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Sunset Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • 209 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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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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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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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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

San Roque stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this San Roque motel, you'll find Santa Barbara Golf Club and La Cumbre Plaza. Also, Upper State Street 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
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse 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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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)
  • 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 11:00 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
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.
  • 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

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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 Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on Mar 15, 2026 start from $88, 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 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 3.9 mi (12-min drive) from Mesa Lane Steps 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.

Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luna

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is very "direct", room was clean. Very basically useful. Easy clean stay. Strict check out but not terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Midori

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Beds were not comfortable. Furnishings looked like they were bought at a garage sale.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

E

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
If I were to discribe to you, our room, you would be pretty impressed. Contemporary paint. Headboards and Mirror match, nice size fridge, extremely comfortable beds with nice linens...But what you get for the very high price is just not worthy of another star. No breakfast of any kind, "a squatty potty kiddy toilet that's not suitable for people with bad knees, shampoo but no conditioner or lotion. And the fountain outside our door had three pairs of someone's sneakers drying in it. The staff was cordial, but not overly friendly. It was ok for the night, as we were passing through, but definately more expensive then it was worth, and also not as close to the fun part of State Street as we were led to believe. Even a brown bag breakfast with a muffin and a piece of fruit would have been better then nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Don

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to sleep due to too noisy, parking spaces too narrow, my suv got dent on the door that night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great price was a litte steep thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in the property the wait was quite long as no one was at the front desk & a bell was there to ring them over meaning this is a normal or frequent occurrence at this hotel. And when the worker came out she came out in a face mask. She was nice enough to wave an early check in fee, which is appreciated. Overnight the people next to us were loud on the phone or with their TV, but we didn’t feel safe enough to tell them anything or leave the room in the evening due to the poor lighting around the rooms. And the front desk again looked abandoned & doors appeared locked. Overall, not a good place to stay for females.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayatri

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Minh-Quan

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and served our needs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terese

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

Nice place to stay

Pretty quiet in the room. Comfy and all amenities were nice. I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zafer

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

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Amenities
Bueno
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edmond

Disliked: Cleanliness

old worn out noisy hotel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had no complaints will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location on State Street. The welcoming staff Lady was very friendly, smiling, and pleasant. Restaurants and gas stations were not far away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly and helpful near dinning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I lived in Santa Barbara for many years, several years ago. And I know the current Santa Barbara prices now. For me to get this one night, Queen size room, comfortable bed, VERY CLEAN throughout, extremely convenient to many necessities and other types of stores and things, free parking, a refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer, coffee maker, full size ironing board and iron, quiet stay, friendly and helpful staff,….and to pay what I did, was beyond a bargain for Santa Barbara. The area is safe and well lit. And most important to me are cleanliness and safety. The room was very clean (all rooms), and it looked perhaps even freshly painted m. Judy’s what I needed for my one night stay. I would recommend. Thank you Sunset Motel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025