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Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Barbara Bowl

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Surrounded by lush greenery, this hotel offers a serene atmosphere with a central courtyard and balconies.
Comfortable room with a neatly made bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.
Stroll through the serene courtyard surrounded by lush trees and a well-manicured lawn.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk, a stunning abstract art piece, and lush greenery surrounding the space.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

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

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 525 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

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

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 995 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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

  • ‪Live Oak Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Plaza Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Belly - ‬7 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara
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Lemon Tree Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Hotel Santa Barbara
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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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lemon Tree Inn on Aug 17, 2025 start from $132.0, 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. 474 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1007 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

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Close to the Mission. Nice area.

We asked for the two room family suite - a king in one room and 2 queens in the connecting room. The rooms were very spacious and had a large shared balcony overlooking the central court an pool area. The pool was olympic size, great for laps at the end of the day. Located on upper State Street, it was very close to the Santa Barbara Mission. The downtown restaurants and shops would be a bit far for most to walk, although I enjoyed the two mile stroll through the lovely neighborhoods.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

j

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leonel, Chula Vista

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love to stay at the Lemon tree! The outside area is amazing and the pool was so clean! The rooms can use a little upgrading but over all we love it there! The staff was very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is dated, bed was hard to sleep in, it’s close to everything and we absolutely love the dining area restaurant! They have great service and food is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Noah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motel 5 lemon tree inn

Not very clean.Very outdated. Too expensive. More like a cheap motel. Water in shower didn’t go down and dirt came back into bathtub. Disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff here are amazing! When I had to cut my stay short for an emergency they were gracious about it and accommodated me by refunding the remainder of my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graciela

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, everything better than i expected
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure to stay at this classic mid-century modern garden hotel. Love the outdoor dining patio.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sergei

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

dmitri, Surrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, very nice hotel, courtyard is beautiful, room is super nice. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

itamar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielyan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was good, staff were nice.. room cleanliness was average
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly the room could use some updating but the property is beautiful and we had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I'm 6'4" & toilet size for midget; no bathroom fan; toilet paper very thin-must use extra;tub plastic, narrow & no grab bars inside; 1 small piece hand soap for 2 sinks; pillows very hard; TV not working; coffee maker on broken tray; room dark & no nightlight. Won't recommend or ever book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edgar

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bella

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basilio

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