Downtown Santa Barbara's Kimpton Canary Hotel offers rooftop relaxation with mountain and ocean views, plus complimentary yoga classes and bicycle rentals
Travelers love this upscale downtown Santa Barbara retreat. The rooftop terrace features a pool bar with stunning views, and Finch and Fork restaurant offers satisfying meals. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and convenient amenities like dry cleaning.
Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Moreton Bay Fig Tree, while Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Santa Barbara Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
What's nearby
Paseo Nuevo Mall
2 min walk - 0.2 km
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Lobero Theater
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Arlington Theater
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station
17 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
13 min drive
Restaurants
Eureka
5 min walk
Starbucks
3 min walk
Cajé
4 min walk
Savoy Cafe & Deli
3 min walk
California Pizza Kitchen
5 min walk
About this property
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Upscale hotel remodelled in 2023 and located near Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Located close to Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Finch and Fork, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a gym and a business centre, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge), with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, access to a nearby health club and express check-out
Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 97 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.99 per day)
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 9 to 18 for adults and USD 9 to 18 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Finch and Fork
Things to do
Free bicycle rentals
Gym
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room cot
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Business services
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Rooftop terrace
Spa
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
6 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Communal living room
Comprehensive food waste policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Renovated entire property - March 2023
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Frette Italian sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
IPod dock
MP3 dock
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100.00 per day
Resort fee: USD 50.49 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
Additional inclusions
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 18 for adults and USD 9 to 18 for children
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.99 per day (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 12.99 per day (rates may vary)
Valet parking fee: USD 55.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Canary Hotel
Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
Frequently asked questions
Does Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG?
As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG on 15 Mar 2026 start from ฿11,124, 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.
Is Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG?
Valet parking is available for USD 55.00 per night.
What time is check-in at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG located?
Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall, Lobero Theater and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within 1 mi (2 km). Santa Barbara Station is 17 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Incredible hotel with amazing amenities! Although we did not bring our pups, we appreciated seeing dogs around the grounds. The food, drinks, and overall hospitality was thoughtfully curated.
The room was nice and clean. They need soft close toilets … makes for a lot of loud bangs when your used to the others. If you book through Expedia you don’t get IHG points evidently. Something you should be more upfront about or negotiate the points into your deal with them.
The hotel is ideally located and the room was spacious. I did not realize that the hotel is dog friendly to the point that 75% of customers had dogs in the lobby, elevators, and rooms. I felt like I was at a dog hotel. I am a dog lover but it was just a bit much. There were dogs sitting on furniture, dogs barking in the lobby, and dogs barking while we tried to enjoy the room. The restaurant bar and restaurant were enjoyable and the staff was helpful. If it were not for the extreme number of dogs I would return.
Jeff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
hooshang
1 Sep 2025
Liked: Amenities
Very clean and lovely property located close to shopping. The on-site restaurant was expensive, with mediocre food.
Friendly Staff, ( especially Hayden), great rooms and location, BUT seriously understaffed. I had to wait 30 minutes to check in. I had to wait so long to buy some of the lobby snacks that I gave up, $50 for overnight parking but then I found out that the parking structure next-door is $40 overnight and they’re adding 50 on top of that. Not the same place since they’ve been bought.
I have stayed here with my girlfriend and our dog twice in the last year. We both absolutely love it. Beautiful hotel, fantastic roof top pool area, great location, friendly/helpful staff, dog friendly.
This hotel was the highlight of our roadtrip! The hotel was very pleasant and the restaurant was amazing. The location for walking to the pier and browsing shops along the way was a perfect day. If ever in Santa Barbara again, we will definitely stay here.
We stayed here for our wedding and it was so perfect. We walked to the courthouse and so many stores and restaurants nearby we didn’t have to drive anywhere. The hotel was great. Staff is so friendly (Chole was amazing) the room was beautiful, the complimentary wine and coffee was great. The bar was great. All the food and drinks were so delicious. We will be coming back for our anniversary.
Beautiful hotel. Friendly service. Pool roofdeck is breathtaking.
Walking distance to State street restaurants and shops. Excellent experience overall!
The Kimpton is amazing! The best service, best staff and just an overall great experience. We love it so much that we have chosen to get married here next year!