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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
Standard 2 Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lobby lounge
Reception
Food and drink

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

King Suite

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

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Standard 2 Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard 2 Queen Room

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

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ADA King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

ADA King Room

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

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King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

King Room

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

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ADA King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

ADA King Suite

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Historic Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Historic Queen

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

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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

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Arlington Theater - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles

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
  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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

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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Santa Barbara Hotel
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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 Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santa Barbara on Jun 30, 2025 start from $295.05, 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 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from East Beach and 1.4 mi (9-min drive) from Leadbetter 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.

Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1005 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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

René F.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alex, Elizabeth, Rider & everyone there were very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although, it is still actively being remodeled, the floor where we stayed at is gorgeous and clean. It has been beautifully remodeled. We were not bothered by the construction noise nor dust. The service is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Close to everything

Perfect spot if you want to be close to restaurants and shopping. It's only 15 mins walk to the ocean. Every close to everything. We would definitely stay there again. The sraff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Assefa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was pricey
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Macai

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay. I hate that you have to pay for parking. But the place was clean and the staff is friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kishan Kamlesh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Location was good and the rooms were newly renovated but we still faced some issues with TV and the shower didn’t have hot water when needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dawne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team of people who work here made our stay very enjoyable. Every person we encountered was extremely customer service focused! The location is excellent for walking anywhere. The property is currently under renovation which we were aware of. Any related issues we had were addressed by the team as best they could. We’re sure when the renovations are complete it will be a phenomenal location to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotels.com did not mention that the property was under construction or that the gym was closed. The room was nice and the staff was as well, but had we known of this before hand, we would have chosen to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was under construction which was not communicated to us. The room was $350 per night and was extremely small!! The queen bed filled the entire room other than a small area around the bed to walk. We had no hot water and the front desk said they were aware but maintenance would not arrive until 9 am.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

saikrishna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Amazing property

Amazing stay right down to the sparkling water on tap. Rooms are small as they were in the 1920’s but they made great use of the spaces. Blown away by this place. Central to State st plenty of choice. Great coffee in room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lea

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

Great location!

Loved this spot! It was the perfect location for shopping and only a few blocks to the beach. The room was clean, and the staff was super attentive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Very charming. Great location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a construction zone. Lots of walking up and down stairs and check in lobby was in another building. No idea that this was going to be the case. I nearly tripped and fell multiple times on rugs that were not flat to the ground surface. Was a weird stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at hotel SB - nice remodel as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025