Sunset Motel

United States , Santa Barbara Area - CA
SANTA BARBARA, 3504 State Street
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

John

The house was clean, warm and we had lots of space.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Jim

A very nice vintage motel with beautiful waterfront location. We enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2025

laurie

nice view at end of bay and outside seating. nice employees and guests.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Thomas

Great view

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Rajesh babu

“The stay was good and pleasant. The view was really nice, and overall everything was great. However, there were no sockets available for phone charging and no hair dryers provided.”

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

Cindy

Great view.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Aixia

We enjoyed stay 2 nights. Beautiful lake view . Full kitchen is really plus. Thanks

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Mark

Fun

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Kimberly

Loved the view.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

donna

Loved the view from the balcony! There was lots of room with the large bedroom, bathroom and kitchen/living area.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Matthew

We did not eat breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Jake

Great room, staff and location!

4/10

Poor

10 Oct 2025

Renee

The rooi felt itself was very outdated but clean. The steps to our room were dangerous and definitely needed maintenance- no lighting on them whatsoever.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Doug

If you love sunrises, sunsets, the Northern Lights (when active), starry nights, and a simpler life, Sunset is the ticket.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Jesse

Nice location and view.
Friendly staff.
Old school, yet comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

SHELLY

It was amazing!!! The views were gorgeous. The check in was smooth and i loved the dinner recommendations and how helpful she was by answering all my questions and even providing a map of the lical area. This truly was a pleasure staying here. Will definitely be back and recommending it.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2025

Kate

Beautiful location. Wonderful to have a direct walk out. The room was not up to code, the bathroom was not clean with mold in the tub.
Unfortunately, not well maintained. Tons of potential but, past its prime.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Great location, good price

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Kathy

A little run down for the price. View was nice

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Chuck

The room was clean with great view and close to many attractions. Staff was very nice and helpful

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Kathryn

The hostesses were very friendly. The room was small, but we were with family in town most of the time, so it was fine for sleeping. The location on the water was great!
There was a tapping in the ceiling and wall at night (pipes?), which would have interfered with sleep, but the room and mattress were very comfortable, so we slept well. The area is quiet, free from traffic noise. We'll definitely stay there again!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2025

Lisa

Quiet, clean, beautiful lakeside location, friendly and helpful front desk staff. Room was small, dark and dated. Bed was uncomfortable. “Breakfast” was meager.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Diane

Clean, comfortable room with view of the bay, and a friendly host.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Philip

Yes the room was very clean, and the staff was good and very informative off the area. The parks were close also.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2025

Lisa

The room had a fairly strong unpleasant odor. The sheets were questionable. The host was very nice and friendly. Maybe they are short staffed. I wish I could say it was great because so many of the small places are struggling. But for the price it should have been much cleaner. It was very peaceful and on the water. The free breakfast was also lacking. The pastries seemed like they had been around for a while too long. I hope they are able to make some small improvements and be successful.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Sep 2025

CHERYL

I would not stay here gain

The room was small and musty smell. The carpet was damp and it was not as pictured on their website. We had people on the porch outside our unit who drank and talked and laughed well pat 11 p.m. and we could hear them which kept us awake. There were no coffee filters and the kitchen was not well stocked
The price was way too much for the quality

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Brenda

Beautiful view,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Bradley

Older motel, but well kept

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Mindy

Great view and easy access to downtown Munisimg and all the sites!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2025

John

It is on the water, the room had a distinct mold smell

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2025

Sharon

Beautiful views and sunsets..

Comfortable..

No housekeeping even though it said daily housekeeping.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

Michael

Nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Michelle

Super clean

My first impression was doubtful but once I was in the room I was impressed. It not a new hotel by any means but it’s in good shape and clean. The bathroom floor was sparkling clean. The bed was comfortable. The employee I spoke too was was wonderful

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2025

Brian

Basic but the view!!

3 night stay to be close to Picture Rock…
The staff make this motel! Friendly and helpful.
Motel is very dated but comfy. Like microwave and refrig in room. Plenty of parking. Construction makes finding this a challenge.
Definitely the highlight to this motel is being right on the lake!! Lots of seating, BBQ grills and the sunsets don’t disappoint. I’d come back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Michael

On beautiful Lake Superior bay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Michael

Sunset was amazing,everyone walking around in there jammys made for really relaxing stay.
Continue on with upgrades.

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Sep 2025

Carol

The setting is beautiful but the motel was falling apart so to speak. From the sheer paneled curtains that gave zero privacy with an ice machine outside our door, to a thermostat and bathroom ceiling falling off wall we were very disappointed. Old.

And not cheap.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

James

Cabin was cool, was nice having full kitchen, beds were kinda uncomfortable, but its a goegeous location on superior on the bay, super close to pictured rocks.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Margo J.

Old time hospitality. Property is dated but everything you need to be comfortable. Close to Pictured Rocks National Park trails and beach.
Loved having a small kitchenette and sofa separated from the bedroom. Nice floor plan.
This will be my choice if I get back to Munising.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Gina

The Expedia website for this property says there is daily housekeeping, which there is not. I was pretty disappointed to hear that upon arrival, since we were staying 4 nights.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Beverly

Way over priced. Very old. I had trouble breathing because of mold. There was a pill of some kind on the floor. Poor lighting. Even outside sidewalk area was not swept or clean. The pictures are deceiving. I understand limited rooms in the area, but this was very overstated and disappointing. Especially for the price.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Kenneth

The Motel was clean and comfortable. The decor was retro and brought back memories of travel in the 60S and 70s.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

Mike

Excellent view of Lake Superior. Lots of sitting areas for enjoying the scenery. My husband and I played backgammon until it got too dark to see. We will cherish that memory. The room. Oh boy. Be prepared to accept very basic no frills. 75 years outdated. Two wall outlets. One in front room. One in bathroom. If you just need to sleep and u like to b by the water, u will b ok. Bring your own sheets. Just because you can get the corners of the sheet around the top of the mattress doesn't mean they fit.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Roselle

Great location by the water !
A little dated but staff( nice and friendly) keeps it clean amd presentable

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Stacy

Formerly lived in Munising, and to visit family.

