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Lemon Tree Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies. - Lemon Tree Inn (Santa Barbara)
A dining area with a table set for two, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoor seating area. - Lemon Tree Inn (Santa Barbara)
A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background. - Lemon Tree Inn (Santa Barbara)
A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen. - Lemon Tree Inn (Santa Barbara)
A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery. - Lemon Tree Inn (Santa Barbara)
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Lemon Tree Inn. The on-site restaurant, The Crocodile Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and pool views. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a TV on the wall.

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of palm trees.

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a desk.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.

Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a desk.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

North State, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, is home to Lemon Tree Inn. Travelers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
Map
2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

What's nearby

  • A residential area with houses, palm trees, and a road.
    Upper State Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A modern building with a yellow dome, surrounded by palm trees and a parking lot.
    Earl Warren Showgrounds
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A nighttime fountain with illuminated patterns, a church with a bell tower, and a paved area with benches.
    Mission Santa Barbara
    3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • La Cumbre Plaza
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Peet's Coffee Cart In Cottage Hospital
    18 min walk
  • Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch
    6 min walk
  • Los Agaves
    6 min walk

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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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Crocodile Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Lemon Tree Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lemon Tree Inn 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 Lemon Tree Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Lemon Tree Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lemon Tree Inn located?

Located in North State, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 740 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1394 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice motel with a wonderful interior courtyard and pool with lush tropical trees and flowers and an outdoor bar that also offers food from the Crocodile Restaurant. Bartender Elias is a definite plus - personable, fun, and professional. We really enjoyed our brief stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to help to ensure our stay was good. The pool area and restaurant were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. Great pool, tremendous bar and restaurant, super staff. I would stay there tomorrow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. A bit elevated from the budget hotel. Comfortable beds, Lots of space in the Dbl Queen. Great balcony space with a view. Pool was lovely. Crocodile food good. Def recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Lemon Tree. Clean, great staff in all areas. Thank you. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel overall. The parking was very convenient, and the room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. However, I was quite disappointed to find that the bedsheets had not been changed and there were still blood stains on them. Other than the bedsheets, everything else was clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly and helpful staff. Missing in room microwave, but has a small dorm refrigerator.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently had a stay for 3 nights. Great location for families. Safe and quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being able to dine at the Crocodile and sit indoors or outdoors is wonderful & so convenient. We enjoyed our meal & cocktails by the fire pit very much. The location is scenic & quiet. We stay here often & find it worthwhile in many ways.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel amd we had a good couple of days in Santa Barbara. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service on point very customer knowledgeable to treat the customers friendly kind helpful directed us to different places to visit was our first time there really loved it will be back while recommended for anybody wants to just chill. Pool was great big salty water excellent cleanest. Thank you, Enrique.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 1 night and it was wonderful. I wish we stayed longer. It was clean and well designed. Great place to stay for a long or short trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Armida

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming room with a patio and access to the wonderful pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised,was going with no expectations,but it was surprising,clean rooms,balcony was a plus,little noisy early in the morning but overall was a nice stay,I will be coming here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great getaway - a bit dated and a bit dirty. Good value however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and beautiful grounds!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Staff & service
The property is older. For the most part it was clean and comfortable. I did appreciate the fact that I was able to check in early without being charged extra!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to change rooms because the Wi-Fi was not working in the first one. Staff was very helpful with making the change.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family's second stay at Lemontree! Clean, simple hotel in the exact right spot in town. Can walk to lunch or dinner, close to all the fun stuff too. Simple parking. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was pretty basic. Beds were surprisingly comfortable! Rooms could use updating. Check in was quick but kid at the desk was not super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was sparkling clean everyday and everything was fine. Majid on the front desk was especially helpful - thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a family of four travelling through Santa Barbara on a tour of California, The Lemon Tree was one of our favourite places that we stayed. From the moment we walked into reception and the helpful friendly staff greeted us to when we left the accommodation was perfect. The pool area and surrounding gardens were beautiful and well maintained and the room was large, clean and comfortable- thank you for a wonderful stay. The Fox Family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place nice pool …
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026