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Sunset Motel

2.5 star property

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Garden
King Room with Spa Access
Buffet
Garden
Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with Two Double Beds

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Room with Spa Access

King Room with Spa Access

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Town and Country Inn

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
3.6 out of 5, Good, (1006)
The price is NZ$247
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara (San Roque), Sunset Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. .This motel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.
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What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House & Oyster Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel in Santa Barbara with free parking
Sunset Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Refrigerators and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
This motel features designated smoking areas and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Santa Barbara
Sunset Motel Motel
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Sunset Hotel Santa Barbara
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Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1004 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luningning

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNDEEPA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall 5 star rating for the value. staff was friendly and although the building was dated, it did provide a kithenette, nice pool / hottub, and unlimited supply of sheets and towels. area itself was convenient but seemed "questionable" even though surrounding property prices are sky high.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was exactly what we needed for our visit. Don’t expect 5star and you won’t get your feelings hurt. It’s in a popular, safe area, where most motels look like this, so it’s not like it’s the outlier. As far as the room goes- it was clean, beds were comfy, no funky smells, and I always appreciate no carpet in a motel. I just gave everything a quick Lysol spray and Clorox wipe and I felt good to go. After a drive up from LA gave us a chance to stretch before hitting downtown. Everything is just a few minutes away. This was the best location. LOVE the fridge and microwave. Great for bringing leftovers back! The very few cons are: It was loud at night because of the street, but neighboring room sounds are non existent which I appreciate. I’m a light sleeper, but the kids didn’t even notice. 2) I wish it had a top swing latch, just for feeling extra safe. 3) Parkings a little tight, but enough. 4) Water pressure was a little low in the morning, but excellent every other time! - don’t forget to bring your own shampoo and conditioner! Overall, this was perfect for our needs. I just didn’t feel comfortable spending hundreds for resort style hotels just to sleep. It was priced right and suited us perfectly. We were up early the next day to head out to the university, so we really didn’t need much from it. Of course I was nervous, but so glad I bit the bullet. Saved so much and was so close to everything. I will definitely consider staying again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

rodrigo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great option

We were here for a wedding from out of state and we saved hundreds by staying at this motel instead of some of the places that the rest of the wedding stayed at. We were actually surprised how cute, clean, and comfortable it was. Safe area, parking was easy. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Amenities
The room was missing the baseboard and smelled of cleaning products. The bottom bedsheet was not a fitted sheet so when I pulled back the covers it revealed a huge stain on the bottom sheet. Gross. The mattress was so hard I laid out pillows to sleep on. However at 2:15 in the morning the “neighbors” came back drunk and started screaming and fighting. I packed up my stuff and headed home. Never again at the Sunset Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good nice people nice clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For our needs, it was perfectly adequate. Good location, nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went to check in - was told to come back because owner was in the shower. Hair dyer didn’t work in room - otherwise it was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to dinner options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kay

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has potential, but in serious need of painting walls and repairing baseboard. It is soundproof and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is not a high end place as evidenced by the price. It’s clean but shabby with paper thin walls. I’ve stayed here several times and I keep coming back because of price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was really comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiger

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good times
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating for later check ins. Polite friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Liz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were run down baseboards were old and unpainted
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frank Drake

Sunset Motel is an affordable option located near the bus line and various restaurants. I had a very quiet and secluded room (207) so fortunately I did not hear other neighboring rooms which is a plus. The bed was very comfortable too. The furniture and decor is very dated which could use a good renovation. The A/C & heat worked well in the room. The biggest disappointment was no hot water to take a shower during my entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025