Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site, subject to charges. Free parking is also offered.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. It is 0.5 miles from Alameda Park and 8.8 miles from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal. Operational hours are not specified.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Orange Tree Inn - Comfortable Santa Barbara Motel

Average nightly price at Orange Tree Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$105
February	$132
March	$140
April	$168
May	$186
June	$204
July	$195
August	$205
September	$186
October	$161
November	$154
December	$122

What guests think

At Orange Tree Inn, travelers praise the friendly, accommodating staff and convenient State Street location, while noting basic rooms with variable maintenance, limited amenities, noise from thin walls, and mixed cleanliness, from clean spaces to dirty floors or pests.

There is a simple pool and on-site parking, though some exterior areas and the pool need upkeep. Many rooms lack a fridge or microwave, and some units are spacious with high or vaulted ceilings. Overall, expect a no-frills stay that trades polish for a convenient location and friendly service.

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Facilities

Basic amenities include a small outdoor pool and convenient on-site parking; several reviews note worn exterior areas and a pool that could use maintenance.

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Catherine

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property manager was very helpful and courteous. He was very professional and wanted to make sure we had a comfortable stay. The parking is sufficient and located right outside your room. Good walking neighborhood if you like walking. Gas station right across the street. Easy drive (or long walk) to Mission Santa Barbara and shopping area on State St. Best of all, very clean and quiet room.

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Rose

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very helpful and friendly, the pool was refreshing and the location on State street convenient. I will be back!

10

Paul

Mar 18, 2024

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Modern clean decor rooms. Good outside areas with table/chairs and pool area is nice.

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Lisa

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A simple place to stay with a pool and fairly close to things to do!

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Rebecca

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Room had everything described. It would be nice to have a fridge in the room, but I knew there wasn’t one from the room description prior to arriving. You could put your stuff in a fridge at the front desk with your room number on it if you wanted to. I really enjoyed that my room opened up to the pool and had a little area to sit outside - and that I could just open the sliding doors when the weather was nice, it really opened the space up. Walls were rather thin and I was there over a weekend where the local college kids were doing some kind of celebration which involves late night partying - just unfortunate timing but it was rather loud and rowdy a few of the nights, though I’m sure this is not the norm. Overall worth the price I paid and I would go back to this hotel.

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Taryn Amy

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel. Absolutely needs some updates. My room opened to the pool which was awkward. It was loud and i couldnt open my curtains.

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Tracey

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were super helpful and friendly, but the room was terrible. We literally had three throw pillows on our bed as sleeping pillows. I had to ask the front desk for a proper pillow and still only received a child size pillow. The bed was on top of some contraption that was tin and every time I moved in the evening it woke both me and my husband. There is no counter space in the bathroom. Tried using the blow dryer and found it wasn’t working (yes, tried everything including resetting). We were looking for a reasonably priced stay but it wasn’t worth it. Was supposed to stay two days, left after the first. Management needs to upgrade facilities. Didn’t use the pool, but it did look very good from afar.

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Rebecca

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

It looked great online. I wanted to like it. But the room was dark, nothing but a desk chair to sit on. The patio outside our room needed sweeping, and the furniture needs to be wiped down. Many areas around the property are run-down. The pool needs resurfacing, and the edge needs to be replaced. There's a "lounge" area that has potential next to the pool, which needs work. The exterior trim around the property needs replacing and painting, etc. It has great potential to be a lovely, cool place to stay, but it needs work. The photos are misleading. I will say the staff was very nice and responsive, which makes me sad to leave this review, they were great!

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Margaret

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, parking was good, beds were fine, bathroom small but clean. No problems. Recommend:yes

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Sherie

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk team very nice! Bed and room very comfortable. Pool area has a nice vibe

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is inconsistent: many guests found rooms clean, while others reported dirty floors and occasional ants or spiders.

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Mark

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and spacious room. Room was very nice and bed was super comfortable. Not a ton near by, but there are a couple convenient stores and a restaurant very close. I stayed here for a concert at the bowl and wasn’t a bad walk, not short but not long either, took 45 minutes at an easy pace. Will probably stay here next time I go to the bowl.

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Rita

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great and clean! Staff very kind Definitely we will stay here again Thank you

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Margaux

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The floors were pretty dirty and it was pretty basic amenities for the price. The safe didn’t seem to work for example. And the headboard looked scratched or dirty. Seemed overpriced but it had most everything you needed. I guess it’s an expensive area so there must be a premium on that. We enjoyed the pool and the big room and back patio. We also found it conveniently located next to a sandwich spot and a bike rental to get to the main drag for shopping and to visit the boardwalk.

