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Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara Bowl

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Front of property
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Upper State Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

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

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
(7 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(18 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
(45 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
(26 reviews)
  • 525 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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. Cottage Health and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Agaves - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maiz Picante - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Plaza Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara Bowl
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.

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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

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 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 smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Lemon Tree Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Hotel Santa Barbara
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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 Sep 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lemon Tree Inn on Oct 1, 2025 start from $113.0, 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 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 3.4 mi (13-min drive) from Arroyo Burro Beach and 3.7 mi (15-min drive) from Leadbetter 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1019 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

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

Tropical look

A beautiful tropical looking hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

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

6/10 Okay

Belia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

It was good for 1-night

It is a very good location, but the hotel definitely needs some upgrading. It is old and it needs new tubs/showers, carpet and the front door is not a tight seal. You can see daylight all around it. Also, there is no place to plug in your charging cord, so you need to bring your own cube for the outlet. But, the bed was comfortable and the restaurant was excellent. The grounds are pretty with a lot of lemon trees and the jasmine scent all around was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean, san luis obispo

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly fine :) Grounds are beautiful, staff friendly, easy parking and the hot water could be hotter :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for one night for a concert at the SB Bowl. This was the perfect place for us to stay! Not too far from there or the beach, but not too close either. The room was was better than I expected for the relatively low price. Comfortable bed, great water pressure in the shower, and a balcony overlooking the beautiful courtyard which was a great place for breakfast (room service from the onsite restaurant) too! Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stay here all the time and love its convenience to local stuff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuyanh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spaceous room, room still have carpets thus have a hint smell of the old room. However, it is cleaned and convenient. Nice balcony to seat outside. 3 mins drive to Mission Santa Barbara. Restaurant is right down stair and serving good food. A few homeless wonder around, they are nice not bothering anyone at all, but we saw this issue every where
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elsa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had roaches, no microwave in the room or the diningroom. The pool area was unkept the pillows on the lounge chairs were dirty. This place needs a total cleanup and redo!!!! It's disgusting. My last memory of this place was so nice. But now, it's horrible!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohith

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

Fabulous hotel in Santa Barbara

This hotel is fantastic all the way around. Their restaurant on premises is fabulous. If there is one feedback for improvement, albeit a minor one, it is to update the shower stall to prevent water flowing over. The shower curtains are not entirely fit for purpose.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fred, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

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

Pretty comfortable place

Fell in love with front desk 😘
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the pool...it was clean and (I think heated....) And the courtyard was nice with lots of trees and plants. The tap water tasted terrible...but I think that is the city, not the hotel. The wait staff was kind enough to fill water bottles with filtered water from the restaurant. The floor in our room seemed rather dirty. My socks were gross looking if I walked around the floor at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Perfect room with view and door to pool area. Comfortable bed and nice shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I’ll take a pass on the Lemon Tree next time

I stayed here once before, and it was fnice we had a decent room but this time this room and the amenities are just not up to par. While the check in was good and it was clean I wont stay again. Needs improvement - No paper coffee cups - No seating other than a desk chair - Holes all over in the drape to the patio - TV only had apps with no instructions on how to view local TV figured it out but took a bit of effort - If you moved on the bed it squeaked - No microwave (though it was not advertised to have one) - Patio table was in its last leg wobbly and unstable -Overall dated, room was like a step up from a motel 6 Nice -courtyard was pretty -nice to have a patio -Staff was nice -pool -Easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ann Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was nice. Wish it had a market or vending machines.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zaya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar could be open later, but besides that it was great! The pool was nice. It was definitely worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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