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Multiple complaints about the room's condition and outdated furniture.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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Silja • family_with_children • fi
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2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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César • family_with_children • cl
8
Pros:

Big spacious room, very comfy bed and all spotless clean. Excellent location.on State St.

Cons:

Exterior corridors and stairs could use a little more care for cleanliness

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Merilyn • extended_group • us
4
I ENJOYED MY STAY BUT THE HOTEL LEFT A LOT TO BE DESIRED.
Pros:

I LIKE THE LOCATION OF THE HOTEL. IT WAS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF ALL OF THE EVENTS. THE STAFF WAS FRIENDLY. IF THERE WAS ANYTHING WE NEEDED, THE STAFF WAS POLITE AND TRIED TO ACCOMODATE OUR REQUESTS.

Cons:

I ASKED FOR A ADA ROOM BUT DID NOT GET IT. THERE WERE BUGS FLYING IN THE FIRST ROOM THAT WE WERE ASSIGNED TO AND WE HAD TO CALL AND REPORT IT. THERE WERE SHOE PRINTS IN THE CEILING OF THE FIRST ROOM WHERE IT LOOKS AS IF SOMEONE HAD USED THEIR SHOE TO POSSIBLY KILLED A BUG. THE BATHROOMS DID NOT HAVE ANY GRAB BARS WHICH WERE VERY MUCH NEEDED. HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING IN AND OUT OF TUB IN THE FIRST ROOM AND IN THE BATHROOM THERE WERE DEAD BUGS ON THE CEILING. WE WERE CHANGED TO A DIFFERENT ROOM WITH A SHOWER BUT THAT BATHROOM DIDN'T HAVE ANY GRAB BARS EITHER AND I HAD TO USE EXTRA CARE TO MAKE SURE THAT I DID FALL GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE SHOWER. GRAB BARS SHOULD BE IN ALL HOTEL ROOMS WHETHER THE PERSON HAS MOBILITY ISSUES OR NOT. IT'S FOR PRECAUTION TO HELP PREVENT FALLS. I DON'T THINK I WILL STAY AT THIS HOTEL AGAIN.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Erin • couple • us
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Erin • family_with_children • us
8
Nice stay with family. Beautiful pool and garden area.
Pros:

We had a great stay. The rooms were clean although the shower/bath could use a little love (just a bit outdated). The beds and pillows were comfortable. We had a few issues with the tv but they got worked out. The pool was lovely but would’ve been nice to have some pool towels available. Free coffee in the lobby would have been a nice touch; the coffee provided in rooms was not good. The location was great; walking distance to stores and restaurants. Walked to coffee shop every morning and got some delicious coffee. Overall, it was a nice stay. We would stay there again. :)

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Salvador • couple • us
9
We had a great stay!! No real issues would definitely stay again
Pros:

The courtyard was great for the multiple rooms we had. Was a great meeting place for our group

Cons:

No sheets on the bed

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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cortez • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

The walls in the room are dirty and the balcony weas super dirty. No shower curtain as well.

Cons:

No shower curtain and dirty walls and balcony.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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ChristopherJ • couple • us
5
Good location. Close to mission. Rooms were clean but very outdated.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very outdated

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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ALAN • couple • us
8
Pros:

Handicap room exceeded expectations

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
5
Outside grounds, pool and restaurant were very nice! The rooms needed major cleaning & repair
Pros:

We didn't have breakfast but did have cocktails and dinner and the restaurant was very good!

Cons:

The rooms needed a major cleaning and painting the walls in the bathroom were rotting and actually flaking on the flooor!
The bed and pillows were good!

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Marea • couple • us
8
Chill location with food & drink on-site & lovely heated pool close to downtown, wharf & beac
Pros:

Charming motel spot with balconies, Crocodile restaurant on-site with breakfast/lunch/dinner as well as bar (room service available) offering indoor and Al fresco dining near Olympic-size heated pool. Nearby Grocery Outlet & à bakery just down street.

On State St. À walk to shopping district & beach. The other direction leads to South Beach Deli (huge salads), Habit (which originated in SB with excellent burgers,salads etc at affordable prices as well as numerous malls, including à Macy’s with Lure seafood restaurant adjacent (excellent Happy Hour).

Cons:

We had issues with WiFi but got a prompt refund. Apparently guests must ask for swim towels which wasn’t explained to us. There was no smoke alarm in unit so that needs to be addressed.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Bradley • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Really comfy beds and pillows. The balcony overlooking the pool area was really nice.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lisa Beth • solo_traveller • us
8
Lemon Tree Inn has a great location for my needs near my friends house and close to shops and the beach.
Pros:

I love that the grounds are so inviting.

Cons:

I was disappointed in my room that I stayed in. I’ve stayed at the Lemon Tree Inn maybe 6-7 times and have always had a patio. This room had no patio. There were scrapes and dings across the wall. There was an extra piece of furniture stored in a corner of the room.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • us
7
The crocodile restaurant is fabulous five stars everything I’ve eaten there was extremely wonderful.
Pros:

The property was awesome. Definitely request bottom floor patio into the garden area is awesome I just wish the tiki bar on the patio was open more often.

Cons:

They could have updated doors in the bathroom and toilet and fixtures. That would be the only thing I would recommend. I did wish they had a bartender there early hours for bloody Mary’s and so forth, also they did not know how to do any specialty drinks or shots for the bar other than that they do wonderful basics.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
5
Unfortunately the cost did not match the establishment. It needs many upgrades.
Pros:

It is worn.

Cons:

Location

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Roxanne • couple • us
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Smoliarenko • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

The location was convenient, and the rooms were well equipped. Restaurant is good.

Cons:

Our room had a connecting door to the neighboring room, and we could hear everything. Although the property was advertised as non-smoking, someone was constantly smoking. The noise made it impossible to sleep at night.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • us
10
Great value and location
Pros:

The comfort of the room, sound-proofing, and the view of the inside garden from my balcony. And the military discount.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • ch
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee