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Lemon Tree Inn

2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Lemon Tree Inn
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Los Angeles, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This hotel is fairly nice on the outside and the pool area looked nice. The room was a bit outdated. The couch looked like it was from the 70's. The bathroom was a bit tired looking as well. I hear the restaurant is good though, although I didn't try it.

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Great Falls, Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My wife & I had a great stay at the Lemon Tree. The room was spacious, the patio was inviting, and the shower was roomy and nicely tiled. The pool and central courtyard were like an oasis with palm & fruit trees and beautiful flowers. The staff was friendly and appeared to like their jobs. It was a real surprise... More

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Santa Clarita, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

we were there for our sons wedding and stayed at this gem. The restaurant accommodated a large party after the wedding and the food was amazing!! best kept secret for sure! Great service and the best italian food in SB!

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scituate, ma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

A recent stay was a pleasant surprise. I tried to stay at a different hotel near the harbor but was turned away due to no vacancy. I asked the person at the front desk if they would recommend another place in Santa Barbara and he suggested the Lemon Tree. I pulled up to the front and was warmly greeted by... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We stayed here in April 2013. The hotel is well located, clean and hospitable. The service is excellent, the rooms are spacious and contemporary and the pool area is large with lots of sunbeds. The restaurant is smart and the food is great. During our stay, some young guys on leave for the week-end checked in late and woke everyone... More

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Orlando, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This is an older motel 1960s that has had some renovations. We booked a room with 2 beds, and it took a couple of room changes to finally get a room with 2 queen beds. Our downstairs room was spacious with a slider that opened to the large heated saline pool and large hydo-spa. The property was well maintained. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

All rooms face the lovely pool and garden. Nice large room, two queens, with plenty of space. The room was for two adults and teen. It had been made up for two, but within a few minutes of my call to front desk, housekeeping was there to provide towels, etc for four. We stayed two nights over spring break and... More

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Camano Island, Washington
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

The room was away from the main traffic street on the first floor, which was fine.. The bed was better than average. Restaurant was average although the wait staff seemed a little sketchy, i.e., not well trained. Everything was alright until 4:50 in the morning when my new next-door neighbors rolled in--two young women who must have thought that this... More

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SBINNKEEPER, General Manager at Lemon Tree Inn, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Dear cjmbp1943, Thank you for your positive remarks. We deeply regret your bad luck with an inconsiderate neighbor. We welcome the opportunity to make your next stay a more comfortable and memorable one. Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara, California More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

The Lemon Tree does not look like much from the outside but all rooms face inward to a pleasant central area with palm trees and a pool. The rooms with two bouble beds we used were clean and well presented - but very uncomfortable to sleep on. We used the restaurant but as we were a party of 6 adults... More

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SBINNKEEPER, Manager at Lemon Tree Inn, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Thank you for your review. We are pleased that you had a great stay. We are sorry about the limitations offered to your menu choices in the Crocodile Restaurant. Our meals are prepared from scratch and with a group of 10 our staff may offer the limitation as an option to prevent a long wait time for simultaneous meal presentation.... More

San Diego, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We arrived Santa Barbara late on Saturday. All the Hotels from Goleta to Santa Barbara had their "no vacancy" signs up. We eventually found a "not quite right place", with a "vacancy" sign up, but fortunately another guy got the room just before us. Fortunately because it caused us to continue on, to the next one, the Lemon Tree Inn.... More

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SBINNKEEPER, Manager at Lemon Tree Inn, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Thank you for your positive review of our Hotel. We are located in the heart of Santa Barbara so Northbound or Southbound travelers both have to be lucky enough to drive past many other motels to find us. Our location has been accommodating travelers as a motel since the 1920s and as the Lemon Tree since 1960. We are constantly... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Lemon Tree Hotel Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Hotel
Lemon Tree Santa Barbara
Address: 2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#26 Family Hotels in Santa Barbara
Price Range: ££
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Classic neo-60s Inn in the Center of Paradise. Set on a Tropical 4 acres, Modern Guest Rooms with Private Patios or Balconies face our Lush one acre Courtyard with Giant Heated Swimming Pool and Hydro-Spa. Guest love our Crocodile Restaurant and Bar which features Californian style Italian Cuisine with something for every appetite. Dine in our Chic Dining Room or at our Cool Bar, on our Tropical patio or enjoy private In-Room Dining. Our Full-Bar features an extensive Wine List, Great local Draughts, Traditional and Exotic Cocktails.Spacious Guest Rooms feature comfortable Beds, Sony Flat Panel TVs, In-Rooms safes, In-Room Coffee. We Offer Pool-Side Rooms, Garden and Mountain View rooms and Atrium rooms...all accessable by Elevator.The Lemon Tree has Meeting Space and offers full In-House Licensed catering for all types of events.Our Friendly 24 Hour Front Desk Staff is eager to welcome you to the Lemon Tree Inn and Beautiful Santa Barbara. ... more   less 
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