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Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Paseo Nuevo Mall

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Reception
King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby lounge
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 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
  • 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

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

Premier Queen

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

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

King Room

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

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

Historic Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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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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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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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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lobero Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cruisery - ‬2 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.

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Santa Barbara to the airport?

Hotel Santa Barbara is 10.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Santa Barbara?

As of Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santa Barbara on Dec 15, 2025 start from $195.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Santa Barbara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Santa Barbara.

How close is Hotel Santa Barbara to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from West Beach and 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Santa Barbara offer free breakfast?

Hotel Santa Barbara does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Santa Barbara?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

Does Hotel Santa Barbara have a pool?

Hotel Santa Barbara does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Santa Barbara have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Santa Barbara to downtown Santa Barbara?

Hotel Santa Barbara is 0.6 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1049 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taeko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right on state street where all the bar and restaurants are.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

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

Old Santa Barbara Charm

Stayed for the weekend. Rooms are small. But updated, and very nice. The elevator is old, charming, and slow. The doors to rooms close heavily so it does get loud. Besides that, we would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Finw
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandrashekar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in great neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great option close to a variety of restaurants

The location is excellent, with lots to do in walking distance. The bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Offir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the hotel. It’s unique it’s beautiful it centered. We’re definitely coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miraj

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

A Warm and Memorable Stay at Hotel Santa Barbara

My wife and I had a delightful stay at Hotel Santa Barbara. From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us warmly, with the front desk team and valets setting a friendly tone. We particularly enjoyed our time at the lobby bar, where the bartenders were not only attentive but also genuinely engaging, making our evenings even more enjoyable. The hotel’s prime location was ideal for exploring the nearby attractions and dining options we had planned for our trip. We’re already looking forward to returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

19th Annual Mother-Daughter Trip

Alex at the front desk was more than accommodating and Brian the mixologist at the bar was fantastic and friendly and so good at his job.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, service was on point. Didn't make us wait for anything, and Valet was so efficient. Very pleased. Hotel was also STUNNING! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosy

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

10/10 Excellent

Agnes, Point Pleasant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay. Right in the middle of everything and very walkable. All cars need to be valeted unless you choose to park elsewhere. It was $30 a day for valet service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand

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

Fun in SB

Wow! Freshly redone, superb location. Overall fabulous stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in heart of Santa Barbara. Great location, beautifully renovated. Warm and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Lincoln City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Water pressure in shower is awful, hard to rinse shampoo out of hair Next to impossible to get your luggage into closet because of desk Closet door sticking on coffee bar. Barn door to bathroom hard to close, door handle on inside should be different design, hard for old people. Love the decor, staff was very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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