Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotels
8.7 (1329 reviews)
533 State Street , Santa Barbara , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Slow elevator
Limited room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.69
Rooms were comfortable and clean.
Service
9.16
Staff were very nice and went out of their way to make us happy.
Location
9.2
Excellent location along the pedestrian-only section of State Street.
Room Quality
8.15
Some rooms had limited storage space.
Amenities
8.68
Nice features like filtered-water stations on each floor.
Value for Money
8.64
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Missing room service and limited food options.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall we loved our stay and would come again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:43

Property Description

Central Location
Located just 3.2 km from the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park, Hotel Santa Barbara offers convenience and easy access to popular attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in our air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen cable TVs, work desks, and plush pillow-top mattresses with a selection of pillows. Enjoy the convenience of in-room coffee machines, mini refrigerators, and complimentary toiletries.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the vibrant art scene with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art just a 5-minute drive away. Santa Barbara City College and the airport are also within a short distance, making travel a breeze.

Experience comfort and convenience at Hotel Santa Barbara. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Pardon our dust! Hotel Santa Barbara is currently undergoing a series of refreshing updates. Guests may see and hear construction around the property during their stay. Our team is working diligently to minimize disruptions during this time.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SBA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1329 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Claudio couple pt
6
Not quite what I expected
Pros:

The decor was ok

Cons:

Too expensive for the services provided. There was no housekeeping unless you specifically asked. It is located in quite a noisy area surrounded by pubs and bars, so there was a lot of noise in our room at night. I was charged something I didn’t consume at the bar

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Matteo solo_traveller it
10
3 stelle sono troppo poche!
Pros:

Pulizia della camera, cortesia e simpatia dello staff, servizio impeccabile dei valet per parcheggio, recupero bagagli e noleggio bici incluso.

Cons:

Qualche rumore eccessivo il sabato sera (la nostra camera era affacciata su State St.)

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Julie couple us
8
Pros:

Convenient location. If walking /running is your routine this hotel is for you. The beach is less than a mile away. Lots of shops and restaurants .

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Rossella Maria Grazia couple es
10
Pros:

Pulizia, posizione e possibilità di prenotare il parcheggio

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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María José family_with_children es
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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ilaria couple it
9
Santa Barbara nel cuore …anche grazie all’hotel! ♥️
Pros:

La cura dei dettagli, i servizi inclusi (acqua filtrata buona e gratuita, il caffè, la palestra ben attrezzata e le biciclette), il design delle camere, la comodità del letto e la pulizia

Cons:

Insonorizzato un po’ male, la sera si sentiva molto il caos proveniente dalla strada

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Laboni family_with_children it
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Valentina couple it
9
Pros:

L’hotel è centralissimo, si può scendere nella via principale ed è a pochi passi dal lungo oceano. La struttura è molto bella, curata e pulita. Ne abbiamo apprezzato moltissimo lo stile!

Cons:

La camera è abbastanza piccola, ma molto curata e provvista di tutto ciò che può servire.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Katherine family_with_children pt
9
Beautiful hotel, great location
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location on State Street, lots of shops and restaurants and a 10 minute walk to the beach. The hotel is beautifully decorated as are the bed rooms. The rooms are not huge but I would say are a good size, the bathrooms are pretty small but are fine. There is filtered still and sparkling water available and ice on each floor. We used the hotel bikes which were complimentary, which was great as it is a really easy town to cycle around. Parking was reasonable compared to some other hotels we had been to at $30 a day. It was my birthday when I was there and on request of my daughter they sent a small bottle of wine, snacks and a note to our room.

Cons:

The staff on the front desk could have been a bit friendlier.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Bernd couple de
9
Stimmungsvoller Aufenthalt in Santa Barbara
Pros:

Die Lage in der State Street ist unübertrefflich. Grandiose Atmosphäre in dieser Fußgängerzone! Viele Restaurants - auch mit Happy Hour Angebot - in unmittelbarer Umgebung! Empfehlenswert für Kostenbewusste: Patio Nuevo mit Panda Express und bis 15 Uhr Superangebot im Eureka! 15 Minuten Fußweg bis auf den Pier!
Tipp: Mit dem Auto den Scenic View Rundweg (ca. 40 km an der Mission vorbei) fahren, sehr eindrucksvoll durch supergepflegte Wohngegenden, siehe Map aus dem Tourist Center.

Cons:

Das Valet-Parking ist mit 30 USD pro Tag teuer! Aber der Service ist gut!

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Tami extended_group us
10
Pros:

The staff was friendly and helpful. They gave us great food suggestions and kindly directed us to the bikes available at the hotel for our excursions.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Octavian couple ro
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Marine couple de
5
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
7
Average hotel expensive for what it was
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Not very helpful staff not welcoming

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Chelsea couple gb
10
Beautiful hotel in a fabulous location
Pros:

We loved this property, decor was beautiful, very fitting to Santa Barbara, perfect location and friendly staff

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Cristian solo_traveller ro
10
Simply top-notch !
Pros:

Absolutely everything is remarkable. The architecture, interior design, lovely scent, extraordinarily comfortable rooms, and the perfect location—it doesn't get any better than this!

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jamina extended_group us
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

L'emplacement de l'hôtel dans la rue mythique et l'accès gratuit aux vélos durant le séjour. Le calme de l'hôtel et le style, le service valet parking très efficace ! De plus, accès a de l'eau gazeuse ou pas en remplissant des bouteilles mises a disposition et gratuites à emporter !

Cons:

Ascenseur trrrrrrreeeeeees/trooooooppp lent.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Alvaro couple gb
9
Charming hotel in Santa Barbara
Pros:

The staff were so nice and helpful. Rooms were very clean.

Cons:

Bed was a bit small but that’s a personal preference - the hotel was fantastic otherwise.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Melissa couple us
8
Pros:

The location was amazing

Cons:

The rooms were extremely small

2026-07-19 via Nuitee