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Sunset Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara

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Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
King Room with Spa Access | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Buffet

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 209 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 209 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 209 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 205 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 209 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Room with Spa Access | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with Spa Access

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

San Roque stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this San Roque motel, you'll find Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Golf Club. Also, La Cumbre Plaza is within half a mile (1 km) and Earl Warren Showgrounds is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria La Unica - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Barbara motel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sunset Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Refrigerators and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Santa Barbara
Sunset Motel Motel
Sunset Motel Santa Barbara
Sunset Hotel Santa Barbara
Sunset Motel Motel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunset Motel to the airport?

Sunset Motel is 6.8 mi (10-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 Sunset Motel?

As of Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on Oct 5, 2025 start from $79.0, 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 Sunset Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sunset Motel.

How close is Sunset Motel to the beach?

This motel is 3.2 mi (6-min drive) from Arroyo Burro Beach and 4.5 mi (13-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sunset Motel offer free breakfast?

Sunset Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunset Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Sunset Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sunset Motel have a pool?

Sunset Motel does not have a pool.

Does Sunset Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sunset Motel to downtown Santa Barbara?

Sunset Motel is 2.3 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Reviews

Sunset Motel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

SETH, MEDFORD

Liked: Staff & service
I liked the location. it was nice but the parking area was to small, but it is hard to find a good place in Santa Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hortencia, UPLAND

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

4/10 Poor

Huong

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room is too dusty and smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Johnny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff were polite. The room, shower, and floors were clean. The bed was comfortable. Location was good. We had to cancel at the last minute our last night that we had booked due to having to leave town earlier than expected. The staff were very gracious to not charge us even at the last minute. This was an unexpected surprise and was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jogie, South Gate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and fresh linens. The only thing i don't like is the jetted bathtub is broken. They should fixed it before guest accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Agustín

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room! Lady who check us in was helpful did a quick upgrade. Nice and quiet area. When I ask why the room didn't get service next day a guy told me I have to call and request it. Very awkward!I just ask for 2 more towels and left. You shouldn't ask for service, it should have been included!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was very clean, and better than the 2 star ratings I expected. Some minor upgrades to the bathroom would raise its standing. The location on a busy street has some issues with noise, but overall a good location and facility for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lizeth

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth Vanelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Calm place to stay at but parking lot did get full and couldn’t find a place to park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like cigarettes smoke. I asked to be accommodated by any way and they mentioned there nothing they could do. When I woke up the following morning everything on me smelled like the room. It was supposed to be a non smoking room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room we had wreaked of smoke even though it was a non-smoking room. The bathroom door did not shut properly. The beds are not connected to the wall and have rollers, so if you try to sit up in the bed, the mattress rolls away. The wifi connection is also super bad. One of the two nights we stayed, we returned to the motel and there were no parking spots left, nor was there street parking in front of the motel. We had to park a ways away in the nearby residential area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ALICIA

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yban

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We’re told 2X’s no smoking by the desk reception. Sorry, she had no kind of hospitality. 😞Duh! We booked a non smoking room. We get into our rm 3 burn holes on the beds comforter, cluttered furniture, Bed sank in the middle slept so uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Janine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is small budget-friendly property. You get a room and not much more. The bed linens and the bathroom were clean. The bed was comfortable. There was some old dust in the corners and on the AC unit. Toilet paper, toiletries, towels were provided. Large-screen TV in the room is hooked to cable, 100s of channels available. Free wi-fi. The area around the property appeared safe, there were several cafes walking distance. 10 min by car to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean as well as the whole property. My family & I felt safe & comfortable during our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Araceli

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 106, Wreaked with cigarette smell, linens worn down, missing moldings on door and floor. Horrible experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping staff were great and definitely work hard.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025