Marriott International has added a property in Santa Barbara, US, to its Series by Marriott collection after Hawkins Way Capital and FOUND Hotels completed the rebranding of the former Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn.
Now operating as FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott, the 150-room hotel offers access to La Cumbre Plaza and Highway 101.
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Through its integration into Series by Marriott, guests can now earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points at the property.
The hotel features two outdoor pools and landscaped garden courtyards. Located close to downtown Santa Barbara, the harbour, local beaches and the Santa Ynez Valley, it is well placed to attract both leisure and business travellers.
FOUND Hotels Santa Barbara also offers amenities intended for a range of travellers, including families, business guests and small groups.
FOUND Hotels Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott’s general manager Skylar Gustavson said: “By joining the Marriott platform while maintaining the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere guests have always loved, we’re able to offer travellers the best of both worlds – trusted hospitality paired with the benefits of Marriott Bonvoy.”
The opening follows the partnership announced in September 2025 between Hawkins Way Capital and Marriott International to convert six properties in the US under the FOUND Hotels, Series by Marriott brand.
The partnership includes plans to convert a total of six sites to operate as FOUND Hotels, with FOUND Santa Barbara being the latest addition to the collection.
FCL Management is responsible for managing all properties involved in this initiative, covering both boutique and branded hotel operations.
In November 2025, Marriott launched two Series by Marriott hotels in Miami Beach, Florida, and Santa Monica, California. These locations represent the first Series by Marriott properties to open in the US.
