Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 17 min drive
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 46 min drive
Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
UC Santa Barbara Station - 18 min drive
Goleta Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Live Oak Cafe - 17 min walk
McConnell's Ice Cream - 2 min drive
Harry's Plaza Cafe - 18 min walk
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - 7 min walk
Yellow Belly - 7 min walk
About this property
Lemon Tree Inn
Featuring a rooftop terrace, Lemon Tree Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Crocodile Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
96 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
The Crocodile Restaurant – Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn
Lemon Tree Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Hotel Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn Hotel
Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn Hotel Santa Barbara
Frequently asked questions
Does Lemon Tree Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lemon Tree Inn 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Lemon Tree Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Lemon Tree Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Lemon Tree Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lemon Tree Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Lemon Tree Inn and nearby?
Lemon Tree Inn has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Lemon Tree Inn?
Yes, The Crocodile Restaurant offers garden views.
What's the area around Lemon Tree Inn like?
Lemon Tree Inn is in North State, a short 3-minute walk from Upper State Street. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Lemon Tree Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 Dec 2024
tomas
tomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2024
Hee
Hee, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Nov 2024
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Nov 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
Cleanliness could be better
Roy
Roy, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
4 Nov 2024
When checking in we were told our room was ready but when we went to our room , house keeping was still cleaning the room. I was not upset at all because I understand these things happen. The house keeping women told us that it would be about 5 more minutes. So I waited another 15 minutes before checking again. However, she was still cleaning the room. Again I was not upset so I went back down to the lobby to wait. As I was waiting, the front desk attendant offered to upgrade me free of charge to a better room that was ready. I took him on his offer.
Later that evening my wife and I went out for dinner only to return and our key card not to work. When I went to the front desk , the attendant interrogated me as if I wasn’t the person who checked in to the room. He proceeded to tell me that he previously checked an older couple into our room and they said that their were people’s stuff already in the room and “a man with a gun” was in the room. The front desk person thought the old man was joking but wasn’t sure.
When I asked to speak to a manager, there was no manager on site. He was on the phone the entire time.
This place is extremely unprofessional but has great potential. Also there were dirty towels and bedding in the room.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 Nov 2024
OK but not for the price I paid
The room and bed were very comfortable. The staff was excellent, and the garden and patio were nice. For the price I paid for parents weekend at UCSB I'll pass on this hotel in the future. A couple small items would really make this place better. The lighting in the bathroom was horrible, there is no way you could see to apply makeup. The blow dryer was so small and useless it seemed like it was for Barbie not a woman. No coffee supplies, and the bathroom was just very dated. If it wasn't so expensive I'd give it a pass, but 300 dollars a night, this was not worth the money.
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
3 Nov 2024
Disappointing
Several power outlets did not work
No Do Not Disturb placard available, so housekeeping could bang on your door at any time. Basic things missing that cheaper hotels do not miss.
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Nov 2024
Ok stay
Check in was great friendly nice atmosphere. Hotel room is outdated. Old linens, tv remote didn’t work. Don’t think will come back.
reagan
reagan, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
31 Oct 2024
Property / landscaping seemed a little run down and over grown.
Eleanor
Eleanor, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Micaela
Micaela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
James
James, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Erich
Erich, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 Oct 2024
Super flat greeting. No elevator nearby to get to my second floor room. Carried bags upstairs. For the price the property really needs some TLC; paint, some decor, something that feels welcoming.
Susan
Susan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Oct 2024
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Ramon
Ramon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
14 Oct 2024
Erika
Erika, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2024
Nice place for a short stay
Note that this place is a motel, although that's not obvious from the site. A reasonable place to stay, not cheap, but nothing is in Santa Barbara.