The Franciscan Inn was a nice place to stay with a family and it was a short walk to the beach and whalf.....the only issue was the breakfast wasn't the best I have every had, especially for a 2 year old. The rooms and bathrooms were very nice and clean --- couldn't have ask for anything nicer where that is... More

My house was being fumigated so i looked for a hotel and i settled upon the charming Franciscan Inn. I checked in around 3 o'clock , and was greeted by a very friendly staff, and a much need complimentary cup of coffee. The first thing i noticed about the hotel lobby was that it felt very cozy and welcoming. My... More

We stayed for one night traveling up the coast. THe room was small but well appointed and the location was fantastic...one block off the bay. And the free breakfast was fantastic too!

Very enjoyable stay at this charming little place. It's a block from the beach and about a ten minute walk from the main downtown area, so very convenient. There's free wifi, everything was clean and pleasant, the staff are very friendly and the building is beautiful.

I stay here periodically with my five-year-old daughter. We come for the pool, which is heated to 80 degrees year-round, and the cookies at 3:30 every day. The staff is amazing, the location unbeatable. Set back just enough from the noise and traffic of Cabrillo Boulevard, the hotel is within walking distance of the Amtrak station, the pier, the waterfront,... More

My sister and I chose the Franciscan Inn for a very overdue reunion. It was a very pleasant stay - close to the beach and a short walk to State Street. The reception crew were most amiable. I had the pleasure of being brought breakfast in bed, I wasn't sure about the "eating breakfast on a tray" theme in the... More

Rented a suite right on the street corner with the bedroom separated from the living room which included a 4 foot long kitchen equipment cabinet (sink and burner but no microwave). Surprised to discover no BR door but just a passage separating the BR from the LR. Carpet needed replacing. The small fireplace is a nice touch-- Santa Barbara is... More

We enjoyed our 2-night stay at the Franciscan. The rooms are very comfortable and the location is convenient. It is one block to the beach and a short walk to restaurants and State Street. The staff is particularly friendly and helpful. There is a heated pool and jacuzzi, but they are not located together. This is an excellent value.

We had the pleasure of spending a night at the Franciscan Inn last weekend and I hastened on to Trip Advisor to write about our stay there! The staff were promising and soon loosened up with some recollections of their time in our homeland, the cookies were warm and tasty. The room was perfectly adequate for a one night stay,... More