Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall

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Front of property
Reception
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Valet parking (surcharge) (30 per day)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$471
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

King Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

ADA King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Historic Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel near Stearns Wharf
Located close to Cabrillo Bikeway and Paseo Nuevo Mall, Hotel Santa Barbara provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free bike hire, valet parking (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • A vending machine, concierge services and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Santa Barbara Hotel
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Hotel Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Santa Barbara?

As of 5 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santa Barbara on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$471.05, including 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Santa Barbara located?

Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Cabrillo Bikeway. Casa de la Guerra and Lobero Theater are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ardalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it was under construction, it was a very pleasant stay. The room was very nice and they were very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved that you could walk out of lobby and turn right for bars and restaurants and left for shopping with no cars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freshly renewed rooms with modern decor, comfortable beds. Right on State street for easy access to fun things. Great, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. They are in the middle of a remodel but it’s looking fabulous and didn’t cause any problems. The rooms are beautiful, clean, spacious and comfortable. The location is unbeatable. Right in the middle of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the staff Shannon, Sofia and Elizabeth for providing fun ideas to do during our stay as well as the complimentary rosè bottle for me and my guest, with a card welcoming us and to have a happy Girls Trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, super good location, it’s a little loud at night because you’re in front of a bar so better if you’re trying to stay out instead of chill
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to State Street
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudio

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

Sami

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

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Very nice, polite and accomodating. They were very attentive when we brought in the car, with our luggage and very kind overall. My family had a small wedding cake that the team was able to store in the refrigerator until, we needed to bring it to the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosalinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Rooms are really small. Really small. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Hotel is next to a bar which was loud one night of our stays. There was also an event location across the street that played music very loud the same night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The remodeled rooms are lovely and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariangel

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

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

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to stay because of location. It’s quiet, walkable and close to great restaurants and shopping. Everything you need is on State Street even if arriving by train. Tuesday is the market down State street from 3-7. The beach is at the end of the State. Uber is easy and quick. The 90 minute trolly tour is the perfect way to see Santa Barbara. Sandbar across the street from hotel for great Mexican food. The friendly staff were wonderful and even had excellent cookies in the afternoon in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Amenities
Great service! The hotel was under construction, but still great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful, room was clean and quiet. Construction was being done on the hotel, but staff made it as tolerable as possible, very impressed overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service, would def stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved staying here & look forward to our next step
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at hotel SB - nice remodel as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025