Sunset Motel: from $189 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $189 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Sunset Motel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Sunset Motel is a renovated, family-run roadside motel on Upper State Street in Santa Barbara, United States.

Address: 3504 State Street, Santa Barbara. Property ID: 1268127. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/santa-barbara/sunset-motel-1268127

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/santa-barbara/sunset-motel-1268127/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $189 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $318 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $446 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $606 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $770 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $994 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,223 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,414 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,544 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,670 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,798 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,935 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $2,066 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,244 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#2 of 7 hotels in Upper State Street by Axel's take. Upper State Street is #4 of 6 places to stay in Santa Barbara. The best hotels in Upper State Street, ranked · Where to stay in Santa Barbara

Axel's take: 8.2/10

A refreshed budget base, strongest on clean rooms and friendly service. a renovated, family-run roadside motel on Upper State Street, scored for what it is.

Sunset Motel now operates as Solei House: a family-run roadside motel, not a full-service boutique hotel. The owners say they returned in 2025 to renovate it, and recent Expedia and Booking.com guests praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and welcoming service. We'd pick it for a straightforward Santa Barbara stay with useful in-room basics rather than resort extras.

Upper State Street puts restaurants and groceries within walking distance, but downtown and the beach are a drive or bus ride away. Recent Hotels.com guests flag traffic noise and limited parking, although many still report sleeping comfortably and parking easily. There's no pool or included breakfast. It's a strong pick for budget-minded travelers with a car; we'd skip it for a beach-centered walking holiday or if road noise easily spoils your sleep.

• Best for: budget-minded couples; road-trip stopovers; families wanting simple room amenities

• Watch out for: traffic noise on State Street; limited parking spaces; not a walk-to-the-beach location

• Location: Walkable dining and groceries on Upper State Street; the hotel puts downtown and Arroyo Burro Beach about a 10-minute drive away.

• Rooms: Renovated rooms include a mini-fridge, microwave and coffeemaker; family suites and an accessible king room are available.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent Expedia, Hotels.com and Booking.com guest feedback.

• Service: Recent guests repeatedly praise friendly, helpful staff; the official site advertises a 24-hour front desk.

• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi and practical room basics, but no pool, gym or included breakfast.

• Fees and surprises: Parking is free but spaces are limited; no elevator. The supplied website disclaims hotel affiliation—the current official site is Solei House.

Axel's opinion of Sunset Motel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Google · sunsetmotelsantabarbara.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Sunset Motel

• Property type: Mini-hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 3504 State Street, Santa Barbara
• Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 306 reviews (location 4.1/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Santa Barbara Airport: 11 min by taxi · Santa Maria Airport: 66 min by taxi · Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History: 7 min by taxi · Santa Barbara Botanic Garden: 8 min by taxi · Santa Barbara Museum Of Art: 11 min by taxi · Arroyo Burro Beach County Park: 11 min by taxi
• Amenities: No pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (free), Parking (free), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Santa Barbara

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

• Room features: Microwave
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Standard Single room

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Deluxe room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe Single room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe Quadruple room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Microwave
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Deluxe room (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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Deluxe Quadruple room (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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Classic room

• Room features: Microwave
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Classic Quadruple room

• Room features: Microwave
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Classic Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Microwave
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Classic Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Classic Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Microwave
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Classic Quintuple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Classic Sextuple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Suite

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Suite with mountain view

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Suite with view

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave; With view
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Single Suite

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Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Double Suite with mountain view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Microwave
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Quadruple Suite

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Deluxe Suite

• Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Family Suite

• Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Double Family Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Quadruple Family Suite

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Grand Suite

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

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