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Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Paseo Nuevo Mall

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Front of property
Food and drink
Aerial view
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

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533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lobero Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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King Suite

King Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA King Suite

ADA King Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Queen

Premier Queen

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Historic Queen

Historic Queen

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Heart of Santa Barbara.At this Downtown Santa Barbara hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Cabrillo Bikeway. Casa de la Guerra and Lobero Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk
  • Arlington Theater - 16 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 17 min walk
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3-star hotel near Paseo Nuevo Mall
Hotel Santa Barbara offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Hotel Santa Barbara also features a vending machine, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1926
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Hotel Santa Barbara offers 75 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 5 2024 to March 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Front desk
  • Lobby

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Hotel Santa Barbara.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 638 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mahyar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Great weekend stay in downtown SB
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
When we arrived at 4pm we were told our rooms weren’t ready and we were going to be moved around in order to find a room ready for us. I found it weird at regular check in time they acted surprised we were checking in for the night? We got our keys and when we opened our room door there was already luggage in our room. We called the front desk and spoke with Alex. He told us it was a mix up and somebody would be right up to figure out the situation. We waited over 30 minutes and had to call back 3 times before somebody came up. All of the staff just didn’t seem organized or prepared to hosts guests. It is a beautiful hotel, very clean and great location on state street. I just don’t know that we will be back after how we felt everything was handled.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun, North Hollywood

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has always been one of my favorite hotels in the area. It’s old but extremely well maintained. The historic nature was a huge part of the draw for me when I stayed here the first time years ago. Now they are remodeling and it’s only gotten better. The room refresh is fantastic and feels very modern for amenities while maintaining the historic charm of the building. I can’t wait to see the finished lobby on my next stay. The location is perfect for enjoying SB’s nightlife
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect!
Renovated rooms are very nice! This is an older property that is finishing 1st floor renovation, but that didn't impact our stay at all. Location is perfect for walking to the best of State Street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

bashir

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
$30 a night for Valet is absolutely ridiculous, that is something i was not expecting..... also the hotel smelled like fresh paint, rooms were tiny - before a guest books a room they should be informed of all this.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind of an inconvenient remodel happening. But the staff is trying to work it all out for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a very convenient location on State Street, surrounded by many restaurants, bars, and stores. It's a half-mile walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf. The immediate area seems geared towards the collegiate crowd. The hotel was undergoing renovation so the temporary lobby was small. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Santa Barbara is being beautifully restored. We took the train and it was an easy walk to the hotel. It is on the State Street Promenade - exceptionally walk able. Restaurants and shopping right outside the door. The bikes were the cherry on top. The only thing I could comment on was that the pillows were too hard, which was minor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok, but we were really bummed on the redesign. We stayed at the hotel a few months ago and really liked the spanish style. The finishes are pretty cheap and don’t go together. The tv placement is awkward. The shower water didn’t drain. The bed was fine but the room is not as nice as it was.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Fire Alarm Woke Me Up 🤕
It was upsetting that when booking I wasn't informed that this hotel was under construction. I received a notification after I had booked. I went to rest and was awoken by the fire alarm going off. Very unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Clean, friendly staff, excellent facilities. The downtown is nice, but unfortunately suffers from CA issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary-Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location but we were shocked at the $30 parking charge. We also didn't realize that the lobby is undergoing renovation which was inconvenient but the location made up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay at Hotel SB again in the future
I've stayed in this hotel before. I had a nice visit. There are renovations going on, and that was an inconvenience, but the staff did their best under the circumstances. I plan to stay at this hotel again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My favorite spot to stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bertha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location, major construction going on right now, restricting several areas of the hotel. They are doing their best to keep customers happy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

george

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Archna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicest place I’ve stayed in and right in the heart of downtown. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Slow elevator
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024