Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States (USA)
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3.0 Star property
34.417572-119.696580
+1-800-219-2797
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  • 75 rooms in hotel
  • 4 floors in hotel
  • 3 suites in hotel
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 12:00 Noon
  • Group friendly rating of 10.0/10

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Local attractions

Situated along the coastline, just two hours north of Los Angeles and a world away from the busy metropolis, Santa Barbara, California is truly idyllic. Known as “The American Riviera”, the dramatic combination of oceans, mountains and beaches makes Santa Barbara a breathtaking destination. Santa Barbara offers many cultural attractions and historical sites for visitors of all ages. Downtown is a mix of historic adobes and outdoor courtyards whose Mediterranean architecture is rich in reminders of Santa Barbara's colorful past. More than 50 museums and galleries join world-class performing arts, dance, opera and symphony performances. Santa Barbara's weather is suitable for just about every outdoor activity nearly all year long. Spectacular scenery and diverse topography, and more than 100 miles of breathtaking coastline draw sightseers and adventurers of all kinds. The county is also a renowned golf destination with a large selection of top-notch courses.

Verified reviews of Hotel Santa Barbara

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Hotel Santa Barbara is back!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The hotel, premises and room were nice, clean and very comfortable. They've been renovating this grand old hotel, and it looks great. All the employees are friendly, helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better stay.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed Jan 08 to Sat Jan 11 2025 at a $325.99 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful venue, great location."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Great service, beautiful rooms and great location.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Mar-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sat Mar 09 to Sun Mar 10 2024 at a $345.99 average nightly rate.
"Very clean and quiet."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Very nice and clean room. The hotel is very quiet as well.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
27-Sep-2023 Verified review, stayed from Mon Sep 25 to Thu Sep 28 2023 at a $401.99 average nightly rate.

Property description

Situated along the coastline, just two hours north of Los Angeles and a world away from the busy metropolis, Santa Barbara, California is truly idyllic. Known as “The American Riviera”, the dramatic combination of oceans, mountains and beaches makes Santa Barbara a breathtaking destination.Hotel Santa Barbara is located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara where warm hospitality and rich history come together, offering the perfect blend of charm and contemporary comfort. Hotel Santa Barbara's Mediterranean styled lobby, with its elegance and natural lighting, is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate before stepping outside to world-class shopping, internationally famous cuisine, and unforgettable museums and theatres.Each of our seventy-five guest rooms combines the craftsmanship of the original architecture with a feeling of openness and relaxed elegance. Vintage photography, nail-head trim, architectural fragments and custom carpet, paint and furniture pay homage to Hotel Santa Barbara's rich history. Settle in where warm hospitality and timeless design come together offering the perfect blend of convenience, charm and comfort. Enjoy the convenience of complimentary wireless access throughout the hotel, bottled water, in-room coffee makers, hairdryers, in-room safes, and iron and ironing boards. Comfortable and inviting, our guestrooms and attentive staff provide a relaxing home away from home.Five different room types meet every request:Standard Queen with one queen bed accommodates up to 2 guestsDeluxe Queen with one queen bed including a sofa sleeper accommodates up to 3 guestsStandard King with one king bed accommodates up to 2 guests (rollaway extra.)Double Queen 2 queen size beds accommodates up to 3 guests.Junior Suite is a larger room with one queen, a sleeper sofa and extra seating area, and accommodates up to 3 guests.Hotel Santa Barbara offers complimentary high speed wireless service throughout the hotel. Please note that smoking is not permitted.Valet Parking is available for $30.00 per day. Self-parking is not available on the property.Dining:A wide array of restaurants are located within steps of the hotel's front doors! There are many options, from casual to fine dining, and the hotel's front desk staff is pleased to assist with recommendations and reservations.Downtown Location:Downtown Santa Barbara's brick sidewalks and tree-lined streets are pedestrian-friendly, and offer inviting open-air restaurants for people-watching. A variety of shops and department stores provide convenient shopping in the blocks surrounding the hotel with frequent trolleys up and down State Street.Attractions:Santa Barbara's many cultural attractions, including the Santa Barbara Courthouse, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, The Presidio, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Stearns Wharf, The Harbor and uncrowded beaches are located within easy walking distance of the hotel.Train StationThe AMTRAK train station is located just 4 blocks from the hotel.AirportThe Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is located 12 miles from the hotel. Various taxi services are available at the airport to provide transportation to and from the hotel.Meeting ServicesHotel Santa Barbara offers two attractive meeting rooms for groups up to 30 persons.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 Noon
Year of last renovation: 2019
Floors: 4
Rooms: 75
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 75
Rooms with disabled access:
Suites: 3
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1 View spaces
Meeting space: 1000 sq. feet
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.3 Miles
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
All groups have a 30 day cancellation policy.
Nightly parking: $30
Typical group deposit: 50%
Total taxes: 15.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 1.00%
Occupancy Tax: 12.00% (TOT)
City Tax: 2.00% (TBID)
Parking Fee: 30.00 Per Night (parking is limited)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • ATM
  • Bus parking
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Electronic key card
  • Free local calls
  • Generator for sleeping rooms
  • Generator for public spaces
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Laundry valet service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office in room available
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Valet Parking

Airport & shuttle information

We are located 12 miles from the local Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Parking information

$30 per day/per car - Parking is limited at this property. One car per room.

Internet/Wi-Fi

Free wifi access.

Cleaning policies

Hotel Santa Barbara remains open and we continue to implement enhanced sanitizing and disinfecting and other procedures to ensure the safety of our employees and guests. Hotel Santa Barbara is certified by the California Hotel and Lodging Association Clean + Safe Program which certifies that we are adhering to the highest industry standards of cleanliness and safety.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Hotel Santa Barbara

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Hotel Santa Barbara.

Feel free to use the Hotel Santa Barbara meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Santa Barbara event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Harbor Room 25 x 20 x 10 50025/----24151710--/--30----
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Harbor Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
500 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
25 x 20 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
$250.00 USD
Full-day space rental fee:
$500.00 USD
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Garden Room 25 x 20 x 10 50025/----24--1710--/--30----
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Garden Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
500 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
25 x 20 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
$250.00 USD
Full-day space rental fee:
$500.00 USD
Photo of Garden Room

FAQs about Hotel Santa Barbara

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 Noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hotel Santa Barbara have?

There are 75 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hotel Santa Barbara?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What parking is available at Hotel Santa Barbara?

$30 per day/per car - Parking is limited at this property. One car per room.

How much does internet cost?

Free wifi access.

Testimonials:

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"You found me a great hotel (which I would never have thought of), they told me who to contact, they even offered to help us get an upgrade...and after our stay, they got in touch to ask me how everything went. A really easy and professional service and it made our rugby trip successful - thank you!" D.P. - London, United Kingdom

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