Hotel Santa Barbara

3 stars
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Santa Barbara, CA
+1 805 957 9300
8.9
Very good
based on 1561 reviews
1,561 reviews
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1 room, 2 guests
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Overview

Situated close to Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Station, Hotel Santa Barbara offers guests a convenient base while in Santa Barbara. It is also a short stroll from Andalucia Building and Brooks Institute, and is close to many of the area's popular attractions.

There are a variety of facilities on offer to guests of Hotel Santa Barbara, such as valet parking, a 24-hour reception and meeting facilities. Luggage storage, a concierge and room service are also available.

Each comfortable room at Santa Barbara Hotel has a refrigerator, plus all the essentials required for an enjoyable stay.

Those staying at the hotel can enjoy the on-site bar, conveniently based for a drink. A variety of cafés and restaurants are also found in the area.

Hotel Santa Barbara is under a 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and Presidio State Historic Park is a short walk away. The Santa Barbara Historical Museum, as well as Santa Barbara Amtrak Station, are within a 10-minute walk.

8.9
Very good rating
Based on 1,561 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Hotel Santa Barbara

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Queen room, bed type unknown
€164
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€181
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€487
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Queen room, bed type unknown
€195
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€251
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€321
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€202
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€250
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€269
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€203
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€229
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€229
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€212
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€262
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€265
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€226
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€259
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€264
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€404
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€420
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Amenities at Hotel Santa Barbara

  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Adapted bath
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Streaming service
  • TV

General

  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Things to do

  • Whale watching
  • Winery tours
  • Beach access
  • Cycling

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Hotel Santa Barbara

8.9
Very good
1561 verified ratings
Wonderful
782
Very good
314
Good
237
Okay
99
Fair
55
Mediocre
23
Poor
51

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location, cleanliness, and friendly service. Many highlighted the positive aspects of their stay, including the bar and check-out time. However, some guests experienced issues with noise and room size, which detracted from their overall experience.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Value for Price8.5 out of 10
Room Size2.5 out of 10
Noise Level2 out of 10
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8.0
Very good
Tom, Feb 2020
Pros (+) Right on State Street downtown, middle of shopping and seat/drink. Continental breakfast is pretty good with lots of selection.
Cons (-) Room a bit small.
7.1
Good
Anonymous, Aug 2019
Pros (+) location
Cons (-) breakfast, elevator
9.4
Wonderful
Maureen, Aug 2018
Pros (+) Loved the location and ambiance of this hotel. Staff was friendly and we had a nice stay.
Cons (-) The shower head water pressure wasn’t strong enough. Hard to rinse soap off of my hair. That was my only issue. This is a great place to stay.
8.2
Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2017
Pros (+) Decent and attractive accomodations, unbeatable location, staff were all great.
Cons (-) I was awakened by security discussing the drunken behavior of someone a few doors down. It seemed to go on longer than it should have though I recognize there's only so much control they have. But take note they post lots of quiet hours signs so they must attract partiers on and off.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) This hotel exceeded all expectations. It is an older building and they have done an outstanding job keeping the character while providing modern amenities. The location is great, we arrived and departed town via the Amtrak station, which is a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Its location near shopping, dining, and nightlife is perfect. And to top it off, I think the highlight is the staff. The peopl...
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8.5
Very good
Drew, May 2016
Pros (+) Historic hotel. Great location! Friendly staff
Cons (-) A bit noise at night from the surrounding bars but not too bad. Rooms are a bit small Only one slow antique elevator.

Location

533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

What's nearby

  • Andalucia Building356 m
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum0.5 km
  • Presidio State Historic Park0.6 km
  • Janssens-Orella-Birk Building0.8 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse0.9 km
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art0.9 km
  • West Beach0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center1.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf1.3 km
  • Alameda Park1.4 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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  • How long should you stay at Hotel Santa Barbara? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Hotel Santa Barbara

  • Where is Hotel Santa Barbara located?

    Hotel Santa Barbara is located at 533 State Street in Downtown, 0.7 km from the centre of Santa Barbara. Andalucia Building is the closest landmark to Hotel Santa Barbara.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Hotel Santa Barbara?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Hotel Santa Barbara.

  • Does Hotel Santa Barbara offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Hotel Santa Barbara offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Hotel Santa Barbara from the airport?

    Hotel Santa Barbara is 13.3 km from Santa Barbara. Hotel Santa Barbara is 87.8 km from Santa Maria Public.

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Distance to airport

8.5
0.7 km
Santa Barbara
13.3 km

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