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Sunset Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Upper State Street in Santa Barbara

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Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl Warren Showgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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King Room with Spa Access

King Room with Spa Access

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room with Two Double Beds

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Santa Barbara

San Roque stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this San Roque motel, you'll find Santa Barbara Golf Club and La Cumbre Plaza. Also, Upper State Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Earl Warren Showgrounds is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jesusita Trail - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel near Upper State Street in Santa Barbara
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Barbara motel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sunset Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunset Motel to the airport?

Sunset Motel is 6.8 mi (10-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 Sunset Motel?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on Jun 21, 2026 start from CA $174, 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 Sunset Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sunset Motel.

How close is Sunset Motel to the beach?

This motel is 6.5 mi (8-min drive) from Goleta Beach and 7.7 mi (14-min drive) from Butterfly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sunset Motel offer free breakfast?

Sunset Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunset Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sunset Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sunset Motel have a pool?

Sunset Motel does not have a pool.

Does Sunset Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sunset Motel to downtown Santa Barbara?

Sunset Motel is 2.3 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1008 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurence E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location, restaurants near by. I usually stay on upper State Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so clean and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel to stay, clean, and good service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great stay. Room ,location excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quiet clean rooms and the staff is excellent went out of their way to help me out with some problems overall experience and enjoyable one.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, comfy bed, and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place nice quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and room service was very helpful and efficient. Friendly staff and no issues with parking. Good amenities. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful, they of course had my reservation and everything went real simple at the front desk. Room was clean smelled really good in the shower and tub was immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Masumi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean. The pillows were either nice and fluffy or hard as rocks. The condition of the curtains, faucets, medicine cabinents, and furniture all could do with a solid refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value! Clean and functional room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Amenities
The room I had was loud from road noise and blinds do not completely cover the windows as such too bright to rest and sleep comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had no complaints will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Pretty quiet in the room. Comfy and all amenities were nice. I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly and helpful near dinning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and served our needs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Luna

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is very "direct", room was clean. Very basically useful. Easy clean stay. Strict check out but not terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very good place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location on State Street. The welcoming staff Lady was very friendly, smiling, and pleasant. Restaurants and gas stations were not far away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was clean and the bedsheets were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good nice people nice clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025