Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
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31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101View on a mapPublished · Updated
Off-Season from $459 a night (30 Jan 2027)
Before tax. Choose dates for live rates.
On the sixth floor are the rooftop pool and terrace.
SpaRator Expert Rating
SpaRator 5.7: LimitedSpa core 5.8
An average of the Spa Treatments and Spa Facilities scores.
5.7 Limited overall · Spa: Full-Service · guests rate it 4.5 on TripAdvisor
6th of 7 in Santa Barbara, October 2026
No spa, no gym in the building: partners and in-room massage supply the wellness.
Kimpton Canary has no spa and no fitness center in the building. The sauna and cold plunge belong to Soul Care, a partner studio. Massage comes from Expond in your room or Float downtown. The heated rooftop pool rounds out the stay, and guests praise the staff. Right for a walkable downtown stay with a rooftop pool and a massage in the room or nearby; wrong for anyone expecting a spa hotel with its own treatment rooms, a gym or a quiet night.
Pricing and Availability
- Off-Season
- from $459
- $575 all-in
- Peak
- from $1,118
- $1,327 all-in
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Rate notes, fees and tax
Peak from $1,118 a night (7 Aug 2027); off-season from $459 a night (30 Jan 2027).
- Peak
- 7 Aug 2027 from $1,118 room, $1,327 all-in. That is the typical rate across the major booking sites for Saturday 7 August 2027, checked 27 October 2026.
- Off-Season
- 30 Jan 2027 from $459 room, $575 all-in. That is the typical rate across the major booking sites for Saturday 30 January 2027, checked 27 October 2026.
- Rate notes
Fee stack: $45 Guest Amenities Fee a night, taxed; Float enhancement worth $25 with a service, booked through guest services; in-room massage charged at checkout, 24-hour cancellation.
In-room massage is 60 minutes $200 and 90 minutes $300; Float's Signature massage is 50 minutes at $165, about $198 an hour at the same rate; the $45 guest amenities fee is charged nightly.
Rates correct as of October 2026; verify current availability via the booking links above.
Spa Treatments
Massage here comes from partners: Expond in your room, or Float Luxury Spa downtown. With no treatment rooms of its own, the hotel books the downtown partner through guest services with a $25 enhancement, and the menu runs 50 and 75 minutes. In-room massage runs $200 for 60 minutes, below the typical $225 across the hotels we score. A Google guest in October 2025 described in-room massages for an extra charge. Gratuity is not stated.
Spa Facilities
The sauna and cold plunge belong to Soul Care, a partner studio a short walk away, not to the hotel. The studio offers a private infrared sauna and a private cold plunge. No temperature is published. The hotel's own facility is the heated rooftop pool and terrace, and there is no fitness center. An August 2026 TripAdvisor guest loved the rooftop view, found the pool small and did not mind. No hotel guest describes the studio.
Wellness Programs
Wellness is light here: a yoga mat in every room, weekly rooftop yoga and complimentary bikes. One weekly rooftop session is the only scheduled class; there is no on-site fitness center. It runs Saturday morning on the rooftop, and whether it is included is not stated. Expond's in-room service adds sound healing, meditation and yoga to its menu. Yoga price and inclusion are not stated.
Staff & Service
Guests speak well of the people working here. TripAdvisor guests rate the service 4.6 and Booking.com guests rate the staff 9.2 out of 10. Guests often name individual staff members in their reviews. The front desk is the staff topic raised most, and the record on it is mixed; maintenance and housekeeping draw the complaints. A December 2025 TripAdvisor guest wrote that the service was excellent and the staff professional and friendly.
Experience
The location and the rooftop are what guests like, and noise and dated rooms come up. Noise comes up in about one reviewer in ten. Guests rate the stay 4.5 on TripAdvisor, and recent stays rate somewhat lower than those a year earlier. A July 2025 guest wrote that hardwood floors and very thin walls mean you can hear everything. A June 2026 guest said they would look for more of a spa resort next time.
Value for Money
A peak weekend night here costs more than at the typical hotel we score, and no part of that premium buys a treatment room. About one reviewer in seven complains about value. At $45 a night, the Guest Amenities Fee sits level with the typical hotel we score and buys no spa. A Google guest in 2025 calls the fee poor value.
Spa Facilities
10 spa facilities: 6 available, 2 not available, 2 not confirmed
Available
6In-Room Spa Treatments Expond, Swedish or Deep Tissue, 60 minutes $200, 90 minutes $300; not available in rooms with two double or two queen beds
Sauna Private infrared sauna at Soul Care, a partner studio; no temperature
Cold Therapy Private cold plunge at Soul Care, a partner studio; no temperature
Pool Facilities Heated rooftop pool and terrace
Bicycles Complimentary
Parking Valet
Not available: Full-Service Spa, Fitness Center.
Not confirmed: Fitness Classes Included, Adults-Only Pool or Area.
Other Spa Facilities
Expond's in-room sessions also include sound healing, meditation and yoga.
Spa Menu, Prices and Policies
- Massage$120–$350 · all Float massages$165–$190 · 50 min$225–$260 · 75 min
- In-room massage$200–$300 · 60 to 90 min
- Facial and body$375 · 90 min
- Signature treatmentFloat Signature massage50 min · $165
- Spa hoursFloat is open Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm.
- GratuityFloat does not state a gratuity or service charge on its massage menu.
- AccessThere is no spa on site. The hotel names Float and Soul Care as walk-to partners and Expond for in-room massage.
- CancellationExpond requires 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule a session, with a fee up to the full session.
Hotel Facilities
9 hotel facilities: 7 available, 1 not available, 1 not confirmed
Available
7Restaurants Finch & Fork, brunch and dinner daily
Bar Lobby bar
Room Service In-room dining
Bike Rentals Complimentary hotel bicycles
Valet Parking Valet only
EV Charging Stations On site
WiFi The fee includes upgraded Wi-Fi for up to five devices
Not available: Beachfront.
Not confirmed: Airport Shuttle.
Other Hotel Facilities
There are 97 rooms and suites. The rooftop pool and terrace are heated.
About This Hotel
Kimpton Canary is a 97-room downtown Santa Barbara hotel whose spa story is entirely off-site. What it does have is a heated rooftop pool and terrace, a yoga mat in every room, and three partners nearby: Float offers massage downtown, Soul Care has a sauna and a cold plunge, and Expond delivers massage to the room.
The Spa, Specifically: Partners and In-Room
Float runs the treatment rooms, and its massages are 50 and 75 minutes. Book through guest services; the rooms are open Monday to Saturday 9 to 7 and Sunday 10 to 6. Expond brings a Swedish or Deep Tissue massage to the room, booked online and charged at checkout. There are no treatment rooms of the hotel’s own.
Soul Care provides the private infrared sauna and cold plunge, booked directly with the studio. There is no sauna or plunge in the hotel itself. All three are separate businesses, not hotel facilities. A guest could pair a Float afternoon downtown with a Soul Care session and an Expond in-room massage, which is as close as this hotel comes to a spa day.
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong
This hotel is for a central Santa Barbara stay and a warm rooftop pool to come back to. The value is the location, not wellness. Look elsewhere if you want a spa, a sauna, or a gym that belongs to the hotel rather than a nearby partner.
Where It Sits in the Santa Barbara Market
Kimpton Canary prices its peak weekend night above the typical hotel we score, while its nightly fee sits level with the typical fee and its in-room 60-minute massage runs below the typical massage price. The Canary competes on location, a warm pool and the convenience of a therapist in the room. You pay for walkability and the rooftop, not for wellness infrastructure.
| Hotel | SpaRator | Thermal circuit | Spa access for guests | Peak all-in per night | Off-season all-in per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Miramar Beach | SpaRator 7.6: Strong | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $3,847 | $1,899 |
| El Encanto | SpaRator 7.0: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $1,488 | $1,029 |
| San Ysidro Ranch | SpaRator 6.9: Modest | None | Not published | $3,832 | $3,599 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara | SpaRator 6.8: Modest | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $1,354 | $947 |
| Hotel Californian | SpaRator 6.4: Modest | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $1,321 | $734 |
| Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort | SpaRator 5.7: Limited | None | Not published | $782 | $460 |
| Kimpton Canary Hotel | SpaRator 5.7: Limited | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $1,327 | $575 |
| Market median | 6.8 | $1,354 | $947 |
Scored on Guidelines v9.9
All-in = room, resort fee and taxes per night, from each hotel's dated rate capture. On a phone: thermal circuit · spa access · peak all-in. Off-season all-in shows on a wider screen.
Is the Kimpton Canary Hotel Spa Worth the Price?
Yes for a central Santa Barbara base with a warm rooftop pool. No if you want the wellness to belong to the hotel itself. All-in nights typically run $570 to $960 in the warmer months and $460 to $640 in winter.
