Name: FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, series by Marriot
Address: 3850 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93105, US

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2026

Kym

We called three days prior to our visit to confirm reservation and to request special accommodations as we were traveling with kids and elderly mom. The person we spoke to confirmed our accommodation as well as honoring an early check in. When we arrived, the room was not ready nor could they honor any of the accommodations,

The rooms are on the smaller side but can tell it was recently renovated. The air conditioning unit is REALLY loud and had a musty smell. Our entire family did not sleep at all. There are also metal gates next to rooms that slam and make a loud noise every time it is shut. Very disturbing past ten and before 8. The property does have two pools and jacuzzi, which made up for the issues with the room. They also serve a continental and hot breakfast, which we all enjoyed. Overall, if it weren’t for the noisy air conditioning unit and check in mix up, it could have been a great stay.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Noah

The room was nice and comfortable. The property was well maintained. Good luck getting house keeping to help you.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

ERIN

This was a very last minute booking for us. Happy with the room size, the breakfast and the pool! Nice family friendly stay.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Janeth

Breakfast was fresh. Parking was safe and plenty

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Thomas

Beautiful hotel close to downtown Santa Barbara. There is a huge Macys and Target across the street. The rooms were very clean and well maintained. Rooms are cleaned every other day unless requested. Nice spread for breakfast. The pool was very clean and there were plenty of chairs and umbrellas. There is a dog area on the premises too.

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2026

Adam

“Courtyard room” is actually a “car park” at the front main entrance.

It’s an up-fitted motel charging premium hotel prices, and they haven’t even sprung the cash to change the existing doors for new ones. What that means is they are undercut by 2” because there used to be carpet. You can hear and if you want to, SEE your neighbors in the adjoining room…yea we heard everything. Had to throw towels down and out luggage there to maintain some privacy for us and them.

Toiletries were not filled.

The included breakfast is junk, I’ve had better at truck stop motels.

Absolutely not worth the outrageous cost to stay here.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

BORIS

The staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good, and the parking was very convenient. The location is absolutely central, which makes it easy to get around and enjoy everything nearby. Overall, a very convenient place to stay.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Alex

The hotel clerk was friendly and polite.
My family and I stayed for one night.
The location is across the street from a shopping center. The hotel offered a free ev charging station which was great and helpful. I wish I had taken more pictures of this hotel, our room was comfortable on the second floor and it had a balcony and a refrigerator, they offered a free breakfast (we didn’t have it, we needed to get on the road). The pool looked nice.
If we’re in the area again I would stay here with my family.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2026

XINGLING

There was free parking and breakfast that were okay. What I didn’t like was that the room wasn’t as clean as I hoped it would be, you hear everything that goes on next door and outside, the AC was also blowing at our heads and it was really loud.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

Angela

The property was clean with a nice courtyard. The swimming pool and jacuzzi were basic, but still clean and not overcrowded.

However, the management and maintenance seemed to be poor. We first realized the free WIFI was not working. The only front desk staff there told us the manager didn’t respond to his call. This was a Saturday night in mid July. A hotel that charged $500 per night shouldn’t have only one staff with the manager unresponsive. Though it was only a WIFI problem, my reception was pretty bad. We resolved the issue by using my fiancé’s hotspot. If he had the same network as me, we would all have no internet access for the entire night. Also, it was a pretty occupied night, someone more than just the front desk person should be around.
Second, we asked for more pillows for our 4 people room, which only had 4 pillows. The staff could only provide one extra pillow because of low supply. This was not the service we expected for an expensive hotel stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Lusine

Thank you!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Hilda

First I want to start saying for the last minute booking the pictures are totally different from the place. The beds are horrible and the pillows need help. The property has free breakfast and I can tell you it is ewwww the property can do better. Also the room we were at was next to the outside of the pool. Omg I thought I was at a playground with tons of kids. Which is not their fault. But it was loud and they kept playing kickball and the ball kept on going in through the slide door. Even if you wanted to take a nap it was so loud. I paid so much money thinking it would be ok. But I was wrong. I’m never staying there again….ill be sure to skip that hotel.

Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Britt

Not much

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Emma

This was mine and my husband’s first time staying at FOUND hotels here in Santa Barbara, and we had a wonderful stay! The room was beautiful, well-kept, had a nice view out looking the tropical courtyard, had non-carpet flooring, and the staff was friendly. FOUND hotel is located on State St: the Main Street that takes you directly to Downtown Santa Barbara. There are rental electric bikes located very close to the hotel, and the city bus takes you directly to Downtown. An affordable means of getting around if you don’t have a car. The pool and jacuzzi were well-cleaned, and the complimentary breakfast was so delicious! We plan to stay he again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Nancy

Nice and very clean. The pool was great but a bit cold to swim in

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Sheila

This hotel was very nice and well worth the price! The room was just as described, clean, and very spacious. The pool and hot tub were very clean, it was very popular among guests. Breakfast was good however they didn’t have many options just eggs, bacon, waffles, toasted bread, blueberry muffins, and juice/coffee. The walls are also on the thin side so you can hear when someone is outside talking or coming in/out. Other than that we loved our stay and would recommend!

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Ruthie

The overall location, amenities, food and staff were all great!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Caroline

I stayed for 4th of July weekend and i must say it was way better than i expected! The room, sheets and towels smelled clean! I should have asked the name of the person in the front desk because he was VERY NICE, PROFESSIONAL AND HELPFUL! I traveled with my son and he had a blast at the pool! It had a family environment but it was very quiet and there was No problem when it comes about the noise.
Suggestion: I love it is dog friendly but guests should keep their dogs in the leash. There was a guest with two big dogs off leash. They pooped in the grass and guest only picked up because he was told to.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Tamas

Clean , fresh modern, pool was cold but it’s okay

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Hilda

I have good experience, so I can complain .

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Lori

Room was clean. Great amenities. Parking was good. Didn't do the breakfast.
Only down part is. A adjoining door to the next door. You could hear ever word from the next room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Adriana

Great location! Nice staff and room was clean

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Yuting

It is facing a very busy road, so be prepared for noise. Also the noise cancellation is terrible, I could hear ppl next down doing everything. Would not recommend!

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

Riana

I booked two rooms ( with 2 queen beds) under my Thursday night reservation. When I checked in, the front desk person assigned me my two rooms. He also aligned the two rooms for my 2nd reservation ( Fri & Sat night) with the same 2 rooms so I didn’t have to switch rooms. Gustavo was super helpful I told him that my guest for the 2nd room would be coming later and provided my guests name. I also told him that I would take care of the bill for both rooms and to just provide the keys to my guest at check in. This is when things fell apart. At 1:30 am when my guest was trying to check in, the new front desk person wouldn’t let my guest check in. My guest had to call me and told me the front desk person needed me to call the lobby. The front desk person asked if he could provide the room key to my guest. I said “ yes”. Then my guest walked into my room. I then needed to go to the lobby to straighten things out. The front desk person did find the 2nd room under my reservation and issued him a key. On Friday morning, when I was checking out of the 1st reservation ( Thursday night) and checking into the 2 reservation ( Fri/Sat) the same late night front desk person said my guest would need to switch rooms. What? My guest was assigned a room with a king bed and the 2nd reservation was for 2 queen beds. Gustavo walks in for his morning shift and was confused how the 2 room got switched to a king room. My guests had to switch rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Javier

Breakfast 👌parking👌

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Christine

The air conditioner was very loud and the bath tub didn't work so I could take a bath you pull the handle up but the water would run out and I saw a roach inside the bathroom

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Julia

Lovely hotel.
Very clean.
The staff was friendly and helpful.
Definitely will return.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Hasina

We had an amazing experience.

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

Jessica

Location was decent for us in proximity to our family. The property had a recent “facelift” which looks nice at first, but upon closer observation, not great quality. You can hear everything from everyone’s room, girls coming in after midnight drunk, laughing, giggling being loud and obnoxious is annoying, or the couple fighting and someone stomping around above us. The air conditioner was loud, but you had to run it. Otherwise it was stuffy in the room. The mattress was so uncomfortable, worst sleep I’ve had in years! The only reason I would stay here again is because it was close to our family and somewhat reasonably priced (compared to most hotels in SB).

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

John

The cleanness of the whole property.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

ANGELICA M.

The location it’s good. The building it’s beautiful it makes you feel like a little Spain. Very clean and good maintenance.
The lady from the breakfast room was in the top of everything ( good Hob) .

Stuff very nice & friendly.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

MARILOU

perfect place so close to everything in Santa Barbara, California, we will be back, thank you

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Fabiola

The room was fairly clean but random hairs on the floor in the bathroom . The mirror was not cleaned properly and had streaks . There was a stale unpleasant smell in the room .
We had no water to make coffee with . Our friends in adjacent room had 2 small bottles .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

janet

My husband and I liked everything about this hotel. The room was large and inviting. The bed was amazing! So comfortable. We had a balcony facing the pool and that was nice having a table and chairs. The breakfast was very good. Each day it was something different. We stayed 3 nights.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Alan

Clean hotel, close to the freeway and State Street.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Darryll

I found out that the property has been through some renovations. Everything looks great, however I have a couple of suggestions. 1-rooms need a microwave to reheat or cook food. 2- curtains placed in the bathrooms.

