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Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse

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A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.
A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery.
A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl Warren Showgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a TV on the wall.

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of palm trees.

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a desk.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.

Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a desk.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Santa Barbara

North State stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this North State hotel, you'll find Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Arlington Theater - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee Cart In Cottage Hospital - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Plaza Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Lemon Tree Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Lemon Tree Inn offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lemon Tree Inn to the airport?

Lemon Tree Inn is 8.9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lemon Tree Inn?

As of Aug 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lemon Tree Inn on Aug 31, 2026 start from CA $177, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lemon Tree Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lemon Tree Inn.

How close is Lemon Tree Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 13.7 mi (25-min drive) from Carpinteria State Beach and 3.4 mi (13-min drive) from Arroyo Burro Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lemon Tree Inn offer free breakfast?

Lemon Tree Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lemon Tree Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lemon Tree Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lemon Tree Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lemon Tree Inn have a pool?

Lemon Tree Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Lemon Tree Inn have a restaurant?

Lemon Tree Inn is home to The Crocodile Restaurant, which features pool views, happy hour, and brunch.

Does Lemon Tree Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lemon Tree Inn to downtown Santa Barbara?

Lemon Tree Inn is 1.6 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Lemon Tree Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1350 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing place to stay . A true hidden GEM !!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing, quiet great restaurant in the building
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & quaint
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aracely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Lemontree inn. It’s my go to place when I stay in Santa Barbara. The staff is always Helpful and knowledgeable. The rooms are comfortable and well kept and it’s in a great location. Right at the top of State Steet. You’re downtown in min. Well worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a quick stop to attend the SB bowl. Comfortable and clean rooms. Check in was super easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place nice pool …
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff. I recommend the breakfast there. Very nice dining and lounge
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious rooms. Nice staff. Property in great condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded my expectations. A secret hideaway in downtown Santa Barbara at a good price. Amazing restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff are all friendly and helpful, and the hotel itself are an easy distance to dining, the Granada Theater, and the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kaelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, comfy bed, amazing stuff. Pool looks nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff , and the was food excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice ,dafe ,clean, and peaceful location near shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and restaurant. Close to everything and ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff in restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in and out for college visits and didn’t get to use all the amenities, but it was a very easy experience with very clean rooms. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was quiet, parking was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff comfortable room great licatiin and parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious rooms and easy parking. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bar has a happyhour
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026