Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, but guests should note that elevators are not available. It is recommended to contact the property in advance for specific needs.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. It is 0.4 miles from Alameda Park and 9.4 miles from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Simpson House Inn - 5 Star Hotel in Santa Barbara

Average nightly price at Simpson House Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$326
February	US$353
March	US$424
April	US$427
May	US$412
June	US$433
July	US$444
August	US$431
September	US$411
October	US$401
November	US$375
December	US$342

What guests think

Travellers praise Simpson House Inn for its serene historic grounds, welcoming staff, and thoughtful extras like gourmet breakfasts, afternoon treats, and an evening wine hour, creating a peaceful, high-touch bed-and-breakfast experience close to downtown Santa Barbara.

Rooms are charming and comfortable, with unique cottages and fireplaces, though a few guests mention smaller sizes, older bathrooms, or soft beds. The location is walkable to State Street yet quiet, offering a restful base that feels tucked away. Expect a tranquil, service-forward stay.

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Facilities

Guests highlight the lush gardens, historic house, and relaxing spaces, plus daily wine hour, afternoon snacks, cookies/tea, and fireplaces; several appreciate on-site parking and private cottages.

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Julie

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay at this beautiful property. Incredible service and hospitality—from afternoon lemonade and iced tea with pastries to happy hour Hors d'oeuvres and wine, to evening cookies and tea to a deliciously cooked gourmet breakfast—we loved it all. Loved the wood burning fireplace in our cottage!

10

Eric

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay at The Simpson House was wonderful. It has an upscale feel, but it’s warm and inviting. We enjoyed wandering the beautiful grounds, sitting in front of the fireplace, the delicious breakfasts on the porch, the appetizers and wine at night and the smiling faces of the staff. It’s truly an oasis in Santa Barbara. Five stars!!

10

Matthew

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgious property with an English garden. Breakfast included beginning at 8:30; wine and orderves at 5:30 pm. Had a garden room. Which we loved. A find.

10

Ingrid

4 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Simply the best place to stay at in Santa Barbara. If you’re looking for a relaxing place with friendly staff and conveniently located near the main sightseeing and shopping spots, this is it. There’s parking on the property and there’s also plenty of street parking. A beautiful park is half a block away and you could even walk to the pier. I appreciate the sounds of the water fountains, which there are multiple on the grounds, so you don’t hear people from your room. And it’s very quiet at night. The snacks are plentiful and offered throughout the day, fresh baked! Breakfast is generous, the wine hour is great. The room I stayed in was clean, with decor fitting for a house built in the late 1800’s. There’s a lot of charm and attention to detail that I appreciate. This is not a party house or a place you’ll hear kids running up and down the halls at. Peace and quiet is what you’ll get. :o)

10

Ying

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Can't not say stunning enough. Hotel ground is beautifully designed with trees, flowers and fountains. Jasmine fragrance permeates the air and greets guests upon arrival. Breakfast is served in style with a different entrée each day. Guests are pampered by very attentive servers (Dana is absolutely fabulous). Happy hour everyday with wine and delicious hor'doeuvres from 530 to 630pm.

10

Lisa

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic home and grounds. We stayed in the Pendle Cottage, the largest of the small cottages around the property. Very private and cozy, high quality. If you like B and B's, this place is for you!

10

mary ellen

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was very nice property with serene grounds. Offerings of complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres in the pm was enjoyable. Attention of all staff was critical to a fine stay. Pendle cottage was nice and free sodas was appreciated. Only slight ding was the shower was a bit slow to heat up and on the narrow side. Breakfast was excellent. A very pleasant stay!

10

Philippe

16 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely 19th century house in a beautiful neighborhood, with all you need to spend a wonderful and peaceful moment. Breakfast was extraordinary along with tea and wine&cheese time! The gardens are pristine and beautiful, for a nap time!

10

paimanjot

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing attention to detail, beautiful garden. Wine and hors d’oeuvres hour was lovely. Wonderful stay!

10

Edward

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simpson House Inn is a unique property. We stayed in the Garden Room which was private and comfortable. The Gardens are wonderful and very relaxing. Fresh baked afternoon scones and later appetisers were delicious and unexpected. Home cooked breakfast was also excellent and the staff very pleasant and accommodating. Safe parking on site. We will return.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently note spotless rooms and well-kept, beautifully maintained grounds, though a few mention worn areas or a stuffy, old-room smell.

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Amir

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful grounds, attentive staff, delicious food. Really enjoyed the stay. The room was a bit stuffy - had a bit of a dusty / old smell to it unfortunately but otherwise it was great.