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Priscilla

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was very disappointed on how dirty the room was. Spiders and cobwebs were seen

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Barbara

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean comfortable

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Kimberly

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy & staff was friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable. The only thing I would recommend would be adding USB ports to the rooms. There weren’t any in our room. There is no live cable or broadcast tv, although they have smart TVs so you are able to log into any of your streaming services.

6

Greg

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fine. No fridge and the smoke detector were missing though. The TV remote was buried in the chair and we didn't find it until we were about to leave. The bad was when we woke up there were thousands of ants in the room that we had to kill. There are a lot of holes in the walls from cutout drywall or prior repairs that were never patched and that's where the ants were coming in from. Wouldn't recommend based on that.

6

Connie

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Construction that we were unaware of. Dirty floors

10

Gillian

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great little hotel. Clean, well kept. Would absolutely stay again.

4

Hector

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place felt lifeless, the hotel was very dirty the counter tops had a bunch of dust and very quickly I found out how dirty the floor was when I looked at how dirty my feet got and how there was some trash behind the night stand. It was obvious the place hasn’t had proper cleaning.. There was no fridge or microwave which I found very weird I thought it was something that was standard in every hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic, many without a fridge or microwave, with thin walls that pass sound; some units are spacious with high or vaulted ceilings.

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Peter

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good, just what i needed. The bed mounts on the floor made of metal make large noise heard by all other bedrooms when accidentally hit by feet which was kinda funny. Didn't bother me though.

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Margaret

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The noise level of the halls (people talking) was very loud. Also, a homeless person started collecting Recycling at 5:00AM. The room was clean but very stark.

6

Tyler

Nov 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good area for somewhat affordable price on a weekend, but it does has a motel feel. Walls are thin, we experienced a lot of noise early in the morning. No fridge or microwave.

4

Tanya

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good area. Got reservation wrong which was disappointing. SO NOISY. 8AM on a Saturday and the gardener is blowing down the entire property. Thin walls—you can hear all conversation let alone a leaf blower. Daylight came from under the door and through all curtains. Bed not comfy, toes kicked metal frame on floor every time you got into bed making more noise. “Cheap” for Santa Barbara but no comfort, no quality. Location good though if you want to rough it for a night—you just won’t leave rested.

4

Antrome

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No fridge. No microwave. First room had a door that opened even if you didn't use a key card. 2nd room I was placed so far away from the office even though there were numerous empty rooms that were closer. Some lights not working, making some dark hallways. At least the room was clean.

8

Linda

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nothing fancy but it was cute. Vaulted ceilings . I had a patio too. 7-11 was a few doors down for anything you forgot. I took the bus (stop across the street) to downtown plus.$1.75 is cheaper than ride share. I would stay here again.

8

Stefanie

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Door was squeaky / hard to open and close. No mini fridge. Appliances were unplugged on arrival. Metal surrounding under bed was too visible where we kept hitting our feet into.. therefore causing a loud noise.

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john

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff. NIce room but no local or cable TV channels. No mini fridge either but updated room.

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Roy

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Worse facility ever! Very small room; very uncomfortable; TV didn’t work! No fridge nor microwave.

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Ernesto

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy and quick, and staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean, roomy and modern. Only complaint was the walls were on the thin side, could loudly and clearly hear the people in the adjacent room which had the door to allow to share both rooms. The walls are too thin. Location is great, not far from downtown Sta Barbara, the mission, McConnela Ice Cream which is a local favorite.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with efficient check-ins and accommodating managers. Occasional issues include housekeeping by request, a duplicate room assignment, and slow response to late-night disturbances.

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Catherine

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property manager was very helpful and courteous. He was very professional and wanted to make sure we had a comfortable stay. The parking is sufficient and located right outside your room. Good walking neighborhood if you like walking. Gas station right across the street. Easy drive (or long walk) to Mission Santa Barbara and shopping area on State St. Best of all, very clean and quiet room.

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Anthony

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super helpful and friendly staff

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Christina

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were issued the same room as another guest..the front desk girl didn't know how to handle the situation. We felt unsafe and was afraid the guy had a room key to our room and we didn't leave our room. We wanted to go out but didn't want to leave our stuff in our room unattended

8

Joyce

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

David was a stellar office manager, he took care of us wgen we had a problem with loud guests. Clean room, sheets and bathroom, affordable prices.

10

Jack

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Above average service and very accommodating staff.

