Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

The man who checked us in was kind even tho i'd made a mistake on the booking. he gave us chips for a beverage in the bar, which was nice. I'd mentioned in my booking that it was our 50th wedding anniversary but no one said anything *shrug*

having to pay $30 just to park our car

My daughter and I did a girls trip to Santa Barbara and stayed at this location for the first time. It was a great experience!! Great customer service first of all. The room was exceptionally clean. I love the layout of the hotel. The pool is in the middle of the hotel and the restaurant. Just a few blocks from downtown shopping. I totally recommend this location.

Great hotel! The only thing that is negative is th $30 charge for parking. That is not acceptable in my mind. Parking should never cost that much, if at all.

location

room facing street (State Street)

My family and I took a last-minute road trip vacation and decided to visit Hearst Castle before heading back and staying two nights in Santa Barbara—and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. This location was absolutely perfect. From the moment we arrived, the front desk staff was friendly and helpful, even recommending Sushi Tyme for fresh, to-go sushi—which my daughter loved. On our first evening, we walked to Milk & Honey for tapas and drinks and had a wonderful dining experience. The location is ideal for walking and exploring. There is so much to see and do just by staying on State Street and strolling toward the pier. The restaurants, great shopping, and pedestrian-friendly streets made it such a fun and easy place to spend time. We also walked to the Funk Zone and enjoyed wandering through its unique shops. It rained heavily on our second night, but it turned into the perfect excuse to visit the Arlington Theatre—hands down the nicest theater we’ve ever been to. The theater is beautifully preserved, popcorn was fresh and the entire experience felt special and charming. For breakfast the next morning, we stopped at Joe’s and enjoyed the best corned beef hash we’ve ever had. It truly felt like a community staple, with people greeting one another and servers who were warm and welcoming. Friendly staff, excellent food, and a wonderful atmosphere—what a perfect way to end our stay. This trip was memorable from start to finish, and Santa Barbara completely exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back and stay at the courtyard on State Street!

This is a little gem in Santa Barbara! Great staff, generous sized rooms, and walkable to many great shopping and dining experiences on State Street. Chef’s kiss!

Very friendly staff, nice quiet clean room. Great experience. Nice size clean and comfortable room. Location was very close to downtown and many shops and restaurants.

Fantastic atmosphere and perfect location for the Funk Zone and downtown Santa Barbara. From walking down State Street and riding e-bikes along the beach.