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Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel in Santa Barbara with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

At Lemon Tree Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Upper State Street and MacKenzie Park Dog Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Crocodile Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class North State hotel include Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Presto Pasta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Live Oak Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Los Agaves - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lemon Tree Inn

Hotel in Santa Barbara with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Lemon Tree Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Lemon Tree Inn offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Crocodile Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara
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Lemon Tree Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Hotel Santa Barbara
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Lemon Tree Inn Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lemon Tree Inn?

Lemon Tree Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lemon Tree Inn?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lemon Tree Inn on 5 Jan 2026 start from NZ$167.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lemon Tree Inn?

Yep, Lemon Tree Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lemon Tree Inn?

The closest beach to Lemon Tree Inn is Arroyo Burro Beach (4.3 km).

Does Lemon Tree Inn have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Lemon Tree Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lemon Tree Inn?

No, Lemon Tree Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lemon Tree Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lemon Tree Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lemon Tree Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lemon Tree Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1152 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The common area around the pool and through the grounds was wonderful! We loved the hotel lobby, the restaurant was amazing, and our room was clean and comfortable! Staff was very friendly as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay. Helpful staff and food is very tasty at the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If possible upgrade to the rooms with a balcony. Location of property is great! Breakfast at sister hotel is a great way to start the day! Staff are friendly and trustworthy. I would recommend staying here and planning to return here myself.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benito

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great place but just a fluke of a room

None of the plugs in the bathroom worked so we couldn’t use a hairdryer or any thing that needs to be charged. Also the sink did not drain well it took forever to drain but to be fair they did offer us to move rooms and we decline not to it was already too much of a hassle to move everything to another room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The courtyard area is spacious and pleasant. There are several different areas that will appeal to different kinds of guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan, Lake Elsinore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Lemon Tree Inn has is in a great location, with very pretty grounds. The outdoor area is beautiful, with a really nice patio with table and chairs, overlooking a well kept garden and pool area. The room was nicer than expected, particularly for an older hotel/motel. The bathroom has been somewhat updated, but it was still a bit old. However, the carpet was awful. It was damp to the touch. We had to put towels down on the floor in order to walk on the carpet. It could be that the room was just very humid as there appears to be no air conditioning, but it was so off putting, we wouldn't walk on the carpet without shoes or without stepping on towels or blankets.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Annamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My husband and I have stayed here numerous times and we always enjoy the hotel, restaurant, pool, etc. I’m sorry to say that this time was not pleasant. The sink was very dirty when we checked in, the AC never cooled off the room even when maintenance came to repair and clean the sink. He set the AC at 66 but it never cooled off the room, very stuffy. The fire alarm went off when we took a shower and the only solution offered was to open the front door, something you don’t really want to do when wrapped in a towel. Unable to change our room when requested. We come to SB often but will reconsider booking the Lemon Tree next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is super helpful and friendly! The restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front office staff was very helpful in assisting with a request. The property grounds are green and well manicured. There is a balcony or patio (ground floor) for units. I did not use pool although it is in the courtyard. The area is convenient and relatively quiet but with many restaurants close by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a hard review. My room was old and disgusting. A friends' room, newly remodeled was lovely. All the staff were amazing. The grounds around the pool had a lot of broken items (heaters, tiki torch, chest pieces) and my bathroom was almost not usable, old, mold looking bath tub and floor. The room smelt like a nursing home. Friends room was remodeled and very nice. Both rooms cost over $350 for the night.
Bathroom floor
Bathroom doorway
Beautiful balcony view
Bathtub was disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the grounds at Lemon Tree
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

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

8/10 Good

Otilia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Santa Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here a lot. Good location, nice people, fun happy hour!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location close to dinning and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025