Hotel Santa Barbara

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located close to Paseo Nuevo Mall and Casa de la Guerra, Hotel Santa Barbara provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
The current price is £198
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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
(69 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premier Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a chandelier.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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
(71 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, a chair, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

King Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 256 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a round ottoman, and a wooden wardrobe.

ADA King Suite

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

Located near the beach, Hotel Santa Barbara is in Downtown Santa Barbara, a walkable area in Santa Barbara with great shopping. Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Casa de la Guerra and Mission Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Arlington Theater are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and whale watching. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
Map
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo with shops and restaurants, a covered walkway, and bicycles parked.
    Paseo Nuevo Mall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.
    Stearns Wharf
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lobero Theater
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Arlington Theater
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dune Coffee Roasters
    3 min walk
  • Institution Ale Company
    1 min walk
  • Wildcat Lounge
    3 min walk
  • Joe's Cafe
    1 min walk
  • EOS Lounge
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

  • Upscale hotel near Stearns Wharf
  • Located close to Paseo Nuevo Mall and Casa de la Guerra, Hotel Santa Barbara provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free bike hire, valet parking (surcharge) and 1 meeting room
    • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and free newspapers
    • A lift, a front desk safe and concierge services
    • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 75 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

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

As of 24 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santa Barbara on 18 Oct 2026 start from £198, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Santa Barbara located?

Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall, Casa de la Guerra and Lobero Theater. Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Stearns Wharf are also within 1 mi (2 km). Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1162 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1515 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, friendly staff and great rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love how pet friendly it is. Also that is in the middle of downtown, easy to walk to places.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Centrally located, nice hotel, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was really charming hotel very well located to the beach and local ambiance. Staff is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a beautiful hotel! The staff was amazing. The only downside was the elevator which broke down a couple times during our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It's been renovated and it's so nice. Super clean and located right on State Street. Parking is in the rear of the hotel, small bar near the lobby - I cannot recommend it enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfectly located in the heart of downtown. Beautiful hotel and polite and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay!!! Central to a lot of restaurants & shops! A nice stroll down to the beach! They also had bikes we could borrow if we didn’t want to walk! Interior was beautiful & felt like we were truly on vacation w/o going to a large hotel group/resort! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An excellent hotel in the centre of town. The rooms are very well appointed and the decor throughout the hotel is stunning but comfortable. Parking is by valet with in and out privileges. There is a small bar in the lobby but no restaurant or pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice staff, clean hotel and room. Really loud bar directly next to the hotel. Overall a little pricey for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a perfect stay, bikes were offered for us to use, room service came in and cleaned for us while we were gone, and honestly the location was perfect, we didn't move our car once. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Recently renovated and nicely decorated. The location is great to walk to local shops, bars and the beach. No restaurant as such but there are plenty in the immediate vicinity. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel in a great, central location. We enjoyed the bikes, too! We had a nice mid-week stay so it was quiet, but I do hear it can be loud Thursday-Saturday nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Over all a great stay, property is beautiful and clean, walking distance from local restaurants and 10 mins from the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great downtown property tastefully designed, fresh and clean throughout. My room was compact, comfortable yet tight, so thankfully the downstairs lobby had so many great spots to sit and feel by yourself for a quick business zoom. The property is as walkable as you can get with groceries, dinner of many varieties, theater, a beach walk, and a barely housed busquer belting out rock n’ roll ballads with his bike-pulled speaker and seriously gifted guitar skills all are within minutes from your door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great room and beautiful hotel! The staff was great; the only issue was loud guests on our floor with barking dogs(with that guest) late into the night. Once I called the front desk, they spoke with the inconsiderate guests, and it was quiet after midnight. I only wish it were a little more soundproof, but the stay was still amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Not much offered , didn’t see any coffee . Rooms and bathroom extremely small . Elevator slow and worked part of the time . Staff very friendly !!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Santa Barbara. It was centrally located so I was able to find places to eat and shop. Staff was nice and friendly. I had a small room with a queen bed. Just right for an overnight stay. Bathroom was clean, new, and towels and toiletries were nice. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, friendly staff, and best of all — pets stay free.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were amazing. We were traveling with a toddler and that’s never easy. But the staff were so welcoming and made the stay very easy. The room was on the smaller end but over all we had a good stay. Can’t wait to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Very nice hotel, unfortunately location subjects itself to street noise late at night Thurs - Sat, dependent on room location. Not ideal if a light sleeper
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was amazing. The location is also a great spot to allow you to walk everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Bed was comfortable. Room was very nice. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026