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Sunset Motel

2.5 star property
Harbor-adjacent accommodations offer all the comforts travelers need for a true home-away-from-home experience in the Santa Barbara area

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Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Sunset Motel (Santa Barbara)
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King Room with Spa Access | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Sunset Motel (Santa Barbara)
Sunset Motel sits in San Roque with easy access to Santa Barbara Harbor. Travelers connect to complimentary WiFi throughout their stay and take advantage of convenient self parking. The front desk remains staffed around the clock to address any questions or needs that arise.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Room with Spa Access | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with Spa Access

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

San Roque, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, is home to Sunset Motel. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Barbara Golf Club and Santa Barbara Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Earl Warren Showgrounds or UC SB Events Center. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

What's nearby

  • ENW1XK View from Santa Barbara
    Upper State Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • SantaBarbara_EarlWarrenShowgrounds_6326568_04
    Earl Warren Showgrounds
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • La Cumbre Plaza
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    5 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    13 min walk
  • Starbucks
    14 min walk
  • Habit Burger & Grill
    15 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel near Santa Barbara Zoo
Close to Santa Barbara Bowl, Sunset Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunset Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)
  • 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 11:00 AM
Contactless 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Santa Barbara
Sunset Motel Motel
Sunset Motel Santa Barbara
Sunset Hotel Santa Barbara
Sunset Motel Motel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sunset Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Motel located?

Located in San Roque, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Upper State Street, Santa Barbara Golf Club, and La Cumbre Plaza. Earl Warren Showgrounds and Jesusita Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Sunset Motel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and room service was very helpful and efficient. Friendly staff and no issues with parking. Good amenities. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place nice quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Luna

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is very "direct", room was clean. Very basically useful. Easy clean stay. Strict check out but not terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terese

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

Nice place to stay

Pretty quiet in the room. Comfy and all amenities were nice. I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly and helpful near dinning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location on State Street. The welcoming staff Lady was very friendly, smiling, and pleasant. Restaurants and gas stations were not far away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was clean and the bedsheets were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SETH

Liked: Staff & service
I liked the location. it was nice but the parking area was to small, but it is hard to find a good place in Santa Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Peniana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It can close the store, beach and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DALLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, had a couple of issues but the wonderful owner fixed what she could very quickly. The Jetted tub doesn’t work in room 207 but not a biggie! Still enjoyed the stay and the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good nice people nice clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was really comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Similar price to the Motel 6 across the street but way nicer, quieter and friendlier staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and our stay was perfect. The room was nice and cozy. Easy walk to restaurants and shops. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Antrome

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Some issues, but overall an ok stay

Smallest parking lot of any hotel I have stayed at. If you get there early and get a spot, leave your car there and uber if you have plans. Also, they have a motion sensor in the bathroom which the light turns off after a few minutes. The sensor doesn't include the shower, so the light turned off during my shower. Other than that, the bed was comfortable and the room was relatively clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was very clean, and better than the 2 star ratings I expected. Some minor upgrades to the bathroom would raise its standing. The location on a busy street has some issues with noise, but overall a good location and facility for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed having cable tv to relax watching a movie while organizing my personal belongings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to dinner options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating for later check ins. Polite friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025