We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Hotel Santa Barbara

2.5 of 5
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hotel amenities
Hotel Santa Barbara
Ranked #23 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
Enter dates & see best prices*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

242 reviews from our community

Traveler rating
    64
    110
    38
    15
    15
See reviews for
Families
29
 
Couples
98
 
Solo
14
 
Business
20
 
Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Costa Mesa, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

You can't beat this location. Although the hotel is not the most up to date or modern, it has a great location with friendly staff. The staff even mailed me my ring that I had forgotten in the room. State street offers great shopping, bars, and fun restaurants or cafes. Staying at this hotel made it so much easier to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Allentown PA
Top Contributor
70 reviews 70 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

From the moment that the attendant in the parking lot welcomed me to Hotel Santa Barbara to the thank you Gold Coin & chocolate on the check out, my stay in at the HSB couldn't have been more enjoyable. Friendliness and service abounds in a location that puts you in the heart beat of SB. The rooms are comfortable, clean... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by ThisLife2Live for Santa Barbara
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

We'd never been to Santa Barbara before, so I figured we could stay along the beach with the views, or we could stay close to the cafe's and restaurants. We chose the latter, which is why we selected The Hotel Santa Barbara which is right on State Street, which is the main drag of Santa Barbara. We were so glad... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

Extremely friendly service!!! Very nice welcome gift. Nice continental breakfast. Parking - you have to pay...however, nothing when you compare the facilities that hotel offers... oh, by the way, no gym room!!!

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 7 more reviews by Gustavo R for Santa Barbara
Tucson, Arizona
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

I spent two nights (Fri & Sat) at the Hotel Santa Barbara and it was a perfect stay. The room was small but very comfortable, clean and well-appointed. The staff (from the parking attendant to the front desk staff) were courteous, helpful and enthusiastic. I got great restaurant recommendations from the staff. The continental breakfast in the morning (included in... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Los Angeles, California
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

The best thing about this hotel is that it is on State Street steps from shopping and restaurants. It's also less than 1 mile from the beach, which can be easily walked. The elevator was out the weekend of our visit, and the hotel staff were trying to move people to the second (and more convenient floor) if they wished.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013 via mobile

I have had a great stay at this hotel so far. I've got one day left and I will recommend it to friends when they come visit. It's out of my price range generally and my company paid for it so of course it's great. Beside the fact that I didn't pay for the stay i can still objectively say... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by VanghusF for Santa Barbara
Duluth, MN
Top Contributor
105 reviews 105 reviews
65 hotel reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
219 helpful votes 219 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

Stayed in #400, a really clean, sunny, and spacious room with two comfortable queen beds, and windows on the side of the building facing State Street ( though building is indented, so room not noisy). The bathroom was huge, probably remodeled about 20 years ago, but in good condition. Rooms have French Provencal theme bedspreads - not the white covered... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by joelmari for Santa Barbara
Dana Point, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

Hotel Santa Barbara occupies a distinguished position off of State Street and is in convenient walking distance to all of the local bars, restauraunts and shopping. My girlfriend and I spent a very enjoyable weekend here a couple of weeks ago! The staff were very friendly and it was great to be able to not worry about parking our car... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Toronto, Canada
Top Contributor
235 reviews 235 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 68 cities Reviews in 68 cities
153 helpful votes 153 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

We drove into Santa Barbara without a hotel reservation and decided to give the Hotel Santa Barbara a try. We were not interested in a beach location choosing instead to be close to downtown Santa Barbara's shopping and dining spots. We couldn't have chosen better. The hotel is located right in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara on State Street,... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by John B for Santa Barbara
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Great value on a similar hotel
Santa Barbara, CA
4 of 5 stars 121 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in Santa Barbara
Trendy
Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara
Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara 3.0 of 5 stars 785 reviews
Romantic
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore... 4.5 of 5 stars 662 reviews
Luxury
Fess Parker\
Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort 4.0 of 5 stars 927 reviews
Good for business
Hyatt Santa Barbara
Hyatt Santa Barbara 4.0 of 5 stars 268 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d273259?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d147443?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d81899?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d119697?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Travelers also viewed these Santa Barbara hotels
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara 4.0 of 5 stars 121 reviews Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbar... 4.0 of 5 stars 356 reviews Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach 4.5 of 5 stars 265 reviews Santa Barbara Inn 4.0 of 5 stars 344 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2526211?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d84618?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d81869?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d81936?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 61 hotels in Santa Barbara, ranked by popularity

Been to Hotel Santa Barbara? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • State Street(7)
  • Continental breakfast(6)
  • Valet parking(5)
  • Perfect location(3)

Additional Information about Hotel Santa Barbara

Address: 533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #23 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Hotel Santa Barbara, where the atmosphere is alive and the options are endless. Be our guest and discover the personal service and incomparable downtown location that is Hotel Santa Barbara. Experience world-class shopping, fine dining, theaters, galleries, entertainment, great beaches, and so much more...all within walking distance of our front doors. Downtown Santa Barbara beckons from this beautifully restored Spanish/Mediterranean-style hotel mingling historic charm and contemporary comfort. ... more   less 
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com, Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline, Travelocity, Venere, Hotels.com and Tingo so you can book your Hotel Santa Barbara reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Hotel Santa Barbara, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Hotel Santa Barbara
Enter dates & see best prices* (from our partners)
Show Prices