Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Paseo Nuevo Mall

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Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby sitting area

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)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Queen

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

King Room

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

Historic Queen

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

King Suite

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

ADA King Room

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

ADA King Suite

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

Standard 2 Queen Room

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

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Heart of Santa Barbara.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Santa Barbara hotel, you'll find Paseo Nuevo Mall and Casa de la Guerra. Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Historical Museum 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 City College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arlington Theater - 16 min walk - 1.4 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

  • ‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬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. 861 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1182 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Great new rooms. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice historic property beautifully restored.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a beautiful hotel at a perfect location. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the rooms were spotless! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and walkable to everything very nice and helpful staff! Rooms appointed nicely as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar, SCOTTSDALE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very pet friendly. Overall facility and rooms upgraded, however it doesn’t take away the feeling of coziness and the history behind the building.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tram

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very Friendly Greeting!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomoyuki

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. From the lobby to the staircase to the rooms, it was beautiful. There's a water bar on the floors so no need to buy water (both sparkling and still options) which was a nice surprise! Friendly staff too. The only thing I wished for was a speedier elevator but as we were on the second floor with not a lot of luggage, it was fine. Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Yunsong

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is right in the street and right next to the parties. The room is nicely clean and neat. They offer robes for your stay. The beds are comfortable and the tv allows you to stream apps from your phone. The only thing I would do is warn people how loud the nightlife can be next door. I also had a problem getting into the entrance before 10 pm but I was told that should have been fixed the morning after.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Super comfortable pillows and bed. Friendly staff and great location. We walked everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just love this place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel Santa Barbara it’s amazing Super clean people are very helpful and professional. Great place to stay everything about it it’s top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Najda

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samnang

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was lovely! It was very clean and the staff were very attentive. It is located right off State St. and nearby local shops; it was great for walks. The hotel has a bar and the bartenders were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazingly nice. It was very clean. Love the remodel. Love the lobby and the bar in the lobby. It’s a great location. Everybody that worksThere is so kind and friendly. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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