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Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall

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Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$380
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

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)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Queen

Premier Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic Queen

Historic Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Suite

King Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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

ADA King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara places you in the centre of Santa Barbara, within a short 5-minute stroll of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Cabrillo Bikeway. 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 3-property class Downtown Santa Barbara hotel include Casa de la Guerra and Lobero Theater.

What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lobero Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cruisery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Institution Ale Company - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall
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 3-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. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santa Barbara on 27 Jan 2026 start from AU$379.52, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1140 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yasuharu

Liked: Cleanliness
no resto
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl, Forest Grove

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

10/10 Excellent

Otto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Very attentive to guests’ needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham, DORKING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely renovated hotel in a great location. Although the address is on State Street, this is now pedestrianized. If arriving by car you need Gota Street to access hotel car park. There is no restaurant only a small bar, but plenty of eating options. The downside is a small single lift and dark (caramel?) paint on the room walls and ceiling which made the room look smaller than it was. Overall for a 3 star property I was impressed and would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amazing staff, clean rooms. Rooms are a bit small but to be expected, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linzi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, tastefully restored celebrating 100 years soon. Staff were wonderful. Hotel is in prime location for shops, restaurants & beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location, Location, Location!

What a primo location! The hotel is located on State Street in the heart of the downtown. We walked all around the area, visiting shops, live music, dining, and cocktail locations. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The entry is under construction and our toilet ran all night, though the staff did try to repair it. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indira N.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PABLO

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newly refurbished rooms, halls and lobby remodel in progress. Good location on State and walking distance to most restaurants, shops and venues. Staff was fantastic, they even charged my electric car during valet! Super reasonable right now while it's being remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in town for a wedding and this hotel was perfect for my first time in Santa Barbara. The renovations are beautiful and the staff could not have been better. Fantastic location - I was able to walk to all 3 wedding events and down to the pier one morning. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has been renovated and it is fantastic. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accessible to restaurants / shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was renovated nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with bathtub , although view of parking lot and noisy maintenance on lobby were surprises. Staff was helpful and friendly. New decor gorgeous. Especially appreciated the convenient water bottle filling stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such friendly, personable staff. Great free bikes to rent. Perfect location, lovely interior design.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025