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Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

3 stars
4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
118 reviews
Business trip

The Ramada Inn was clean and comfortable. It is a little older motel with beautiful grounds. The... See full review

  • Wife of Business Man
  • May 16, 2012
Westmont & kids

We visit Santa Barbara on a regular basis, (two kids in Westmont) so we are constantly trying new... See full review

  • Westmont x 2 parents
  • May 12, 2012
Santa Barbara star boasts a wealth of amenities
The Ramada Limited Santa Barbara is the Ramada Best of 2010 Hotel Award Winner. Bordering the coastal foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the hotel is convenient to both Santa Barbara and Goleta. Management treats each guest like a VIP. The soothing, award-winning gardens and lagoon are filled with ducks, koi fish and turtles. Amenities include athletic-club privileges, free airport and Amtrak shuttles, a free deluxe continental breakfast and more. The Santa Barbara Ramada Limited is perfect for families, couples and business travelers.
Highlights
  • Award-winning hotel
  • Free deluxe continental breakfast
  • Free Santa Barbara airport and Amtrak shuttle
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet
Rooms
126 rooms at the Ramada Limited Santa Barbara offer mountain, lagoon or garden views. Mountainside rooms are furnished with a Sealy Posturepedic plush-top king beds, cable TVs with HBO, microwaves, refrigerators, blackout drapes, in-room safes, microchip security key doors, hair-dryers, free local calls, clock radios, spa-inspired bath amenities, spacious desks, coffee-makers, irons and ironing boards and free high-speed wireless Internet. Additionally, gardenside rooms feature one king or two Sealy Posturepedic plush-top queen beds, lagoon views and love seats with ottomans. Spacious two-room suites offer two Sealy Posturepedic plush-top queen beds and a separate living area with sofa bed. Two patios or decks are attached, with spectacular lagoon, garden or lawn views. Flat-screen LCD TVs, DVD players, pedestal tables and tub chairs are also featured.
Features
Ramada Limited Santa Barbara guests have a multitude of amenities to choose from: The year-round heated swimming pool and whirlpool, a free airport and Amtrak shuttle, free use of Goleta Valley Athletic Club, an on-site business center, free high-speed wireless Internet, dry-cleaning services, free local calls and free USA Today newspapers on weekdays.

The free deluxe continental breakfast provides pastries such as croissants and cinnamon rolls, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, premium coffee, teas, juices and made-to-order waffles. Microchip key cards and in-room safes keep guests and their possessions safe and sound. The Ramada Limited in Santa Barbara offers guests discount cards to select Santa Barbara restaurants.
Transportation
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (4 mi/6.4 km)
  • Los Angeles Intl Airport (102 mi/164.1 km)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (95.2 mi/153.2 km)
  • Free Santa Barbara airport and Amtrak shuttle
Attractions
  • University of California, Santa Barbara (4 mi/6.4 km)
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club (4 mi/6.4 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (5 mi/8 km)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art (7 mi/11.3 km)
  • Stearns Wharf (7 mi/11.3 km)
  • Ty Warner Sea Center (7 mi/11.3 km)
  • Santa Barbara Zoo (8 mi/12.9 km)
Business
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet
  • 796 square feet of meeting space fits up to 75
  • On-site business center
  • Audiovisual equipment available

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Area description
Business district

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Accessible facilities
  • Adjoining Rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Balcony
  • Bus Parking
  • Casino
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Conference Facilities
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Driving Range
  • DVD Player
  • Exercise Gym
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Free Airport Shuttle
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free parking
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Health Club
  • Heated Pool
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Jacuzzi
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Multilingual
  • On the Ocean
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Over Sized Rooms
  • Pool
  • Refrigerator
  • RV or Truck Parking
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Security
  • Sitting Area
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Tennis
  • TV Remote Control
  • Wake-up Service

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (118)

Ratings and reviews for Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Overall score

3.8 / 5
118 out of 118
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
3.8
Value:
3.9

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Wife of Business Man
Aptos, CA
May 16, 2012

Business trip

The Ramada Inn was clean and comfortable. It is a little older motel with beautiful grounds. The pool which was quite large was heated and very nice. Breakfast was good. I would stay there again.

