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San Ysidro Ranch

2.5 star property
Family-friendly Santa Barbara hotel in Montecito with 2 restaurants

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Sports facility
Slippers, towels
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

Map
900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
  • Popular LocationButterfly Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Zoo8 min drive
  • Popular LocationWestmont College8 min drive
  • AirportHawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal)118 min drive
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Room options

Romantic Garden Hideaways

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Ocean View Hideaways

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Canyon Hideaways

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Santa Barbara

San Ysidro Ranch is located in Montecito, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, and is in the mountains and near the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min drive
  • Butterfly Beach - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min drive
  • Westmont College - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 17 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 7 min drive
  • Blenders In The Grass - 7 min drive
  • Merci To Go - 7 min drive
  • Summerland Beach Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Westmont Dining Commons - 9 min drive

About this property

San Ysidro Ranch

Free continental breakfast, a garden and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at San Ysidro Ranch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property, outdoor furniture and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at San Ysidro Ranch feature thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Blackout curtains, turndown services and slippers
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers and phones

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Plow and Angel
  • The Stonehouse

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - November 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available

Check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Ranch San Ysidro
San Ysidro
San Ysidro Ranch
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Santa Barbara
San Ysidro Ranch Santa Barbara
Ysidro
Ysidro Ranch
San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property Hotel Santa Barbara
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel
San Ysidro Ranch Santa Barbara
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Does San Ysidro Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much is parking at San Ysidro Ranch?

Self-parking is free at this property.

San Ysidro Ranch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shari, Studio City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service, service, service
Was here over 30 years ago and don't remember it being this beautiful! Grounds are immaculate and constantly being groomed. Peace and absolute quiet. Understated elegance, (rustic), quiet, absolutely professional staff all around---from the front gatehouse to the car valet. Friendly staff always wanting to make sure you enjoy the day and the sunset---without being intrusive. Food is outstanding ---quality beyond 5 stars. Went to two other restaurants because of recommendations; would have been happier just dining here. An absolute jewel of a destination. You can't get any better than this......
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magic stay
We were so sad to leave!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Sunny Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical getaway
The San Ysidro Ranch has a chill garden of eden in paradise feeling; from the private outdoor shower and jacuzzi for every cottage to the exquisite peaceful mountain view from the very private pool with lush overplanted gardens. And, as a special bonus, the spectacular San Ysidro hiking trail is out the front door! We went there for our birthdays and were treated royally. Both world class restaurants were fantastic. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A prime example of how to run the perfect 5 star hotel. Definitely an oasis in today’s mediocre hotel world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing! Perfection!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel for R&R
The polls are out: My wife and I agree: Our new # 1 Hotel