbara”. This is a property you will travel to again and again. Staff are all outstanding, and Melody at the front desk is super helpful, knowledgeable and professional. This is a property with so much charm, you may never leave! We’ll be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hayden, California

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid avoid avoid. Management is a joke. Her name is Melody. Avoid avoid avoid. She is confrontational. I have the right to not stay after showing up. They try to steal your pay for accommodations. This is more of a bed room in a zoo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute unique, boutique hotel

Super cute unique boutique Hotel. A little bit it reminds me of staying at a miniature Hearst castle , With the way that is decorated and all the big cushy chairs when you check in. They have a Simple and delicious wine and cheese hour. And lots of little nooks and Crownies to sit around the pool with water fountains going. The room we got was pretty large and had a full-size refrigerator. I believe it was the king cottage. Really comfy bed And it had a full size fridge and little dishes for us to put out food in . We ordered pizza and got wine and Put it inside of the little wine goblets they had in the room. The check in was easy. The lady was very busy, but she let us know that we could have some wine and cheese and she would come get us as soon as she had a minute. Less than 10 minutes, but we were really enjoying ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

10/10 Excellent

Micahel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stayed

Great and clean stay staff was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely kind and helpful. We came to celebrate a landmark birthday and we were not disappointed. The room was very clean an spacious, heater and AC. The old school plumbing was a challenge but as a California native, its common for the older buildings; definitely didnt take away from the beauty or experience. Almost everythis is walking distance feom the room; Jeannine's was like a 5 minutes walk and the food was quick and yummy. Tons of food places within a 5-10 minute walk anywhere; very quaint and quiet, fabulous view of the mountains and ocean... i would definitely recommend this for either a quick qet away or for a honeymoon. The decor was very unique, cozy and lovely Spanish style floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham, Littlerock

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Place is very nice very clean and right by the beach my only complaint was checking in Me and about 7 otheres waited over 1hr to check in but once in no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
plenty of parking, room was good, no issues. Bed was a bit soft for me but not an issue
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Armine

I will not stay there any more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen de

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no air conditioning and windows with no screens or didn't open. The property is not being kept up. Hot tub with broken tiles, pool was dirty There was no one at the front desk for an entire day, so when guests needed pool towels or to check out or any assistance there was no one to ask. The toiletries provided were very poor quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC, no front desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very outdated, no AC in the rooms so it’s hard to sleep at night. The location is good but the price to stay here is not worth it since you can find somewhere else close by that is much more updated and way better service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a lovely, quaint property that is in an excellent location. It is one block from the beach, and one block from the pier (State Street). We did not need our vehicle the entire time we were there due to the walkability of the property. The rooms are large (which is nice because we brought bikes) with a kitchenette and separate bedroom. The rooms are dated but clean. The bed was comfortable and it was quiet. I only had two complaints of the room: the air conditioner did not work very well (and is was an unusually hot weekend). The AC is is in the living room so no air really makes it to the bedroom and the AC simply did not work well. Secondly, there are security lights all over the property (which is nice for safety), but they shine in the room and it's difficult to get the curtains to fully block it. Overall, this was a nice room and the location is so superb I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Annie

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

Comfortable stay but charged property fee twice!

I booked a room at the last minute for a getaway with my 5 year old daughter. The hotel is in a good location in an aging building like a lot of Santa Barbara hotels. It is part of the SB charm. The bed was comfortable and spacious. The shower desperately needs updating. The sink was a cute glass leaf bowl but was slow to drain. Pool was cold. Hot tub was HOT! Breakfast consisted of pastries with waffle irons out as a nice touch. The disappointment came after check out. The total paid to Hotels.com included room rate, property fee, and tax. Unfortunately, 3 days after check out, I see a charge for an amount similar to the property tax plus tax directly from the hotel. I called the hotel to resolve the matter. At first, they said it is the property fee. I said I aready paid that through Hotels.com and the receptionist agreed. The manager is not on-site and was not reachable all Friday afternoon on a holiday weekend to resolve the matter. I am still waiting to hear back on a refund. This is not acceptable. On top of this, housekeeping did not clean our room during our 2 night stay even with our "Please Make Up Room" sign on the door by 10:30am.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Grygorii

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms feel dirty and outdated, which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025