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Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Fitness facility
Standard 2 Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Food and drink

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
$308
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Arlington Theater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 256 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard 2 Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard 2 Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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ADA King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA King Room

  • 214 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Queen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premier Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Historic Queen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Historic Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3-star hotel in Downtown Santa Barbara
A 24-hour fitness center, valet parking, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room, free use of bicycles, and concierge services.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Hotel Santa Barbara features a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Hotel Santa Barbara is a smoke-free property.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Santa Barbara Hotel
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Hotel Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
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Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1019 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freshly renewed rooms with modern decor, comfortable beds. Right on State street for easy access to fun things. Great, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly. Hotel in the middle of bars and restaurants and not long walk to the sea. We had a small dog with us and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan, LOS ANGELES

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, super good location, it’s a little loud at night because you’re in front of a bar so better if you’re trying to stay out instead of chill
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Merrilie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nikole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and 'home-like' comfort!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it was under renovations, it did not bother and we were able to enjoy our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariangel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel full of history, friendly, bilingual and helpful staff, the bed was so comfortable, the bathroom was impecable and they offer complimentary bath robes. I just went to sleep for a few hours but wanted to stay for a week!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brittney

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient, walking distance to all the restaurants and shops you need! Beautifully renovated rooms. Friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lin

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025