Lemon Tree Inn

Hotels
7.8 (3727 reviews)
2819 State Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean staff
Good location
Pleasant dining
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Old furniture
Needs renovation

Categories

Cleanliness
6.16
Several reviews mentioned dirtiness and a lack of upkeep, leading to a lower score.
Service
8.63
Staff were consistently described as gracious and helpful.
Location
8.67
The location was positively highlighted, being convenient for various plans.
Room Quality
6.62
Multiple complaints about the room's condition and outdated furniture.
Amenities
7.15
Amenities provided were satisfactory, but some areas mentioned needed improvement.
Value for Money
8.11
Mixed feelings; some found it worth the price, while others expected more for what was paid.
Food and Beverage
9.16
The on-site restaurant received praise for quality and service.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall experience was mixed, with both positive and negative aspects noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 10:06

Property Description

Tropical Oasis Courtyard and Outdoor Pool
Escape to our one acre tropical courtyard with a refreshing outdoor pool, the perfect spot to unwind under the sun.

Delightful Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the Crocodile restaurant, offering a blend of Italian and Californian cuisine, complemented by a cozy bar for drinks.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, and private balconies with courtyard views in our air-conditioned rooms. Explore nearby attractions like the Museum of Natural History and Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course.

Book your stay at Lemon Tree Inn for a memorable Santa Barbara getaway!

Important information:

If you plan to book more than 4 rooms, please contact the hotel for further information.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3727 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.16
Service: 8.63
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 6.62
Amenities: 7.15
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Michael • couple • us
5
Shop around and if no luck, the location is very good
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Very basic room with little room around the bed. Hardly any outlets to plug in chargers and the like

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Shea • couple • us
8
Not as great as pictures online
Pros:

The room was pretty big and I liked the balcony. The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

The pool area wasn’t well taken care of, the lounge chairs had spider webs, a lot of the umbrellas were broken, the pool was also cold even though their website said they had a heated pool. Also the TV didn’t really work? It didn’t seem to be connected to anything and the remote was very basic, I don’t think they had cable channels. The AC unit was old and loud so we turned it off at night and we could hear street noise from our room.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Cesar • solo_traveller • us
8
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Maria Cruz González Escudero • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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April • extended_group • us
1
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • br
7
Pros:

Área da piscina

Cons:

Funcionário do restaurante ma educado

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • us
9
I would stay there again because it was clean well maintained in a nice location and I did enjoy the room other than the
Pros:

Well kept property clean spacious rooms really nice walk in shower comfy bed

Cons:

The TV in our room was streaming only so if you don't have any streaming accounts such as Netflix or Hulu you have no TV

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
8
Comfortable bed, convenient location for my hip replacement the next morning!
Pros:

Convenience to our surgery center
Choices for eating areas
Grounds we're pretty

Cons:

The air conditioner vents needed vacuuming really bad!
I didn't understand the top sheet situation
My coffee cup had chip and crack
So we used the other one
We were in 131 so the doors to our patio were a little hard to figure out but we did! 😀

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • couple • us
5
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

Location, Coffee was terrible no sugar no cream. Don’t even put enough for two people. Water pressure was terrible.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Micheal • couple • gb
9
Good Location great rooms
Cons:

Our room was not cleaned on the morning before departure.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Amandine Yoon K. • couple • be
1
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
10
Amazing stay! Thank you!
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Barrios • couple • us
7
Nice atmosphere and convenient location
Pros:

Relaxing tropical feeling

Cons:

Very hard to find the rooms are not marked clearly .
Our request for ground floor room and extra towels was ignored.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
4
The room was just sufficient. the staff, other than maintenance) was excellent.
Pros:

Restaurant, size of room, location (ground floor close to pool)

Cons:

There was no microwave. Patio door didn't latch closed (It locked, but the latch didn't catch so if the door wasn't locked it tended to 'blow' open for no apparent reason); this was a problem for us but hotel maintenance never returned to fix it as promised. Phone in room didn't work; we complained about this multiple times but it never got fixed. Vanity sink was unusable because it stunk like sewer whenever it was used; We didn't complain about this issue because of the lack of response to getting the patio door fixed and the phone fixed.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Tonja • couple • ch
2
Bad smell in room like bleach mixed with vinegar, horribe.. and sheets dirty
Pros:

Pillows were very soft.

Cons:

Bad Smell, also sheets not clean

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Groß • family_with_children • de
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • de
4
Alt und muffig
Cons:

Alte abgewohnte Zimmer. Kein Duschgel und Shampoo. Auf Rückfrage… haben wir nicht mehr… Klimaanlage und Zimmer riechen modrig / muffig.

Am Pool gibt es Holzliegen ohne Auflagen und Handtücher.

Die Bilder sehen besser aus als die Realität. Schlechteste Unterkunft auf unserem 25 Tägigen Roadtrip.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Candice • couple • us
10
Perfect place for a great price
Pros:

Property is clean and quiet. Property has everything that one might need during their stay.

Cons:

Property has no hot tub

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Joan Antoni • solo_traveller • es
7
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