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Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Paseo Nuevo Mall
3-star hotel near Paseo Nuevo Mall

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Front of property
Reception
Food and drink
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Arlington Theater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard 2 Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

ADA King Room

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

King Room

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

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ADA King Suite

ADA King Suite

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Queen

Premier Queen

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

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Historic Queen

Historic Queen

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

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

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arlington Theater - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 4 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • Wildcat Lounge
  • ‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬3 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Merrilie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nikole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and 'home-like' comfort!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it was under renovations, it did not bother and we were able to enjoy our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariangel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel full of history, friendly, bilingual and helpful staff, the bed was so comfortable, the bathroom was impecable and they offer complimentary bath robes. I just went to sleep for a few hours but wanted to stay for a week!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brittney

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient, walking distance to all the restaurants and shops you need! Beautifully renovated rooms. Friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lin

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the lobby was under construction, the hotel room was nicely renovated and quiet during the weekend. Thank you for a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovation is nice and staff are great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carreen

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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