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The Orchid Inn

The Orchid Inn

420 West Montecito St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3879
United States of America

(805) 965-2333
(800) 427-2156

 

Circa 1906. Stay at this stylish, contemporary bed and breakfast located just two blocks from the beach. Enjoy a pleasurable escape and relax over wine and cheese served in the afternoon. Guest bedrooms and suites feature upscale amenities. Several rooms include fireplaces, Jacuzzis and private balconies. Wake up to start the day with a fabulous breakfast each morning.

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The Orchid Inn



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Rates

$169 to $329

Payment types accepted include Visa, Discover and Master Card.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Wine

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Honeymoons
  • Meetings

Available Food Service

  • Wine
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Full Breakfast
  • Our Rates Included A Full Hot Breakfast
  • Wine & Cheese Tasting In The Afternoon Featuring Santa Barbara Winery Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Roller Skating

On-Site Spa Services

  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Medical Spa Services

Specialty Treatments: Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage, Prenatal Massage, Swedish Hot Stone Massage, Aromatic European Facial, Acupuncture

Innkeeper(s)

Filo, Sam

Languages Spoken

Spanish, Italian, French

Rooms

This property has 8 total guest accommodations with private bath, 5 with fireplaces, 2 with hot tubs, 1 suite and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Twin, Queen and King.

Amenities In Room

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Television
  • Telephone
  • Reading Lamps
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Hair Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Clock Radio
  • Cable TV
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Desk
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Some Rooms Have Balconies
  • Some Rooms Have Private Patios
  • Complimentary Snacks
  • Water

Amenities On Site

  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Television
  • VCR

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • Television
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Gym Nearby
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Flexible Check in/out Times

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The Orchid Inn

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Location: City/Urban, Ocean Community and State Street Downtown Santa Barbara.


Romantic Interest

Fireplaces, Jacuzzis in rooms, chocolates on the bed, comfy bath robes, very soft sheets, garden views, private patios and balconies

Historic Interest

Historic sites nearby:

The Trussel Winchester Adobe and Fernald House.

Weather

About Our Rooms

Room 2

A lovely guest room in the main house, with great views on the Fernald Mansion/Trussel-Winchester Adobe park. This intimate room has charming French doors opening up to a quiet terrace shaded by a large avocado tree. It features a queen-size bed, en-suite private bathroom with shower and private entry. Wi-Fi high-speed internet available in all our rooms.

 

Room 3

Room 3Our largest guest room with a charming living room area with flat screen TV and great views on the Fernald Mansion/Trussel-Winchester Adobe park. This suite is located on the top floor of the main house and features a king-size bed, a twin-size daybed, en-suite private bathroom with shower/tub combination and private entry.

 

Room 4

A lovely and cozy guest room is located on the top floor of the main house, with great views on the Fernald Mansion/Trussel-Winchester Adobe park. This room features a queen-size bed, en-suite private bathroom with shower and private entry.

 

Room 5

A warm inviting guest room with a wood burning fireplace and a balcony . This room features a queen-size bed, en-suite private bathroom with shower/tub combination and private entry.

 

Room 6

A warm inviting guest room with a wood burning fireplace and a balcony . This room features a queen-size bed, en-suite private bathroom with shower/tub combination and private entry.

 

Room 7

Room 7A romantic room with a jacuzzi tub for two and authentic wood burning fireplace right in front of the bed . This room is the largest suite in the Carriage house located on the top floor. French doors lead to a private patio with stunning views on the Fernald mansion and gardens and the Santa Barbara/Montecito mountains. This room features a king-size bed, en-suite private bathroom with shower/tub combination and private entry.

 

Room 8

Room DescriptionA romantic room with a jacuzzi tub for two and authentic wood burning fireplace right in front of the bed . This room is the largest suite in the Carriage house located on the top floor. French doors lead to a private patio with stunning views on the Fernald mansion and gardens and the Santa Barbara/Montecito mountains. This room features a king-size bed, en-suite private bathroom with shower/tub combination and private entry.

