Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Downtown convenience meets easy exploration with complimentary bicycles that let travelers discover the city at their own pace while staying centrally located

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Hotel Santa Barbara offers a strategic location near Stearns Wharf. Enjoy in-room WiFi after exploring. The 24-hour gym fits any schedule, and dry cleaning keeps clothes fresh. Helpful staff and free bicycle rentals make city navigation effortless.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AED 930
AED 1,082 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Room options

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Premier Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Historic Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

ADA King Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

ADA King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hotel Santa Barbara is in Downtown Santa Barbara, a walkable area in Santa Barbara with great shopping. Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Casa de la Guerra and Mission Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Arlington Theater are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching and winery tours. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
Map
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Sant Barbara. USA
    Paseo Nuevo Mall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree
    Moreton Bay Fig Tree
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture
    Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf at sunset in Santa Barbara, California.

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    Stearns Wharf
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lobero Theater
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • M. Special Brewing Company
    2 min walk
  • Dune Coffee Roasters
    3 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Craft Ramen
    3 min walk
  • Wildcat Lounge
    3 min walk
  • Joe's Cafe
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel near Stearns Wharf
Located close to Paseo Nuevo Mall and Casa de la Guerra, Hotel Santa Barbara provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free bicycle rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Santa Barbara?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santa Barbara on 13 April 2026 start from AED 930, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Santa Barbara located?

Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall, Casa de la Guerra, and Lobero Theater. Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Stearns Wharf are also within 1 mi (2 km). Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 927 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1259 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - centrally located, friendly staff, our stay was very enjoyable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed, and close to lots of restaurants. Very cute area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in the heart of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and great staff. Great location and comfy room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. The hotel smelled amazing! Very great location, we walked everywhere we needed to go from our hotel. Will be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, nice hotel perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Such a fantastic location, we were able to walk to breakfast/food, shops, wineries and the beach! The hotel is gorgeous and the staff is wonderful! Shoutout to Anthony the bartender, he went above and beyond and made our last night a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are beautiful, staff is kind and hospitable, definitely coming back here !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated hotel with top notch service and beyond perfect location in downtown Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The State Street location was perfect. The rooms were beautifully done. The staff was friendly but seemed to be very inexperienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Room was gorgeous and the staff were very helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Perfect location. Friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely - lots of room to spread out. The amenities were top notch and the bedding was luxurious. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms! Staff and amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff not very friendly. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy, nice ambiance staff and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, comfortable and staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, upon learning it was my birthday, upgraded my room to king size bed, put up a happy birthday sign on the headboard, and left bubbles and chocolate for me as well. A really kind and thoughtful touch that made my stay feel more intimate and personal. All the staff were great and love the new bar 1926. Have stayed at this hotel many times over the years and really love the renovation. Such a great location and all around vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, very convenient location, smaller rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would absolutely stay again. The customer service is exceptional. My only suggestion is to avoid rooms overlooking State street. It is extremely noisy until early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I’ve stayed at in awhile! The staff were so kind and caring. Excellent customer service is hard to find these days but it’s definitely here! I would tell everyone to stay here even though I’d like it to stay my hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026