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
K
Kimberly • couple • us
10
Lovely staff made a birthday special.
Pros:

Centrally located. Posh amenities.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • at
10
Gerne wieder
Pros:

- geniale Lage an der Einkaufs- und Restaurantstraße
- modernes komfortables Zimmer
- hochwertige Annehmlichkeiten
- sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Erin • solo_traveller • us
2
Miserable experience once it was night--nearly impossible to sleep through the noise
Pros:

At first, arriving in the afternoon, this was a seemingly charming hotel. It is right up on State Street, which is a direct walk to a beach and has many shopping and dining options.

Cons:

The noise of State St at night made sleeping impossible. There are many bars and restaurants that stay open until 2 a.m. On the night I stayed, there was "college night" according to the front desk. There were many very loud, seemingly drunk people making a lot of noise well past 2 a.m. There was a microphone set up outside of the businesses, where people would scream sing into it, making things even louder. This was a miserable experience. I did not sleep and left at 5 a.m. to continue on my way. The front desk informed me they would give me a discount, but that I had chosen to stay in downtown. So I would say BEWARE if noise is hard for you, or if being around this kind of vibe is not your thing. You are "choosing" downtown by staying here, with loud shouting well into the night.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • couple • us
9
Excellent, boutique hotel that captures the Santa Barbara vibe.
Pros:

We were here for a destination wedding. Staff is very good. Everyone is helpful and attentive. Location is excellent, and lot of the local stores and restaurants (we tend to avoid the corporate ones that can be found in most upscale malls) are within walking distance. Facility itself has old school charm with modern amenities. Valet parking in the back.

Cons:

Since the hotel is a historic one, rooms are on the smaller side. With that said, the furnishings are well placed and are nice, making the space comfortable

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
C
Camille • couple • fr
10
Super séjour
Pros:

Le personnel était extra !
Les voituriers hyper sympathiques !
La chambre était très belle bien pensée et neuve !
L’odeur y était très agréable !
En plein centre de Santa Barbara
Vous pouvez louer des vélos gratuitement !
Les équipements sont top et digne d’un hôtel 4 étoiles
Je le conseillerais fortement.

Cons:

Ne pas y être rester assez longtemps

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
D
Daryl • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Mauro • couple • it
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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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
M
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
I
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
B
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
T
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