Aparthotel

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area
Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View
Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View | Mountain view
Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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800 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Historical Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lobero Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬
VIP Access
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Room options

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Casa Riviera

Mediterranean aparthotel in Santa Barbara with free parking
This smoke-free aparthotel features express check-out, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment provides a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with digital channels. Added amenities include a memory foam bed, Netflix, and Egyptian cotton sheets. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Casa Riviera offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 65-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

During your stay at Casa Riviera, you're just a quick walk from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are available. Built in 2025, this upscale aparthotel has 30 apartments on 2 floors. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a memory foam bed in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a memory foam bed, a Smart TV, and Netflix
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 5 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Casa Riviera, you'll find express check-out and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Casa Riviera was completed in July 2025.

This Mediterranean Santa Barbara aparthotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Travel cot

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 75 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Virtual front desk
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 30 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2025
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Renovated - July 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Casa Riviera Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it here. It’s really a hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Santa Barbara

Great stay. Loved the location and all of the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

SB Staycation

Love the property and our room. Close proximity to state street and a nice area. Especially loved the covered parking and option to wash clothes if we wanted to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Easy check in and check out. Already booked again. Great concept!!! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in process was flawless. The property is sparkling…would do it again.😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great pick

Great location. Very nice and new. Very comfortable bed. Excellent AC. All the extra little items you need in the room. Free parking. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location for Feista.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina, Atherton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Casa Rivera! The place was perfectly clean and well taken care of, which made it so comfortable and welcoming. Communication with the host was excellent, always quick, clear, and helpful. The location couldn’t have been better, close to everything I needed while still feeling peaceful. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a great location near everything! The hotel was nice and clean. I also received great communication from the staff and they were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would 100% stay here again!! Was so easy, great communication and the unit was spotless and beautiful!! 5 Stars!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good Location, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place, they have a lot of small details that make the difference. Really comfy bed is a plus!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you have a sports sedan. Or a Tesla model S. You won’t be able to drive into the parking area without damaging the underside of the car and your ev battery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, easy to access, great location, lovely and clean inside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Location couldn’t be better. Exceeded the expectations. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuanyuan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

An amazing place!!

We had the most wonderful stay at Casa Riviera in Santa Barbara! It is beautifully designed with modern, tasteful décor and high-end finishes throughout. The spacious bathrooms felt like a luxury spa, and the huge bed with its quality mattress gave us some of the best nights of sleep we’ve had while traveling. Every detail has clearly been thought out for both comfort and style. The management team was equally impressive—professional, responsive, and timely in all their communications, which made the entire experience seamless from start to finish. If you’re planning a trip to Santa Barbara, do yourself a favor and stay at Casa Riviera. It’s truly the perfect home base for enjoying this beautiful city!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025