Is parking available at the property?

Limited on-site parking is available. Uncovered valet parking is offered at a fee of USD 42.63 per day. No reservation is required for parking.

Is breakfast offered at this hotel?

Breakfast is available, including options for breakfast in the room. Specific details about the type and cost of breakfast are not provided.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 90 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly to request a pet-friendly room.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 16:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances. However, specific details about accessible facilities are not provided.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Santa Barbara, just steps from attractions such as MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. It is approximately 0.3 miles from Stearns Wharf and 0.9 miles from Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Public transport options may be available nearby.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Riviera Beach House - Santa Barbara Hotel Stay

Average nightly price at Riviera Beach House by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$184
February	$192
March	$212
April	$238
May	$280
June	$310
July	$320
August	$312
September	$316
October	$253
November	$223
December	$186

What guests think

Riviera Beach House earns praise for its central, walkable Funk Zone location and genuinely friendly staff, while feedback repeatedly notes very compact rooms and bathrooms, occasional noise from trains or neighbors, and parking that can be limited and expensive.

Many guests find the decor modern, common areas inviting, and beds comfortable, with lobby coffee and perks like loaner bikes appreciated. Frequent downsides include awkward shower designs that leave floors wet, no elevator, and some rooms lacking mini-fridges. Best for short, activity-focused stays in a lively, urban spot.

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Facilities

Common areas are inviting and there are complimentary bike loans. Valet parking is available but limited and costly, and there is no elevator.

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Harold

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small rooms, however saved by private outdoor patio. Not able to get into beds from both side. Location good and attached Bar/restaurant good.

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Claudia

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at The Riviera Beach House this past weekend and it was absolutely great! Jennie was at the front desk and was very professional and attentive. She offered rental bikes so we could take a stroll to East Beach, the SB Court House and all the way down State street. The room was clean. The patio was super cute. The location perfect, walking distance to everything. No complaints at all. We will be back this summer!

10

Karen

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrived to a beautiful lobby and extremely friendly staff. No elevator but they do have a luggage lift to the second floor. Rooms are beautiful, small, but beautiful. When the 4 of us saw the room we thought “oh no! To small!” We actually loved it and the beds are amazingly comfortable as are the pillows! Beautiful outdoor seating areas on the 2nd floor roof. Location? The BEST! Right on State St and less than a block from the beach. Again, everything was so wonderful and honestly every time I visit Santa Barbara I’m only staying here.

8

Soledad

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

VIP Parking: great service!

10

Elizabeth

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Bernard

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

While the room was a tad small and didn’t have a mini fridge, it was clean, up to date, and the bed was very comfortable. Site parking is limited and there is no elevator. There is free neighborhood parking nearby. The location is hard to beat as it is on State Street and very close to the Fun Zone and Stearns Wharf. Yes, I would stay there again.

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FRANCESCO

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, my stay was very good. The staff was excellent and I also enjoyed the patio. I wish the hotel could’ve had some exercise equipment though.

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Paul

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception team were welcoming and friendly. Reception area was clean and relaxing. Valet parking was helpful Our room walks seemed thin and easy to hear ' neighbours' talking and we were unlucky that they decided to use the outside space to loudly and only moved when I asked at 0015 to be quiet! Great location for seafront and harbour and the shops!!

10

Andrew

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place. The staff was very friendly. One thing to know is that the parking is valet only and at the time of this review is $38 per night. Great location. The coffee they have is really good. I'd stay there again, especially if I don't have a car.

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Bernadette

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location. Could walk to everything Trendy decor and lobby smelled incredible. Valet parking super convenient and reasonably priced. Downfall was the rooms were tiny and no elevator but they do offer luggage cart

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Cleanliness

Most guests report clean rooms and well-kept common areas. A few note lapses such as stained towels, pests, or missed housekeeping when service wasn’t requested.

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Daniel

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable

10

Elsa

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean

8

Christopher

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless, staff was great and easy to talk to throughout our short stay. The room had pretty good amenities for a small short stay.

10

Diane

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and nice! Clean room.

4

Robert

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room is tiny tiny and said they were pet friendly. Unfortunately the room could not accommodate 2 people with 2 medium size dogs and luggage. One of our bath towels was stained with blood. The bathroom setup is tight. Had to go in the middle of night but the door is frosted glass so the light shone into room. Was not very private. Excellent toiletries though. The lobby was nice. Restaurant was good for breakfast. They had a dj playing music in the lobby Saturday evening. There was no where to take your dogs to the bathroom. So we had to walk them a ways to an area by the train which was a pain. We would not stay here again. If you’re alone it’s perfect. Near downtown and everything is in walking distance. We did have a small patio which was nice to have since it lacked space inside but it was hot and humid when we went so couldn’t exactly leave door open during the day but in evenings it was great.