10

Saypin

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love this place. This is my 2nd times, clean , staff friendly

10

Tracy

8 Jul 2024

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This is a wonderful gem that's perfect for a quiet getaway. The staff is fantastic and the grounds are immaculate. 10/10.

8

Peter

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service and staff were very helpful. Hotel is a charm but a bit worn

8

Thomas

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is definitely beautiful. The rooms are very clean. The hors d’oeuvres were lacking. Seemed like they were all premade frozen and they warmed them up. Also, for room service you had to pay $10 for them to walk across the yard.

10

LUCIEANN

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s always a treat to stay at the Simpson House, though I am a-bit concerned if the new investor’s(original owners sold about 2 years ago) will put the money needed to keep the property up? I did see some some areas both on the outside and inside of property that need attention🥹I love this place and would be very sad if it’s not kept up like it deserves❣️

10

ESMAEIL

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was beautiful and clean, and I can go on and on! The staff were amazing, friendly, and just sweet people. We will go back again!

10

sarah

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were clean and comfortable. The grounds were well kept and quiet. The breakfast and afternoon snacks were always great! Would recommend to anyone who wants access to state street but also a quiet stay.

10

Joe

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The grounds and the house are beautifully maintained. It’s quiet and cozy. A hidden gem.

10

Tiffany-Lynn

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was absolutely nothing about this property that wasn’t a 10!! The staff contacted me the day before I arrived They greeted us at the car as we pulled in Everything in the room was spotless and clean The grounds are beautiful The check-in process was flawless Thank you, Olivia, Frank and Keydra. And all the other stuff I didn’t get their names. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much.

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Rooms

Rooms and cottages are cozy and characterful, often with fireplaces and private outdoor spaces; some are small or have older bathrooms, soft beds, or tight showers.

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Lea

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The grounds were beautiful, so lovely and quiet. Breakfast and happy hour were also wonderful, great homemade food. I did not know when I booked my room that I had booked a "specific queen" room w/the bathroom outside of the room. The Mary Simpson room. Each room has a specific identity. We were staying w/2 other couples for a wedding at the hotel. I think we all felt it was a little overpriced given the 450.00 plus for the rooms. The rooms were pretty small. If you want to stay in a historical old house instead of a hotel this is a good place, check out your room to make sure its what you want.

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Julie

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay at this beautiful property. Incredible service and hospitality—from afternoon lemonade and iced tea with pastries to happy hour Hors d'oeuvres and wine, to evening cookies and tea to a deliciously cooked gourmet breakfast—we loved it all. Loved the wood burning fireplace in our cottage!

10

Angela

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A superb place to stay. Staff are all super friendly and helpful and provide excellent service. Our room the Robert & Julia Simpson room was spacious and comfortable with an amazing outdoor space. Loved the blend of the old and new as despite being decorated in an historic style there were USB chargers beside the bed. Good variety of food and the quality was outstanding. Great location near to some good neighbourhood restaurants. Gardens are beautiful and great to return to peace and tranquility after a day out.

10

Lisa

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly we only had one night here! From the moment we arrived it was just wonderful. A real lovely welcome to a charming little country house hotel, a real hidden gem. Complementary wine and nibbles were great as was breakfast. The only slight downside was that our bed was far too soft for us and so we didn’t get a good rest. We would love to visit again but would discuss other room options with the property. A really great place, highly recommended.

10

Shawna

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night at the Simpson House. Beautiful property and in the perfect Santa Barbara location just blocks off the promenade. The service was great. Loved the afternoon snacks. We stayed in the garden room and it was nice, although bathroom is outdated and bed was not very comfortable. My biggest complaint was the breakfast- coffee was bad and my scrambled eggs were really bad. Definitely expected better food for a 5 star place (and for the price we paid). Also a maintenance person was sweeping or doing something on our private patio very early in the morning. Didn’t love that.

10

Lisa

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic home and grounds. We stayed in the Pendle Cottage, the largest of the small cottages around the property. Very private and cozy, high quality. If you like B and B's, this place is for you!

10

mary ellen

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was very nice property with serene grounds. Offerings of complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres in the pm was enjoyable. Attention of all staff was critical to a fine stay. Pendle cottage was nice and free sodas was appreciated. Only slight ding was the shower was a bit slow to heat up and on the narrow side. Breakfast was excellent. A very pleasant stay!

10

IRINA

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I really liked the charm of the property and the delicious breakfasts on the veranda. The room was small but lovely. Staff are friendly. Overall good impression.

10

Tyler

9 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Simpson house was great!! Room was clean, the cottage we stayed in was not attached to another room. The morning breakfast was perfect. Can not say enough good things about this place

10

Edward

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simpson House Inn is a unique property. We stayed in the Garden Room which was private and comfortable. The Gardens are wonderful and very relaxing. Fresh baked afternoon scones and later appetisers were delicious and unexpected. Home cooked breakfast was also excellent and the staff very pleasant and accommodating. Safe parking on site. We will return.

