Drift Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 22 of 43 hotels we score in Santa Barbara. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $317 a night (cached, not a live quote).
Drift Santa Barbara is a 45-room boutique hotel on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, on a car-free stretch lined with shops, restaurants and bars, and within walking distance of the beach. Rooms range from compact two-person bunk rooms to a large rooftop penthouse, finished in neutral tones with handmade millwork; some have floor-to-ceiling windows and city or mountain views. Guests get free bikes, a terrace, a restaurant, a bar and a pool. The design-led, sustainable approach suits travellers who like a minimal, laid-back style, and rates start around $317 a night. One drawback worth knowing: the central location means noise from nearby bars can carry into the rooms.
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