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Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property

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ADA King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $300
$263 nightly
$300 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Explore the area

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533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lobero Theater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premier Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premier Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Historic Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Historic Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 256 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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ADA King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA King Room

  • City view
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard 2 Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard 2 Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Hotel Santa Barbara, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall and within a 10-minute walk of Casa de la Guerra. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Historical Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lobero Theater.

What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lobero Theater - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara offers 75 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1057 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1396 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel and convenient/walkable locations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, comfortable rooms. Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor, clean, great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location near restaurants, bars and nightlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, nice hotel perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and great staff. Great location and comfy room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel I would definitely stay there again. Lovely decor and ambiance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean, the staff was attentive and the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in the heart of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RODOLFO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great bar service and atmosphere staying again in two weeks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, remodeled Hotel. Our room was cute and loved how close the hotel was from downtown Santa Barbara. Great place to stay to be within walking distance from great bars, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are beautiful, staff is kind and hospitable, definitely coming back here !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this place! Very convenient in every way. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful inside and out Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great location for the Santa Barbara Film Festival
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated hotel with top notch service and beyond perfect location in downtown Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025