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Service

Service is consistently warm, attentive, and personalized, with staff proactively welcoming guests, offering helpful guidance, and accommodating special requests and early check-ins.

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Robert

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay at The Simpson Inn and can't wait to return. Was greeted on our arrival and given a tour of the entire property ending up at our lodging, the Tack Room. Outstanding space on the downstairs portion of the building with our own porch. Happy Hour with Hors d'oeuvres was very nice with a good selection of local wines and very tasty food. Breakfast was also great and David took excellent care of us for both mornings. Small complaint regarding that is it doesn't start until 8:30am. For those who like to rise earlier than that could be problem if you had a busy day planned ahead of you. Overall fantastic accommodations and very relaxing.

10

KELLY

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a wonderful place to stay. So thoughtful and so many personalized touches. I cannot wait to come back.

10

Katherine

11 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The charm and beauty of the grounds, the friendly interaction with the staff, the deliciously satisfying breakfasts and heavy Hors d’Oeuvres and wine hours make your stay truly unique and relaxing. A stay at Simpson House Inn is a great escape from the daily grind. From the moment you walk up, you are enveloped in peace and tranquillity. Would love to come back.

10

Nicholas

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Relaxing and calming property. The staff was friendly and prompt.

10

Ernest

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Some of the most friendly and excellent staff of anywhere I’ve ever stayed and an absolutely beautiful place with all sorts of tasteful amenities. Will definitely come back

10

Beiyu

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional service!

10

Daniel

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Simpson House Inn is a wonderfully maintained oasis near downtown Santa Barbara. This is not a Five Star HOTEL but a superb B&B the likes of which we have previously enjoyed living in new and old England. The staff are excellent ... David has a wonderfully dry wit. Evening Happy Hour in the salon is generous. Plumstead Cottage is charming with a quirky plan (do note that the bed and bath are on the second floor). In all a fabulous base for Santa Barbara and beyond.

10

Steve

31 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Simpson House staff was amazing!! Thank you so much for making our visit so special. We needed to get into our room a little earlier to change for an afternoon event, and they were super accommodating. The charm of this place is second to none, and we were very fortunate our daughter and son-in-law recommended it! Thank you!

10

Tiffany-Lynn

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was absolutely nothing about this property that wasn’t a 10!! The staff contacted me the day before I arrived They greeted us at the car as we pulled in Everything in the room was spotless and clean The grounds are beautiful The check-in process was flawless Thank you, Olivia, Frank and Keydra. And all the other stuff I didn’t get their names. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much.

10

Marsha

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful property! The staff was very attentive and helpful. I would highly recommend Simpson House!

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Location

Close to downtown and State Street with easy walking access, yet quiet and residential; a few note it’s a short drive or a little out of the way.

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ilene

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A little out of the way from town, but lovely, quaint and in all ways special.

10

Ken

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent food and service. Really enjoyed the location and the walk ability to restaurants in downtown.

10

calvin

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a unique property. Very close to town and restaurants and walkable. And yet you seem away from all of the hustle and bustle when you are on the property. Staff are very personable and helpful. I would recommend this property to anyone wanting a comfortable getaway

10

Caroline

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful bed and breakfast 10 minutes away from Downtown Santa Barbara.

10

Angela

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A superb place to stay. Staff are all super friendly and helpful and provide excellent service. Our room the Robert & Julia Simpson room was spacious and comfortable with an amazing outdoor space. Loved the blend of the old and new as despite being decorated in an historic style there were USB chargers beside the bed. Good variety of food and the quality was outstanding. Great location near to some good neighbourhood restaurants. Gardens are beautiful and great to return to peace and tranquility after a day out.

10

Ingrid

4 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Simply the best place to stay at in Santa Barbara. If you’re looking for a relaxing place with friendly staff and conveniently located near the main sightseeing and shopping spots, this is it. There’s parking on the property and there’s also plenty of street parking. A beautiful park is half a block away and you could even walk to the pier. I appreciate the sounds of the water fountains, which there are multiple on the grounds, so you don’t hear people from your room. And it’s very quiet at night. The snacks are plentiful and offered throughout the day, fresh baked! Breakfast is generous, the wine hour is great. The room I stayed in was clean, with decor fitting for a house built in the late 1800’s. There’s a lot of charm and attention to detail that I appreciate. This is not a party house or a place you’ll hear kids running up and down the halls at. Peace and quiet is what you’ll get. :o)

10

sarah

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were clean and comfortable. The grounds were well kept and quiet. The breakfast and afternoon snacks were always great! Would recommend to anyone who wants access to state street but also a quiet stay.

