1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
#44 of 62 hotels in Santa Barbara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1072 hotel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.3
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 September 2025
Stephen
United KingdomIt was a great location, close to the centre and easy to park which was free. We walked down into Santa Barbara in the day time and it was a nice walk, further than you think. However we did not get a new refurbished room like the ones in the photos on here so miss sold really and would not pay the rate per night if I knew this!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Andrea
SwitzerlandWe got assigned a room that looks very different with the one posted on Booking. It was really an Old-style one but was good anyway. Parking is free but there is not enough space for all the guests so you need to look for a parking all around the hotel if arrived after the 10pm. Quite bothering.
The hotel has a good position to easily reach Santa Barbara’s pier. The receptionist is kind and friendly. The room is quite an old-style one (especially the restroom) but is large and really clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Charlene
United StatesNo coffee maker or microwave
Clean, location and price
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Simone
ItalyGreat location and super clean!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Josh
United StatesTV only played VH1 Front Desk Phone number disconnected, no phone in room. Front desk closed early
Cool design
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Wayne
United StatesIt was fine. Neds a little updating, though. But I'll take the price.
Location, loocation, location.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Michele
United StatesUnless I’m confusing this property, thought they offered chips and drinks etc. Not this year. The bathroom is a little odd with the restroom next to the sink and the shower secluded. Thought the toilet would be secluded.
We went to a concert at SOHO and always stay here because it’s a convenient walk down the street and back. Also, the price is always reasonable, a definite plus.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Siofra
IrelandRoom was basic but still comfortable
Good location, reasonable price with free parking
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Anderson
United Statesthe bathroom needed to have the paint redone and the cleanliness in the bathroom could have been better.
the room was neat and tidy on arrival. overall a good first impression
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Rob
NetherlandsBathroom couldn’t be been cleaner but at 140 bucks a night that feels like pedantry
For the location, you can’t beat the value. Clean and comfy beds. Nothing more and nothing less but a fantastic base from which to explore Santa Barbara
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Melissa
United StatesThe pillows were lumpy and there was no coffee maker.
I loved the location, fridge, and extra blankets.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Eva
United StatesThe bathroom and some of the room features were a little run down.
The location is very nice. They had free bikes you could borrow and we rode down State Street to the water, enjoying the view and getting to see more of the location. Could easily walk to multiple restaurants & shops. The person working at the desk was very friendly and helpful. The fireplace feature in the room was great.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 18 June 2025
Sarah
United StatesFilthy rug under bed, had to wear shoes in the room to avoid touching it. If the rug were gone, I would have given full marks for cleanliness, but this was so gross! Also, you couldn’t turn on the shower without standing in it due to the layout, so you had to spray yourself with freezing cold water every time you showered.
Convenient parking, cute design, comfortable bed and linens. Great coffee in room. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Caroline
United Arab EmiratesOne of the mattresses on the queen bed had a serious dip so not great to share - other than that no complaints!
Super convenient and ideal location. Spacious room and clean. Staff were super helpful on check in
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Lotte
NetherlandsThe could have used some touch ups, one of the paintings had fallen of the wall.
Good location in Santa Barbara.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Joanne
United StatesSmoke detector not repaired, room needs more light in the back -away from window.
Great location, clean room, comfortable beds, nice helpful staff
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 May 2025
Elin
United Statesthe room was advertised as a queen and only had a double bed which was a little uncomfortable
Room was very pretty and staff were friendly
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 29 May 2025
Katsuhiro
Japanroom was so cute and clean
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Fumie
United StatesNo elevator. We had three big suitcases. It was hard to bring those up to second floor.we needed the information.
Location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Judy
United StatesPoor lighting in the room, very small shower.
Location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
John
United StatesThe hotel was clean and comfortable. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Manuel
United StatesDidn't like the idea there's no place for smoking, except to walk back into your alleyway
I like the complimentary bicycles
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 17 May 2025
Amy
United KingdomCan hear noise from other rooms.
Great location.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Shaunna
United KingdomBathroom was quite small and dated but absolutely functional. It can be a little noisy. Rooms a little on the smaller side for 3 people but manageable.
This motel is in an excellent location. Short walk to state street. Very residential and felt safe. Beds were comfortable, rooms were clean. They had a lovely outside area where you could sit out and some sun loungers for bathing. We arrived really late and there was no one available to check us in but clear concise check in instructions were provided
Stayed in May 2025
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