Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 213 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful property, beautiful gardens, relaxed atmosphere.

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Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings. Guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. The individually styled rooms at Simpson House Inn offer a flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player. Boasting hardwood floors and Victorian décor, the rooms include a coffee maker and a work desk. Bathrobes, slippers and bath amenities are provided. Guests of Inn Simpson House can enjoy breakfast in their rooms or out in the garden, cooked by a gourmet chef. Afternoon refreshments and an appetizer buffet are also provided daily. Explore the area with the property’s free bike rentals. This property is a 5-minute walk from historic downtown Santa Barbara, and is 5 blocks from Arlington Theatre. Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens is 2.3 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Exceptional breakfast

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See what guests loved the most:
- James
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property, beautiful gardens, relaxed atmosphere.” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“Beautiful place to stay very peaceful and Tranquil x A real gem of a place will be back for a longer stay. The wine and canapés was a fantastic touch with beautiful homemade meatballs !” - Victor
Brazil
“The venue is in fact a Victorian house turned bed and breakfast. The renovation work was excellent and the rooms are very comfortable. The gardens are beautiful and it is not unusual to spot a rabbit and birds during the breakfast on the porch....”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Simpson House InnGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Exceptional breakfast
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Terrace
- Garden
- Happy hour
- Seating Area
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Room service
- Safety deposit box
- Adult only
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Simpson House Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Simpson House Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Simpson House Inn
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Check-in at Simpson House Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.
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Simpson House Inn is 850 yards from the centre of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Simpson House Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- American
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Simpson House Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Happy hour
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The prices at Simpson House Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Simpson House Inn include:
- Double
- Bungalow