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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
Exterior
Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)
View from property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

Map
3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room with Two Double Beds

Double Room with Two Double Beds

Double Room with Two Double Beds

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
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
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 Stearns Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 8 min drive - 5.6 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
  • ‪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
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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

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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 28 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on 1 May 2025 start from NZ$190.02, 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. 306 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

adam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

smelly non-smoking room

My non-smoking room reeked of cigarettes. The front desk refused to give me a receipt or tell me how much I had been charged when I checked out. They said "your receipt is available from Expedia ". I travel to Santa Barbara frequently and I will never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025