Sunset Motel, nestled in San Roque near Santa Barbara Harbor, offers an inviting retreat. Connect to free WiFi and park with ease thanks to self parking. The 24-hour front desk is always ready to help.
Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi
Free parking
Main amenities (2)
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $84
$84
includes taxes & fees
$74 per night
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Room options
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
209 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
209 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
209 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Double Room with Two Double Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
205 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
398 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 44 min drive
UC Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
Goleta Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 6 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
Starbucks - 14 min walk
Lure Fish House & Oyster Bar - 13 min walk
Habit Burger & Grill - 15 min walk
About this property
Sunset Motel
At Sunset Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, this motel is within a short drive of University of California, Santa Barbara.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Plasma television
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator (on request)
Microwave
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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
Does Sunset Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sunset Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sunset Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sunset Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunset Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sunset Motel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
Does Sunset Motel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.
What's the area around Sunset Motel like?
Sunset Motel is a short 1-minute walk from Upper State Street and 17 minutes' walk from Earl Warren Showgrounds.
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Sunset Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Very friendly staff
Ahmed
Ahmed, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 20, 2025
The Motel is what you get for your money. It met my minimum standard. The service was good tho.
Kuang
Kuang, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 11, 2024
Good location and they had a vacancy without costing thousands.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
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!
Jordan
Jordan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
We loved this hotel
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 14, 2025
smelly non-smoking room
My non-smoking room reeked of cigarettes. The front desk refused to give me a receipt or tell me how much I had been charged when I checked out. They said "your receipt is available from Expedia ". I travel to Santa Barbara frequently and I will never stay here again.
adam
adam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
The location was super convenient as it was close to stores as well as the wedding venue. The beds were super comfortable and rooms were clean. The manager was very sweet as well.
Sandy
Sandy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
I enjoy my everytime always friendly reasonable an respectful
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 4, 2024
You get what you pay for, but the place is dirty.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2024
Nice place to stay for noght.
Vincent
Vincent, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Everything was good
Josue
Josue, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2024
The property was charming, the room dated but clean and the area was quiet. The amenities were ok, check in smooth. I missed have some hangers in the room for my clothes. The cost was reasonable for Santa Barbara.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
It was nice and comfortable.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 30, 2024
Good clean property to sleep, shower and go!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2024
Tje mam who helped is was very helpful! He was very accommodating. Thank you for a nice comfortable place to stay
We will be back
becky
becky, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 10, 2024
This area was really quiet and slow
Daisuke
Daisuke, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2024
Verry clean room like the stay there
anselmo
anselmo, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 14, 2024
Location seemed good.
stephen
stephen, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 26, 2024
Front desk lady was very rude and made me pay an extra $100 deposit. The room was okay and clean but the furniture was very outdated and the mirror frame was broken. Just looked run down.
Rosita
Rosita, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 9, 2024
Would not recommend anyone stay here. Very overpriced, worse than a motel 6
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2024
My friend and I stayed one night at the Sunset motel as we were attending a wedding at the SB courthouse. We were comfortable and have no complaints about the property.
Pauline
Pauline, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2024
Nice
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2024
Good overall
Decent little motel in a convenient location in the city. Great little coffee shop next door (Vices & Spices). Room was comfortable, little run down but expected for an old motel. Overall good experience.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
There the door didn't seal all the way (light would show through around the doorframe), and it could probably use some paint. But all went well, and I'd probably stay there again.
Brian
Brian, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2024
Relatively low cost and reasonable accommodations
Easy, quick check in and check out. Quiet for a downtown location. Room was clean and reasonably well appointed. Only negative is the room needs to be repainted; several areas on the walls were badly marred.