The Steward, Santa Barbara, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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5490 Hollister Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
+1 (805) 683-6722
https://www.marriott.com
Escape to The Steward Santa Barbara, a serene retreat nestled in the heart of California's Central Coast. Situated on 4.7 acres of historic Sexton House grounds, our hotel offers a tranquil forest hideaway with a hidden piano, lush gardens perfect for picnics, yoga, and lawn games by the fire pit. Relax in our spacious one-bedroom suites featuring natural wood elements, a Fellow Kettle with locally sourced FRINJ Coffee, two TVs, a dining/work nook, mini-fridge, and queen-sized sofa sleeper. Gather with family and friends by the indoor fireplace at Terra, our on-site restaurant and bar, or outdoors in our daybed swing and picnic tables. Soak up the California sun with a dip in our swimming pool, complete with sun loungers and poolside cabanas. Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine at Terra, open daily for breakfast and dinner, and explore nearby Santa Barbara attractions for the ultimate Central Coast experience.

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3.083 reviews
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Fernando L.
8/27/2025

As Marriott Platinum Elite members, we truly appreciated the excellent service and benefits we received during our stay at The Steward Hotel. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and...

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Jes D.
11/29/2025

We were fooled. I should've heeded caution from the other reviews on literally every platform available, but I thought well how bad could it be? It was bad. From the photos, you can't tell the...

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Sara D.
8/9/2025

There are some really good things at this hotel but some of the inconsistencies made it not quite the Marriot experience we are accustomed to. A bit of a disappointing experience for a $400+ per...

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Christine A.
3/1/2025

I really liked my stay at The Steward. This was my first stay at a tribute hotel. The hotel is located on 3.67 acres. I believe these are older builds that have been refurbished (not sure...

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Phil Y.
7/10/2024

The Steward is a beautiful Marriott Tribute Portfolio property located in Goleta. This property was once owned by horticulturalist, Joseph Sexton, who sold many of the plants in the area. His...

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