4

Christian

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Got to the room, and lo and behold there was no TP or Tissues in the room. That was unacceptable. They also wanted a $49 parking fee, so…booker of this hotel beware ! There is no free parking, but there is some ample parking behind the building on the street. The bed was comfortable, but what’s up with this European shower style they have in the room too..Water everywhere on the floor..not enclosed. Also, the king room was TINY. Just a bed and a bathroom. They’re also doing construction currently in the hotel . And No location to move around or even really put your stuff down in the room. I would look elsewhere around DTSB for a hotel next time ….

10

brenda

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is clean quiet right next to a very good restaurant the lobby is very inviting coffee tea flavored water available all the time customer service was also excellent every request I had was met. My tip my middle age friends like me it’s no elevator and I can’t how many times I went up the stairs. Only 5 min walk to the wharf

10

Hiroshi

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nice, clean hotel with a charming beachy vibe. The room was small but very practical, featuring a desk, chair, coffee station, and a comfortable king bed. The bathroom was clean and well-designed. What stood out the most was the incredibly friendly staff—including the valet—and the hotel’s dog-friendly atmosphere. My dog had a fantastic stay too!

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Cheryl Ann

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very disappointed with the size and arrangement of the room especially for the cost. Barely space to get around bed. No refrigerator for our items we ended up trashing and no microwave. No elevator and I did not arrange for a post surgery access room. Had to go up and down stairs. Had I known the arrangement I would have stayed elsewhere. The staff is awesome and the place is clean but think about what you need and want. I learned a hard lesson.

8

Angie

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is 10/10. Very clean, staff was great. We brought our dog and they gave him a goody bag. The reason I selected 4 stars is because the rooms/bathroom are extremely small. Not that big of a deal because we weren’t in the room a lot but it would’ve been nice to have more space to stretch out. The lobby is cozy so we hung out there sometimes they had snacks and drinks. Tons of restaurants, shopping and beach access. Great stay!

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Rooms

Rooms are consistently very small with limited storage; bathrooms are tight with frosted or sliding doors and showers that can splash water onto the floor. Beds are generally comfortable, but some rooms lack mini-fridges.

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namsu

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tiny room. No refrigerator. Bathroom door that is like a shower glass door; not a proper door at all.

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Brenda

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Nikita

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how clean it was. But the room was TINY for 3 people. Also, there was no bathroom door. So no privacy.

6

John

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was the smallest hotel room I have ever stayed in. The bathroom/shower stall was a joke,

10

William

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very small. Would not have stayed there if I knew it was that small.

4

DeForest

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You pay for the location of this property - a block from the beach and easy walking to restaurants and coffee shops. Make note there is no elevator so you have to lug your suitcase and bags up 2 flights of stairs. Rooms are tiny like NYC tiny and walls are paper thin. I was up for 3 hours having to listen to the people next door.

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Jana

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great. Room was small. Bathroom did not have a real door and neither did the shower so the floor was puddly through our entire stay. The wet floor had a pipe and mold smell. Location is next to a train stop so there are moments when it’s loud. All that being said I might go back but fingers crossed on a bigger room and shower.

6

Cynthia

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

6

Claire

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is A . Blackout shades worked nicely. Lots of train noise/garbage truck noise in the early am. Rooms are so so so small. No mini fridge. Bathroom also incredibly small with swinging door, not much privacy.

6

Ralph

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was new, nice, and conveniently located near the beach and Funk Zone. The rooms are very small and the showers have no walls. There is no cleaning, you need to ask. However, it is the nosiest hotel on the planet. It’s right next to the train station, street noise is loud. This property really needs noise canceling windows. We could barely sleep. At an almost comical end to our stay, the cleaning crew decided to clean our windows from the outside with a water hose at 5:45am. Stay here if you are a deep sleeper.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with quick assistance in many cases; however, some guests reported unresponsive or rude interactions, unresolved issues, and billing or valet mix-ups.

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Gaynor

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A really lovely boutique hotel with modern rooms and a light airy feel to the hotel. We travelled by Amtrak so it was super convenient. We had a problem with our room the first night but it was sorted really quickly and the staff were genuinely keen to ensure we were happy. On the Friday night guests were invited to meet in the lounge area for wine and nibbles and to mingle with other guests. It was really nice and we chatted to some fellow travellers! The rooms are very small but comfortable and well equipped.

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Leslie

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed here in the past and have been really pleased. This trip was different than others, however. The hospitality was lacking. Our coffee maker was broken and a fuse blew in our room when the alarm clock got jostled. We let the staff know and it fell on deaf ears. No resolution. No cares. The valet guy was the kindest if all.

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JULIA

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was lame. Did not inform needed to REQUEST maid service. Overcharged both my sister and my credit cards, duplicating charges. Valet is a joke-$48 and you get your own car. One day valet put someone else’s keys in my car and I could have driven away with them. The hotel interior is beautiful but the rooms are TINY. The location is great.

