Sunset Motel

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
King Room with Spa Access

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl Warren Showgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room with Spa Access

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

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sunset Motel

Along with a 24-hour front desk, this motel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Change of towels is available on request.
Sunset Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Sunset Motel, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Golf Club. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • 5 minutes by car from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 6 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Barbara motel.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so clean and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful, they of course had my reservation and everything went real simple at the front desk. Room was clean smelled really good in the shower and tub was immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

april

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel to stay, clean, and good service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and room service was very helpful and efficient. Friendly staff and no issues with parking. Good amenities. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jlo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hilario De Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mateo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daisuke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value! Clean and functional room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great stay. Room ,location excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siyang

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place nice quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mui

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, comfy bed, and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Luna

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is very "direct", room was clean. Very basically useful. Easy clean stay. Strict check out but not terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Midori

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Beds were not comfortable. Furnishings looked like they were bought at a garage sale.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025