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Hotel Santa Barbara

4.0 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$456
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

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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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Premier Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, dresser, and a television.

Premier Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall piece, and a fruit bowl on the bed.

King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(87 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Historic Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Suite

King Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a coffee maker, and a mirror reflecting a person in the background.

King Suite Ada

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara puts you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within just a 10-minute stroll of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Casa de la Guerra. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour fitness centre, and has a business centre. Added amenities include free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Santa Barbara hotel include Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lobero Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 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 its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Hotel Santa Barbara also features a vending machine, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1926
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Hotel Santa Barbara offers 75 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • Phone

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Hotel Santa Barbara.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Hotel Santa Barbara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Santa Barbara?

As of 21 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santa Barbara on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$456, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Yep, Hotel Santa Barbara has uncovered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 30 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Santa Barbara?

Yep, Hotel Santa Barbara is a short 11-minute walk from West Beach.

What makes Hotel Santa Barbara a romantic place to stay?

Winery tours, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Santa Barbara.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Santa Barbara?

No, Hotel Santa Barbara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1102 out of 1442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1442 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic place to stay! The hotel was within walking distance of the beach and surrounded by amazing coffee and food shops. Will definitely be staying here again on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shakeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than we expected , excellent location, beautiful property , great service , we would definitely stay at this location again .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location on state street, using the bikes it was so easy to enjoy the stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel with stylish comfy rooms. Perfect to be in downtown SB
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sruti

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel completely renovated with taste.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

10/10 Excellent

Byung Jin

Liked: Cleanliness
Good to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was extremely friendly, and the room (although small) was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the heart of the city. I wouldn’t recommend any other place but here to stay for a great time in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, great cocktails, nice parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in great location. Close to everything. Everyone was very friendly. Had a great 3 nights stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

The hotel is lovely and the bed was supremely comfortable. Great location and lots of dining and shopping just steps away!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - centrally located, friendly staff, our stay was very enjoyable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor, clean, great staff!
Stayed 2 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Enjoyed the location near everything. Staff was extremely helpful and very friendly. Thanks for a wonderful visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and convenient to walking to beach..About a 20 minute walk and feels safe to walk even at night. Hotel was clean and rooms were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026