Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott

3850 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 United States (USA)
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3.0 Star Property
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3.0/5

Based on 707 guest reviews

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  • Has an outdoor pool!
  • Shuttle to airport available
  • The Avg. Group Discount is 4.6%!
  • Gym is available on property
  • 150 rooms in hotel
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 4 meeting rooms in hotel

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Check rates Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Courtyard View Mobility and Hearing Accessible with Tub
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Local attractions

Mission, Waterfront, Courthouse, Zoo, Museum of Art, Reagan Ranch Center, El Presidio State Historic Park, Casa de la Guerra, Museum of Natural History, Botanic Gardens, Lotus Land, Historical Society Museum, Stow House, Sea Center, Local Beachers, Santa Ynez Wine Country, Chumash Casino, Trolley Tours, Whale Watching, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Shopping and Dining.

Verified reviews of Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Clean"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Fast check in.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Dec-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed Dec 10 to Thu Dec 11 2025 at a $156.99 average nightly rate.
"Lovely stay at Best Western Plus"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Our stay was so peaceful and the property was beautiful. Thank you!
(Group coordinator, booked 2 room(s)), from US flag
25-Nov-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Nov 24 to Wed Nov 26 2025 at a $156.99 average nightly rate.
"I’ll be back"
Overall score5.0/ 5
I really enjoyed my stay. The room was large, very clean and comfortable. I liked my quiet room in the back. The central location made visiting my family easy. I'm sorry I didn't get to try the breakfast.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed Oct 15 to Fri Oct 17 2025 at a $169.15 average nightly rate.
"Positive experience at Best Western Pepper Tree"
Overall score4.0/ 5
We enjoyed staying at Pepper Tree Inn. Super well located in SB. Easy access. Nicely refreshed interiors. Comfortable with a great breakfast buffet. Well done.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
15-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Oct 10 to Mon Oct 13 2025 at a $272.32 average nightly rate.
"Very relaxing and quiet."
Overall score5.0/ 5
We really enjoyed ourselves and I asked for a late checkout and the fee was reasonable so we will definitely be back.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Sep-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Aug 29 to Sat Aug 30 2025 at a $297.99 average nightly rate.
"Best Western Shines."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Well appointed, maintained, cleaned. Great staff.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Aug-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed Jul 30 to Fri Aug 01 2025 at a $271.99 average nightly rate.
"Friendly, clean and quiet."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Friendly clean and quiet.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Mar 29 to Sun Mar 30 2025 at a $209.10 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 707 guest reviews

Property description

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara captures the authentic coastal soul of the American Riviera. Located just minutes from pristine beaches, the lively Funk Zone, UCSB Campus, and the shops and restaurants of historic State Street, our hotel is the perfect home base for your Santa Barbara escape. Our newly renovated guest rooms feature private patios or balconies overlooking beautifully landscaped courtyards, heated pools, and soothing hot tubs. All rooms include smart TVs, dedicated workspaces, espresso machines, mini?fridges, and high?speed Wi?Fi. We pride ourselves on value?focused hospitality, offering complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and access to a professional fitness center. Our FOUND Guides are always on hand to elevate your stay, with personalized recommendations and assistance to help you experience Santa Barbara like a local

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Year of last renovation: 2024
Floors: 2
Rooms: 150
Corridors: All rooms have exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 150
Rooms with disabled access: 0
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 4 View spaces
Meeting space: 3358 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 100 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.3 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 11AM - 9PM
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: Yes
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
48 Hours
Nightly parking: $0
Typical group deposit: 50%
Total taxes: 12.00%
Total misc. fees: £2.34 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
City Tax: 12.20 Per Night
Other Tax: 2.75 Per Night

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • DVD Player
  • Electronic key card
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Hair dresser
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Santa Barbara Airport is about 5 miles away.

Local shuttle info: The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the Santa Barbara Airport, Amtrak and the Airbus.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets Welcome 2pets 75lbs max per pet per room with 75USD non-refundable fee per room per stay Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Stay: $75.00 Maximum Pet Weight: 75.0lbs Maximum Number of Pets in Room: 2

Parking information

Free Parking

Internet/Wi-Fi

Free Wifi

About Marriott Hotels and Resorts

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Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Jeannine's Bakery - Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a variety of pastries and coffee options. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: La Super-Rica Taqueria - Experience authentic Mexican street food with delicious tacos and salsas. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Lark - A popular farm-to-table restaurant offering a diverse menu of seasonal dishes. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Visit the Santa Barbara Zoo - Explore a beautiful zoo with a wide range of animals and exhibits. Located 3.7 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Best Western Pepper Tree Inn, Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn, Santa Barbara Hotel Group

Hotel Rate Trends at Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott

Rate fluctuations of Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott

The graph above is averages of room rates for both our group prices and the lowest online individual rates we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was submitted. The best group/meeting discount shown is 9.6% in January 2026 and the highest average individual rate is $332 in the month of June 2026. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott.

Feel free to use the Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Santa Barbara event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sq ft)		 Event
5'/6
Event space layout		 Crescent
Crescent tables layout		 Classroom
Classroom meeting layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout		 U-shape
U-shape meeting layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout		 Theatre
Theatre layout		 Reception
Reception desk for meetings		 Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Tree Top Room 36 x 36 x 8 1296 --/60 -- 60 35 30 -- --/-- 100 -- --
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Tree Top Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1296 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
36 x 36 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
2
Windows:
7
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Full-day space rental fee:
$350.00 USD
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Board Room 44 x 22 x 8 968 --/50 -- 40 30 25 -- --/-- 70 -- --
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Board Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
968 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
44 x 22 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Full-day space rental fee:
$285.00 USD
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Bark Room 32 x 22 x 8 704 --/-- -- -- -- -- 20 --/-- -- -- --
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Bark Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
704 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
32 x 22 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Windows:
8
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Full-day space rental fee:
$285.00 USD
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Pepper Suite 15 x 26 x 8 390 --/-- -- 8 -- -- 8 --/-- 12 -- --
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Pepper Suite

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
390 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
15 x 26 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott have?

There are 150 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What parking is available at Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott?

Free Parking

How much does internet cost?

Free Wifi

Can I get a AAA rate at Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

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