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Sunset Motel

2.5 star property
Santa Barbara motel in San Roque area

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Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 County Courthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 209 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 209 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 209 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room with Two Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 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 | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House & Oyster Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Santa Barbara motel in San Roque area
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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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 Jul 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on Aug 10, 2025 start from $115.49, 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.

Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1008 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Filthy dirty rooms. They should've paid ne to stay in it. Walls are peeling, holes in door fillled with a foam. Mold between tiles in bathroom. Furniture is disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rodrigo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great option

We were here for a wedding from out of state and we saved hundreds by staying at this motel instead of some of the places that the rest of the wedding stayed at. We were actually surprised how cute, clean, and comfortable it was. Safe area, parking was easy. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Amenities
The room was missing the baseboard and smelled of cleaning products. The bottom bedsheet was not a fitted sheet so when I pulled back the covers it revealed a huge stain on the bottom sheet. Gross. The mattress was so hard I laid out pillows to sleep on. However at 2:15 in the morning the “neighbors” came back drunk and started screaming and fighting. I packed up my stuff and headed home. Never again at the Sunset Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good nice people nice clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For our needs, it was perfectly adequate. Good location, nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went to check in - was told to come back because owner was in the shower. Hair dyer didn’t work in room - otherwise it was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to dinner options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kay

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has potential, but in serious need of painting walls and repairing baseboard. It is soundproof and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was really comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiger

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good times
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating for later check ins. Polite friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Liz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were run down baseboards were old and unpainted
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frank Drake

Sunset Motel is an affordable option located near the bus line and various restaurants. I had a very quiet and secluded room (207) so fortunately I did not hear other neighboring rooms which is a plus. The bed was very comfortable too. The furniture and decor is very dated which could use a good renovation. The A/C & heat worked well in the room. The biggest disappointment was no hot water to take a shower during my entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

adam

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

smelly non-smoking room

My non-smoking room reeked of cigarettes. The front desk refused to give me a receipt or tell me how much I had been charged when I checked out. They said "your receipt is available from Expedia ". I travel to Santa Barbara frequently and I will never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Similar price to the Motel 6 across the street but way nicer, quieter and friendlier staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kuang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Motel is what you get for your money. It met my minimum standard. The service was good tho.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025