Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
$228
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Explore the area

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533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lobero Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Queen

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

King Room

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

Historic Queen

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

King Suite

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

ADA King Room

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

ADA King Suite

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

Standard 2 Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1026 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emellia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeously remodeled property. Loved all the decor and the location. Service was also stellar. Will absolutely stay here again!
Beautiful details
Innovative hydration station with sparkling and still options
Beautiful lobby
Love all the details
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bar was excellent. Breakfast was the best in town,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, unbeatable location, great staff. Dennis at the front desk was so welcoming. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny

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

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Nice hotel, great location

Nice stay, great location. Rooms are a bit small but recently renovated, clean, and comfortable. Staff was professional and friendly. When we first got there we had them bring our luggage up (which we usually do not do) and after waiting an hour had to go back and ask where it was. It quickly arrived after that. The valet staff was great, but am not a fan of valet parking because I like quick access to my vehicle and the lot closed at 9 which meant we had to run in and ask where to park. They would unlock the gate and let us in. While I appreciate the idea of safety, however, often cars are parked across the street in an unlocked lot. We couldn’t simply park it ourselves because the hotel has only certain spaces in the lot across the street. Great for people who just want to park the car for the stay. The area is very walkable and last time we were there we never used the car. This time we were there for a wedding and had to drive almost everyday of our 4 day stay. The hotel is pricy, but similar to other hotels with a similar location and the location is great! Would recommend for staff and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please tell me the scent in the hallway. It was perfect. Calm, clean, beautiful oasis. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Mari

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great property and great staff. Unfortunately property was in middle of remodeling while I was there so all amenities were not available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Gorgeous hotel - recently remodeled

Gorgeous room - recently updated. Friendly staff. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandrashekar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love coming back to the property
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brooke

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

C E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was luxury, people very nice and helpful.the valet even went and picked up our dinner, since we don’t have door dash !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Easy walk to the beach, in the middle of all the downtown shopping and dining. Room was spacious. Very pet friendly. Staff were all helpful and friendly. Easy in and out valet service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025