Santa Barbara, California Hotel Rooms at the Independent

We spent 2 nights at the Ballard Inn and it was a lovely stay. From our check-in, Christina helped us, to Katherine who provided helpful information and maps, everyone at this Inn is friendly, personable, and eager to help. The inn provides a daily hot breakfast as well as a cold food bar (cereal, fruit, juice). The breakfast was good (I had oatmeal, my husband had sausage and eggs). In the afternoon (from4:30-5:30) they provide wine and an array of appetizers (hot and cold). A really nice spread. The room is spacious and comfortable (we had a king size bed). A couple of things you should know about this Inn. Number 1 there isn't a t.v. in your room (there is one in the common room). The closet in your room is an armoire (very narrow) and there are hooks on a rod where you can place your clothes. If you have a lot of clothes to hang this may not work for you but that's all they have. Also they have a small flat ironing board that you would place on a table or floor to iron your clothes (like my single days). If those little quirks don't bother you this place is for you.

The ranch is so nicely landscaped with beautiful gardens loaded with flowers; a citrus grove and also the chefs garden of produce and herbs. It is a wonderful place to wander. But it is also a treat to just stay in your cottage, each one is beautifully decorated in a way that makes you feel at home. It's hard to choose where to go in the room, however, the canopied bed invites you to stay put, but the porch beckons you to go outdoors. It is not an inexpensive retreat, but it is truly a retreat from everyday life.

I travel frequently for business to Santa Barbara and anything near State St. is usually very noisy - and oceanfront is usually more so. But when my husband and I came to visit over Christmas break, we discovered this gem. In walking distance to the best of State St, but an oasis from the busyness - even during a holiday season. The fireside room was cozy and perfect for reading. The breakfast has been upgraded to be quite substantial. The grounds are immaculate and beautiful. Rooms are smaller, as one would expect in an older building but everything is up to date and in excellent condition. Parking is free and easily available. Fabulous.

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Su Nido. The inn is so beautiful, and our suite was amazing with its nice decor, comfortable bed, fireplace and deep soak tub. A perfectly relaxing and quiet place. It is also very close to wonderful shops and restaurants. Thank you for a great experience!

Excellent service and attentive staff. Loved the afternoon wine and cheese and evening desserts

A wonderful stay at a beautiful property. The staff is AMAZING!

It's a wonderful place to get away. Special setting, gracious and helpful staff, comfortable in all ways. We're not golfers and suspect if we were we would have been even happier. Easy drive to Santa Barbara, allowing us to see that beautiful scenery as well.

Beautiful location and drive to hotel. Beautiful spa décor, contemporary furnishings. Room was spacious with fireplace ample bathroom. Will definitely stay there again.

50's room experience was awesome! Watching a 'drive-in' movie in the Cadillac bed was fun, unique, and most memorable. The bed does have a steering wheel, which for the effect, not sure how you could remove it... It has to stay, but even for the 5' 4" sleeping driver the wheel impacts restfulness. The steering wheel and one neon light fixture that was not working is the only reason we didn't give across the board excellents. The proprietor is great! Have fun!

Lushly landscaped with sparkling pool and hot tub. Comfortable bed, fluffy pillows with uniquely designed furniture. Expanded continental breakfast. Only five minute drive from downtown Ojai restaurants, shopping etc. Would highly recommend this motel!