Experience the charm of Hotel Santa Barbara, a haven near Stearns Wharf. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services or get moving at the 24-hour gym. With free bicycle rentals and helpful staff, this hotel offers convenience and relaxation.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 47 min drive
Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
Goleta Station - 13 min drive
UC Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
M. Special Brewing Company - 2 min walk
Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant - 3 min walk
Wildcat Lounge - 3 min walk
Joe's Cafe - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Santa Barbara
At Hotel Santa Barbara, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Zoo. A 24-hour fitness center and free bike rentals are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and central location.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
75 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Uncovered on-site valet parking (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol allowed on site
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service
What to do
Private winery tours
Beach nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Free bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1926
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 150 per stay
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from November 5 2024 to March 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Front desk
Lobby
Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Parking
Uncovered valet parking costs USD 30 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Does Hotel Santa Barbara offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Santa Barbara does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Santa Barbara?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Santa Barbara?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 30 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Santa Barbara?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hotel Santa Barbara and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Hotel Santa Barbara also has a 24-hour fitness center.
What's the area around Hotel Santa Barbara like?
Hotel Santa Barbara is in Downtown Santa Barbara, a short 8-minute walk from Santa Barbara Station and 17 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Travelers say the local area is very walkable perfect for shopping.
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Hotel Santa Barbara Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
19 January 2025
Under renovations, but looks great, really nice rooms
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2025
Great Choice
We chose this hotel for its proximity to a wedding celebration, and it was the perfect location. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the service was outstanding. Interacting with the front desk and valet staff was a pleasant experience, and their hospitality made our stay enjoyable. Overall, a great choice for convenience and service.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 February 2025
Can be noisy when bars are closing
kim
kim, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 January 2025
Very helpful staff and newly renovated room. Waited too long to check in but otherwise a great stay.
Rich
Rich, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
My favorite spot to stay in Santa Barbara.
Tami
Tami, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 December 2024
Loved it
Really wonderful and customer oriented staff.
Natalie
Natalie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 December 2024
pleasant stay
recently renovated rooms were super clean and comfortable. perfect location for downtown Santa Barbara. close to all
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
Great
Great weekend stay in downtown SB
Mahyar
Mahyar, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2024
Great location, lovely place
A lovely hotel really well located. The only issue I had was with noise from construction, but we were warned.
The room was tastefully renovated, the amenities were lovely (pour over coffee setup in the room). Staff were friendly.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 January 2025
Great rooms, great location
Rooms were awesome! 2 queens with stylish furnishings and comfortable linens.
2 conversation chairs were a nice touch.
We stayed for one night.
We were aware the lobby was under construction and were expecting worse to be honest but luckily the staff has it down and we couldn't have had a lovelier one-night stay. I would consider staying for longer next time. Location can't be beat for exploring downtown Santa Barbara and walking to the fun restaurants and shops.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2024
Nicest place I’ve stayed in and right in the heart of downtown. Perfect location.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Cozy historical hotel
Excellent services all around from the momemt we drove into the valet lot until our check out. All rooms are newly renovated and lobby is still being worked on. Looking forward to seeimg their transformation next time. Will definitely return.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 February 2025
Relaxing Stay
Had a lovely stay at this property. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is under renovation, and has an alternate entrance. Due to this guests must walk around the back side of the building in order to access the elevator. We ended up getting a lot of exercise up and down the stairs to the forth floor. Our room was newly redone, and was very clean and comfortable. There was some noise issues, both from inside and outside the hotel. A dog barking in the next room and loud car stereos on the street, for example.
Overall 5 stars - Great staff and comfortable room. Would return to the Santa Barbara
Benjamin
Benjamin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2024
Beautiful quintessential Santa Barbara Hotel in the heart of State street with lots of shopping and dining options.
june
june, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 December 2024
The Best!
The loveliest hotel in a great location with stellar customer service. We were highly impressed by the friendliness at check-in, the above and beyond service by the valet (who gave us two fabulous restaurant recommendations), and the room… it was gorgeous, obviously new, and clean! The mattress has me wanting to buy one for our home. It was truly that comfortable. Not to mention this hotel was incredibly dog friendly. 10/10 highly recommend.
Dominique
Dominique, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 October 2024
Charming, comfortable stay. Great Service.
Great place to be in the action of state street. Quiet, comfortable and best of all accessible. I would stay here again.
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 December 2024
Perfect!
Renovated rooms are very nice! This is an older property that is finishing 1st floor renovation, but that didn't impact our stay at all. Location is perfect for walking to the best of State Street.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 November 2024
Nice property. Clean, friendly staff, excellent facilities.
The downtown is nice, but unfortunately suffers from CA issues.
Mike
Mike, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
Super convenient and walkable to State Street!
Carrie
Carrie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
Best location in town.
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
Great property! Staff is wonderful!
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 January 2025
Great Stay, but Difficult to Talk to a Real Person
I was perfect. Staff and employees were exemplary. The reason I gave a low rating for service is that it was impossible to contact the front desk after I returned home to request a receipt. AI or phone tree hell. I gave up. I recommend always provide an easy way to speak to a real person.
AUSTIN
AUSTIN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
A nice getaway from LA.
Really enjoyed the staff, from valet Cruz and the front counter, each person was helpful and personable. The room was very fresh, great price, however it never reached 72 degrees, which was a bit of a downer. Bed was very comfortable and bathroom was efficient and very clean. We were close to everything we wanted to see or dine on this Thanksgiving getaway. We will be back.
Joe
Joe, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Will stay at Hotel SB again in the future
I've stayed in this hotel before. I had a nice visit. There are renovations going on, and that was an inconvenience, but the staff did their best under the circumstances. I plan to stay at this hotel again in the future.