San Ysidro Ranch

Property class: 2.5

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Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and a hair salon at San Ysidro Ranch. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at The Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

Romantic Garden Hideaways

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Ocean View Hideaways

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Canyon Hideaways

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Montecito, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch is in the mountains and near the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and skydiving. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108

What's nearby

  • An elephant in a zoo enclosure with a rocky background and mountains in the distance.
    Santa Barbara Zoo
    7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a central archway.
    Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • A brick building with a tiled roof labeled "Santa Barbara Bowl."
    Santa Barbara Bowl
    15 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    17 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    7 min drive
  • El Sitio
    8 min drive
  • Ospi Montecito
    7 min drive
  • Blenders in the Grass
    7 min drive
  • Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant
    7 min drive

About this property

San Ysidro Ranch

  • Boutique family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2019 and located near Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Free continental breakfast, a garden, and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at San Ysidro Ranch. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at The Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
    • A computer station, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at San Ysidro Ranch feature perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown services, and slippers
    • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and phones

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Frequently asked questions

Does San Ysidro Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is San Ysidro Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at San Ysidro Ranch?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at San Ysidro Ranch?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is San Ysidro Ranch located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara hotel is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Montecito Village Shopping Center, Casa Del Herrero, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. The Easton Gallery and Miramar Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

San Ysidro Ranch Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service, service, service

Was here over 30 years ago and don't remember it being this beautiful! Grounds are immaculate and constantly being groomed. Peace and absolute quiet. Understated elegance, (rustic), quiet, absolutely professional staff all around---from the front gatehouse to the car valet. Friendly staff always wanting to make sure you enjoy the day and the sunset---without being intrusive. Food is outstanding ---quality beyond 5 stars. Went to two other restaurants because of recommendations; would have been happier just dining here. An absolute jewel of a destination. You can't get any better than this......
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magic stay

We were so sad to leave!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Magical getaway

The San Ysidro Ranch has a chill garden of eden in paradise feeling; from the private outdoor shower and jacuzzi for every cottage to the exquisite peaceful mountain view from the very private pool with lush overplanted gardens. And, as a special bonus, the spectacular San Ysidro hiking trail is out the front door! We went there for our birthdays and were treated royally. Both world class restaurants were fantastic. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A prime example of how to run the perfect 5 star hotel. Definitely an oasis in today’s mediocre hotel world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O Hotel merece ser membro do "The Leading Hotels of the World". Apesar de passar somente uma noite, foi perfeita. O Hotel é lindo ! Do jardim às acomodações tudo é feito pra encantar aos convidados. Quarto aconchegante, bem decorado, perfumado... A Gastronomia é um capitulo à pare. Altamente recomendado
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was amazing! Perfection!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel for R&R

The polls are out: My wife and I agree: Our new # 1 Hotel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, relaxing experience. Feeling of luxury and tranquility at virtually all times at all locations on the property. Definite thumbs up; looking forward to our next stay at San Ysidro Ranch!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Almost unbelievably great hotel

this hotel is fabulous, excellent food in gorgeous restaurants, beautiful private patio with perfect lounge chairs and dining table. when the ordered breakfast came, the table was set with cloth table cloth. it is like being in another world!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Great place to relax - great people, great food, great location, beautiful views of the mountains and ocean - perfect for a quiet getaway or romantic weekend for a couple
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nirvana

Everything a luxury, romantic hotel should be - grounds and setting were magical - room cozy (not small), comfortable - food out of this world
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Best Place to Stay in Santa Barbara.

FABULOUS! We can't wait to go back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overpriced for the quality of the facility.

Beautiful grounds w/blooming flowers and trimmed bushes everywhere, and a gracious reception area. Cottage OK, but not five star (one sink in bathroom, queen bed); spider web in bathroom, at ceiling.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Birthday weekend ever!

Now I know what all the accolades are all about. The SYR is top notch all around. Enjoyed the Pool, dining on our patio and the incredible Stonehouse restaurant. Highly recommend the SYR!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very special place. Our second time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Quiet elegance.

Went for a girlfriend's weekend getaway. Enjoyed it immensely. Wonderful food. A great place to get away and relax. Good location, close to many sights in the area. Restaurant was excellent as was the service all over the property. They take very good care of you.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very nice room, but not worth the price.

This is an extremely expensive hotel. It did not live up to our expectations. For my husband's 40th birthday, we were the first people at the restaurant with a 6 pm reservation. We were seated directly in the sun. We asked to have the blinds lowered twice, but spent our time squinting with the sun in our eyes. The second couple at dinner that evening was seated right next to us. With no one else in the entire restaurant, we were a little crammed together and could hear every word of their conversation. Aside from this, the room was very nice, but did not warrant the price. The hiking trails were not impressive. There was no spa, only spa treatments in your room. The grounds were very nice, but there was very little to do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Baby moon

Outstanding place to get away. My wife and I celebrated our baby moon prior to her giving birth to our son. Absolutely relaxing environment and we are sure to return. Staff was also top notch!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Truly heaven on earth!

This place is truly amazing! The cottage really makes you feel at home wish we stayed a little longer, it's worth every penny. The small jacuzzi and the tub are so relaxing, not enough words to describe our experince. This place is highly recommended!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very Romantic

We stayed here on our wedding night. It was wonderful!!! Everything was perfect. Couldn't have been better. Staff was great!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect get-a-way

Every little detail was covered. Perfect get-a-way. Quiet, peaceful, nice pool, food everywhere (we weren't nickel and dimed). The two days of hikes up the San Ysidro Trail were fantastic. The pool was at the right temperature...service great. The Stonehouse restaurant was the best place we ate on our 8 night trip up the California coast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing retreat in the hills above Montecito

We had a wonderful 4 night stay here. The hotel is so beautiful and the service is excellent and friendly. The restaurants and room service are excellent. The rooms are very unique. They range from small private luxury cabins to full homes. Very safe area. Sun and stars were amazing. Night time lighting is very low and romantic. Highly recommended, this hotel beckons you back when out sight-seeing and for a future visit! One of the the best hotels I have ever stayed at. Expensive, but worth it. We looked at several other options in the area and were so happy with our choice to stay here despite the extra cost.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Ultimate Getaway

Our stay was delightful! This is the nicest getaway we have experienced because everything here is beautiful. The property is gorgeous. We will return soon to celebrate another Birthday!! We loved The San Ysidro Ranch❤️ Blair Waite
Verified review

8/10 Good

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We'll pass next time.

We stayed during the long Thanksgiving weekend. The hotel itself and people working there were wonderful BUT the extra charges for the pool and advertising was above and beyond the very expensive price we were already paying for the room. The Thanksgiving meal we had was also way over priced and not worth it considering the quality of the food.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Relaxing

The hotel and grounds are beautiful. The restaurant is amazing and the staff very friendly!