The Waterman

12 East Montecito St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States (USA)
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3.5 Star property
34.415180-119.692635
+1-800-760-7718
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Very good
4.0/5

Based on 354 guest reviews

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  • Has an outdoor pool!
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
  • 31 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
  • Check in: 3:00pm
  • Check out: 12:00pm
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 7.4/10

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

Check ratesChanges Up To 7 Days Prior To Stay Cozy King 175 Sqf Guest Room
Non-smoking
Check ratesChanges Up To 7 Days Prior To Stay Cozy King 175 Sqf Guest Room Poolside Pool
Non-smoking
Check ratesChanges Up To 7 Days Prior To Stay Petite Queen 135 Sqf Guest Room
Non-smoking
Check ratesChanges Up To 7 Days Prior To Stay Petite Queen 135 Sqf Guest Room Poolside Pool
Non-smoking
Check ratesChanges Up To 7 Days Prior To Stay Roomy King 250 Sqf Guest Room 1 King
Non-smoking
Check ratesCozy King 175 Sqf
Non-smoking
Check ratesCozy King 175 Sqf Guest Room
Non-smoking
Check ratesCozy King 175 Sqf Guest Room Poolside Pool
Non-smoking
Check ratesCozy Pool View King 175 Sqf
Non-smoking
Check ratesDouble Up 185 Sqf Guest Room 2 Queen S
Non-smoking
Check ratesLocal Package Includes 1 Bottle Of Wine Per Stay Cozy King 175 Sqf Guest Room
Non-smoking
Check ratesLocal Package Includes 1 Bottle Of Wine Per Stay Cozy King 175 Sqf Guest Room Poolside Pool
Non-smoking
Check ratesLocal Package Includes 1 Bottle Of Wine Per Stay Double Up 185 Sqf Guest Room 2 Queen S
Non-smoking
Check ratesLocal Package Includes 1 Bottle Of Wine Per Stay Petite Queen 135 Sqf Guest Room
Non-smoking
Check ratesLocal Package Includes 1 Bottle Of Wine Per Stay Petite Queen 135 Sqf Guest Room Poolside Pool
Non-smoking
Check ratesLocal Package Includes 1 Bottle Of Wine Per Stay Roomy King 250 Sqf Guest Room 1 King
Non-smoking
Check ratesPetite Pool View Queen 135 Sqf
Non-smoking
Check ratesPetite Queen 135 Sqf
Non-smoking
Check ratesPetite Queen 135 Sqf Guest Room
Non-smoking
Check ratesPetite Queen 135 Sqf Guest Room Poolside Pool
Non-smoking
Check ratesRoomy King 250 Sqf Guest Room 1 King
Non-smoking
Check ratesTwin Beds
Non-smoking

Verified reviews of The Waterman

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Great Location & Quiet"
Overall score3.0/ 5
Great location and quiet.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Aug-2022 Verified review, stayed from Fri Aug 19 to Sun Aug 21 2022 at a $522.00 average nightly rate.
"Excellent highly recommended"
Overall score5.0/ 5
I would highly recommend this property. The room was SO cute with retro designs and quirky touches like mermaid wallpaper. Very tastefully done but in a happy way the room puts a smile on your face. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I loved the common kitchen area where you could not only serve yourself at breakfast but it has full cooking amenities if you wanted to make something later as well. The location is excellent you can walk everywhere and there are bikes out front for longer treks. Stay here, you will enjoy it.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Oct-2018 Verified review, stayed from Sun Oct 21 to Mon Oct 22 2018 at a $130.58 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 354 guest reviews

Property description

The Wayfarer features 27 private guest rooms and 4 dorm-style rooms - all with complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, 42? HD TVs, premium bedding, and playful decor. Perfect for couples, families, and groups, our boutique hotel rooms offer affordable style in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara!

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 12:00pm
Year of last renovation: 2014
Floors: 2
Rooms: 31
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 31
Rooms with disabled access: 2
Rooms with one bed: 26
Rooms with two beds: 1
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 0
Event space: Holds 100 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.3 Miles
Pool Info:
Outdoor pool heated to 83 degrees. Open from 9am-9pm.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
48 hours.
Nightly parking: $10.
Total taxes: 12.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Electric Car Charging Station
  • Elevator
  • Free local calls
  • Games room
  • Hair dresser
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable

Airport & shuttle information

Los Angeles International Airport (95 miles), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (10 miles), Santa Maria Public Airport (72 miles)

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Breakfast information

Daily complimentary deluxe continental breakfast from 7am-10am.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Parking information

complimentary self parking

Internet/Wi-Fi

complimentary Wi-Fi.

Group vs. Individual Rates at The Waterman

Rate fluctuations of The Waterman

The graph above is trends of room rates for both group/meeting prices and the lowest online individual prices our rate checker could find at the time the group bid was submitted. The most competitive group discount displayed is 10.0% in the month of March 2021 and the highest average individual rate is $297 in the month of July 2020. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at The Waterman in a month when rates are lower.

FAQs about The Waterman

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Waterman have?

There are 31 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

What kind of breakfast is at The Waterman?

Daily complimentary deluxe continental breakfast from 7am-10am.

What parking is available at The Waterman?

complimentary self parking

How much does internet cost?

complimentary Wi-Fi.

Can I get a AAA rate at The Waterman?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate Membership Card Required Cozy King 175 Sqf Guest Room

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Waterman?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Discount Cozy King 175 Sqf Guest Room

Is there a pool at The Waterman?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor pool heated to 83 degrees. Open from 9am-9pm..

Testimonials:

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"Our church ladies do this once or twice a year and you will now be my "GO-TO" place immediately. I was AMAZED that within just a few minutes of clicking on that contact hotel button that I got phone calls from REAL people that politely answered all my questions and were willing to accommodate our every need!!!! W O W !!!!! I'm impressed and will automatically go to your site again when our ladies plan a get-away. :~) THANKS SO MUCH" M.S. - Indianapolis, IN

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