Lemon Tree InnvsSanta Barbara Inn
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Santa Barbara Inn scores slightly better than Lemon Tree Inn. Santa Barbara Inn comes in at #17 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 3 reviewers such as Gayot, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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
Santa Barbara Inn
901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $259/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Gayot
"Along with its beach location, it's ideally located for pleasant walks to the Andre Clark Bird Refuge and Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens."
The Telegraph
9.0
"California dreaming on the American Riviera! Santa Barbara Inn embodies the perfect fusion of California-casual elegance and tropical paradise." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Santa Barbara Inn is an impressive boutique hotel that reopened in mid-2016 after a complete overhaul." Full review
Fodor's
"The spacious rooms are decorated with Polynesian and Asian influences and have decks, refrigerators, 42-inch high-definition TVs, queen or full pullout sofa beds, and free Wi-Fi. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"The quaint Santa Barbara Inn sits across from the beach and Cabrillo Ballpark in Santa Barbara, California. Renovated in 2016, the hotel’s striking, red terra cotta roof and Spanish..." Full review