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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara is waiting for you in the heart of downtown where warm hospitality meets rich history. Relax in our comfortably elegant sunlit lobby and then step outside to exceptional shopping, cafes and restaurants. Stroll down State Street to the beach and Stearns Wharf. Explore the Funk Zone and the Urban Wine Trail. Set your own pace, and then wander back to your private retreat in the middle of bustling downtown. We've got all your needs covered, whether you're hustling hard or ready to paint the town red. And if you happen to forget a thing or two, no worries. Just give us a shout, and we'll have you sorted and set to savor all the amazing surprises a brand-new day in Santa Barbara has in store for you.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 1469 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We booked this room 20 minutes before we arrived and what an AMAZING stay we had for such a last minute booking. Another local hotel had mistakenly canceled our reservation and we were in something of a bind as our friends were staying at this other hotel. We needed something local and this was a block away. The staff was so friendly! Our room was clean and beautiful (the color drenching was an excellent touch). Our bed was so comfortable. And the location was just perfect. Our friends were jealous and wish they had also booked here, the original hotel (the same price point) was not nearly as nice. We can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The property was great, however they fell down on the job. I was proposing to my fiancée that night. I confirmed with them twice that they would decorate the room for our return. They failed miserably.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

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  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nice hotel. Would stay again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very solid hotel. Well located. Good gym. Nice historic feel.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had such a wonderful stay at this hotel! From the moment we arrived, everything was great. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and they made us feel right at home. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and our stay was relaxing from beginning to end. We really appreciated the excellent service and the attention to detail. We had a fantastic experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable stay with wonderful service! We truly enjoyed our time here and left with nothing but great memories.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The hotel is in a great location on State Street, lots of shops and restaurants and a 10 minute walk to the beach. The hotel is beautifully decorated as are the bed rooms. The rooms are not huge but I would say are a good size, the bathrooms are pretty small but are fine. There is filtered still and sparkling water available and ice on each floor. We used the hotel bikes which were complimentary, which was great as it is a really easy town to cycle around. Parking was reasonable compared to some other hotels we had been to at $30 a day. It was my birthday when I was there and on request of my daughter they sent a small bottle of wine, snacks and a note to our room. The staff on the front desk could have been a bit friendlier.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    our room was right next to a bar and was extremely loud until 2am both nights

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location right in the center of State Street. Pets stay FREE! Parking price is reasonable for the area. The hotel is very nice, courteous staff, and large rooms with a minifridge and a minibar and snacks for sale in the room. Good mocktails at the bar. Oh, and you can’t go wrong with the free cookies at check-in too! The only two areas that I marked down from 5 stars to 4 were for the staff taking over an hour and 3 requests to get dog bowls in my room and for the amenities (no room service, minimal food choices at the bar only, and no pool).

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location and fun updated hotel.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Perfectly located in the heart of downtown. Beautiful hotel and polite and helpful staff.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

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  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Friendly staff and cute little details throughout the hotel and the room!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely hotel! Perfect location.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff was friendly and helpful. They gave us great food suggestions and kindly directed us to the bikes available at the hotel for our excursions.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Parking was hard to find if you hadn’t been there before, not explained anywhere, had to call everything else was very good, the rooms were very nice and thoughtfully prepared.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great stay. Too many extra little things to list, but it all adds up. One that helped us was each floor has water station. Choice of filtered water or soda water on tap. Plus ziplock bags of ice. Room very nice. Rear of building important fo

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful hotel, immaculately clean rooms, good location in the centre of Santa Barbara.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Santa Barbara

Does Hotel Santa Barbara have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hotel Santa Barbara offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Hotel Santa Barbara offer parking?
Yes, Hotel Santa Barbara offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Hotel Santa Barbara have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Hotel Santa Barbara offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Hotel Santa Barbara have a fitness center?
Yes, Hotel Santa Barbara features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is Hotel Santa Barbara located, and how walkable is the area?
Hotel Santa Barbara is located at 533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. With a Walk Score of 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Hotel Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara Airport 8.3 mi

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