Name: The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Address: 5490 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
Rating: 7.87

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7.9

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Based on 210 verified reviews

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Across reviews, The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is praised for its lush, secluded grounds, spacious stylish rooms, and friendly staff, offering a calm retreat near UCSB and a short drive to Santa Barbara sights.

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10

Clarence

2 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

Don’t drink so don’t know about bar. Breakfast was fresh and delicious. Room was clean and roomy. Liked coffeemaker and tasty coffee. I’m

10

Jennifer

Apr 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely place to stay, I would stay again! The rooms are very nice and clean. We had smores by the fire and ate in the bar, good food and the staff is so friendly and kind.

10

Juan

Mar 29, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great property

10

JOHN

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and seamless. Staff was courteous. Room was spacious and clean. Beautiful and quiet settings. We were pleasantly surprised.

4

Shabbir

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Room felt a bit dirty, there were some bugs in the room when we arrived. The pullout couch bed was HORRIBLY uncomfortable. Water was shut off for part of the stay. It took forever for things to get to our room. For the price we paid and 4 star rating of the hotel, I would've expected much better.

5490 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America

Location

Located in Santa Barbara, The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara and Upper State Street. This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Mission Santa Barbara and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital(0.4 miles)

Lookout County Park(1 miles)

More Mesa(1.2 miles)

Tabano Hollow Open Space(1.4 miles)

Bowlero Santa Barbara(1.5 miles)

Santa Barbara Orchid Estate(1.6 miles)

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From 16:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00

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Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 32 per night, which includes in/out privileges. Please note that parking is limited and reservations are not required.

Yes, local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 7 to 20 for adults and children.

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Guests should contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests can request this at the front desk.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility. It includes features such as step-free entrances and accessible public areas. Guests requiring specific accommodations are encouraged to contact the property for more details.

The hotel is located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Upper State Street. It is approximately 7.4 miles from Mission Santa Barbara and 8 miles from Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is about 2.3 miles away.

Yes, the property features a seasonal outdoor pool, which is accessible from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The pool is heated and offers a relaxing environment for guests.

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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