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The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property

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Children's play area - outdoor
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Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$242
$212 nightly
$242 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

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5490 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
  • Place, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Valley Trail
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, Netflix

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 432 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, Netflix

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 432 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 432 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara and Upper State Street. .This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Mission Santa Barbara and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

What's nearby

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lost Valley Trail - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • More Mesa - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lookout County Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Orchid Estate - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shalhoob’s Magnolia - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pepe's Mexican Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nikka Ramen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Store at Buchanan - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 87 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature bathrobes and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include dining tables. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 87 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Terra, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a water dispenser. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Terra - This poolside restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 20 for adults and USD 7 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Terra

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 50 (exact amount varies) at check-out
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 for adults, and USD 7 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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 does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Pacifica Suites
Pacifica Suites Hotel
Pacifica Suites Hotel Santa Barbara
Pacifica Suites Santa Barbara
Pacifica Suites
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 224 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bianca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff, really cute place,fairly quiet though next to a freeway. we took bikes out to UCSB to go to cute coffee shop in am. Not a lot near the hotel location but not a long drive to get to things.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed here
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

MR STEPHEN HANKINS

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice property and grounds and excellently located for Santa Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicest staff awesome rooms amazing property no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vince

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Although the rooms were updated 2 years ago they were not in good shape. The room we were in had water damage on the floor/walls, soap rack was broken and the sink water smelled of sewage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brehanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place and enjoyed my stay. Everything was nice and tidy and I have to give a shoutout to the bartender
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location near UCSB
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is hidden off the road and easy to miss, but the grounds of the property were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mirna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely gorgeous, well decorated with fruit trees all over the property. The rooms are very spacious, well decorated, the staff is friendly and available for questions. The pool is big and beautiful. The only reason why I"m not ranking my stay any higher is because the AC units in the rooms are extremely loud to rhe point were even with earugs the loudness of the AC can't be canceled out. I didn't sleep the first night due to the loudless of the AC. We were moved after the first night to a different building, however, we had to insist. Beautiful hotel, just know that the AC units are extremely loud, bring earplugs, you will need them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this property and I paid for the room w/ a courtyard/pool view and it was just lovely hanging out on the balcony. Only bummer was the super loud a/c unit right outside the bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strange food and snack options - pool furniture pretty dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful aesthetic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people that work here are so hard working and did so much to make our stay feel special. Everyone was always smiling and in a good mood. The food was amazing and the grounds are beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Traveled with family
Our experience was not great at all at this hotel. We arrived at our room and the room was like an oven and so we turned on the AC. We called the front and they told us someone would stop by. We decided to step out for dinner and when we arrive, the room was still hot. We ended up calling to switch rooms. This was close to 7pm. The room we were given was also an oven, but our baby’s bedtime was soon so we ended up sleeping in a hot room. The hotel room did not cool down until around almost 2am. Needless to say we will not be staying at that hotel we ever again. Worst experience ever
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025