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Simpson House Inn

121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 174 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.5
Exceptional
173 reviews

everything was super - no issues at all and we really enjoyed this place!

Emma Ireland

Wonderful hotel, good location, breakfast and afternoon buffet delicious, calm and serene gardens. The staff were polite and friendly. Overall a great place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara.

Gaynor United Kingdom

Excellent breakfast. Hors d’oeuvre and wine on arrival a wonderful touch. Public rooms very atmospheric and quaint. Staff very welcoming & keen to please

Donald United Kingdom

A beautiful property close to the main centre but wonderfully tranquil. I stayed in the sun room and although the room was a little small, it was tasteful decorated, with a wonderful large sun deck. Excellent breakfast on the veranda and superb hors d’hoeuvres with wine late afternoon. An exceptional escape hotel.

Miles United Kingdom

~ Beautiful and historic rooms in keeping with the house. ~ stunning gardens surrounding the property ~ Breakfast was fantastic - a 3 course meal with the main meal something different each day, cooked perfectly alongside fantastic service! ~ Lovely warm scones and cookies served in the afternoon and evening. ~ Complete with fantastic hour d’oeuvres served early evening which varied each day and all delicious ~ turn down service each night ~ relaxing place, quiet and peaceful ~ one of the best hotels in California!!

Zg United Kingdom

Convenient access to room from parking and to room. Wonderful balcony at which to have breakfast, and wonderful balcony outside of our room. Loved the Molton Brown products in the bathroom. Staff was great. Quiet location.

Joanna United States

The atmosphere, the setting, the gardens and communal rooms - all were charming and comfortable. The staff were extremely polite and friendly, and very helpful. The delicious snacks and wine before dinner were an unexpected bonus that we greatly appreciated. Plus the cold lemonade during the day. Amazing!

Rachel United Kingdom

The whole experience was amazing! we all loved it.

Mandie South Africa

Everything was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! The breakfast, the staff...the property...couldn’t have been better!!

Casey United States

Very charming place with a great attention to details. Nice breakfast with a great choice of freshly baked assorted pastries, fresh fruit and various cereals. The place has a beautiful garden so you can sit outside with a glass of wine and feel like home. Perfect place for a total relax!

Paweł United States
9.5
Exceptional
173 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “everything was super - no issues at all and we really enjoyed this place!”
    Emma Emma Ireland Ireland
  • “Wonderful hotel, good location, breakfast and afternoon buffet delicious, calm and serene gardens. The staff were polite and friendly. Overall a great place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara.”
    Gaynor Gaynor United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent breakfast. Hors d’oeuvre and wine on arrival a wonderful touch. Public rooms very atmospheric and quaint. Staff very welcoming & keen to please”
    Donald Donald United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A beautiful property close to the main centre but wonderfully tranquil. I stayed in the sun room and although the room was a little small, it was tasteful decorated, with a wonderful large sun deck.”
    Miles Miles United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “~ Beautiful and historic rooms in keeping with the house. ~ stunning gardens surrounding the property ~ Breakfast was fantastic - a 3 course meal with the main meal something different each day,...”
    Zg Zg United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Convenient access to room from parking and to room. Wonderful balcony at which to have breakfast, and wonderful balcony outside of our room. Loved the Molton Brown products in the bathroom.”
    Joanna Joanna United States United States
  • “The atmosphere, the setting, the gardens and communal rooms - all were charming and comfortable. The staff were extremely polite and friendly, and very helpful.”
    Rachel Rachel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The whole experience was amazing! we all loved it.”
    Mandie Mandie South Africa South Africa
  • “Everything was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! The breakfast, the staff...the property...couldn’t have been better!!”
    Casey Casey United States United States
  • “Very charming place with a great attention to details. Nice breakfast with a great choice of freshly baked assorted pastries, fresh fruit and various cereals.”
    Paweł Paweł United States United States

Categories:

  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities 9.6
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.2
High score for Santa Barbara

Stay in the heart of Santa Barbara – Excellent location - show map

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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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Simpson House Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 19 Aug 2011.

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
24-hour front desk

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel

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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable programme, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.

4 reasons to choose Simpson House Inn

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speak English
Closest beaches

  • West Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    1.6 miles from property

  • East Beach

    8.8 Fabulous beach
    1.6 miles from property

Guest reviews

9.5
Exceptional · 173 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities 9.6
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.2
High score for Santa Barbara

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emma
    IrelandIreland
    “everything was super - no issues at all and we really enjoyed this place!”
  • Gaynor
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Wonderful hotel, good location, breakfast and afternoon buffet delicious, calm and serene gardens. The staff were polite and friendly. Overall a great place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara.”
  • D
    Donald
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent breakfast. Hors d’oeuvre and wine on arrival a wonderful touch. Public rooms very atmospheric and quaint. Staff very welcoming & keen to please”
  • Miles
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A beautiful property close to the main centre but wonderfully tranquil. I stayed in the sun room and although the room was a little small, it was tasteful decorated, with a wonderful large sun deck. Excellent breakfast on the veranda and superb hors...”
  • Zg
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “~ Beautiful and historic rooms in keeping with the house. ~ stunning gardens surrounding the property ~ Breakfast was fantastic - a 3 course meal with the main meal something different each day, cooked perfectly alongside fantastic service! ~...”
  • Joanna
    United StatesUnited States
    “Convenient access to room from parking and to room. Wonderful balcony at which to have breakfast, and wonderful balcony outside of our room. Loved the Molton Brown products in the bathroom. Staff was great. Quiet location.”
  • Rachel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The atmosphere, the setting, the gardens and communal rooms - all were charming and comfortable. The staff were extremely polite and friendly, and very helpful. The delicious snacks and wine before dinner were an unexpected bonus that we greatly...”
  • Mandie
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The whole experience was amazing! we all loved it.”
  • Casey
    United StatesUnited States
    “Everything was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! The breakfast, the staff...the property...couldn’t have been better!!”
  • Paweł
    United StatesUnited States
    “Very charming place with a great attention to details. Nice breakfast with a great choice of freshly baked assorted pastries, fresh fruit and various cereals. The place has a beautiful garden so you can sit outside with a glass of wine and feel like...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do any of your rooms have bathtubs?
    We have three rooms with claw foot tubs with brass shower heads that come up over the tub. Also, four that have Jacuzzi jet tubs in the room.
    Answered on 22 October 2020
  • Do you have electric car charge points?
    Good evening, Thank you for contacting the Inn regarding an electric car charging point. We unfortunately do not have an electric car charging statio...
    Answered on 18 May 2022
  • If I book through booking.com, will my card be charged right away or do I pay at the property during check in or check out?
    Hello, Thank you for choosing to stay with us for your upcoming dates. We charge 30 days prior to arrival.
    Answered on 23 September 2022
  • What outdoor activities do you offer?
    Santa Barbara have plenty of outdoor activities, like kayaking, hiking, bicycling.... The Hotel have two complimentary cruiser bikes for guests to us...
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • What does detached private bathroom really mean
    Good morning, Thank you for reaching out with a question about our Mary Simpson Room. This room has a bathroom that is located in the hallway, direct...
    Answered on 19 February 2022
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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Facilities of Simpson House Inn

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
24-hour front desk
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness facilities
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules Simpson House Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

11:00 - 11:30

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

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Simpson House Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The hotel cannot accommodate more than 2 people per room.

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.

FAQs about Simpson House Inn

  • Room options at Simpson House Inn include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow

  • Simpson House Inn is 850 yards from the centre of Santa Barbara.

  • 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.

  • Simpson House Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling

  • 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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Simpson House Inn by:

    • Car 30min

  • Check-in at Simpson House Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.