MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station - 2 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - 3 min walk
Finney's Crafthouse - 1 min walk
SB Biergarten - 4 min walk
Santa Barbara Roasting Company - 5 min walk
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - 1 min walk
About this property
Riviera Beach House
Hotel near Stearns Wharf
Located close to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center, Riviera Beach House provides a terrace, an art gallery on-site and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Bike hire, valet parking (surcharge) and a front desk safe
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and beach towels
A banquet hall, concierge services and smoke-free property
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Riviera Beach House include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Art gallery
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Beach towels
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1912
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
IPod dock
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 18 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Valet parking fee: USD 38.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Indigo Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hotel Indigo
Riviera Beach House Hotel
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara an IHG Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Is Riviera Beach House pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Riviera Beach House?
As of 24 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riviera Beach House on 7 Jul 2025 start from ฿7,775.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Riviera Beach House?
Valet parking is available for USD 38.00 per night.
What time is check-in at Riviera Beach House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Riviera Beach House?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Riviera Beach House located?
Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is steps away from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Stearns Wharf are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is only a 2-minute walk.
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Riviera Beach House Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Great staff and easy check in/check out process. A bit of construction going on so can be a little more noisy after 9a but didn’t phase me since that’s normal business hours. Wonderful stay and the front area is cozy + this hotel is close to so much!
Location is perfect for walking to all restaurants, bars, beach and pier. Located by train station too so no car needed on trip. Room was quit despite being on State St. room was small but ok for 2 adults and a short stay
HEATHER
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Jean
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and in a great area but vert small
Small rooms small bathroom
A really lovely boutique hotel with modern rooms and a light airy feel to the hotel. We travelled by Amtrak so it was super convenient. We had a problem with our room the first night but it was sorted really quickly and the staff were genuinely keen to ensure we were happy. On the Friday night guests were invited to meet in the lounge area for wine and nibbles and to mingle with other guests. It was really nice and we chatted to some fellow travellers! The rooms are very small but comfortable and well equipped.
Upscale boutique hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara. It’s a great place to stay but avoid the rooms facing State Street. The room was very nice and clean but noisy and bright. However when I asked to be moved they were more than accommodating.
angelica
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
DeForest
22 Jun 2025
Disliked: Amenities
You pay for the location of this property - a block from the beach and easy walking to restaurants and coffee shops.
Make note there is no elevator so you have to lug your suitcase and bags up 2 flights of stairs.
Rooms are tiny like NYC tiny and walls are paper thin. I was up for 3 hours having to listen to the people next door.
This is centrally located in downtown and there are many delicious places to eat nearby. We enjoyed the beach just half a mile away and we also walked up State Street with many wonderful vendors.
The Riviera House was a welcoming location. It was small, quaint, and intimate! The hotel was clean and well attended. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. However, the noise level during their early morning renovations was extremely loud! Other than that we enjoyed staying at the Riviera House!
Property is clean quiet right next to a very good restaurant the lobby is very inviting coffee tea flavored water available all the time customer service was also excellent every request I had was met. My tip my middle age friends like me it’s no elevator and I can’t how many times I went up the stairs. Only 5 min walk to the wharf
A nice, clean hotel with a charming beachy vibe. The room was small but very practical, featuring a desk, chair, coffee station, and a comfortable king bed. The bathroom was clean and well-designed. What stood out the most was the incredibly friendly staff—including the valet—and the hotel’s dog-friendly atmosphere. My dog had a fantastic stay too!
Great location and very friendly staff. Highly recommended by me
Grant
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Jonathan
17 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself is adorable. The rooms are minuscule. The biggest issues is that between music and trains it doesn’t get quiet till around 11 and starts again around 6, and this was a random Tues/wed night. If that doesn't bother you. Staff was great and there are lots of nice areas outside of rooms.
I really loved the stay here! Staff were nice and friendly and helped a lot. As FYI the bathrooms are a bit small and the showers are a little confusing but other than that we had an excellent stay here. Would definitely come back again!
Wonuola
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Bernadette
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location. Could walk to everything
Trendy decor and lobby smelled incredible. Valet parking super convenient and reasonably priced. Downfall was the rooms were tiny and no elevator but they do offer luggage cart
The room was very small and had no place to store our “stuff.” Only one suitcase stand was offered. We had to lay our bag out on the floor.
The staff was always cheerful and accommodating.
The location is 10/10. Very clean, staff was great. We brought our dog and they gave him a goody bag. The reason I selected 4 stars is because the rooms/bathroom are extremely small. Not that big of a deal because we weren’t in the room a lot but it would’ve been nice to have more space to stretch out. The lobby is cozy so we hung out there sometimes they had snacks and drinks. Tons of restaurants, shopping and beach access. Great stay!