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Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby lounge
Standard 2 Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Valet parking (USD 30 per day)
Reception

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
  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

ADA King Room

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

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

King Room

  • 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

  • City view
  • 214 sq ft
  • 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

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premier Queen

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Historic Queen

  • 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointed with the nonresponse to my questions prior to arriving.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Under renovation. A bit of an issue but when completed in April well worth the stay . Located next to restaurants , night life all within walking distance. Going back mid summer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam, Simi Valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved staying here & look forward to our next step
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin Reisman

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

8/10 Good

ADOLPH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reported that phone and TV in the room were not working.... twice, but nithing was done. Overall access to the hotel main entrance and lobby is v poor. Front of the hotel is a pedestrian only area, so not possible to pull up and unload luggage etc. Lobby is temporary as main lobby is being renovated/relocated. Access to upper floors is via the fire escape stairs, or you need to walk to the rear valet entrance and use a very old and slow elevator. They're working on improving all of this, and did allude to the construction ahead of time, but it was way more disruptive than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great Choice

We chose this hotel for its proximity to a wedding celebration, and it was the perfect location. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the service was outstanding. Interacting with the front desk and valet staff was a pleasant experience, and their hospitality made our stay enjoyable. Overall, a great choice for convenience and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a weekend trip to Santa Barbara. In the heart of it, centrally located, friendly staff. Perfect for couples or solo travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently remodeled but basic things are not working in rooms. Disappointed that rooms weren’t checked before occupancy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was under going major renovations — which we weren’t made aware of until AFTER booking. The room, hallways, and surrounding areas were very nice, however the construction made it a hassle to get around — especially with luggage. They put our car in valet parking and took our keys like a valet service, but did nothing but hand our keys back to us when we went to pickup our car and then looked at me like they expected a tip. I had to run out in the rain to even get the employees attention! Beautiful hotel but the experience there was a disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle, Pismo Beach

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I prefer this location for business meetings when I'm in Santa Barbara. It is upscaled, clean, and has friendly staff. It is priced a little higher than preferred but within walking distance of my meeting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

J

Traveled 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