8

Abby

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is very friendly and responsive.

4

Manuel

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely poor water pressure, impossible to shower. Staff opened door at 9am while still in the room sleeping. Poor experience, stay away!

10

Daniel

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff

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David

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Of course the weather was not cooperating, but aside from that, the desk manager Orlando really helped me out . I appreciate it when employees go above and beyond to provide great customer service. I will be back.....

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Gloria

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property itself was fine, but at 2:30 AM someone began banging on the door next-door to us and continued being in intermittently for an hour and a half. The office was directly below, so it’s hard to believe they did not hear anything. I packed up and was ready to leave.. After calling several times somebody finally picked up the phone. By then, I did not feel safe and I left. I needed to get some sleep somewhere else.

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Location

Convenient upper State Street spot near restaurants, convenience stores and the Santa Barbara Bowl; many find it walkable to downtown, though a few say the walk is long or less comfortable at night.

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Catherine

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property manager was very helpful and courteous. He was very professional and wanted to make sure we had a comfortable stay. The parking is sufficient and located right outside your room. Good walking neighborhood if you like walking. Gas station right across the street. Easy drive (or long walk) to Mission Santa Barbara and shopping area on State St. Best of all, very clean and quiet room.

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Mark

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and spacious room. Room was very nice and bed was super comfortable. Not a ton near by, but there are a couple convenient stores and a restaurant very close. I stayed here for a concert at the bowl and wasn’t a bad walk, not short but not long either, took 45 minutes at an easy pace. Will probably stay here next time I go to the bowl.

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Chunyan

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is good, convenient. Affordable, however the soundproofing is not good.

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Jenie

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location in Santa Barbara, just blocks away from the shops and restaurants on State Street

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Rachel

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gas station right across the street where I got a bottled water the first night (got in late). Overall it was a great hotel for the price, and I felt safe. My only complaint was a strange smell. Not really sure what it was and by the second night, I got used to it.

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Anita

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman who checked us in recommended the Santa Barbara public market and our food was awesome. The hotel was a good walking distance to food and shopping.

10

Gregory

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A quiet, well managed property on State Street, walkable to the SB Public Market which is a great upscale food court—also near plenty of shopping. A short drive to the harbor and beach. They also have a little snack shop in the lobby…Very pleasant and nice people.Would stay here again.

6

Liliana

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Too far to walk to downtown and unsafe coming back walking

10

chad

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to restaurants cozy place

10

Tori

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here many times. Easy walk downtown!

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Dining

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Patricia

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband and I were here for two nights and were very impressed with the clean, comfortable room and especially the fantastic shower. There was a really great diner a half block away on the corner. Garrett’s diner. We highly recommend it. And a short walk on State Street and you are in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara with shops, eateries, and historical buildings.

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Thomas

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A large room with high ceiling was very sparcley furnished. office had no coffee at 9am. Really!!

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Anita

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman who checked us in recommended the Santa Barbara public market and our food was awesome. The hotel was a good walking distance to food and shopping.

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Gregory

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A quiet, well managed property on State Street, walkable to the SB Public Market which is a great upscale food court—also near plenty of shopping. A short drive to the harbor and beach. They also have a little snack shop in the lobby…Very pleasant and nice people.Would stay here again.

6

Rania

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

No breakfast

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Debra

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

breakfast not available. Room lighting was below average. bathroom was so so.

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Deb

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Orange Tree Inn is perfect for what we need...a place to rest our heads after a late night. Location is perfect, close to everythin SB has to offer. Bonus walking distance to Garretts (best breakfast). Will stay here again.

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Khaled

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in nice area and not too far from the beach, train station, and the Mission. Our check-in was pleasant; the guy at the desk was friendly, gave recommendations for places to visit, and restaurants to check out. The room was very clean and tidy. The vaulted ceilings are beautiful, the blinds were functional, the bathroom was nice with a great shower, and the bed was comfortable (except the average pillows). There is a $100 deposit that's charged when you check-in on top of your room fee which I didn't see mentioned anywhere on Expedia when making my reservation, so keep that in mind.

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Kathryn E

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff---clean--and quiet area. Nearby, walkable restaurants

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Kimberly

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in beautiful Santa Barbara, minutes from many wonderful restaurants and from gorgeous beaches. Our check in was fast, but we weren’t really provided any information. I guess our front desk person was not much of a talker! Our room was clean, but we did notice that although there was a coffeemaker, there was no place to plug it in. We made the coffee in the bathroom.

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