LEMON TREE INN | Santa Barbara ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93105

“The location perfectly balances charm and easy access to attractions.”view full review

Lemon Tree Inn - A tropical courtyard hotel with heated pool, Italian restaurant, and mountain views in Upper State Street

Located in Upper State Street, this Santa Barbara hotel features a central tropical courtyard with tall palm trees and a rectangular heated pool. The property houses the Crocodile Restaurant, specializing in Italian-Californian cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients and organic produce. Most accommodations include private balconies or lanais overlooking the inner courtyard or pool area. The Lemon Tree Inn offers a conference room for up to 16 people with classroom-style seating and a 60-inch flat screen TV. Additional amenities include a rooftop venue with mountain views, a bar serving international beers and California wines, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel provides direct access to Highway 101 and stands as the official hotel of the Santa Barbara County Bowl amphitheater.

Pros

Rooftop venue offers views of both the tropical courtyard and mountains

Bar features handpicked California wines and global beverages

Conference facilities include modern presentation equipment

The Crocodile Restaurant sources daily fresh seafood and local organic produce

Cons

Located 1.5 miles from downtown attractions like Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Limited conference room capacity of maximum 16 people

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

Deluxe King Room Poolside

Max:

2 persons

250 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Private pool

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Double Room Pool View

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Private pool

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Studio Disability Access

Max:

2 persons

500 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Private pool

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

Santa Barbara 1.1 mi

Airports

Santa Barbara (SBA) 9.9 mi

Presidente Itamar Franco (iza) 27.5 mi

Train

Santa Barbara Amtrak Station 2.5 mi

Santa Barbara Amtrak 2.5 mi

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Well-Maintained Room

“I stayed in a standard double queen room that was spacious and had a nice balcony with a table and chairs. Despite the higher price compared to other Santa Barbara properties, the comfort and features made it worthwhile.” view full review

Really good Restaurant Food

“The restaurant on-site provided some of the best meals I've had. The food was exceptionally good, far exceeding my expectations for hotel dining options!” view full review

Clean and Functional

“The bathroom was clean and well-lit. Although a bit chilly, it served its purpose nicely. The separate sink area was helpful when traveling with friends or family.” view full review

Beautiful Courtyard

“The courtyard was incredibly peaceful, surrounded by amazing landscapes. It was like a tropical getaway with fire pits and conversation circles, perfect for relaxing evenings.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Location

2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93105

Map view

2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93105

City landmarks

Church

Old Mission Santa Barbara

4800 ft

Park

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

1.6 mi

Harbour

Stearns Wharf

2.9 mi

Museum

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

1.3 mi

Garden

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

1.5 mi

Event hall

Earl Warren Show Grounds

1.1 mi

Store

Chaucer's Bookstore

3600 ft

Landmark

Loreto Plaza Shopping Center

3600 ft

Park

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

1.2 mi

Store

Trader Joe's

2100 ft

Museum

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

1.6 mi

Landmark

Gelson's Market

3100 ft

Landmark

Rehab Inst At Santa Barbara

2100 ft

Landmark

Bicentennial Friendship Fountain

2100 ft

Landmark

Church of Christ

2400 ft

Park

Mission Rose Garden

4300 ft

Church

San Roque Church

3000 ft

Park

Steven's Park

4500 ft

Landmark

Willow Glen Park

1.4 mi

Landmark

Santa Barbara Msem Natrl Hstry

3300 ft

Landmark

Music and Arts Conservatory

3400 ft

Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

3500 ft

Landmark

French Festival

3500 ft

Landmark

I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival

3500 ft

Landmark

Andalucia Building

3500 ft

Church

First Congregational Church of Santa Barbara

3600 ft

Park

Rocky Nook Park

1.3 mi

Nearby

Alamar Church of the Four Square Gospel

1100 ft

Church

Chinese Evangelical Free Church

1200 ft

Church

First Presbyterian Church

1600 ft

Restaurants

Nicky D's Wood-Fired Pizza

900 ft

2840 De La Vina St Ste B

El Sitio

800 ft

2830 De La Vina St Ste C

Mayo's

1400 ft

2704 De La Vina St

The Patio Cafe

1900 ft

3007 De La Vina St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

56%

rate their stay as perfect and would happily return

5.6/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.0

Location

7.0

Service

5.0

Dining

5.0

3.5/5 based on 837 reviews

#38 of 55 hotels in Santa Barbara based on Tripadvisor

Bruce

United States, November 2024

5.6/10

Unfortunately, my stay at this hotel was less than ideal. While the pool area was lovely and the courtyard added a nice touch, the room I received was not up to par. I found it dank and musty, not fitting for the price I paid. There were issues with noise from other guests and a lack of proper service when it came to resolving them. Overall, it felt overpriced for what I experienced, which was disappointing.

Rooms

5.0

The room I received was dank, musty, and very basic, lacking the comfort and cleanliness expected for the price.

Service

5.0

The service was overwhelmed and inconsistent; I didn't feel supported during noise complaints and didn't receive promised refunds.

Location

7.0

The location was decent, with a nice view of the pool area from the second room I got, but still not what I expected considering the price.

Dining

Facilities

6.0