Lemon Tree InnvsAgave Inn
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Agave Inn ranks marginally better than Lemon Tree Inn. Agave Inn comes in at #26 in Santa Barbara with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Time Out, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Lemon Tree Inn
2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Gayot
"Embracing its mid-century origins, this quirky hotelâs recent face-lift did nothing to detract from its original lines."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Built in 1960, the 96-room Lemon Tree Inn is a mid-range motel-style property with a retro vibe and some modern updates." Full review
Agave Inn
3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $99/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Breakfast included
Time Out
"A reasonably-priced, hip boutique motel with bright colors...it's just a short walk to the restaurants and groceries on State Street." Full review
Gayot
"Mexican pop meets modern at this hip inn."
Lonely Planet
"While it’s still just a motel at heart, this boutique-on-a-budget property’s ‘Mexican pop meets modern’ motif livens things up with a color palette from a Frieda Kahlo painting." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"A hip makeover... turned its basic rooms into fun crash pads with iPod docks, Mexican blankets, and Lucite chairs." Full review