Drift Santa Barbara vs The Eagle Inn
Both are in Santa Barbara (CA), 810 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
Hotel★★★Santa Barbara
The Eagle Inn
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick The Eagle Inn
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 810 m apart.
Choose Drift Santa Barbara if you want
- to walk to the sights (80 m / 880 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 27)
Choose The Eagle Inn if you want
- to be closer to the beach (230 m / 900 m)
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
Why is Drift Santa Barbara better than The Eagle Inn?
- 1720 m closer to the area centre−720 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 4More guest reviews (90 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×4.3
- 5123 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+123
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 92 vs 67)+25
- 74 more sights within 1 km+4
Why is The Eagle Inn better than Drift Santa Barbara?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.8)+0.4
- 2670 m closer to the beach (230 m vs 900 m)−670 m
- 3Has a spa
- 4Has free parking
- 5Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Drift Santa Barbara vs The Eagle Inn: which hotel is better? | Drift Santa Barbara | The Eagle Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 4.0 +1.0 |
| Beach access | 7.3 | 9.6 +2.3 |
| Public transport | 7.9 | 8.8 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.8 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 90 +69 | 21 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 298 | – |
| Rank in Santa Barbara (CA) | top 33% | top 26% +7% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Distance to Santa Barbara centre | 780 m −720 m | 1.5 km |
| To the beach | 900 m | 230 m −670 m |
| To public transport | 530 m | 370 m −160 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +123 | 27 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m −490 m | 660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 +6 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 15 +4 | 11 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 44 | 27 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
810 m apart
Drift Santa Barbara: city centre: 80 m, nearest station Amtrak Station: 530 m, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 13 km, beach: 900 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.
The Eagle Inn: city centre: 880 m, nearest station Amtrak Station: 370 m, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 14 km, beach: 230 m, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
Drift Santa Barbara or The Eagle Inn: common questions
Which is better, Drift Santa Barbara or The Eagle Inn?
The Eagle Inn leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Drift Santa Barbara or The Eagle Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Drift Santa Barbara is closer: 780 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for The Eagle Inn.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Eagle Inn is 230 m from the nearest beach; Drift Santa Barbara is 900 m.
How far apart are Drift Santa Barbara and The Eagle Inn?
The two hotels are 810 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score