Kimpton Canary Hotel
4 stars
8.4
Very good
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4 stars
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Kimpton Canary Hotel

4 stars
31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
8.4
Very good
307 reviews
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Overview

You’ve arrived in the American Riviera, with the best of Santa Barbara beckoning at your door. Surround yourself with enchanting Spanish architecture complemented by chic modern touches, and crowned by an exquisite rooftop pool with panoramic views. …IHG Hotels & Resorts
You’ve arrived in the American Riviera, with the best of Santa Barbara beckoning at your door. Surround yourself with enchanting Spanish architecture complemented by chic modern touches, and crowned by an exquisite rooftop pool with panoramic views. Savor a glass of local wine on arrival, then step onto charming State Street for an easy one-mile stroll to the beach. Cap your day with a visit to our restaurant Finch & Fork, and sample the seasonal bounty of Santa Barbara.IHG Hotels & Resorts
8.4
Very good rating
Based on 307 verified guest reviews

Available rates

Tue 7/29
Wed 7/30

The neighborhood - Downtown

31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

What's nearby

  • Hill-Carrillo Adobe2 min walk
  • State Street3 min walk
  • Janssens-Orella-Birk Building3 min walk
  • Float Luxury Spa4 min walk
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library5 min walk
  • Margerum Wine Company5 min walk
  • Soma Get Fit3 min walk
  • Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum & Library3 min walk
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara4 min walk
  • Lobero Theater4 min walk
  • Paseo Nuevo Mall5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art6 min walk

Reviews

8.4
Very good
307 verified ratings
Wonderful
161
Very good
42
Good
36
Okay
12
Fair
18
Mediocre
12
Poor
26

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and cleanliness, with many praising the beautiful atmosphere and amenities. However, several reviews highlighted issues with service, including inattentive staff and communication problems. Some guests felt the hotel was overpriced for the accommodations provided.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Atmosphere8.5 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
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5.0
Fair
Sharon, Jul 2025
Pros (+) Near many activities coffee bar
Cons (-) Cost privacy view expensive parking
7.0
Good
Gillian, Jul 2025
Pros (+) There were a lot of 5 star aspects to this hotel - the beds were amazing, the staff were lovely, and the bar/restaurant was great with nice decor and fabulous food. The pool was gorgeous but there were weddings up there both days I tried to use the pool which limited access. We booked a suite. It was tiny. It said 475 SQ FT but it was smaller. There was only one mini window so there was no light. ...
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7.0
Good
Quynh, Jul 2025
Pros (+) - Walkable to many shops and places to eat - Parking garage right next door
Cons (-) - I wasn’t able to check in until 4:30PM. Keep being told the room is being cleaned.
8.0
Very good
Mark, Jun 2025
Pros (+) Location Pool Happy hour Valet parking Service recovery from assistant manager v good when room not ready
Cons (-) Front desk not great at comms - sullen Had to chase to get room serviced on day 2
8.0
Very good
Isabella, Jun 2025
Pros (+) Queen, beautiful well maintained. Very friendly staff.
Cons (-) Property was great. The hike up in price for this past weekend was intense.
9.0
Wonderful
Nakul, May 2025
Pros (+) Staff was great and really helpful. The room was huge for 2 people.
Cons (-) Construction was a major issue.
8.0
Very good
Vallari, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Location and the restaurant
Cons (-) Our room had flag masts and it was rattling due high winds. This was very noisy.
8.0
Very good
Alice, Apr 2025
Pros (+) The service was amazing. Also the pool area was great.
Cons (-) Cost of parking car.
10
Wonderful
Andrea, Mar 2025
Pros (+) Facilities, location
Cons (-) Wish it had a hot tub
10
Wonderful
Mary, Feb 2025
Pros (+) Location within walking distance to State Street. Entrance and valet service very nice. Lobby is large and comfortable with a selfie picture back drop for fun. Adjoining open, comfy cocktail and bar area with great service from managers, bartenders, and a delightful, interesting wait staffer named Melody! Give that girl a raise! Dog friendly for sure! Have free wine service from 5 to 6 pm! The res...
Cons (-) Nothing. We liked everything, the people, the ambiance, the room, the dogs, the location, the promptness, the selfie kiosk,and of course Melody!
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Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 4:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 12:00 pm
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