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Hotel Santa Barbara

4.0 star property

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A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.
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A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.
A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.
Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Premier Queen

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
(68 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

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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
(87 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Historic Queen

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
(68 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

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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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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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
(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

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About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

A 24-hour fitness center, valet parking, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room, free use of bicycles, and concierge services.
Hotel Santa Barbara offers 75 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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.
The shopping around Hotel Santa Barbara gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Paseo Nuevo Mall. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and a business center.
  • Free WiFi
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the proximity to shopping
  • Steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall and 5 minutes by foot from Casa de la Guerra
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
Hotel Santa Barbara offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center 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.

Room service is available.

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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.

  • Uncovered 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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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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. 1113 out of 1457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1457 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely hotel, staff all very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennipher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is me and my husband favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute hotel! perfect for our stay. right along State street and staff was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location with a very attentive staff. This will be our go to spot when in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on State Street yet walking distance to beach. Great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sruti

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

8/10 Good

Consuelo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really good experience really clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel, great staff, and location. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Byung Jin

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

10/10 Excellent

Servando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Pets stay free.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026