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Reviews of Lemon Tree Inn 3 stars

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

#44 of 64 hotels in Santa Barbara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1738 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

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    The property is consistent. You know what you’re going to get and what you are not going to get the restaurant is OK alt
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited services, a little outdated and no Gym

    Balcony

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows, the bed sheet, Comforters did not appear to be fresh from laundry, the toilet, the stairs

    The restaurant and patio

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Adequate for a short visit, liked access to restaurant for breakfast and rooms had private outdoor sitting area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed Pillows - small squares of disintegrating foam. Beds were to soft

    Value & location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool wasn't heated and the wifi was terrible. Asked front staff if the offered breakfast and we were told no and wasnt until we spoke to the restaurant they mentioned yes. Also, deposit IS required so be advised.

    The bed was so comfortable and I liked how clean everything was. The pool was a short distance and although we didn't go to the outside bar. The fact that the option was there was amazing. The area is a tiny bit rough but the view of the mountains was breath-taking. Was a short drive to state street but far enough to not be in the crowd.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value considering how expensive Santa Barbara is.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TV system didn’t have cable/local TV. It had Netflix and other streaming services, but if you wanted to watch a game on ESPN or catch the local news you are out of luck.

    Centrally located. Nice grounds. The pool area looks inviting but was too clody and cool to take a dip .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet location yet walkable into main areas of town. Our deluxe, king, room was spacious & perfect for our stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a clean and beautiful property.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No magnifying mirror in bathroom, poor lighting in bathroom.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast included.

    Swimming pool and bar

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Court yard is awesome. Restaurant that is attached-delicious

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Great deal for the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I only stayed one night, but found the hotel to be easy, clean, and nicely decorated. There is a nice restaurant and bar which extends out to the pool. I walked from there straight down State street (about a mile) to the fun, nightlife area of Santa Barbara for the evening then took an Uber home. In the morning I was able to run down to the beach from the hotel and take a dip in the pool when I returned.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 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 via mobile

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

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 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: 30 April 2024

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

    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: 27 April 2024

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

    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: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It should have a microwave.

    It was close to downtown and nearby towns.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

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

    Nothin really

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

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

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

    It’s an older building if that bothers anyone

    Nice room for a bargain price. Very nice restaurant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 21 April 2024

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

    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: 20 April 2024

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

    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: 18 April 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: 15 April 2024

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

    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: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

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