Just stayed at The Orchid Inn last week and it was such a pleasant visit. My boyfriend and I were there for one night and really enjoyed ourselves. The staff was friendly, our room was adorable and clean, and breakfast was incredible! Thanks - hope to stay there again soon :)

Our trip was just for fun. The location was great. Near the beach and.State street. We enjoyed the Inn and the staff.

On a recent road trip from Southern California to Santa Cruz and back, I chose The Orchid Inn as our last stop. I was traveling with my Mother (86) and my Mother-In-Law (80) taking them to visit my daughter up north. While they are both completely "mobile", I looked for places that were comfortable and with easy access. Going off... More

The Orchid Inn is located both near the beach and also near State St. where you can find many great restaurants, shopping and people watching at its best! The breakfast room in the main house was beautiful and the food was very nice and unique. The Hostess Francine was very pleasant and professional and was quite helpful. After we had... More

My husband and I recently went to Santa Barbara and had the good fortune to stay here. Suite (#3) was nicely decorated, very clean, and extremely comfortable. We also had an incredible breakfast and an early evening wine and cheese. This place was so enjoyable that we are already planning a return visit.

What a perfect place to relax and unwind in luxury! Our room was spacious, immaculate, comfortable, inviting... The common areas -- living room and library, were so peaceful...we lingered long after the excellent breakfast, and delicious afternoon wine and delicious bites... Francine is a most excellent hostess -- most professional. What a perfect place!

It was a very pleasant stay, friendly staff, efficient service, clean and nice room with fireplace. Great companies when we had breakfast in the dinning room. Wonderful food. convinient location, over all a great value!

We enjoyed our two days there in a nice, cozy and convenient room, thoughtfully and elegantly furnished. Beautiful house and welcoming hosts, plus such niceties as cheese and wine at 5 o'clock. But the cooking is what absolutely stands out there! Three-course breakfast with items like asparagus baked in milk and eggs and amazing house-baked cookies and cupcakes. Experience was... More

My wife and I stayed at the Orchid during Easter weekend and had a great experience. The staff was friendly and the room was just perfect. We cannot say enough about the food. We especially liked the egg dish and roasted pineapple on Easter Sunday. Staff was attentive and friendly and the location can not be beat. You are within... More