We had a wonderful time and were very impressed by the cleanliness of the hotel. Even better was the wonderful staff. The continental breakfast was delicious - served by a lovely lady. The manager, Eric, made such a difference in our stay. I whole heartedly recommend this hotel. Being one block from the beach is an great! more

From the time I made my reservation, the entire staff, from the owner to the maintenance man, made me feel like I was their best friend. Not to mention the beautiful and comfortable room, which the maids kept impecabbly clean and well stocked with toiletries. And each morning I was greeting by a warm friendly breakfast hostess who gave me... more

Everyone on the staff treated every guest as though they were the most important person staying there. They were all so caring, friendly and totally helpful. We loved our room. The decor was very peaceful and restful and the bed was very comfortable. We loved the grounds and the landscaping. It was a warm friendly welcoming atmosphere. The location couldn't... more

We stayed at this motel two nights during a vacation along the California coast. The motel is in an excellent location, one block from the beach and a few blocks from State street which has a terrific variety of shops and restaurants. We had a suite that included a kitchenette that came in very handy, as we enjoyed the farmers... more

We use the Franciscan Inn for our student conference each year. The service is excellent and the rooms and location can't be beat. I recommend it to anyone. more

I work for a small company in town, and we are always on the look out for inexpensive but comfortable places in town for consultants we bring in. We used to use the Encina Lodge, but over the years their customer service has deteriorated. I found the Franciscan on line and, though the reviews were a little mixed, we decided... more

We regularly stay at the Franciscan Inn while we visit the excellent medical facilities in Santa Barbara. We have used this Inn perhaps 15 times in the past two years in all months. We have stayed in other lodgings prior to discovering the Franciscan and find it to be the cleanest, highest value, and most accommodating place to stay in... more

My husband and I recently stayed at this hotel and we found it very clean and comfortable. We took the train up to Santa Barbara, and one of the reasons I picked this hotel was that it was walking distance from the train station. When we arrived, we found the staff very friendly and helpful. The location is ideal, for... more

The hotel is cozy and on a quiet street. You can walk across the street to the harbor (which really doesn't have anything great other than the view) or walk 5 minutes to State St. and shop! The trolley is .25 cents a ride and picks up near the hotel by the wharf. My fav thing about the hotel was... more