2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
#42 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2005 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.3
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.6
Free Wifi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 1, 2023
Brett
United Statesthe bed was too firm
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 31, 2023
Cynthia
United StatesNA
Location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 31, 2023
Criszelle
United StatesKind of old
Beautiful area
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 29, 2023
Fatima
FranceNot enough coffee
Location, facilities, and room
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 29, 2023
Giovanni
United StatesThere is a lot of noise coming from adjoining rooms and from upstairs if you stay on the ground floor. The second floor room Carpet could also use a refresh.
Location, outdoor amenities, rooms with patios and terraces, large rooms
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 28, 2023
Dianne
United StatesWould be nice if it had a microwave, carpet needed replacing badly. Room was really a dark hole, with poor lighing, but good for sleeping.
Pool is really nice, and the restaurant, The Crocodile, is very good. We eat there every time were in Santa Barbara even if we don't stay at the Lemon Tree. Room had a really nice patio with table and chairs for playing cards or just relaxing with a drink.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 26, 2023
Daniel
United StatesThe room needs some care, paint flaking off in the restroom area, and a little dirty. The small fridge had a big dent in it.
The room was large, AC was great, nice patio overlooking the pool.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 26, 2023
Hernandez
United StatesThe water pressure in the shower was really low .
The room was clean the bed was super comfortable as well . I will definitely be coming back . The distance to downtown was not too bad .
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 24, 2023
Paul
United Kingdomnothing.
A little way out of the centre of Santa Barbara, but no problem with a car. Also, on a Bus route. Around the Motel there were also facilities such as supermarkets, pharmacies, shops and restaurants within walking distance. The Motel has been recently refreshed and our room was very comfortable and generous in size. Enjoyed the poolside bar and eat at the Crocodile restaurant, where the food was tasty, reasonably priced and tasty.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 24, 2023
Roland
United StatesCalled the front desk and no one ever answered, called several times and no answer.
The restaurant was delightful, and it's staff.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 24, 2023
William
United StatesFront staff was stressed out because the"system"/ internet was not working. Could not check in for 2 hours. Got an "emergency" key to use. It did not work. WIFI did not work. Was not offered any type of compensation for the inconvenience and lack of services.
Great grounds. Pool area well kept. Convenient location for our event at the SB Bowl. Martha and Carlos at the bar were very pleasant and professional.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 23, 2023
Chris
United KingdomThe beds by the pool are significantly uncomfortable. Seems a shame given the overall experience is good. Could the hotel invest in some kind of cushions? Why are the hotel charging for parking? There are hundreds of spaces and it just seems like another way to collect money from customers.
Convenient location if travelling by car. Staff lovely. 2 queen beds - spacious and comfortable. Great balcony and great pool.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 22, 2023
Sandra
CanadaEnjoyed having the balcony on the poolside of the hotel and the entertainment at the bar on one of the evenings. Great to have a saltwater pool. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 22, 2023
Sueanna
United StatesRoom was a little dated with peeling wall paper and slightly dirtied bathroom. Not a lot in the surrounding space.
Comfortable outdoor space and spacious room.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: July 21, 2023
Edward
United StatesThe rooms were dated. I had an outlet that was sticking out if the wall. The pillows were cheap and uncomfortable. The carpet was old and the sheets looked unclean. Also, it’s labeled as downtown, but you’re not near downtown
I liked the pool and the bar setting. I also liked the outside sitting area.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Emma
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Good location. Our room on the ground floor with balcony doors out on to the pool area. Comfy beds. Small couch for extra seating. The pool was a good size with a good amount of sun beds around it.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 18, 2023
Francie
United StatesVery nice facility. Nice pool and property exceeded my expectations
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 18, 2023
Nickdh
United Kingdomorganisation could had been a little better, le abut the staff did their best to assist us.
There was a mis-understanding and we arrived late to find the room alreay given away but we were offered a free upgrade to an suite with 2 connecting rooms - leading to "Staff were very friendly and helpful." The bathroom was enormous, and the house-keeping every day was exceptional. There is a bar with the pool, which had firepits at night, which was a lovely environment to grab a drink.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 15, 2023
Frederic
United StatesLocation a little far from downtown and beaches but that was not a major issue.
We loved the large and deep pool, especially our children. The restaurant was very good too, with very good food and service. The outdoors seating area was also enjoyable at night with the little fire places.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 14, 2023
Erik
United StatesPool, patio, food.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 14, 2023
Liz
United KingdomThe beds around the pool were very hard, seat pads would have been good, and also shade was limited.
The gardens, pool and comfortable beds.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 14, 2023
Dave
United StatesRate was somewhat high but maybe that is the new normal.
They had a room with a nice patio. The room was spacious and had nice amenities.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 13, 2023
Dennis
United StatesHave housekeeping wipe down the firniture on the lanai
Great Property amazing value
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 11, 2023
Arun
United StatesThe bathroom was dirty along with the towels. The Wi-Fi was almost non-existent and this was essential to my work. Unfortunately I had to finish my work with a hotspot.
Location is fantastic and felt very safe. Very close to many stores and a short drive from the beach area.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 11, 2023
Nina
NorwayGreat place, very relaxing, quiet at night. Nice restaurant on the site and plenty of lovely neighborhood places to eat at night. Perfect for families.
Stayed in July 2023
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