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    Simpson House Inn

    614 reviews
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    121 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1903
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    5.0
    614 reviews
    • Excellent89%
    • Very good7%
    • Average2%
    • Poor1%
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    121 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1903 See on map
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    Breakfast included
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Stunning

    What a marvelous inn, the staff are super attentive, the room was immaculate and the breakfast was personalised to your tastes. Parking on site too was a bonus. My only drawback, a long walk into the centre of town and particularly to the beach. So...More

    Thank Billy_WizzKent
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A lovely Inn - always top of the list for us in Santa Barbara

    The inn is a peaceful retreat in Santa Barbara and within walking distance to everything on State street. We stay here every trip to Santa Barbara, in one of the cottages. This time we stayed in Pendle Cottage for 2 nights. It is a lovely...More

    Thank tedl01
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A beautiful throwback to a more civiilzed time.

    This stunningly preserved historical landmark B&B offers above-board, personalized service and quiet elegance. Every room is different and decorated in period style. Lovely park across the street. It's walkable to all the attractions of downtown Santa Barabara, but you won't want to leave. Sumptuous breakfasts...More

    Thank mysterywriter2018
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Best place to stay in Santa Barbara!

    Over the last 30 years we’ve stayed in most of the higher rated hotels and B&Bs in Santa Barbara and we’ve settled on the Simpson House Inn as our default first choice whenever we return. We love everything about it. First, its location is wonderful,...More

    1  Thank Jon R
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Love this place!

    This was the 2nd time staying at Simpson House Inn. The first was for my birthday back in March. We stayed in the Greenwich Cottage. It was so lovely. Loved the privacy of having your own entrance. Our recent visit was in the Pendle Cottage...More

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    Amenities
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    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Breakfast included
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    Free Parking
    Wheelchair Access
    Breakfast included
    Room Service
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Air Conditioning
    Refrigerator in room
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    US$377 - US$661 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Luxury Hotel in Santa Barbara
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    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms
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    US$377 - US$661 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Luxury Hotel in Santa Barbara
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    Dizzy_gal_linds
    October 5, 2017|
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    Response from Tony P | Property representative |
    Hello, we are 1.5 miles from the beach.
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    Erika S
    May 19, 2017|
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    Response from franc0file | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure if all rooms have a fridge, but the one we stayed in did ( small, but it did the trick)
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    sunny77us
    February 1, 2017|
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    Response from sunny77us |
    I did call and they got back to me immediately. They don't have a room with 2 beds for me and my sister sadly. Such a beautiful place though – I would love to visit with my husband!
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    "Check the website for descriptions and photos of rooms & cottages. The cottages feel like your own..."
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    "Stay in original house or adjacent cottages. All lovely and immaculately appointed."
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    "Cottages are lovely but may have stairs, etc. to navigate."
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    "Garden cottages offer more privacy and are so quaint."
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