Location
When you stay at The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Santa Barbara, you'll be near the beach, a 4-minute drive from University of California, Santa Barbara and 10 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor. This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.
Amenities
House Rules
- 100% non-smoking
General services
- Free WiFi
Wellness facilities
- 24-hour fitness facilities
Parking Facilities
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Uncovered parking
Entertainment & Leisure
- Pool sun loungers
- Free pool cabanas
Dining
- Snack Bar
- Picnic area
- Private picnics
- Couple's private dining
Sports & activities
- Hiking
Cleaning Services
- Dry cleaning
Conditions
About this property
Reviews
- Tripadvisor Reviews (930)
Unprofessional staff member
I stayed at this hotel from April 6th through April 10th, 2026, and overall, my experience was very positive. The property itself was great, and the front desk staff were consistently friendly, welcom...
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Bugs, rude front desk, vibrating rooms
The Steward reminds me of a weird haunted hotel where it's pretty on the outside but a number of things make it quite weird and ugly on the inside. For one, its situated in the middle of nowhere nex...
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Nice ambience if you don’t plan to have drinks or meals there.
Beautiful grounds. Room was fine except the shower knob was not functional. Good pool and jacuzzi area. Family friendly. The big negative is how low staffed they are. The bartender is also the only r...
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Landscaping with character, stylish room
The grounds of this hotel incorporate a 19th century horticulturalist’s house and trees he planted which gives the place a distinctive character beyond that of the usual modern hotel. The rooms decor ...
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Terrible service, noisy unusable rooms, zero accountability
My family has stayed at the Steward several times due to the proximity to UCSB. Our experiences have been so disappointing I’ve vowed never to stay there again. I REALLY want to like this hotel becaus...
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