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4
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4
Hotel staff:
4
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4
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4
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5
Review of Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

4
Westmont x 2 parents
Alpine, CA, USA
May 12, 2012

Westmont & kids

We visit Santa Barbara on a regular basis, (two kids in Westmont) so we are constantly trying new places to stay each time we come up. This was our first time at Ramada Limited. Nice place, not the newest in town, but what is in Santa Barbara? The place was very clean, well maintained & good security. Great garden area with pond, ducks, turtles and koi. Be sure to ask for a Garden Room or a Garden view room. The pool and spa was sparking and very nice. Nice continental breakfast (good coffee). The staff was friendly and very polite. The rooms are good size. One drawback, the Wi-Fi was flaky and as teckie, that was a pain. Ramada is on the list of good places and we will most likely return.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

3
cassroch
Rochester, MN
May 10, 2012

good deal

nice hotel, awesome pool. friendly staff. clean. we were very happy with our stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

3
JKSD
San Diego, California
Apr 30, 2012

There's a reason "Limited" is in the name

Basic room- $165 for the night and we had to stay in Santa Barbara area for a wedding: Good: *Right off of freeway *rooms have balcony or patio and sliding door *fridge and microwave *free breakfast (continental) * cable and newer tv Bad: * no elevators * dirty room-hair on the pillow * q-tip under air conditioner and visible from bed * nothing around it but an Ihop and gas station * Bed very springy and you can feel them * no fan but a heat lamp in bathroom All in all, decent hotel. That is all it is, a hotel. You pay to be in Santa Barbara and 10 minutes from State Street. Would not pay more than what I did for the room and not something to bring anyone special too.. Spend a little more and get somewhere on the coast or right downtown where you can walk to things.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
2
Nightlife tip: Short drive from hotel

Downtown Santa Barbara is the only place around with any of it. Takes 10 minutes.

Review of Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

1
Catka
Business
Lodi, CA, USA
Apr 26, 2012

Not as advertised

First experience with staff on arrival was disappointing, though the woman in the morning was very helpful. I thought the hotel was three stars, not even close. I was very uncomfortable in the room, bed was like a sunken pit. Carpet was moldy smelling with red stains and air freshner in the air. TV was very nice, shower was decent, location OK though lots of road traffic heard through very old sliding glass door.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

3
CindyR
Denver, CO, USA
Apr 23, 2012

UCSB trip

The Ramada was fine, and well located to the UCSB Campus. The included breakfast was excellent! The rooms were comfortable, and adequate. We thought it was a bit expensive.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

2
webcozmo
San Jose, CA
Apr 23, 2012

Hotel stay

Hotel was really just ok. We woke up in the morning with bites. The power was also out since 5am through the morning and all they provided were flashlights. Breakfast was skipped, no coffee. Wasn't the best experience.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

4
Domeman
Il
Mar 23, 2012

Better than many

We've stayed at many Santa Barbara locations over the last 17 years - grandchildren in the area. Ramda was fine, near the 101(easy on and off) very inexpensive on a comparative basis, attractive grounds, breakfast only OK because they had not protein in the form of meat on the menu. Will stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

3
Jacquee
Newport Beach, CA
Mar 19, 2012

Ramada Inn, Goleta, CA

Very deceptive as you approach from the road. Once onto the property, a very nice hotel on very pretty grounds. Thoughtful people at the Reception Desk. Very comfortable and clean room. Great for a stopover on the way up the Pacific Coast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Reviewer score

4
RD in MV
Mission Viejo, CA, USA
Mar 13, 2012

Pleasant stay, comfortable room

Older hotel, so don't look for trendy or stylish. Nicely maintained, quiet location (slight freeway noise, but nothing unbearable for us). No elevators, so be prepared to climb a flight of stairs if on the second floor. Nice continental breakfast, with more than just pastries, and an attentive staff that kept the fresh goodies flowing. Quick access to Highway 101, and shopping necessities are within a half-mile drive, but you'll have to drive several miles to get to the center of town. We will definitely consider staying here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
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