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Lemon Tree Inn

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

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Outdoor wedding area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed

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

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

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

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Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

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

Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

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

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

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

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
(18 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Presto Pasta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee Cart In Cottage Hospital - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Grind - ‬3 min drive

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
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara
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Lemon Tree Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Hotel Santa Barbara
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Lemon Tree Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

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 Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lemon Tree Inn on Apr 2, 2026 start from CA $149, 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 3.4 mi (13-min drive) from Arroyo Burro Beach and 3.5 mi (12-min drive) from West 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. 630 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1243 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

norma, pasadena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly. The room is very clean. Loved the dinner at the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

travis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
The fact that there wasn’t a microwave in any of the rooms was unique.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy Rodriguez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The outdoor garden was so beautiful, the room was spacious. Did not like the walkway to the store it was sketchy, the outdoor lights were turned off at a certain time which made it very dark outside, we had to use our phone light to light the pathway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, quiet, and excellent restaurant and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Having amenities in the hotel is easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love Lemon Tree. Great staff. Great clean rooms. Excellent value. We have stayed in the past and have already booked another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lani, SANTA BARBARA

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The economy room was comfortable, the shower has been nicely updated. The staff were welcoming. I would come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had tape on the walls and tape on the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and excellent restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne marie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025