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Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara

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A pool with lounge chairs, a fenced area, and a building with a balcony in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a microwave.
A compact room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small black refrigerator, a wooden dining table with two chairs, and a door leading to another room.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a window, and a door.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and towel rack.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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State St 3505, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a window, and a door.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shower Grab Bars, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

North State stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this North State hotel, you'll find Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Golf Club. Also, La Cumbre Plaza is within half a mile (1 km) and Earl Warren Showgrounds is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • MacKenzie Park Dog Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Hotel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara offers its guests an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara offers 59 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara to the airport?

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara is 7 mi (11-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara.

How close is Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara to the beach?

This hotel is 3.2 mi (9-min drive) from Arroyo Burro Beach and 3.9 mi (10-min drive) from Mesa Lane Steps Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara offer free breakfast?

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara have a pool?

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara features an outdoor pool.

Does Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara to downtown Santa Barbara?

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara is 2.3 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 17 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was amazing and staff was really helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and basic
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Garbage cans on property were full of trash.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Floor was dirty, bed made noise every time you moved.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel used to be a Motel 6 and was renamed only on May 12, less than a week ago. Expedia should have clearly disclosed this, but there was no warning or notice at all. This is a very poor hotel. I stayed here before, and the blankets smelled terrible. There was no shampoo or body wash, not to mention basic amenities like a refrigerator. It was also extremely noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is rude as heck. My reservation was put in for one day instead of two and they came to my room at 4:30 yelling at me that I’m 5 hours late, and then when I fixed the problem they made me move into a room upstairs knowing how much of my belongings I have with me and didn’t even help me move it. It literally took me two hours to do. Then the staff at the register didn’t know the new system so they made me pay double and I had to wait for refund. The floors in all of the rooms are dirty as hell. And the air conditioning didn’t work in the first room and the second room I was supposed to get a refrigerator and a microwave but was told they only have a refrigerator. Horrible customer service!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a dump, they have the worst customer service workers I could possibly imagine. Debbie at the front desk was the worst. She needs to be fired in my opinion. This place used to be motel 6 and transferred ownership to the vagabond. Heads up vagabond you probably should change your staff too. Because whatever motel 6 taught these people no wonder they were bought out or sold it. Please do something about your staff who was so unpleasant even after I was a paying customer for over two weeks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
VERY CLEAN
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026