Lemon Tree Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.
A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.
A dining area with a table set for two, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoor seating area.
A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery.
A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl Warren Showgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lemon Tree Inn

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a business centre.
Lemon Tree Inn offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Lemon Tree Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Upper State Street. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Crocodile Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant with garden views
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the restaurant and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Upper State Street and a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Lemon Tree Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

The Crocodile Restaurant – Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Crocodile Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn
Lemon Tree Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Hotel Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn Hotel
Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1369 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had breakfast lunch dinner and happy hour at the restaurant Excellent food
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and beautiful grounds!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff nice room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lemon Tree was a great place to stay and the courtyard was perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful weather. The staff were really friendly and accommodating and overall I would recommend the Lemon Tree Inn.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing place to stay . A true hidden GEM !!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing, quiet great restaurant in the building
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & quaint
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aracely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Lemontree inn. It’s my go to place when I stay in Santa Barbara. The staff is always Helpful and knowledgeable. The rooms are comfortable and well kept and it’s in a great location. Right at the top of State Steet. You’re downtown in min. Well worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a quick stop to attend the SB bowl. Comfortable and clean rooms. Check in was super easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice but bathroom needs updating
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place nice pool …
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff. I recommend the breakfast there. Very nice dining and lounge
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool area but we don’t drink
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious rooms. Nice staff. Property in great condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff , and the was food excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded my expectations. A secret hideaway in downtown Santa Barbara at a good price. Amazing restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff are all friendly and helpful, and the hotel itself are an easy distance to dining, the Granada Theater, and the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kaelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, comfy bed, amazing stuff. Pool looks nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice ,dafe ,clean, and peaceful location near shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and restaurant. Close to everything and ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made a last-minute booking for 3 week nights, and when I checked-in late evening, the staff was very kindly gave me a nice room. The price was convenient, and I was surprised by the well-maintained property and amenity. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026