Orange Tree Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Santa Barbara with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Front of property - evening/night
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior detail
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1920 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Arlington Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Multiple Beds (3 Queen Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Upper East, Orange Tree Inn is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Alameda Park and Arlington Theater. Each of the 46 rooms at this hotel includes a balcony, a coffee maker, and an LCD TV.

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Arlington Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Upper State Street - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Orange Tree Inn

Hotel in Santa Barbara with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Guests of Orange Tree Inn enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. Onsite parking is available for a fee. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a vending machine.
LCD TVs come with cable channels. Balconies or patios, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Orange Tree Inn Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Orange Tree Inn?

Orange Tree Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jan 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Orange Tree Inn on Jan 29, 2026 start from $84.6, excluding 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.

What's there to see close to Orange Tree Inn?

This hotel is situated in Upper East within a short 13-minute walk of Arlington Theater and also 14 minutes on foot from Mission Santa Barbara. You'll also find Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Orange Tree Inn?

Yes, self parking is available for a surcharge.

Does Orange Tree Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, Orange Tree Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Orange Tree Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Orange Tree Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool, concierge services, and a terrace at this hotel.

Does Orange Tree Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Orange Tree Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Orange Tree Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Orange Tree Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Orange Tree Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does Orange Tree Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Orange Tree Inn?

The closest major airport to Orange Tree Inn is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 8.9 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 28.5 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Orange Tree Inn?

Yes, every guestroom at Orange Tree Inn comes with a balcony.

Orange Tree Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 746 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jenelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The gentleman who checked us in recommended the Santa Barbara public market and our food was awesome. The hotel was a good walking distance to food and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chau

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

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worse facility ever! Very small room; very uncomfortable; TV didn’t work! No fridge nor microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sherie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk team very nice! Bed and room very comfortable. Pool area has a nice vibe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

damien, San Luis Obispo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area. Place is hip and chic, parking was a breeze and the room is perfect size. Can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yuting

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place ! We will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness

Not bad, but.....

I liked the hotel in general. The location is great. The staff were good and friendly. The room I stayed in was good with a couple of exception that were a big deal. The biggest issue was that the refridgerator was plugged in to the light switch. This isn't normal and as a person who tries to be contious of power useage, I shut off the light switch not knowing what it controlled. The issue is that upon arrival I opened a cooled refridgerator. Once I knew the refridgerator was working my wife and I purchased while out several nice/expensive pastries and other food which upon departure found to be warm and ruined since the refridgerator was not on. This was a little costly and very frustrating. The other issue was the bed frame that sounded like a gong when you got on and off one side of the bed. I guess the frame was made of some sort of thin metal. I'm not sure. I would consider staying there again but I would make sure that upfront these two issues were addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot, cute, quiet, and perfect for a getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

The room was fine. No fridge and the smoke detector were missing though. The TV remote was buried in the chair and we didn't find it until we were about to leave. The bad was when we woke up there were thousands of ants in the room that we had to kill. There are a lot of holes in the walls from cutout drywall or prior repairs that were never patched and that's where the ants were coming in from. Wouldn't recommend based on that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yobani

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I overall enjoyed my stay at this hotel! our room was double booked but we ended up getting a better room because of it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Autumn

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here if you want a good nights sleep. You can hear every guest coming and going all night long. There is absolutely no sound proofing. You will hear people talking up and down the stairs, all conversations, car doors slamming. The furniture in the rooms was mismatched and had weird paint stains. The room was sterile feeling as there was not one picture on the white walls. The lobby area was cute but the rooms did not reflect the same decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Gas station right across the street where I got a bottled water the first night (got in late). Overall it was a great hotel for the price, and I felt safe. My only complaint was a strange smell. Not really sure what it was and by the second night, I got used to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john, Saint Louis

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff. NIce room but no local or cable TV channels. No mini fridge either but updated room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looked great online. I wanted to like it. But the room was dark, nothing but a desk chair to sit on. The patio outside our room needed sweeping, and the furniture needs to be wiped down. Many areas around the property are run-down. The pool needs resurfacing, and the edge needs to be replaced. There's a "lounge" area that has potential next to the pool, which needs work. The exterior trim around the property needs replacing and painting, etc. It has great potential to be a lovely, cool place to stay, but it needs work. The photos are misleading. I will say the staff was very nice and responsive, which makes me sad to leave this review, they were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

guillermo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the rooms because of the hardwood floors, comfortable beds, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, well-maintained, refurbished. Could use more storage space for clothes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025