Moxy Santa Barbara

Jumblo Binley _{on Google}

Mar 8th, 2024

Moxy's are quirky. This place is no exception. Nice pool, small rooms, friendly staff. Close to lots of fun in Santa Barbara
Nearby activities: State Street is filled with food, drinks, and nightlife. The hotel is right in the Funk Zone, no shortage of wine tasting.

Simona Tsinman _{on Google}

Mar 5th, 2024

The hotel was going under renovation while we stayed there on valentine's day, the problem for me was that the bathroom / shower ( was literally connected) had no lock on the bathroom door, I called the front desk and they told me every room doesn't have a lock on the bathroom door, which I found to be so weird, besides that the room was tiny.

Zachary Reusing _{on Google}

Feb 25th, 2024

After years of staying at great MOXY properties around the country (and world), we were really disappointed by The Waterman.
The rooms are FUNKY; don't get me wrong, part of The Moxy's charm is cozy rooms. But other locations do a great job of making cozy (i.e., small) layouts comfortable and efficient. At The Waterman, it's shockingly bad; Large TVs float on the wall to the side of the bed, making it almost impossible to watch (especially for the person on that side). The glass wall (not just the shower door - but the actual wall) of the shower is on hinges, and has to be moved in order to access the toilet. Overall, it's just too weird and uncomfortable.
Additionally, and to our shock, there's no bar. Part of the charm of The Moxy is a great bar and free welcome cocktail. While the front desk at The Waterman were incredibly friendly and offered a welcome canned beer, it's just not the same - so much of The Moxy's appeal is in the communal spaces offered - which The Waterman completely lacks.
In short - don't bother with this spot. There's no shortage of great accommodations in SB, and this - sadly - just isn't one of them.
Rooms: Just too tiny to be comfortable. Poor layout, misused space, and almost unusable bathroom/shower.
Nearby activities: The Funk Zone is well known for great food and modern wineries. We love The Lark, Helena Avenue Bakery, Oku, Pearl Social, and Lucky Penny.
Walkability: This is pretty much The Waterman's only saving grace; it's in the heart of the Funk Zone. So, while there's not much to be excited about at the hotel itself, there's a lot of great dining and entertainment just a few steps away.
Food & drinks: Unlike all other Moxy properties we've visited, this location does NOT offer a bar or food (other than packaged snacks / concessions).
Noteworthy details: Rooms are TINY and difficult to navigate. For a new hotel, amenities - like the pool - feel old and run down.

Angela Spahr _{on Google}

Dec 23rd, 2023

The hotel is in a great location & is also pet-friendly. We have stayed here 2x now due to the location & convenience. The rooms are very small & cozy. The bathroom is a bit odd, you cant use the shower & toilet simultaneously due to the moving glass shower wall. The rooms have an upgraded feel & comfortable beds. The windows do open & give a nice breeze. Both times I have stayed on 2nd floor in King rooms. They did give us 2 tokens at check-in for complimentary drinks & also a card that provided complimentary coffee and breakfast at Helena Ave Bakery. I stay at Marriotts frequently & have earned titanium status. I redeemed my free-night award to stay here and it was totally worth it. I would stay at this hotel for pleasure but not for business. There isnt a true work-space. Both of my rooms have had a desk but no chair.