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Sunset Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Santa Barbara with free parking

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Explore the area

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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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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Sunset Motel places you steps from Upper State Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Santa Barbara Golf Club. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and plasma TVs. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this San Roque motel include Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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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, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria La Unica - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel in Santa Barbara with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Barbara motel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sunset Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include in-room jetted baths and complimentary toiletries.

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

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  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Santa Barbara
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Sunset Hotel Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sunset Motel?

Sunset Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Motel?

As of 7 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on 5 Oct 2025 start from NZ$158.21, 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 Sunset Motel?

Yep, Sunset Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sunset Motel?

The closest beach to Sunset Motel is Arroyo Burro Beach (4.3 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Sunset Motel?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunset Motel?

No, Sunset Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunset Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunset Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Sunset Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Santa Barbara Golf Club is a short 7-minute walk away.

Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Anna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room we had wreaked of smoke even though it was a non-smoking room. The bathroom door did not shut properly. The beds are not connected to the wall and have rollers, so if you try to sit up in the bed, the mattress rolls away. The wifi connection is also super bad. One of the two nights we stayed, we returned to the motel and there were no parking spots left, nor was there street parking in front of the motel. We had to park a ways away in the nearby residential area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ALICIA

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yban

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We’re told 2X’s no smoking by the desk reception. Sorry, she had no kind of hospitality. 😞Duh! We booked a non smoking room. We get into our rm 3 burn holes on the beds comforter, cluttered furniture, Bed sank in the middle slept so uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is small budget-friendly property. You get a room and not much more. The bed linens and the bathroom were clean. The bed was comfortable. There was some old dust in the corners and on the AC unit. Toilet paper, toiletries, towels were provided. Large-screen TV in the room is hooked to cable, 100s of channels available. Free wi-fi. The area around the property appeared safe, there were several cafes walking distance. 10 min by car to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean as well as the whole property. My family & I felt safe & comfortable during our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Araceli

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 106, Wreaked with cigarette smell, linens worn down, missing moldings on door and floor. Horrible experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping staff were great and definitely work hard.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Filthy dirty rooms. They should've paid ne to stay in it. Walls are peeling, holes in door fillled with a foam. Mold between tiles in bathroom. Furniture is disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

High quality for what it is

It's cheap, but clean. Everything worked properly and nothing was gross. There were some nice little touches like a mural in the stairwell. The beds were pretty hard and pillows quite lumpy. Only bar shampoo, not liquid. The sink is in the room not the bathroom. Huge TV though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Araceli

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got room 106. It reaked with cigarette smell and they tried to cover it with Lysol. The walls were scratched, baseboards missing through out the whole room. Linens were horrendous. I stayed here the week before and got room 212 and it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
The lady didn't even blink when a drink was spilled in the lobby
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Vian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dresser drawers would not stay shut. There was no Kleenex in the room. Wall light didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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