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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
Lobby lounge
Reception
Valet parking (USD 30 per day)
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Arlington Theater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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 - 1.1 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arlington Theater - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

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
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine 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 vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

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. 647 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms are lovely, but the construction of the lobby makes the access difficult
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

April, fremont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is newly updated, rooms are new and nicely appointed - well decorated. The lobby is still under construction as of 2/10/25. This is inconvenient. Location is amazing, on the south end of State Street - many many restaurants, bars, shops within easy walking distance. The windows in the hotel don't open. Our room was small and felt a bit claustrophobic, since the windows won't open. Santa Barbara is so beautiful, it's an annoyance that the windows don't open. Parking is only by valet, which is also annoying, with a frequent need to get the car, tip the valet, turn the car back in. This is probably typical of valet only hotels, so maybe to be expected. So overall an amazing location, updated, but we likely wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cecilia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lobby was closed for Construction. Had to use a separate entrance. Very noisy during the day. The worst: An Eardrum piercing Fire alarm kept going off, at least 5 times while we were in the hotel- scared my dog terribly! We thought it was over, then it started again. Normally calm dog, was shaking. We left her alone in the room while we went to our son’s wedding at the courthouse. Hoping it did not go off while she was alone! Nice area, walkable to restaurants and shops. convenient area. Maybe our timing for the stay was poor. Probably would be nicer after the construction is completed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the location being in the heart of downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can be noisy when bars are closing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Stay

Had a lovely stay at this property. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is under renovation, and has an alternate entrance. Due to this guests must walk around the back side of the building in order to access the elevator. We ended up getting a lot of exercise up and down the stairs to the forth floor. Our room was newly redone, and was very clean and comfortable. There was some noise issues, both from inside and outside the hotel. A dog barking in the next room and loud car stereos on the street, for example. Overall 5 stars - Great staff and comfortable room. Would return to the Santa Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lluvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the property was under remodel, it was still fairly easy to get around. The property is very clean and located in the best spot of Santa Barbara. It’s extremely dog friendly and my Goldens also enjoyed there stay! The rooms were big and spacious! Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Santa Barbara. No Pet fee either!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is under renovations and the front desk was not accessible from the guestrooms without walking outside around the building. The rooms are small but well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Toilet paper is extremely cheap & rough for a nice hotel. Also my room had a very weird scent

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
T
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The valet put our luggage in another guest’s car at checkout and allowed them to drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

AUSTIN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay, but Difficult to Talk to a Real Person

I was perfect. Staff and employees were exemplary. The reason I gave a low rating for service is that it was impossible to contact the front desk after I returned home to request a receipt. AI or phone tree hell. I gave up. I recommend always provide an easy way to speak to a real person.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service, would def stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Under renovations, but looks great, really nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient location close to restaurants and bars. Enjoyed the coffee in the lobby and the gym access down the street while their main lobby is being redone. Great stay! Update rooms were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025