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The Waterman

3-star Hotel with Snorkelling

3 stars

12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

+1 805 845 1000
7.3
Good

based on 30 reviews

Wed 8/5
Thu 9/5

About The Waterman, Santa Barbara

Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.8
Services
7.4
Staff
8.8
Value for money
6.2
The Wayfarer provides modern accommodation in Santa Barbara and is within a 20-minute walk of Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Station. It is moments from Andalucia Building. Those staying at the hostel can take advantage of the relaxation amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Welcoming and professional staff are available 24 hours a day. The Wayfarer has 31 traditional rooms offering all the necessities to ensure an enjoyable stay. Guests also have access to a communal kitchen. Several popular tourist spots can be easily reached on foot from the hostel. Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Brooks Institute and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are within a 10-minute walk and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

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Property safety measures

Heightened sanitation

Daily cleaning, increased availability of sanitation products.

Social distancing measures

Lobbies with safe social distancing.

Streamlined check-in and check-out.

Minimal contact with hotel personnel and other guests.


Rooms

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Standard rooms - Park view
1 queen bed

1 queen bed

KAYAK BTX

$347/night

$347 totalKAYAK BTX
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Double rooms - City view
2 queen beds

2 queen beds

Marriott

$533/night

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King rooms - Lake view
1 king bed

1 king bed

Marriott

$684/night

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Queen rooms - Panoramic view
1 queen bed

1 queen bed

Agoda.com

$700/night

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Other Rooms - Harbour view
Agoda.com

$558/night

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Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cooking classes
  • Horse riding
  • Bowling
  • Table tennis
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

General

  • Seating area
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Mountain view
  • City view
  • Pool view
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Books
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen/kitchenette
  • Ice maker

Bedroom

  • Fold-up bed
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products

Dining

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Snack bar
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Pool

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews

7.3
GoodBased on 30 verified guest reviews
8.5Solo
6.8Couples
8.0Friends
7.8Families


The Waterman room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How does The Waterman compare to other 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara?

    The Waterman is $69 cheaper than the average 3 star hotel in Santa Barbara. You can usually find a nightly rate of $489 when staying at The Waterman.

  • How far is The Waterman from Santa Barbara?

    If you're looking to go directly from Santa Barbara to The Waterman, expect a 25min drive as they are around 13.7 km apart.

  • What is the best way to get to The Waterman from Santa Barbara?

    A very popular option for travellers staying at The Waterman would be to take a taxi or ridesharing service from Santa Barbara directly to the hotel.

  • Is The Waterman pet-friendly?

    Customers of The Waterman are welcome to bring their dogs with them during their stay.

  • Are there food options at The Waterman?

    A popular option for many The Waterman guests is to visit the bar and see if they serve food as well as drinks.

  • Does The Waterman have a pool?

    The Waterman does have a pool on site that hotel guests may use. Be advised that hotels typically have rules associated with pool usage. momondo would advise you to check with the front desk before taking a swim.

  • What is the phone number for The Waterman?

    Is The Waterman pet-friendly?

  • Does The Waterman have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, The Waterman has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What time is check-out for The Waterman?

    11:00 is the check-out time at The Waterman. Late check-out may be available at the hotel's discretion.

  • How much is a room at The Waterman?

    The average price for a night at The Waterman found recently is $709 and can go as low as $74/night. Please note that rates may be impacted by travel dates, room type, and availability. To see current deals, enter your dates in the form above.

  • Is there laundry service in The Waterman?

    Yes, you can take care of all your laundry needs with the on-premise services at The Waterman, Santa Barbara.

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Places of interest near The Waterman

Attractions in Santa Barbara, California curated by momondo

The Waterman location: 12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Top landmarks

West Beach0.5 km
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara0.8 km
Presidio of Santa Barbara1.0 km
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum1.2 km
Santa Barbara Museum of Art1.4 km
Leadbetter Beach1.6 km

Restaurants and Cafés

Enterprise Fish Co. - Santa Barbara0.1 km
Dawn Patrol0.1 km
Santa Barbara Roasting Company0.1 km
Seven Bar & Kitchen0.1 km
Loquita0.1 km
Casa Blanca0.1 km
Rare Society Santa Barbara0.1 km
Silvers Omakase0.1 km
Nuance0.2 km

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