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"Great history and wonderful lobby! Location is the BEST! Rooms, not so much…..REALLY NEEDS A FRESHENING UP! Sink drained slower than molasses….offeri ... " More

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Paseo Nuevo Mall

Heart of Santa Barbara

At this Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Cabrillo Bikeway. Casa de la Guerra and Lobero Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

This hotel features a coffee shop, laundry facilities, and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Business travelers can take advantage of the business center.

Cozy Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$244* Per night/room Apr 3 - Apr 4

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Studio Suite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Santa Barbara ratings based on 8 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Santa Barbara

Everyone (3) Couples (2) Family (2)
1 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 25, 2022

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5 out of 5
Very nice property

Posted by on Jun 13, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 25, 2022 by Hotel Management

Thank you for staying at Hotel Santa Barbara! We hope to see you again real soon!

3 out of 5
Great history and wonderful lobby! Location is the BEST! Rooms, not so much…..REALLY NEEDS A FRESHENING UP! Sink drained slower than molasses….offering no amenities whatsoever in the room 😢

Posted by , from Fort Worth on Mar 1, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 9, 2022 by Kindly Hotel SB

Thank you for staying at Hotel SB. Also we take our guests comments very seriously and have passed these messages onto the appropriate department to look into. We hope to see you again in the near future.

4 out of 5
Hotel is great, in the heart of Santa Barbara State Street. Just wasn't the same during Covid. Also at the time I stayed the elevator was under repair and limited access to hotel. State street restaurants and bars were open and I would definitely come back and stay here again.

Posted by on Mar 23, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 23, 2021 by Kindly, Hotel SB Team

Thank you for your comments! We are so happy that you enjoyed yourself with us here at the hotel! We are modernizing our elevator currently and will be up and running in no time! As a historical hotel in the heart of the city, we were sad to say goodbye to our elevator but it was time. We hope to see you again real soon and thank you again for staying with us!

4 out of 5
We loved the location of this hotel. The hotel was clean and though our room was on the small side it was well though out and had everything we needed. The only down side was that the walls were thin and we could really hear the people next to us and a bit from outside too. But not bad enough to hinder our sleep.

Posted by on Feb 19, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 22, 2021 by Hotel Santa Barbara

Thank you for your comments! We do appreciate your positive feedback on this beautiful historic hotel. We also appreciate your comments on the noise and encourage our guests to communicate this while in house so we can find a solution for you so you can get back to relaxing with us. We do apologize for this and hope that you will come back to see us again real soon.

5 out of 5
Great old hotel, Kept up very well, clean quiet and central location in Santa Barbara.

Posted by on Jan 4, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 4, 2021 by Team Hotel Santa Barbara

Thank you for your kind words! We are pleased to hear you had a most wonderful stay and look forward to welcoming you back very soon! Happy New Year!

4 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 9, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 23, 2020 by Jennie Jacobs - Director of Sales and Marketing

Thank you for the review!

4 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 16, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 22, 2019 by Emmalia, Sales

Thank you for your review of Hotel Santa Barbara. We hope you enjoyed your stay and that you'll be back soon.

Property Features

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. The business-friendly Hotel Santa Barbara also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee. This 3-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1926
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Santa Barbara Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Hotel Santa Barbara offers 75 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Room service is available.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Policies

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

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara Hotel
  • Hotel Santa Barbara Hotel
  • Hotel Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
  • Hotel Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Hotel Santa Barbara.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.