Simpson House Inn | Hotel in Santa Barbara

| 9.4 (238 Reviews) |  15 Bathrooms  30 Guests
Upper East Hotel | Simpson House Inn

Hotel in Upper East, Santa Barbara

Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped grounds and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings. Guest rooms have free Wi-Fi. The individually styled rooms at the Simpson House Inn have a flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player. Boasting hardwood floors and Victorian décor, the rooms include a coffee maker and a work desk. Bathrobes, slippers and bath amenities are provided. Guests at the Inn Simpson House can enjoy breakfast cooked by a gourmet chef in their rooms or on the grounds. Afternoon refreshments and an appetizer buffet are also provided daily. Explore the area with the property’s bikes, which are free to use. This property is a 5-minute walk from historic downtown Santa Barbara, and is 5 blocks from Arlington Theatre. Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens is 2.3 miles away.

Simpson House Inn is located in Santa Barbara.

This 15 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: View, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 238 reviews with the average score of 9.4 . Coming to Santa Barbara and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Massage
  • Happy hour
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
Guest Services
  • Concierge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Baggage storage
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
The hotel cannot accommodate more than 2 people per room.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.59
Location:
9.51
Staff:
9.62
Facilities:
9.31
Comfort:
9.51
Cleanliness:
9.52
gilmore
Jul 12, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United States
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Breakfast was excellent
Negative: Nothing—a wonderful place to stay in all respects
Summary: Very enjoyable and relaxing place in a beautiful
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Robert and Julia Simpson Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Parlor Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 31 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses

Living Area

Sitting area, Fireplace

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Margaret Simpson Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 24 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Margaret Simpson Room

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Sun room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Body soap, Toilet, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Katharine McCormick Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Katharine McCormick Room

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Body soap, Toilet, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Kitchen

Wine glasses

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Mary Simpson Room - Detached Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Mary Simpson Room - Detached Private Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Body soap, Toilet, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Building Characteristics

Detached

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Kitchen

Wine glasses

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
The Garden Room
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Body soap, Toilet, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Abbeywood Cottage
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 31 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Abbeywood Cottage

Bathroom

Shower, Spa tub, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Fireplace

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Greenwich Cottage
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 31 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Greenwich Cottage

Bathroom

Shower, Spa tub, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Fireplace

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Plumstead Cottage
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 32 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Plumstead Cottage

Bathroom

Shower, Spa tub, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Fireplace

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Pendle Cottage
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 47 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Pendle Cottage

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Body soap, Toilet, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Coffee machine, Microwave, Kitchen, Oven, Stovetop, Refrigerator, Kitchenware

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Fireplace

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Weathervane
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Body soap, Toilet, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Sofa, Fireplace

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Hayloft
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 41 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Body soap, Toilet, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Sofa, Fireplace

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Tack Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 33 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Body soap, Toilet, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Sofa, Fireplace

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow
Carriage Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 44 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Spa tub, Towels, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Shower cap, Slippers

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Iron

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Coffee machine

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Sofa, Fireplace

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Shower chair

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this Simpson House Inn pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Simpson House Inn?

Check-in time for Simpson House Inn starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Simpson House Inn have a swimming pool?

No, this Simpson House Inn does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Simpson House Inn?

Best-rates for the Simpson House Inn starts from $462 per night with includes Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Guest Services, Entertainment, Internet, Laundry, Air Conditioner, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Breakfast Online Reservations offers a diverse array of accommodation choices for every traveler. Our aim is to pair each traveler with their ideal hotel, resort, or rental, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Is Simpson House Inn a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Simpson House Inn wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Simpson House Inn is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Simpson House Inn?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Simpson House Inn indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Simpson House Inn?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Simpson House Inn are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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