Self

2/10

Poor

17 May 2026

guillermo

Increible que diga: by Marriot ...

... es un engaño o Marriot da el nombre a cualquiera ...

Esto es un motel de ruta ... no es un hotel de casi 400 dolares x noche ... me siento estafado totalmente !!!!

Muy mal x expedia y peor aun x marriot ... ambos son complices de ofrecer algo extramadamente inferior a lo q sugieren las fotos y la descripcion !!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Dan

Comfortable hotel, helpful staff, good breakfast

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2026

Tracy L

Room still has cigarette odor, shower curtain could not contain the shower water which was very forceful, breakfast was good

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Kushal

Breakfast was bad. Limited options, eggs were hard, toaster was super dirty, waffles were good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Kenya

Staff were friendly + helpful. The room was clean. Parking felt safe + easy. Breakfast included a variety of fresh foods. Will definitely return.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2026

MIRIAN

The room was clean but when we arrived a customer was complaining about their neighbor playing loud music. I only stayed here one night and had no issues.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Aram

A very good hotel with excellent staff; it is very clean, and the parking is good. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay—I highly recommend it.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

Mark

I expected more from a Marriott property. A\C heat functioned poorly, the coffee maker was broken in the room, and we had insects in the bathroom. The property is old, and could probably use a second renovation. Avoid the hot? Items at breakfast. I will avoid this Marriott in the future. The front desk was notified of the deficiencies on departure

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Cecilia

Clean, easy parking lot , EV chargers, nice staff

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Sara

I would totally stay here again! The room was nice and clean, it smelled clean. I think most rooms have a balcony or a slider of sorts i loved our balcony. The bed was comfortable. And the staff was super friendly when we check in.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Cyrita

First and foremost best for my pet ! Because it’s pet friendly hotel. Easy parking , nice staff and rooms are clean.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Grigori

Ok

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Kathleen

Quiet and clean property. Nice staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Herbert

Clean room, great hot breakfast, really good value

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Theresa

Breakfast was just ok but hotel aaa very nice

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 Apr 2026

Anatoly

I don't know where to start on this one. The property is basically an old Best Western, that had a lick of paint applied to it. So if you want to experience Motel 6 level of property with Marriott pricing this is the right spot. Huge holes by the door (door looks like it was last swapped in 90's), holes where old paintings used to hang, broken bathroom fans, draft under the door. exposed flooring joints. The remodel was done by someone who has clearly has never done one and the amount of investment was negligible. This is probably the first time I felt like writing a review like this because I felt like I was completely ripped off and a switch a bait was done. The outside of the property btw, also doesn't look it was updated at all either. I would not recommend to stay here at all. If you want a Marriott find a real one not this Found Garbage by Marriott.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

09 Apr 2026

Iana

I stayed at Found Hotel Santa Barbara Series by Marriott (Room 357, April 2–5), and this was a serious safety issue.
The balcony railing was broken — one of the vertical slats was loose and created a large gap. My child almost fell through it. The only reason nothing happened is because I was standing right there.
This is not a small maintenance problem — this is dangerous and unacceptable, especially for a Marriott-affiliated property.
I have photo evidence and will be reporting this. Please be very careful staying here, especially with children.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Roya

Room as clean. Breakfast was good. The gym 2 blocks down was excellent. We will definitely stay at this hotel again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Lucky

Property was, clean, lots of parking, very friendly staff.
I would come again in the future.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

03 Apr 2026

Yoshiko

I stayed two nights in March 2026 and had a very poor experience. On the first night a neighboring room’s air conditioner made loud bursting noises, so around midnight I asked the front desk for another room and moved to a far-end room. That room had towels on the bathroom floor and trash in the bin, though the bed looked clean. I fetched fresh towels from the lobby, then discovered there was no toilet paper; I managed with tissues. The next morning I reported the issues and requested toilet paper; staff brought one roll and said they’d send housekeeping. Later that evening the room had not been cleaned. I found a live cockroach on the floor, trapped it under a cup, and left it there. At checkout I reported the uncleaned room and the cockroach; the front-desk staff apologized verbally but offered no remedy or compensation. I have photos of the cockroach.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2026

Savita

Clean room. It was like a nice motel.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Laura

Heated pool and floors in our room, amazing! Traveled with family, rested very well. Plenty of parking.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Kyle

