The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Children’s play area – outdoor
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
5490 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
  • Goleta Beach
    2 min drive
  • Cafe Sonrisas
    4 min walk
  • UC Santa Barbara Station
    4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    4 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Suburban hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and Access to hot tub are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 87 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary dressing gowns and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes dining tables. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Californian cuisine and garden views while dining at Terra
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a terrace, a fireplace at reception and a water dispenser
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, complimentary bicycles and yoga classes
  • Guests speak favourably about the clean guestrooms and the overall condition of the property
  • Just a 4-minute drive from University of California, Santa Barbara and a few minutes from Upper State Street
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. For a fee, parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Terra – This poolside restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 20 for adults and USD 7 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Terra

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 50 (exact amount varies) at checkout

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 for adults and USD 7 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 50 (exact amount varies) at checkout.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Pacifica Suites Hotel
Pacifica Suites Hotel Santa Barbara
Pacifica Suites Santa Barbara
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The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valsin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

karapet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

janette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

The place was so amazing! Wonderful staff as well. Nice & Clean I’m recommending
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room not available at check-in time
Check-in definitely was not a good start to this trip. Arrived at 4:15pm for check -in and I was advised to wait a few minutes while the room inspection was completed. It was not until 4:53 that we were able to get our keys. Checked a couple of times with the front desk in the meantime, but didn't seem to speed up anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel. The only negative is i wasn't staying longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Karina

Travelled with family
Customer service was seriously lacking. From the room not being ready an hour and a half AFTER check in time, to no apologies or smiles from front desk staff, to long waits for breakfast from the kitchen, this was not up to par for this type of hotel/pricing. The room was beautiful but functionally poor. Lighting was so dim in the bedroom, bathroom door wouldn’t shut unless you threw your whole weight against it, tub was chipped, no bottle opener for water bottles sold as part of the mini bar, sliding door unlocked when we got to our room. No lotion as part of toiletries offered, and the AC shook and was so noisy. Very disappointed in what looked like a high level hotel (based on the prices and photos).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

yvette, Downey

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The steward is a hidden gem. We happen to come across by chance. It is such a lush property. We loved walking the grounds with our dog. The rooms were very clean and cozy. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had a delicious breakfast brought out by Angel. He was so informative and pleasant as was everyone else. We will definitely be back soon. The only thing is, I think the rooms should have screens so you can enjoy the beautiful clean air without all the bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception staff more than helpful very polite and nothing was too much trouble. Cleaning staff were ok did not clean our room one day all staff very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milka

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great rooms, and perfect place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tero

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Hartmut

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Promising. Beautiful hotel and property, but lacking in amenities. Only reason to justify the price is you get a one bedroom suite, which was great for having small kids. Property is beautiful, but that’s about it. You get a patio facing a parking lot or parking lot/highway. We had no towels in room upon arrival and didn’t realize until we need to get ready for dinner. Called 3 times to get towels and finally arrived 1 hour later by front desk. Housekeeping was no where to be found. There is no pool service. Although they said there was weekends after 3, but never saw anyone. The pool was pack and they have 2 cabanas. However, you have to book the cabana through resort pass, not for hotel guests and no priority to guest. Inviting more people on the property for already small space. We did this bc we wanted a spot. The cabana for some reason is on compacted dirt, not pool deck, so your feet are dirty and gritty the whole time. We also had only one roll of toilet paper and were missing our do not disturb signs all of which took a long time to receive. It’s $30 to self park every night. Given the price of the room I expected more, but no one even helped us with our bags.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness
The
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton, San Diego

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and very dog friendly hotel with a very nice start. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property but would like to have brighter eco friendly lights in room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, recently remodeled space. Pool area was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024