Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed
Point of interest
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

A stay at Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cruisery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Institution Ale Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Galanga Thai Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel with a coffee shop, near Stearns Wharf
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 61 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Brisa Cafe and Bar, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Brisa Cafe and Bar - This café serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 15 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brisa Cafe and Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1917
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 15 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 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)

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
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)
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

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Barbara
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara
Holiday Inn Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmilla

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie-line

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marshall

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Oscar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Good location, but overpriced for awkward layout. Had to walk through a parking lot to access our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay. Easy check in. Really nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Palmdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome. Great location. Great rooms. Great staff. The charm of this place was top Notch. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Semik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Room was real nice and clean, bed was super comfortable. Overall we had an amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quaint hotel. Staff friendly. Decor adorbs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Had room facing Haley. All noise came in even people talking outside. Beds very uncomfortable. Lighting in room was poor. The best parts of the stay were the personnel - friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ema

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesenia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Save your money

To expensive to not have a pool to expensive to not have microwaves in room no parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the excellent hospitality and all hotel team! Curtain mechanisms need work. Got stuck trying to open or close.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025