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The 3 Dux

2.5 star property
Art Deco aparthotel near MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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Mama Dux - A Sumptuous Urban Sanctuary | Garden view
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City view from property
Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Bar
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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402 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse

Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Mama Dux - A Sumptuous Urban Sanctuary

Mama Dux - A Sumptuous Urban Sanctuary

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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Baby Dux - Hip Hideaway on the Urban Wine Trail

Baby Dux - Hip Hideaway on the Urban Wine Trail

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Lower State aparthotel, you'll find MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Agria Specialty Ales - Santa Barbara Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪EOS Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shaker Mill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The 3 Dux

Art Deco aparthotel near MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
As a guest of The 3 Dux, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 20 beach bars. The business-friendly The 3 Dux also features express check-in and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The 3 Dux was completed in September 2021.

This Art Deco Santa Barbara aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 20 bars on the beach
  • Built in 1932
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
The 3 Dux offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and iPod docking stations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include MP3 docking stations and washers/dryers.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Travel crib

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • 20 beach bars
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • DVR
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Wine tours
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 floors
  • 3 units
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1932
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Renovated - September 2021
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Schlage Home mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
- You don't need to tidy the bed and you don't need to collect the towels. We will take care of all that.
- Optional, if you want to deposit your trash: the blue recycling and brown garbage cans are located around the corner at the entrance to the parking lot. Watch your head as you open the trash gate.
- Optional, let us know when you check out so we can notify the cleaners. - Check personal belongings - Return furniture to their original location if you moved stuff - Turn things off

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets 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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 450 will be collected before check-in.

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on 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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property Registration Number 62468

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The 3 Dux.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The 3 Dux Aparthotel
The 3 Dux Santa Barbara
The 3 Dux Aparthotel Santa Barbara

Reviews

The 3 Dux Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 nights and would definitely return if visiting Santa Barbara again. Communication with our host Debbie was great. Everything was as described in the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Staff and location were perfect!

Staff and property were excellent. Location and amenities were fantastic! Space was a little tight in the Baby Dux but was acceptable. I would stay there again or recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was the perfect place to stay in downtown Santa barbara. It was quiet and had all the amenities we needed! It was easily within walking distance of state street in the beach. The views were spectacular of the Santa ynez mountains. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Prithvi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What we liked: Great location, right next to the happening State Street. Has an on site EV charger. Checkin experience was seamless. Place was quite clean. What we did not like: This is specifically for the Baby Dux room (other 2 rooms would likely not have this issue): There is no separate bedroom, just a studio apartment with a couch that converts into a bed that isn’t too comfortable even with the bed topper. Did not provide proper sleeping pillows, had to use the couch pillows. We felt deceived as the property posted pictures of the entire place and not by specific room type, leading us to believe that we’d actually get a bedroom with a proper bed. I expected more for the high room rate being charged. The washer dryer unit in the bathroom is too large and protruding, making it very crammed to use the toilet. Suggestions to owner: Please post pictures by room type and make it apparent to guests what they’re really getting. Upgrade to a more comfortable couch bed. Provide proper bedtime pillows. Push in the washer dryer unit or get a smaller one. Include some extra toiletries like lotion and make the storage space for the hair dryer more elegant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen, Burlingame

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend The 3 Dux! In the Papa suite, we spent each morning enjoying our gourmet coffee provided by the host (with a wide selection of creamers) on the balcony, watching the sun rise against the mountains. At night we loved the fire and being so close to restaurants and wine tasting. The location is perfect - close enough to take a run on the bike path along the beach and enjoy great people-watching on State Street, but then retire to a quiet oasis for the night. The bedding was very comfortable. The host was even kind enough to mail us some items we forgot when we left. Thank you! We will definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Mama Dux is great.

This is a wonderful place to stay. One block off of State St., perfect location. Even being so central the unit is extremely private, with both a nice deck and a separate patio with table and BBQ in a pretty garden. The inside is very pretty, lots of nice art and appointments. VERY clean. Good bed, nice shower, great kitchen. Of the many Air B and Bs I have stayed in, this ranks in the top 10. The owners are very communicative and great with follow up, all by text and email. A great find!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

the sweet spot

Our stay at the 3 Dux was wonderful. Located just steps away from the funk zone, state street and the beach, we did not move the car the whole stay. The apartment was clean spacious and the well appointed deck had a beautiful view of the mountains at sunset. We hope we are able to stay with you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Antti

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025