Beautiful modern rooms. Perfect for two people. Location is absolutely wonderful. The Coffee shop and bar in the hotel are perfect. Will definitely be staying here again.

The Drift is located perfectly downtown. Literally walking distance to the Main Street with multiple restaurants and bars. The bar (Dusk) is so good and make some of the best drinks I’ve ever had.

t service!

Location is perfect! It's a newer hotel so it's clean and modern. There is no traditional front desk so everything is done via email and text (including check-in with entry keypad codes) but we loved it. It all couldn't be easier and this is definitely our go-to hotel whenever we go to Santa Barbara.

The room was very aesthetic and clean. Will definitely stay again.

The rooms are very well-designed and makes great use of the space available. The staff is extremely kind and helpful. Cozy and calm ambiance throughout.

The check-in and text communication process was very convenient. I used to live in Santa Barbara and was pleasantly surprised to find out this property had been renovated. Also, a good stretch of State Street has been converted into a walking street, and this hotel is conveniently right in the middle of that section. True to the reviews, the room was very small, But, in a town where I would be spending most of my time outdoors, this was perfect. I always feel it’s such a waste to have a large room only to sleep and shower in it for one night. The staff were all extremely courteous and friendly, and text responses to questions and room requests were immediate. I would stay here again.

Great location and very clean

We upgraded to a premium room (which is just a normal size room) and it was great! I had some friends stay at the same hotel who did not realize how small the standard room is and they were quite disappointed. Overall happy with the room but they need to make it more clear just how small the rooms are.

We enjoyed Drift Santa Barbara very much. Our unit wasn't large by any means, but efficiently and modernly designed with high quality. The downstairs coffee shop and bar establishments are excellent. The convenience is great and the staff checks in periodically on text to ensure your stay is going well. Thank you Drift Santa Barbara!

Great place

Rooms incredibly small and literally everything is digital- no staff

Very cool vibe. Not sure I liked no front desk and all communication via text. Felt impersonal. The bed in our room was pushed up against a wall, so it was difficult for the person sleeping on that side to get in or out of bed. Probably would opt for someplace more traditional next time.

Our recent stay at the Drift Hotel in Santa Barbara was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional service. The ambiance of the hotel is modern yet cozy, with beautifully designed interiors that reflect the laid-back yet sophisticated vibe of Santa Barbara. The room was immaculate and very my husband and I'd aesthetic. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep, and the amenities provided were top-notch. We especially loved the luxurious bath products and body lotion! The hotel's location is perfect, close to some of the best dining and shopping spots in the area. We enjoyed exploring the charming neighborhoods and scenic coastline. One of the highlights of our stay was the delightful dawn cafe and dusk bar. The staff was attentive and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed via text which is what they do and the staff onsite was amazing! It’s clear that the Drift Hotel cares about both their guests. Overall, my husband and I's experience at the Drift Hotel was unforgettable. The combination of excellent service, beautiful accommodations, and prime location makes it the perfect place to stay in Santa Barbara. We can't wait to return and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional hotel experience!

Perfect location, nice and quiet even on the street. Dawn and dusk amazing too - best coffee in town!

Great Stay! Awesome Bar!!!!!!!!!

very cute aesthetic! kind staff

Property was located in a great area walking distance to many things

This hotel is gorgeous!!! Super comfy beds, can’t beat the location right on the part of state street that is closed to thru traffic. We had a bunk room, the only drawback was that the window is small and frosted but we were only in the room at night so it was fine. Super friendly staff. The only thing that we think could be changed was the runs of the ladder to the top bunk- they hurt your feet and you had to wear shoes

Michael, the GM, is a great leader in handling situation happened unexpectedly. I am comfortable to recommend Drift knowing Michael is always there trying to provide the best experience to his visitors.

The location was great but the room is small for the price paid. There were little ametities offered by the hotel, no space to put down your luggage. The view we paid for was not visible. There was no pressure in the shower. Although aestetically pleasing, I would not return.

The room was awkward and smaller than expected especially for the price. The room we stayed in had an awkwardly placed AC unit that would blow air straight into your face all night. But the biggest issue was the noise. While the hotel can’t control the surrounding businesses, the proximity to bars that will blast music until 2am every night make this hotel miserable to stay at.

Location was prime, was able to walk to go shopping, pier, etc. room was small but clean.

Its very important to know the rooms are extremely small, not housekeeping services, no desk,charis in room, closet, and you cannot walk around the bed. They moved us to a slight larger room, very accommodating on site help, very polite, but homeless outside also polite but! Great bar downstairs and wonderful cold brew coffee at Dawn

Amazing! Definitely will stay if we go back to Santa Barbara! Ideal location for food, drinks and walkable entertainment

Beautiful hotel, great service!

It was meh for the price

There was absolutely no service at this property. Everything was done by texting, it’s very impersonal. My room in particular was a dungeon like with a very small window close to the ceiling and the sink was near the bed away from the toilet. The light was dim, and had no place to put a suitcase. One pendant light was hung so low that I keep hitting it. The room picture that is shown on Expedia site doesn’t represent the actual room.

Small minimal and comfy.

Very comfortable and nice bedroom

Love our stay! Fun, hip, clean, & the location was amazing!

the room was quite nice, clean, comfortable, and quiet. it lacked a space for a medium sized suitcase to be conveniently placed out of the way, given the room's relatively small size. the area around the hotel is looking pretty rough...to many vagrants and homeless near the entrances of the hotel, made us feel uncomfortable. Parking situation was good at lot on E. Haley street.