Drift Santa Barbara

"The team has been super responsive and communication was very easy and straight forward. Smooth and effortless check-in process. The team was super accommodating when we requested an early check in! The room we stayed in was small but very aesthetic and modern and had everything we needed. Location is great - right on State street. The bar in the front has great cocktails!"

"Drift Santa Barbara is perfectly cozy, with a great location that provides easy walking access to so many SB staples. The hotel is beautifully designed, the rooms are comfortable and cozy, and the on-site offerings (Dawn + Dusk) make it a great place to start the day or night. Highly recommended!"

"The Drift hotel was an amazing stay! The hotel itself is in a great location--only a few blocks from the beach, walking distance to all kinds of restaurants, cafe's, bars, etc. They even have a café & bar in the hotel. State street was very lively at night, but you can't hear the noise from inside your room. The added touches made the stay very memorable! Everything from the functionality of the space, to the amazing soap scents, the moody lights, and modern industrial feel--it was easily one of the best hotel experiences I have had. Bonus is you get to check-in & out using your phone! Saved so much time not having to wait on a concierge. I simply received a text with my room # and a code for access. I will definitely return to the Drift hotel :) hopefully sooner rather than later!"

"Great location in downtown Santa Barbara on State St. We could walk most everywhere we wanted to go. A lot of cute shops along State St. and restaurants/bars. The bars are going late into the night, so the hotel provided earplugs, which were greatly appreciated! The hotel itself was new and modern, clean and very comfortable. The bed was heavenly. Would definitely stay here again!"

"We had a great time at Drift. It’s a really fun re-do of a classic building right in the heart of State Street. The blend of modern and classic Santa Barbara is really well done. We enjoyed an afternoon glass of wine at Dusk. It was lovely to sit and people watch before walking to a nearby restaurant. We also took advantage of the the tasty coffee at Dawn, which is across the “lobby” from Dusk (get it?). If you’re looking for a traditional check-in, concierge, etc. Drift may not be for you. Even though there was self check in, staff was readily available via text. Within minutes of asking for more coffee for our room, for example, it was delivered. And when it comes to rooms you also should know they’re smaller than a normal hotel room so don’t be surprised. Nonetheless, the rooms are really nicely done and have everything you need. Given the location and quality and price, a few less square feet is totally worth it. I’d stay again for sure. It’s a really nice, fun, incredibly located spot with a great staff."