We stayed here 2 nights in mid-July at the insane price of $285/night for a comfortable, but basic motel room. You could do much better in Santa Barbara for this price. Our room was very dark because the window looked out at the shady outside corridor. Since people walked right outside this window, we had to keep our curtains closed.... more

Room and bed were comfortable. Breakfast was prepared on one small table and served very limited style by a woman. Croissants, danish and coffee served by the cup. As previous reader stated, no plain cereal, bread or rolls. Where do we put the PB & J? If you want a refill of coffee or a little more you must ask.... more

My sister and I stayed 2 nights at the Franciscan Inn mid-October. It is very comfortable and the price is great - but it is very much a motel, and we had expected more from the reviews we had read. Room was large (we had 2 queen beds) but very simple. Other than sea shells on the bed spreads, no... more

Overall, this was a pretty good value, since the rates were modest for Santa Barbara. The bed was wonderful--very comfortable. In-room amenities were pretty basic. We found the continental breakfast just so-so: OJ only, no fresh fruit other than an ever-present basket of apples, no yogurt or cereal other than instant oatmeal, plus some bread item. There was a friendly... more

My husband and I stayed 2 nights in a recently remodeled king room at the Franciscan Inn. Everything in the room has been updated. The room had nice new carpet, paint and linens. Our room had a tasteful ocean theme. The king bed was very comfortable. We had a new flat screen tv and dvd player, but we had to... more

The Franciscan Inn offers a charming setting that is well maintained, comfortable and also reasonably priced. The staff was most accommodating and the continental breakfast was a perfect start to a wonderful day in Santa Barbara. Happy I found this hotel! It will be my hotel of choice on my next visit to Santa Barbara. more

This exceptionally well-maintained one- and two-story motel is located a couple of blocks from the beach on a tree-lined street in a pleasant apartment neighborhood. The architecture is charming, old Santa Barbara. Even its landscaping is impressively maintained with lovely potted plants and vines that enhance but don't envelop the covered walkways. The only negative was it is an older... more

We have travelled Route #66 from Chicago to Santa Monica and this was the best hotel we have stayed in. The people go out of there way to help suggesting places to see and eat. The rooms are big and bright and clean. The pool and hot tub were inviting and you meet most of the guest. Our breakfast was... more

All of the out of town guest for my son's wedding stayed here, and every one of them made comments about how pleased they were with the Franciscan. The rooms were nicely appointed and very clean, the staff was extremely accommodating, the location is perfect for a quick walk to the ocean, and the continental breakfast was great (and so... more