See all properties

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Lemon Tree Inn

Front of property
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl Warren Showgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 995 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • 452 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

You may also like

Ad
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,000 reviews
$199 nightly
The price is $227
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

North State stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this North State hotel, you'll find Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Arlington Theater - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee Cart In Cottage Hospital - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Plaza Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Presto Pasta - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Lemon Tree Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Lemon Tree Inn offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Lobby sitting area
Sandpiper Lodge
North State
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 2,461 reviews
$130 nightly
The price is $148
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Sandpiper Lodge

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Hotel Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Inn Hotel

Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lemon Tree Inn to the airport?

Lemon Tree Inn is 8.9 mi (17-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 Lemon Tree Inn?

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lemon Tree Inn on Jun 2, 2026 start from $196, including 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 Lemon Tree Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lemon Tree Inn.

How close is Lemon Tree Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 7 mi (16-min drive) from Butterfly Beach and 3.4 mi (13-min drive) from Arroyo Burro Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lemon Tree Inn offer free breakfast?

Lemon Tree Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lemon Tree Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lemon Tree Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lemon Tree Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lemon Tree Inn have a pool?

Lemon Tree Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Lemon Tree Inn have a restaurant?

Lemon Tree Inn is home to The Crocodile Restaurant, which features pool views, happy hour, and brunch.

Does Lemon Tree Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lemon Tree Inn to downtown Santa Barbara?

Lemon Tree Inn is 1.6 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Lemon Tree Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1292 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Lemontree inn. It’s my go to place when I stay in Santa Barbara. The staff is always Helpful and knowledgeable. The rooms are comfortable and well kept and it’s in a great location. Right at the top of State Steet. You’re downtown in min. Well worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mixtli

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

michelle, downey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good but the shower looked like it was about to fall off of the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. And Clean. The staff were awesome all the way around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very humid, lots of random hair everywhere, and my sons feet turned black when barefoot! I get that the floors arnt easy to get perfect but it was worse then our dirty floors at home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quite, clean room. Good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Pamela, Hermosa Beach

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

belinda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not what I expected for the price I paid for one night. It was overpriced!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for us, and the room was large with plenty of seating. Staff was lovely and the place, while a bit old (the tub area is a bit in need of work), it is clean and comfy. We stay here often and will continue to! Love Room 232!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful patio. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a lovely clean hotel with fantastic staff on the front desk. I was expecting a “motel” but it turned out to be a modern well designed hotel at a great price. Pool was warm in February too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Beth

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026