Clean room, great staff service.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Kim

Great location; beautiful room, comfortable bed

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Ignacia

Breakfast could have been better. The eggs were extremely watery. No potatoes

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Marisin

The whole experience was excellent. We’ll stay there again for sure. Next time, please put an alarm clock in the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Jose A

Clean, Cute and comfortable

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

GLORIA

I felt as if I was at home. The staff is amazing.
The hotel is very clean. Overall very satisfied!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Stacy

Staff was nice ,clean rooms nice property

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

Haritha

Checked into two rooms for a night. Bathrooms were clogged. Bath tubs are not clean. Room telephones were out of service. Very slow room service.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Fabian

It was perfect! Clean and comfortable. Will definitely return.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Ruth

N/A

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Konstantin

T

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

John

We had a good room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

JED

Clean room
Quiet
Delicious breakfast
Nice views

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Daniela-Rebecca

Excellent hotel!! Room was spotless, spacious, modern (recently renovated), bed ultra comfy! Heated pool was nice and warm in a beautiful garden setting. Breakfast is amazing! Super variety, everything tasty and fresh. Very clean breakfast room. Staff is super lovely - especially Abner was very helpful and kind. Original stay was 2 nights - we extended our stay to 4 nights. Location is very convenient close to shopping and restaurants. Book this if you want great value for your money! We will come back!!

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Fernando

Neighbor was loud and drunk till 3:30am

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Vanessa

The rooms were clean. The staff was so helpful. The food and beach close by was amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Linda

Everything was great at the hotel and surrounding area.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Giao

For the price paid, this hotel was great. We just stopped for a night after picking up our wine club orders. My son was happy to spend some time in the pool, my husband was happy with the wood (non-carpet) floors, I was happy with the toiletries provided. Check-in and check-out were both really pleasant and quick. We've spent twice+ the price at boutique hotels that did not have a pool and typical standard front desk service. Location was great, not walking distance but a very short drive to anywhere we needed to go.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

David

Well renovated room. Pillows a bit stiff.
Wish there was way to reduce the street traffic noise - had a street facing room.
Great checkin.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Pauline

Room was clean!! Loved the surprise of a walkout patio to the courtyard!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Issac

Room was clean and spacious, staff were very courteous, breakfast was excellent in variety and taste

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

William

Room clean and modern. Staff friendly courteous and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Hilda

Awesome place for a mini get away to Santa Barbara. The rooms have been recently renovated and the staff is beyond friendly. We booked the king size suite with the sofa bed for ourselves and our two kids. It was like having a little mini apartment to ourselves with the balcony. Plenty of space for all of us. Standard hotel breakfast and the staff stays on top of all the stations. When we come back to Santa Barbara, we will definitely be staying here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Jennifer

Super clean, you pay upfront and just check out before your departure, and they provide free breakfast. Rooms were excellent as well as location for getting back on the freeway.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

ashley

I had a great experience here they welcomed us with smiles and it was great service was able to check in earlier than checkin time love it here definitely coming back here ☺️

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Jocelyn

Todo estuvo excelente y lo que mas nos gusto como familia es que el agua de la alberca estaba calientita ya que hacia frio asi que fue perfecto

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Crystal

Clean
Great breakfast
Nice size rooms
Love the patios
Heated pool
Hot tub was great

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Jenae

Checked in and front desk didn't even check my ID to see if it was really me checking into my room i prepaid for. Room next to me was a party and smoking room kept me up all night.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Lisa

Great place to stay. Safe clean and good breakfast. Nice rates. We always stay here when in Santa Barbara.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

ROBERT

yes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Marco

Great experience! The pool was fun and the breakfast tasted amazing ! Best hotel I’ve stayed at so far.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2026

Dorothy

Good location and staff was nice but the room could be cleaner.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2026

Gerald

Wake up call wood be nice, also breakfast on Friday didn’t start till 7:300. Had to be on the job by 7:30

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Monica

Clean room, smelled good, and in a good location for a reasonable price. We loved our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Pamela

The top floor room was clean and nice. We were on the back side so quiet. The staff- front desk male was very friendly and helpful. The maid was very nice.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Kylie

great room and staff works stay again

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Marina

Nice staff greeted us and talked football. Great breakfast with reasonable hours. I will likely come back again

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Cris

Location and amenities

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Patrick

Yes

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Isaac

Everything was great, friendly staff, clean rooms, nice location, convenient for eating out, pool was nice, breakfast was good and free. Would book it again.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Ana

Great breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Daoxiong

Yes, the room was very clean, and staff are friendly.

Leisure Family