Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. USA hotel reviews
  3. California hotel reviews
  4. Santa Barbara hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Lemon Tree Inn

Reviews of Lemon Tree Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States of America

#44 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1739 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

Verified guest reviews from real Bookers

Real Bookers. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more– opens a dialog box
Write a Review

Showing 1 - 25

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    We traveled from LA to San Francisco and hands down this was the best hotel we stayed in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wow! Want a diamond of a find! Beautiful setting, amazing staff, great food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    A lovely older motel with a huge swimming pool and garden setting for the restaurant. A good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I like crisp sheets, these were not but the bed was clean and comfortable.

    The outdoors eating space was lovely with mature plantings. The food we had for dinner was very tasty

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good for one night exploring Santa Barbara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are a little dated and slightly run down.

    Location was definitely a plus. Free parking and just a couple of minutes to the beach by car. Good price in comparison to hotels and motels further down on State Street.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    8.0
    Great room, quiet location, nice ambience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A very minor thing - the fridge was off when we arrived but it didn't take long to cool down.

    This was a great room - spacious, clean, quiet, separate anteroom with the fridge and microwave by the sink so no gurgling noises at night, small moveable sofa to catch the setting sun, balcony overlooking central courtyard with palms. I thought the restaurant tables in the courtyard would mean it was noisy but it wasn't. We didn't eat at the there but the food looked (and smelt) lovely!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It should have a microwave.

    It was close to downtown and nearby towns.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothin really

    Very basic but had everything we needed and very spacious. Restaurant was amazing on site

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Good overnight stay. Lovely patio area and garden.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s an older building if that bothers anyone

    Nice room for a bargain price. Very nice restaurant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water pressure was horrible on the 3rd floor. Also we did not have maid service the entire time we were there.

    Cute property with nice spacious rooms that overlook a lovely courtyard.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    We stayed 2 nights and were very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Poolside
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    CONS: the floors, stone tiles, are SO Cold, bring slippers. We had a Deluxe King Room and personally I prefer the Double I had last time. It was much larger but no little sofa.

    This is my 3rd stay at The Lemon Tree Inn. Top end of State Street so it’s nice and quiet but you will need your car. There is a market right behind it for whatever you might need. The bed was super comfy. Heat and air worked fine. The TV was great, a new version with several streaming apps already installed, Prime, Netflix, Hulu and a couple others. You just need to sign in if you subscribe. Coffee, little fridge and iron board in the dressing/sink area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    7.0
    7
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We would be happy to have coffee inside room every morning, but unfortunately they were no coffee bags. The hotel needs renovations in some places, but for that money it was Ok. If you have a limited budget, this hotel is for you.

    I liked the location which matches the price. My aim was to play golf and visit the downtown, and the hotel was in the middle of the way. The hotel location was good for my aims. It was pleasant to enjoy the pool in the middle of Appril. The staff was attentive and helpfull. The cleaning service was much better than expected. Each room has a balcony which allows enjoying the palms in the internal yard.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Nice, clean, comfortable but old.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were very loud birds outside the hotel room that woke me up both mornings. This was quite annoying. Maybe a different room would not have encountered that problem.

    The beds were very comfortable. The room was a good size and had a mini fridge and coffee maker. The hotel is old but the landscaping is very pretty and it was clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had booked the room for less than I got charged for. I think it was for like $100 or something. I booked it online through a travel agency and it didn't show up on the register and that made me extremely mad

    That there was a bar and a restaurant on the facility

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room wasn’t as modern as some of the ones we stayed in and bathroom a bit outdated.

    Outdoor area was wonderful. Pool, bar and garden seating were lovely in beautiful gardens.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good location but walls a bit thin. The grounds and pool are nice.
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thin walls. A little pricey for the room quality

    Nice grounds. Nice staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't get good sleep from the connecting room next to us . They were up all night till 330am. Waste of money and night. Had to call the front office.

    View from my room was amazing. I felt like I was in the jungle amazing place, and I would recommend it .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    7.0
    Clean the curtain please
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was far from the pool. I did not request handicap access so shower flooded bathroom every day. I was given the only room without a window. The hotel was only half booked. Not happy with the room I was given. Very dark. No view. The curtain on the "patio" door had something gross on it. I hate to think what it was.

    Parking was easy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Two nights stay at a comfortable inn with multiple coffee shops within walking distance
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds and pillows could be better. The walls are cracking and paint peeling in shower area. Dryer did not work.

    The charm of an older inn with greenery all around the property.free parking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Once again enjoyed the stay at the Lemon Tree,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We’ve stayed at this hotel several times over the years. The rate this time was quite low. The weather was pleasantly warm and I enjoyed a swim in their lovely pool on arrival. The garden is lush. We enjoyed supper at the restaurant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No light at Bed.

    The Pool was very nice. Excellent breakfast. Parking in front of ozr room. Terrace with table and chairs. Seperated bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Affordable, would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was loud - not well insulated. We could hear opening and closing doors all night which was a bit disruptive. The outdoor heated pool was not heated as advertised which was disappointing. We also had to wait over 15 minutes to encounter a staff member to check in when we arrived at 7pm - as no one was at the reception desk.

    The property is not centrally located to downtown Santa Barbara but for adventurous walkers it’s a nice 1 hour stroll to the wharf. Alternatively the bus system is easy to use, cheap and a stop is located right outside the hotel. The restaurant on site had great pizza and drinks and the central courtyard was a beautiful place to spend the evening.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had Roaches in the restroom I went to the front desk to let them know no one was there and when checking out I let them knock and all I got was that's so gross sorry

    Nice property front staff was nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    Great place to stay for a quick getaway. I would definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The walls are pretty thin so I was able to hear our neighbors conversation and snoring. The cleaning crew also came in very quickly after barely finishing their first knock so we were taken quite aback by that.

    The room was a great size for just me and my partner. It had a desk and couch, and the perfect view from our balcony.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    7.0
    Met our needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not too much of an issue, but there was no lift and lots of steps when you have heavy luggage.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great stop off on west coast tour
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were super soft but that's personal choice anyway

    Great location and parking, easy check in and out, good size rooms

    Stayed in March 2024

Showing 1 - 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find something cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: