This hotel is within 2 mi of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors. All air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel Santa Barbara feature a flat-screen cable TV with film channels and a work desk. Rooms also offer a pillow-top mattress with down, feather and non-allergenic pillows. Coffee machines, mini refrigerators, hair dryers, and toiletries are also included. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 5 minutes' drive from Hotel Santa Barbara. Santa Barbra City College is 1.5 mi away, while the Santa Barbara airport is 10 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Santa Barbara
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kaitlin
    United States of America United States of America
    Awesome location right on State Street. Close to tons of food/coffee/drinks/shopping as well as the beach. Lovely staff and clean, comfortable building and room.
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    Location Staff allowed us to bring wine and guests to the lobby
  • Jade
    United States of America United States of America
    the absolute most perfect location in santa barbara! lovely water and tea available in the afternoon. Really cool and nostalgic property. Easy to have a pupy and stay here which was a huge bonus

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Santa Barbara
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $30 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Hotel Santa Barbara takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Hotel Santa Barbara accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Pardon our dust! Hotel Santa Barbara is currently undergoing a series of refreshing updates. Guests may see and hear construction around the property during their stay. Our team is working diligently to minimize disruptions during this time.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Hotel Santa Barbara

  • Hotel Santa Barbara offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at Hotel Santa Barbara is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Hotel Santa Barbara include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Hotel Santa Barbara is 3,100 feet from the center of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel Santa Barbara may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 3,100 feet from Hotel Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.