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Hotel Santa Barbara

Property class: 3
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
  • Business services

Explore the area

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533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Queen

Premier Queen

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

King Room

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

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Historic Queen

Historic Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

ADA King Room

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard 2 Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 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
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lobero Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 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

  • ‪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. 973 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1312 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Silverio

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, SAN JOSE

Beautiful hotel. I was surprised to learn that it had been renovated 5 years ago because
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sevak

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff! Made us feel at home. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the hotel, service was great. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Serghio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gayk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy, nice ambiance staff and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, spacious, comfortable room right in the heart of downtown SB. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We traveled with our dog and it was a very easy and comfortable experience. Will definitely be staying here again on our trip SB!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Visalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

DAVID

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the night after wine tasting for the day and it was conveniently located to Funk Zone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very clean, nicely remodeled rooms. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff, and the immaculate accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sridhar

Noisy room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! In fact we made reservations to stay another night again on our return from our road trip back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Riniyati

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and will definitely stay again next time. Updates to rooms/hotel are excellent. Easy to get around downtown from hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was nice and clean but there were issues with the heat so it was never comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025