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The Waterman
3 stars

The Waterman

12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
+1 805 845 1000
From
₪770
Cheapest

rate per night

7.2
Good

based on 29 reviews

The Waterman
Mon 22.04
Fri 26.04
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
₪770
Standard room
₪851
Double room
₪887

About The Waterman

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Enhanced cleaning
    This stay has committed to enhanced cleaning measures.Learn more
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Located close to Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Station, The Wayfarer offers guests a convenient base when visiting Santa Barbara. It is moments from Andalucia Building.

A 24-hour reception, bicycle rental and a concierge are just some of the convenient services at the hostel. After a refreshing swim in the pool, guests can venture out to discover the local area with the assistance of Santa Barbara Amtrak Station, which is just minutes away on foot.

The Wayfarer has 31 traditional rooms that are equipped with all the essentials to ensure an enjoyable stay. Guests also have access to a communal kitchen.

The hostel is conveniently located for discovering the city, with Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center just a short walk away. Stearns Wharf is also within a five-minute walk.

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Latest deals for The Waterman

Mon 22.04
Fri 26.04
Queen room
bed type unknown
1 queen bed
bed type unknown
King room
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
1 king bed
Standard room
1 queen bed
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
Double room
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Waterman

  • Snorkeling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cooking classes
  • Horse riding
  • Bowling
  • Table tennis
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

General

  • Seating area
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Mountain view
  • City view
  • Pool view
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Books
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Ice maker

Bedroom

  • Fold-up bed
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Dining

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Snack bar
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Pool

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews of The Waterman

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

7.2
GoodBased on 29 verified guest reviews
7.8Families
6.6Couples
8.5Solo
8.0Friends

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J
6.2 Okay
Cons:light switch didnt work nor did the bathroom fan
A
10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Obviously there are changes due to COVID, but it was an great stay!!
A
10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Hip and fun; great location
Cons:The water tastes weird; the perfect view of the freeway
A
10.0 Wonderful
Pros:But it had amazingly comfortable beds. The decor was fancy, the bathrooms were very modern - I see why it was a little more pricey than average hostels. Had a tv in the room, and with decent channels! Location is prime. Had nightly activities but the night I was there, it was cancelled because not enough people wanted to do it.
Cons:The price
A
9.1 Wonderful
Pros:Rooms are not huge but comfortable, new and clean. Staff was very helpful and polite. The proximity to everything--wine tasting, breweries, restaurants, the beach and all the shops on State St could not be better. Also close to the train station.
Cons:no complaints at all.
A
9.7 Wonderful
Pros:We loved the boutique feel of the wayfarer. The quirky designed reception area, mermaid wallpaper in the bedrooms and state of the art kitchen facilities. Location is perfect to explore Santa Barbara. Staff were super helpful. Great value for money.
M
9.4 Wonderful
Pros:*The decor was awesome *The room was immaculate *The staff was super friendly *Free coffee / water / kitchen access *Free breakfast *Very funky space with a big library, board games, and fun activities planned (there was a bar crawl going on the night I got there) *THE POOL! *Super close to the train - 1.5 blocks walking *Great use of space in the room, including cabinets built into the headboard
Cons:The room, though immaculate, was TINY. I live in NYC, and this was small even by NYC standards. The bathroom floor doubled as the shower floor, which actually worked out rather nicely, but it was an odd adjustment. The space was great for one person, but I'm glad there weren't two of us staying there.

Location

12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

What's nearby

  • West Beach0.5 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara0.8 km
  • Stearns Wharf0.9 km
  • Presidio of Santa Barbara1 km
  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art1.4 km
  • Leadbetter Beach1.6 km
  • The Arlington Theatre1.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra1.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl1.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo2.6 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

When to book a room at The Waterman

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FAQs when booking at The Waterman

  • Where is The Waterman located?

    The Waterman is located at 12 East Montecito Street, 1.1 km from the center of Santa Barbara. West Beach is the closest landmark to The Waterman.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Waterman?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Waterman.

  • Does The Waterman offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Waterman offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Waterman from the airport?

    The Waterman is 13.7 km from Santa Barbara. The Waterman is 88.2 km from Santa Maria Public.

  • Does The Waterman have a pool?

    Yes, The Waterman has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Waterman hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Waterman in Santa Barbara and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Waterman and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Waterman.

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Good to know

Value for money

6.0

Distance to city center

1.1 km

Nearest Airport

Santa Barbara

Distance to airport

13.7 km