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Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Paseo Nuevo Mall

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Room, 1 King Bed
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lobero Theater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Queen

Premier Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic Queen

Historic Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Suite

King Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

ADA King Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard 2 Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Heart of Santa Barbara.At this Downtown Santa Barbara hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Cabrillo Bikeway. Casa de la Guerra and Lobero Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lobero Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3-star hotel near Paseo Nuevo Mall
Hotel Santa Barbara offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Hotel Santa Barbara also features a vending machine, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1926
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Hotel Santa Barbara offers 75 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Hotel Santa Barbara.

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Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 851 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1170 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stuff was extremely friendly and helpful. Hotel was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about the place was great. Lovely location, facility, rooms and service. Only gripe was the open style shower, too cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jersey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, San Diego

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

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous hotel. Beautiful style, unique. Loved everything about it and it’s staff as well ‼️
Gorgeous hotel
Old world charm 1926
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the noise of parties and restaurants nearby (it was Halloween) our stay was excellent! Alex and the staff are to be commended for their service. We came back exhausted after a round of golf to find the elevator broken. Our 89 year old friend could not have climbed four floors. Alex bought us a drink and found a comfy spot to wait. That kind of service makes all the difference. Kudos!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a wonderful experience and I recommend to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new remodel is amazing and the bar was so much fun! Great drinks and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Fully renovated, all new bathrooms. Gorgeous historic hotel. Loved it and we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel. Room was beautiful and clean and quiet. Staff was super friendly and helpful. I loved it and will definitely return. Already planning my next mini vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Supriya

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is wonderful! I stayed here for a wedding in the area and will definitely be back. The location is excellent, room was nice even though it was pretty small. The bar in the lobby even had some great wine options!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yasuharu

Liked: Cleanliness
no resto
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl, Forest Grove

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

10/10 Excellent

Otto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Very attentive to guests’ needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham, DORKING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely renovated hotel in a great location. Although the address is on State Street, this is now pedestrianized. If arriving by car you need Gota Street to access hotel car park. There is no restaurant only a small bar, but plenty of eating options. The downside is a small single lift and dark (caramel?) paint on the room walls and ceiling which made the room look smaller than it was. Overall for a 3 star property I was impressed and would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amazing staff, clean rooms. Rooms are a bit small but to be expected, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaea

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

10/10 Excellent

India

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025