When to Book the Kimpton Canary Hotel
Late summer runs about three-quarters above February. December to February is the cheapest stretch, and November and March to July sit between. Friday and Saturday check-ins run about two-fifths above Tuesday and Wednesday in winter, and nearly four-fifths in the other months.
- January: low
- February: low
- March: shoulder
- April: shoulder
- May: shoulder
- June: shoulder
- July: shoulder
- August: shoulder
- September: shoulder
- October: not yet priced
- November: shoulder
- December: low
- Peak
- Shoulder
- Low
- Not yet priced
Typical all-in per night: Shoulder $570–$960 · Low $460–$640
Typical room rate across the main booking sites and the hotel's own site, 1 Nov 2026 to 21 Sep 2027, converted to all-in with the hotel's fee and tax. Months not yet priced are shown hatched.
What Guests Are Saying
TripAdvisor4.5 / 51,443+ reviews
Google4.4 / 5762+ reviews
Booking.com8.4 / 1096+ reviews, check rates on Booking.com
Rooftop pool has a jaw droppingly stunning view - loved it. Pool itself is small but it barely mattered.
TripAdvisorAugust 2026Stay rated 5 of 5Service was excellent and the staff was professional and friendly.
TripAdvisorDecember 2025Stay rated 5 of 5If I were going to Santa Barbara again I would look for more of a spa resort, this wasn't it.
TripAdvisorJune 2026Stay rated 3 of 5The combination of hard wood floors and very thin walls means that you can hear everything in this property.
TripAdvisorJuly 2025Stay rated 3 of 5
Location
Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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31 W Carrillo St
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is the Kimpton Canary?
Kimpton Canary sits at 31 West Carrillo Street in downtown Santa Barbara. State Street and the walkable downtown grid are right outside.
Does Kimpton Canary Hotel Have a Spa?
No, there is no on-site spa. Float is a downtown partner, and in-room massage is available through Expond.
How Much Is an In-Room Massage?
In-room massage is $200 for 60 minutes or $300 for 90 minutes, Swedish or Deep Tissue, through Expond. Cancel or reschedule with 24 hours' notice.
What Does Float Cost, and How Do I Book?
Float's Signature massage is 50 minutes from $165 and 75 minutes from $225. Book through guest services on (805) 884-0300, and a complimentary $25 enhancement comes with a Float service.
Is There a 60-Minute Massage?
In-room, yes, at $200 for 60 minutes through Expond. Float's menu runs 50 and 75 minutes, so a 60 is not sold there.
Is There a Sauna or Cold Plunge?
Sauna and cold plunge live at Soul Care, a partner studio, not inside the hotel.
Is There a Fitness Center?
There is no on-site fitness center. The team can recommend nearby gyms or wellness studios.
Is the Rooftop Pool Heated, and Who Can Use It?
The rooftop pool is heated, and access comes with the guest amenities fee. Pool hours and an age rule are not stated.
What Is Rooftop Yoga?
Rooftop yoga and wellness sessions run on Saturday mornings, and a yoga mat comes in every room. Whether the class is included is not stated.
How Much Is the Guest Amenities Fee?
A $45 nightly fee, taxed, includes upgraded Wi-Fi, the rooftop pool and terrace, and storage for boards and bikes.
How Old Do I Need to Be to Check In?
The minimum check-in age is 18.
When Is It Cheapest?
Late summer runs about three-quarters above February. December to February is the cheapest stretch, and Friday and Saturday check-ins cost roughly two-fifths more than Tuesday and Wednesday in winter, nearly four-fifths more in other months.
How This Analysis Works
Every SpaRator score is built the same way: six equally weighted categories, scored from more than 40 documented data points per property through independent spa and hotel facility research and analysis of thousands of guest reviews, then averaged, never hand-tuned. The result is a consistent, comparable rating across every property we cover. How SpaRator works
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- Platform ratings
TripAdvisor 4.5 of 5 from 1,443 reviews; Google 4.4 of 5 from 762 reviews; Booking.com 8.4 of 10 from 96 reviews.
- Sources
- Google Hotels calendar, corrected to the typical rate across the major booking sites; last 24 months, 171 reviews, 134 with text; a few short staff-naming five-star reviews carry half weight; hotel pages and partner menus read 1 November 2026.
- Data gaps
- Package prices, Float gratuity, in-room tip and tax, yoga inclusion, pool hours and age rule.
- Guidelines
- Reviewed under Guidelines Version 9.9
- Version history
- October 2026 Full re-review under Guidelines Version 9.9. Wellness, staff and experience now read lower, and pricing rests on the typical rate across the major booking sites.
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