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Moxy Santa Barbara

★★★ 12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, US

8.8 guest rating· 151 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Amenities

The Waterman offers a year-round outdoor pool, modern fully equipped kitchen, and a lounge area for guests to relax and unwind.

Entertainment Options

Guests can enjoy various games such as table tennis, cornhole, and Connect 4 on the outdoor patio, perfect for a fun-filled afternoon with friends and family.

Convenient Location

Situated in the vibrant Funk Zone, The Waterman is within walking distance of popular colleges, restaurants, and East Beach, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore Santa Barbara.

Book your stay at The Waterman now for a memorable and relaxing experience in Santa Barbara!

Rooms & rates

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Room, 1 Double Bed

Sleeps 3 · 13 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>135 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, phone, and desk chair</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and recycling bin</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Room, 1 Double Bed

Sleeps 3 · 16 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>175 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, phone, and desk chair</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and recycling bin</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

ROOMY KING – 250 SQF, Guest Room

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

This double room has work desk, air conditioning, free bath amenities, retro-inspired telephones, 55" flat-screen TV, Access to communal kitchen.

Queen Room - Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Roll-In Shower

Sleeps 2

  • Hearing accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Sleeps 4 · 2× Queen Bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and recycling bin</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · King bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>250 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Phone and window screens</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and recycling bin</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

PETITE QUEEN - 135 SQF, Guest room

Sleeps 3 · 13 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This double room has a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, free bath amenities, retro-inspired telephones, work desk, 55" flat-screen TV, Access to communal kitchen, includes a twin-sized murphy bed.

COZY KING - 175 SQF, Guest room

Sleeps 3 · 16 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This double room features air conditioning, free bath amenities, retro-inspired telephones, work desk, 55" flat-screen TV, Access to communal kitchen, includes a twin-sized murphy bed.

PETITE QUEEN - 135 SQF, Guest room, Poolside, Pool

Sleeps 3 · 13 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This double room has a cable TV and air conditioning, patio access, outdoor furniture, free bath amenities, retro-inspired telephones, work desk, 55" flat-screen TV, Access to communal kitchen, includes a twin-sized murphy bed.

COZY KING - 175 SQF, Guest room, Poolside, Pool

Sleeps 3 · 16 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This double room features patio access and air conditioning, outdoor furniture, free bath amenities, retro-inspired telephones, work desk, 55" flat-screen TV, Access to communal kitchen, includes a twin-sized murphy bed.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Fence around pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
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  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Auditory guidance
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bowling
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cooking class
  • Cycling
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Diving
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Live music/performance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Sun terrace
  • Table tennis
  • Terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, US

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say8.8151 reviews

+ Great customer service+ Well located+ Clean and comfortable rooms
Cleanliness8.7
Service9.2
Location9.2
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.7

So loud, poor design layout

2.0

− This hotel basically sits on a freeway. Are you here is the roar of the cars. Also, the design of the bathroom is such that you cannot sit on the toilet and have the shower door closed. Also, there’s no headboard just two pillows propped up against the wall that fall on your head while you’re sleeping. There is also no dresser or closet. This is way overpriced for what it is.

Kara · US · 2026-06-11

Great overall value.

10.0

Short walking distance to everything we wanted to do in the Funk Zone and at the beach. No freeway noise or train noise in the rooms we booked. Friendly staff.

− No mini-fridge in the rooms.

Michael · US · 2026-03-17

Cute, hip hotel with superb customer service and ideally located

10.0

We had planned on spending one night here but due to some challenges we had with a car we had just purchased in LA and were planning to drive back to NorCal, we ended up spending two additional nights. The staff was warm and welcoming (special shout out to Julie). They went above and beyond to help ease the stress of our recent purchase woes. (Drink chips helped for sure!) Any request I had they made happen with a smile and without hesitation. The hotel is small but set up well with the front desk doubling as a bar. There is ample space to work, games to play and a kitchen set up for communal use off the lobby. They also have a wheel you spin when you check in where you can win points, drinks, free parking, credit for snacks and more. They also give you a couple of tokens for drinks too. Very cute touch! We stayed on the ground floor, poolside. Though we didn't actually use the pool or outside games set up it was a fun, colorful set up. I'd recommend staying where we did as it was actually pretty quiet save the few times the train went by. You cannot beat the location. It's in the heart of the Funk Zone and all its wineries and restaurants, minutes from the beach, and an easy, short walk to downtown and all the happenings on State Street. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat

KimRick1 · CORTE MADERA, MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA · 2026-01-24

Relaxing

10.0

I enjoyed the location and how everything was within walking distance. The staff was amazing, and the bartender made the best drinks I had that day. The room was perfect and the type of room i look for when i am looking to book a room. Best part was check out being at noon.

− n/a.

Abel · US · 2026-01-13

Well Located (Highly Walkable) and Great Customer Service

10.0

I've been meaning to write a positive review for this location since we stayed there in early July 2025. The front staff was great and engaged, the location was incredibly well located if you want to mostly walk around downtown during your trip, and while the rooms are small, everything is well designed - plus there's a pool! Additionally, we had a minor sound issue and the staff went above and beyond to address the issue. I was really pleased with our stay and would definitely return.

T8459YTstephaniec · 2025-09-02

Felt welcome and taken care of.

10.0

Staff was more than accommodating, Room was clean and comfortable, spent time in the eclectic lobby playing games with other quests.

Emily · 2025-08-15

Good to know

A security deposit of USD 35 per night is required upon check-in for charges or damages during the stay and will be refunded upon departure.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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

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›Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 35 per day.

›Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.