Hospitality Partners

To become a Hospitality Partner for the SBIFF, please contact us at help@sbiff.org

Thank you to all our 2026 SBIFF Hospitality Sponsors

Please click on the logo for a live link to each property, for booking, and festival reduced rates if applicable, based on availability 

STUDIO PARTNERS

El Encanto
800 Alvarado Place
805.845 5800

For preferred room and suite rates throughout SBIFF, please click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Jeffries, Director of Sales & Marketing, via email at Andrew.Jeffries@elencanto.com or via telephone at 310.702.1218.

Carpinteria, quite beach town just 15 minutes south of Santa Barbara
Enjoy daily complimentary “Express Start” breakfast and complimentary parking
Discount Room Rates:
Midweek – Sunday – Thursday – $129 plus applicable taxes
Weekend – Friday – Saturday – Starting at $189 – $209 plus applicable taxes

Estates, Luxury Rentals & Investment Property
Village Properties, Forbes Global Properties
805-478-9318
1250 Coast Village Road
DRE #01497110

BWPSB – https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=14861&rate=SBIFF2026
Brisas Del Mar – https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=14849&rate=SBIFF2026
Inn by the Harbor – https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=14850&rate=SBIFF2026
Lavender Inn by the Sea – https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=14851&rate=SBIFF2026

Discount Room Rates:
15% -20% off weekday and weekend rates

Hotel Santa Barbara, the iconic 75-key boutique hotel situated in downtown Santa Barbara, proudly announces the completion of renovations designed to blend its historic charm while elevating modern comforts. Alongside the refreshed spaces, guests can now enjoy its new lobby bar, 1926, a sophisticated new addition celebrating the hotel’s rich heritage.

Discount Room Rate: 
15% Discount offer Midweek and Weekend use rate code SBIFF
Book your reservation directly with the live link, click add code SBIFF before you select dates, rate access corporate code SBIFF. Parking available at $30 per night.

Hotel Californian continues to define luxury in the celebrated American Riviera. The 121 room hotel is a magnet for the Hollywood elite, international visitors, and locals alike. Come visit part history and part imagination.

Discount Room Rates: 
Midweek – Sunday – Thursday – 30% Discount use rate code SBIFF
Weekend – Friday -Saturday – 30% Discount use rate code SBIFF

Set within lush, manicured gardens, San Ysidro Ranch is a historic Montecito retreat renowned for its 38 private, vine covered cottages. A Forbes Five-Star property and legendary Hollywood hideaway, the Ranch has been globally celebrated—earning a place on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list and Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Gold List.

Please call for rates and availability.

The Santa Barbara Whale House is one of the most unique retreats and architectural feats in the magical hills of Santa Barbara. The house comfortable sleeps 7, with options for booking in it’s entirety or as individual rooms with a shared communal area.

Discount Room Rates:
Midweek – Sunday – Thursday  – 50% off
Weekend – Friday – Saturday – 25% off
Complimentary Parking Available

The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara
805.968.0100
8301 Hollister Avenue

Perched on a picturesque bluff between the Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains is Santa Barbara’s most iconic coastal resort village. Their newly renovated oceanfront escape blends classic hacienda style and natural beauty with a laid-back Californian spirit.

Discount Rates: 
Midweek: Sunday – Thursday 20% off
Weekend: Friday and Saturday 20% off
Use discount code: S5370 when booking

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara is also offering a Golden Cinema Package
The Golden Cinema Package includes:

1. Luxury Accommodations
2. Soak in Cinema – Bath soak ritual, One per stay.
3. Priority Screening Tickets to the festival films, exclusive of opening and closing night film. Visit sbiff.org for the full film schedule

1. 1. • Valid Dates: February 4-14, 2026

Link to book the package: The Golden Cinema Package in Santa Barbara, California | The Ritz-Carlton

Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown offers modern coastal comfort in the heart of State street, steps from dining, shopping, the waterfront and all that defines Santa Barbara’s American Riviera.

Discount Rates:
Midweek: Sunday – Thursday – 12% off rack rate based on availability
Weekend: Friday – Saturday – 12% off rack rate based on availability
Please call hotel with rate inquiries and availability

PRODUCER PARTNERS

10% off all room rates, please use booking code E5154
Thank you for choosing The Steward – Marriott

Bed and Breakfast with a French Flair
Midweek – Sunday – Thursday – $150 plus applicable taxes, please use booking SBIFF6W
Weekend – Friday -Saturday – $250 plus applicable taxes, please use booking code SBIFF26W

The Milo
202 W. Cabrillo Blvd.
805.966.9133

Discover coastal charm at the newly renovated Hotel Milo
Midweek – Sunday – Thursday – 20% discount
Weekend – Friday – Saturday – 15% discount
Please use booking link for festival discounts

Santa Barbara Inn
901 E Cabrillo Blvd
805.966.2285

The Santa Barbara Inn features 70 spacious guest rooms and suites, with views of the Pacific or the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains.

Discount Room Rates:
Midweek – Sunday – Thursday – Staring at $285 Standard King
Weekend – Friday – Saturday – 10% off Published Rate use discount code SB Film Festival

Boutique mission style inn, located on West Beach and minutes from the popular Sterns Wharf, Funk Zone and State Street

Discount Room Rates:
Midweek – Sunday – Thursday – 25% off use code FILM25
Weekend – Friday -Saturday – 25% off use code FILM 25
Complimentary Parking Available

Santa Barbara’s Premier Choice for Luxury Vacation Rentals

Discount Room Rates:
Midweek – Sunday – Thursday – 20% off use code SBFF
Weekend – Friday – Saturday – 20% off use code SBFF

Discount Rates:
Midweek: Sunday – Thursday Rates starting at $175
Weekend: Friday – Saturday Rates starting at $287
Please use booking link with code FILM26

Santa Barbara Film Festival – Riviera Beach House Special

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
East Cabrillo Blvd.
800-445-8667

Set along Santa Barbara’s stunning coastline and directly across from East Beach, the resort offers an authentic California coastal experience. Spanning 24 acres with beautifully landscaped grounds, the resort features 335 guest rooms, 25 suites many with ocean views, along with an outdoor pool, spa, fitness center and multiple dining venues showcasing fresh, coastal flavors.

Please contact resort directly for rates and availability; 24 hour front desk line 805.250.9044

The 3 Dux is a luxury three apartment hotel on the Urban Wine trail in the heart of the entertainment district, a block from lower State Street and just a 10 minute walk to the beach. Enjoy the plush comfortable furnishings all with an artist flair.

Please call for rates and availability.