 

Room 9

A romantic high-ceiling room with a jacuzzi tub for 2 and authentic wood burning fireplace. This room is located on the second floor of the Carriage house. It features a queen-size bed, en-suite private bathroom with shower/tub combination, private entry and a balcony.

 

Innkeeper Note

The Orchid Inn at Santa Barbara has 8 beautiful guest rooms to choose from. All of the rooms are designed with simple elegance and luxurious detail. Spend a night on our wonderful comphy co sheets. Awake refreshed and rested, ready to explore Santa Barbara. In our dining room awaits you our special gourmet breakfast and upon your return of your fun filled day, relax with a glass of wine in our living room.

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The Orchid Inn

 

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:A Two-day minimum on weekends applies in certain periods of the year. Please check our website for details.
Cancellation:Cancellation must be made AT LEAST SEVEN (7) days prior to check-in time (3:00 PM Pacific Time) by sending a request of cancellation via email at info@orchidinnatsb.com or by sending a fax at (805) 618-1660. Cancellations made less than seven (7) days from check-in time (3:00 PM Pacific Time), early departures and no-shows, will be charged the total of your bill.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property and Outside Only.

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Last reviewed on1/2/2012
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happy new year

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Kevin B
1/2/2012

Thank you for the wonderful stay, staff and amazing hospitality, that you showed during our stay here at the Orchid Inn. You definitively made our new year

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
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    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Special service

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Tom S
12/23/2011

We had a great time and loved everything including, the special for us gluten free breakfast, prepared so wonderfully. Thank you very much

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
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    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Home away

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Nedda B
12/31/2011

We will be back - our home away from home.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Relaxing and wonderful

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Sara & BIll H
11/20/2011

Such an enjoyable visit and a wonderful relaxing place to rest our weary feet. Thank you for a wonderful hospitality, the great food and cozy and comfortable beds. We will be back

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    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Memorable

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Mary H
9/7/2011

Thank you for being so wonderful. This has been a memorable visit. So cozy and unique. Will return

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Amazing stay

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Chris P
9/18/2011

What en experience we had! Thank you so much for making it special. From the rooms to happy hour to breakfast - all the wonderful touches. We won't stay anywhere else in Santa Barbara, but at the Orchid Inn! Thank you for the great time.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Lovely

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Bill R
10/28/2011

What a lovely inn - wonderful and friendly service, fantastic food - what a delight

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Wedding anniversary

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Jason L
10/2/2011

Had a great week end celebrating our wedding anniversary. We enjoyed the breakfast each day and the yummy cookies in the afternoon. The staff were so nice and wonderful

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Got engaged

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Chris E
9/15/2011

We had a great experience. Everyone was very welcoming and the breakfast was great. Thank you for making our engagenment celebration a memorable one

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Will be back

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Karen D
6/23/2011

This is such a wonderful atmosphere and we definitively will be back. Thank you for the friendliness, great food and great wine

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Mother daughter week

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Catherine P
3/23/2011

Thank you for a great Mother daughter week! We loved staying here so close to the Beach! Such a nice place, we will definitively come back!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Babymoon

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Joshua W
3/24/2011

What a wonderful babymoon here in SB. Loved the room #7.. never felt such soft sheets in my life! Thanks for a great stay!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Romantic 20th Anniversary

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Susan J
1/2/2011

A lovely place for a romantic getaway at a reasonable price. Room 9 was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. I don't like frilly overdone decor, so I enjoyed the Tuscan colors and simplicity. The veggie omelet for breakfast was tasty and healthy. Sean was so nice...very helpful and welcoming. Thank you for a wonderful visit.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 4 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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A place like home

The Orchid Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Linda o
3/2/2010

This B&B feels just like home. After years of staying at large, chain-style hotels, I was impressed by the atmosphere the Orchid Inn has to offer. They don’t have a huge selection of food compared to some larger hotels, but they do have enough, and the food is home made, Delicious!!!!! My boyfriend and I stayed there during the week and later went for a wine tasting trip up north. The Orchid Inn was the best part of the trip.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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