10

Javier

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This cute and perfectly located hotel offers all the touches that make it unique and comfortable. We used their bikes and rode around the town, down to the street fair and back. Coffee and tea in the morning was also available and perfect touch. Unfortunately,, we left a black bag in the checkin area before we started our long drive home. This hotel went above and beyond notifying us and shipping the bag back home. The staff were incredible and I can’t thank them enough. Thank you for making our short stay more enjoyable and proving hotels do care for their guests.

6

Marisela

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had an incident the manager at the time was rude and dismissive.

10

Nery

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay with Riviera Beach House and highly recommend to all. The staff is amazing! They are friendly and happy to offer suggestions to make your Santa Barbara trip even better. Will come back

10

John

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall great property. Perfect spot. Staff went out of there way to give me and my party a good experience

10

Socha

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing friendly staff during night and day, anticipated needs and provided recommendations for beaches, places to eat, clean , good vibes and beautiful

2

Darren

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here at least a couple of times a year for the last 7 years. Generally have great experiences. This last visit will be our last. The main point was the air conditioner was broken and they did not have any staff to fix nor did they have another room for us to move to. They knew the AC was broken during a heat wave and they booked the room anyways. The staff did offered to move us to another hotel but it was after midnight at that point and they offered no compensation to offset the experience. When we asked them to resolve they did not offer a resolution but asked us what we wanted to do to fix the situation. We have noticed decline in the staff and management teams over the past couple of years.

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DAVID

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk person was helpful in recommending places to eat on a very busy weekend there. Unfortunately my room was never cleaned even after I requested it to be cleaned twice

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Location

Central, highly walkable spot near the beach, pier, State Street, the Funk Zone, and the train station. The proximity to the tracks and busy streets can bring noticeable noise.

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Lauren

Dec 2, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great. In walking distance to the pier, restaurants and wineries. The room was clean, but very small.

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Katherine

Dec 4, 2022

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Good Location, even with train station right there!

10

Tamara

Jan 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrived by train and hotel is at the end of the platform in a great walkable area next to the pier and funk zone.

10

Raul

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Right at the heart of SB! Funk zone just steps away.

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Tulio

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is well located, walking distance of everything. However, they neglect to advertise that there is a train station literally right next door. The train blows the horn at all times of the day and night. If you are looking for piece and quite this is not a place.

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Paulus

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Mesha

Jan 17, 2023

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Stayed 19,373 nights

Great location near the beach, funk zone, wine tasting rooms, dining and downtown.

10

cedric

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This beautiful property is in a perfect location. It’s literally steps away from the train station and walking distance from multiple restaurants, wineries, the pier/boardwalk and the beach! Perfect for couples!

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Dan

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Funk Zone, State Street, Pier

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HEATHER

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is perfect for walking to all restaurants, bars, beach and pier. Located by train station too so no car needed on trip. Room was quit despite being on State St. room was small but ok for 2 adults and a short stay

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Dining

The on-site restaurant earns frequent praise for food and drinks, and lobby coffee/tea and snacks are appreciated. Breakfast is generally not included.

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Harold

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small rooms, however saved by private outdoor patio. Not able to get into beds from both side. Location good and attached Bar/restaurant good.

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Lindsey

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay at this adorable boutique hotel! Had no idea this property was even here! Located in the middle of everything, but felt completely safe and quiet. Highly recommend!

8

Meredith

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and an excellent on site restaurant. Knocked it down one star because the bathroom door handle was broken and the room was quite small, but otherwise a great stay.

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Elizabeth

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros The staff was lovely Location is amazing Lots of hot water The common areas are super cool Very clean and chic Cute luggage elevator Fresh coffee and fruit infused water in lobby The restaurant is really good. Cons Very small room/bathroom No full length mirror or iron/ironing board Parking fee is excessive whether you use the valet or self park and walk a block.

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Sam

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was helpful. The food was good. The room was small.

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Mario

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast not included. Everything else is great.

10

Jennifer

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

So many positives. Comfy beds and bedding, private patios on the ground floor, room service by the Nextdoor excellent restaurant Santos Mezcal (service to your door!!). 2 blocks from the very fun Funk Zone, valet parking is in site and fast. Staff were very accommodating.

10

Andrea

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cute place to stay in the heart of the Funk Zone. Easily walkable to shops, restaurants, and the beach. We even walked to the farmers market for breakfast on Saturday morning. Staff was super friendly and gave us good recommendations for things to do in the area. They also gave us a nice wine tasting when we checked in. It was also one of the more affordable options in the area.

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brenda

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is clean quiet right next to a very good restaurant the lobby is very inviting coffee tea flavored water available all the time customer service was also excellent every request I had was met. My tip my middle age friends like me it’s no elevator and I can’t how many times I went up the stairs. Only 5 min walk to the wharf

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Marco

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, boutique hotel. A bit small for the price but the fact that there’s a great restaurant downstairs and everything else is walkable was a huge bonus

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