See all properties

Hotel Santa Barbara

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Paseo Nuevo Mall

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hotel Santa Barbara

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.
Property video
A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.
A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.
A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Queen

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Premier Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King Room

A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a chandelier.

King Room

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

View all photos for Historic Queen

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Historic Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for King Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, a chair, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

King Suite

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

View all photos for ADA King Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

ADA King Room

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

View all photos for ADA King Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a round ottoman, and a wooden wardrobe.

ADA King Suite

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

View all photos for Standard 2 Queen Room

Room

Standard 2 Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

You may also like

Ad
A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 290 reviews
The price is CA $329
CA $375 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

About the area

Santa Barbara

Central Santa Barbara getaway .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

  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Institution Ale Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Broad Street Oyster Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

4-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 4-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. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,117 reviews
The price is CA $275
CA $313 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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
  • Phone

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Santa Barbara to the airport?

Hotel Santa Barbara is 10.3 mi (14-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 Hotel Santa Barbara?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santa Barbara on Dec 9, 2026 start from CA $417, 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 Hotel Santa Barbara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Santa Barbara.

How close is Hotel Santa Barbara to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from West Beach and 1.6 mi (8-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Santa Barbara offer free breakfast?

Hotel Santa Barbara does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Santa Barbara?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

Does Hotel Santa Barbara have a pool?

Hotel Santa Barbara does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Santa Barbara have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Santa Barbara to downtown Santa Barbara?

Hotel Santa Barbara is 0.6 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1210 out of 1575 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1575 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1575 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1575 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1575 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room, no drawers for clothes, friendly staff, have to pay for parking, restaurants all on the same street,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a visit to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and cute little details throughout the hotel and the room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, small but makes great use of space!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely hotel, staff all very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely remodel- a special place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is beautiful and the lobby smells incredible. The staff was super friendly, and the location is perfect for exploring Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, newly remodeled, excellent food in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, attentive staff, loved the gym.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect stay, bikes were offered for us to use, room service came in and cleaned for us while we were gone, and honestly the location was perfect, we didn't move our car once. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful visit. Thank you to Alex for making our stay so perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, spotless, easy access to drinking water and ice- and the location is perfect ! Easy walk to shops, restaurants, and about a 15 minute walk to Stearns Wharf. Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all a great stay, property is beautiful and clean, walking distance from local restaurants and 10 mins from the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I visit Santa Barbara, I always choose this hotel. It's a clean, cozy, and convenient hotel. The staff are also kind and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully newly renovated upscale hotel in prime central location with convenient parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience, best SB hotel, comfortable beds. Great location. I will definitely return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently renovated and nicely decorated. The location is great to walk to local shops, bars and the beach. No restaurant as such but there are plenty in the immediate vicinity. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026