10

Jacob

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a quiet, calm place to stay. Short drive downtown. Staff is amazing.

10

Francis

1 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,322 nights

This is a cozy Bed and Breakfast nestled right in the city of Santa Barbara and only a few blocks from all that is State Street. The staff are always helpful and pleasant - even provided us with a list of Wine Tasting that would be open on Thanksgiving Day!

10

Steve

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice and full service B&B. Great service, nice rooms, great location

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Dining

Breakfast and the evening wine and hors d'oeuvres are widely praised, with snacks available throughout the day; a few guests found portions or quality inconsistent, citing lighter offerings or disappointing coffee and eggs.

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Maria

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The BEST wine reception we’ve ever had! Great staff. Lovely place. Worth your time and money.

10

Marco

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast included; snacks available throughout the day and exceptional happy hour wine and hors d'oeuvres. Will definitely go back if in the area.

10

Julie

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay at this beautiful property. Incredible service and hospitality—from afternoon lemonade and iced tea with pastries to happy hour Hors d'oeuvres and wine, to evening cookies and tea to a deliciously cooked gourmet breakfast—we loved it all. Loved the wood burning fireplace in our cottage!

10

Eric

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay at The Simpson House was wonderful. It has an upscale feel, but it’s warm and inviting. We enjoyed wandering the beautiful grounds, sitting in front of the fireplace, the delicious breakfasts on the porch, the appetizers and wine at night and the smiling faces of the staff. It’s truly an oasis in Santa Barbara. Five stars!!

10

Shawna

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night at the Simpson House. Beautiful property and in the perfect Santa Barbara location just blocks off the promenade. The service was great. Loved the afternoon snacks. We stayed in the garden room and it was nice, although bathroom is outdated and bed was not very comfortable. My biggest complaint was the breakfast- coffee was bad and my scrambled eggs were really bad. Definitely expected better food for a 5 star place (and for the price we paid). Also a maintenance person was sweeping or doing something on our private patio very early in the morning. Didn’t love that.

8

Thomas

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is definitely beautiful. The rooms are very clean. The hors d’oeuvres were lacking. Seemed like they were all premade frozen and they warmed them up. Also, for room service you had to pay $10 for them to walk across the yard.

10

Kathy

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We came to The Simpson House Inn to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Everything was perfect!! The Victorian Inn and the beautiful gardens were spectacular! The happy hour appetizers were great as was the breakfast. They also serve refreshments in the afternoon should you need something to hold you over until happy hour. The service was exceptional in all areas! I recommended this for anyone wanting a special place to stay in Santa Barbara!

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Manuel

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have been to the Simpson House Bed & Breakfast before. The staff is always superb and attentive. The grounds are always beautiful, the location is perfect, closed to the SB Bowl and downtown. The only disappointment this time was the breakfast, it tasted great but compare to our last visits, it sure suffered from ‘shrinkflation’….

10

mary ellen

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was very nice property with serene grounds. Offerings of complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres in the pm was enjoyable. Attention of all staff was critical to a fine stay. Pendle cottage was nice and free sodas was appreciated. Only slight ding was the shower was a bit slow to heat up and on the narrow side. Breakfast was excellent. A very pleasant stay!

10

Don

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Absolutely gorgeous property and lovely staff. Food was good, not great, but the experience was fantastic.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14 $480
15 $451	16 $342	17 $399	18 $384	19 $451	20	21
22 $480	23 $429	24 $626	25 $616	26 $674	27 $781	28 $640
29 $412	30 $358

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		1 $355	2 $434	3 $503	4 $604	5 $624
6 $479	7 $394	8 $407	9 $410	10	11 $534	12 $567
13 $458	14 $410	15 $425	16 $405	17	18 $609	19 $625
20 $433	21 $478	22 $518	23 $547	24 $527	25 $670	26 $768
27 $447	28 $423	29 $656	30 $630	31 $662

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Accessible Carriage Room (1 King Bed)

the Garden Room (1 Queen Bed)

Abbeywood Cottage (1 Queen Bed)

Margaret Simpson Room (1 Queen Bed)

Katharine Mccormick Room (1 Queen Bed)

Sun Room (1 Queen Bed)

Pendle Cottage (1 King Bed)

Weathervane Room (1 King Bed)

Plumstead Cottage (1 Queen Bed)

Mary Simpson Room (1 King Bed)

Greenwich Cottage (1 Queen Bed)

Parlor Room (1 King Four Poster Bed)

Hayloft Room (1 King Bed)

Tack Room (1 King Bed)

Robert & Julia Simpson Room (1 King Canopy Bed)

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