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Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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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)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Queen | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premier Queen

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Historic Queen | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Historic Queen

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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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King Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

King Suite

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

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA King Suite

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall
A 24-hour fitness centre, valet parking and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room, free use of bicycles and concierge services.
Hotel Santa Barbara offers 75 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.
The shopping around Hotel Santa Barbara gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Paseo Nuevo Mall. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall and 3 minutes on foot from Cabrillo Bikeway
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
Hotel Santa Barbara offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre 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.

Room service is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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
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.

Payment types at the property

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.

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 821 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1134 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham, DORKING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely renovated hotel in a great location. Although the address is on State Street, this is now pedestrianized. If arriving by car you need Gota Street to access hotel car park. There is no restaurant only a small bar, but plenty of eating options. The downside is a small single lift and dark (caramel?) paint on the room walls and ceiling which made the room look smaller than it was. Overall for a 3 star property I was impressed and would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amazing staff, clean rooms. Rooms are a bit small but to be expected, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Linzi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, tastefully restored celebrating 100 years soon. Staff were wonderful. Hotel is in prime location for shops, restaurants & beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

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

Location, Location, Location!

What a primo location! The hotel is located on State Street in the heart of the downtown. We walked all around the area, visiting shops, live music, dining, and cocktail locations. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The entry is under construction and our toilet ran all night, though the staff did try to repair it. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indira N.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PABLO

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newly refurbished rooms, halls and lobby remodel in progress. Good location on State and walking distance to most restaurants, shops and venues. Staff was fantastic, they even charged my electric car during valet! Super reasonable right now while it's being remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in town for a wedding and this hotel was perfect for my first time in Santa Barbara. The renovations are beautiful and the staff could not have been better. Fantastic location - I was able to walk to all 3 wedding events and down to the pier one morning. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has been renovated and it is fantastic. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accessible to restaurants / shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was renovated nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with bathtub , although view of parking lot and noisy maintenance on lobby were surprises. Staff was helpful and friendly. New decor gorgeous. Especially appreciated the convenient water bottle filling stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such friendly, personable staff. Great free bikes to rent. Perfect location, lovely interior design.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff. So friendly and helpful. Great location, right in the heart of shopping and dining distract. Free shuttle to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely updates and quiet guest room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The re-model is very nice. Rooms are a little dark but that is the vibe. Bed was comfortable. State St side was a bit noisy but we were warned! Loved the bath products and the kettle/coffee set up were a nice touch. Front desk staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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