Hotel Santa Barbara
A welcoming hotel in Santa Barbara
A place to stay in Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara is a hotel in Santa Barbara, California. It offers a fitness center and pet-friendly rooms. Room types include the Historic Queen and the Premier Queen. Guests rate it 4.5/5 across 754 reviews.
Who this stay suits
Expect guest scores around 4.5/5.
Best for
- Road trips & drive-up convenience
- Travelers with pets
- Business travelers
Rooms & rates
Choose from 8 room types — including the Historic Queen, Premier Queen, King Room. Rates start from $396 a night.
The location
Hotel Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara, California, rated 4.5/5 by guests.
Rooms & suites
Historic Queen
1 queen bed
- 1 room
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee machine
Premier Queen
17 m² · 1 queen bed
- 1 room
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee machine
Deluxe Queen Room
19 m² · 1 queen bed
- 1 room
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee machine
King Suite
24 m² · 1 king bed
- Private suite
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee machine
ADA King Suite
24 m² · 1 king bed
- 1 room
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee machine
Queen Room with Two
24 m² · 2 queen beds
- 1 room
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee machine
Standout features
Inside Hotel Santa Barbara
Amenities at Hotel Santa Barbara
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Private Parking
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Bath
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
Hotel Santa Barbara earns overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with guests consistently praising its prime pedestrian-street location, stylish historic interior, and genuinely attentive staff. However, a recurring minority of guests flag small room sizes, noise from nearby bars penetrating thin walls, mandatory valet-only parking at an added cost, and occasional maintenance lapses including a mismatch between booked and assigned rooms. Overall it is a well-regarded boutique property that delights most visitors, provided they book an appropriately sized room and are aware of the urban soundscape.
- Rooms feel small for the price
- Noise from nearby bars/clubs audible through thin walls
- Valet parking is the only option and comes at an extra cost
- No breakfast included; housekeeping not automatic
- Maintenance issues in some rooms (clogged shower, non-working fridge, humidity)
“Absolutely everything is remarkable. The architecture, interior design, lovely scent, extraordinarily comfortable rooms, and the perfect location—it doesn't get any better than this!”
“The staff went above and beyond and went to a market to get flowers for my fiancée to make our arrival special.”
“The rooms were beautifully styled, spotlessly clean and incredibly comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the complimentary pour-over coffees.”
“While it is a great location, it can be noisy due to it being in the heart of club land.”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
What amenities does Hotel Santa Barbara offer?
Hotel Santa Barbara offers Non-smoking rooms, Free Wifi, Private Parking, Fitness center, 24-hour front desk, Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms, Parking, Air conditioning, Pet friendly, Valet parking, Bathrobe, and Hairdryer.
What room types are available at Hotel Santa Barbara?
Room options include Historic Queen, Premier Queen, King Room, ADA King, Deluxe Queen Room.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Santa Barbara?
Nightly rates start from around $396, varying by date and room type.
Where is Hotel Santa Barbara located?
Hotel Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California, at 533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States.