Knowing this is an older building, I was pleased with the accommodations. Our family of five and pup all had a comfortable place lay our heads. We loved the views of course.

Things to note:
You won’t find fancy in Munising. Be thankful for the locals making a living and trying to keep up with tourism.

E kind to those you meet! Enjoy this place. It’s special!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Janice

Cozy

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2025

Cherie

Property meets essential needs for sleep and amenities. Can’t really call their breakfast anything but light continental. Great location if you are going to the park. Beautiful sunsets.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2025

Tom

Staaff is nice but the conditon of the room is horrible.

Carpeting is in bad shape

Stains on bedspread.

Doors don't close.

Major renovation needed. The location right on the lake is nice..

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Vacation travel

The proprietor of this motel was friendly and helpful. The room itself was clean and comfortable, for the most part. The bathroom was good-sized and had everything we needed. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and provided us a good night's sleep. The sofa was saggy, uncomfortable, and badly in need of replacement. We had a kitchen which was fairly decently appointed, though we did not use it for cooking meals. We had a lovely view of the bay and a balcony with decent chairs. What made our stay less comfortable was the stairway to our 2nd floor room. While the steps were sturdy, the stairway was in very bad repair overall, with broken or missing rubber treads and many protruding nails that could easily cause injury. With this stairway in its present condition, we would not recommend the second story of this property for anyone who is elderly and/or has mobility issues. Carrying our belongings up and down this stairway was a treacherous proposition at best. The cost of this room did not reflect its quality. This property warrants updating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Debbie

We really like the location on the water and the staff was really friendly and helpful!

4/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

Stephanie

We stayed at the sunset house. There was peeling paint which is unsafe for children and the toilet seat was broken and the bathroom door lock was broken so you got stuck in bathroom all the time. I complained the first day but it never got fixed.
Every time you went to the bathroom you would fall off the toilet. Not cool. Woman that worked there was very friendly and knowledgeable

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

STACI

This place is extremely dated and dirty. For $200 a night on a weeknight it's crazy that they've put no money into updating the rooms in no less than 30 years. The carpet is full of stains, the furniture from the 1980s, the linoleum in the bathroom is the only thing keeping the toilet from falling through the floor I am sure. The bathroom smells like piss, the room smells musty and rotten. The bed was not comfortable at all and the sheets were scratchy.

The staff was super friendly but not much they can do about the fact that this place is just old and dirty.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Great view from the balcony but it was covered with spiders. Motel room was older but clean for the most part.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Julie

The staff was exceptional. Unit easily accessible and beautiful view of the lake. Very clean and accommodating.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Chris

Lake view wonderful.

Temporary detour needed to reach motel was inconvenient.

4/10

Poor

19 Aug 2025

James

Very Badly in need of updating and maintenance outside and in the rooms! Could use better cleaning. Beds were very uncomfortable. The motel does have a million dollar view - right on the lake and they have a lot of chairs on the grass in front to sit in and enjoy the view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

James

Pictured Rock Base camp

I travel a lot and although this is not a big name brand hotel I found this little motel 50 feet from Lake superior Shoreline an excellent place for a base camp location to explore pictured rock national Shoreline. We selected the double queen bedroom with the kitchen living area combo.
The only downfall which is not the motels fault was the bridge which takes you back into town was being reconstructed thus far the road leading you back to town turned into a 20 minute car ride rather than 1 minute car ride.
I would definitely stay at this motel again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Denise Josephine

Beautiful property by the bay. Some of the features could be updated a bit (bathrooms fixtures, add a bathroom fan, better air conditioner, maybe a ceiling fan in living/kitchen area). Overall an enjoyable stay !

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Traci R

The room was filthy. We decided not to stay after viewing the room and found a different hotel to stay at.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Liusheng

The office staff during check in was very nice and welcoming. The old lady

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Marilyn

Beautiful sunset view!!!

Leisure

2/10

Poor

12 Aug 2025

Marissa

We did not end up staying, the rook smelled like animal urine. The person at the front desk was extremely understanding and gave us a refund.

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Rhonda

Great location - but not much else

The location of the motel is amazing. Nice seating area outside looking west to the sunset
The room was musty smelling, the sink was cracked, carpet needed cleaning, no mattress pad on the mattress and window air conditioner did not work
Breakfast is a strong word for what was served; weak coffee, pre-packaged danishes and little yogurt cups

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Melissa

Great location, quiet and safe and wonderful staff! Thank you!

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2025

Mark

Great location. Nice bay views and sunsets. Great chairs outdoors and seating areas on grass by the water. But the room are well past their prime with outdated furniture and style. A thorough fix up, caulking, and paint job would do wonders as a start. Screen door kept falling out of the track. Funky odors at times. Updated fixtures would be a bonus and make the experience more worthwhile as well as justify the cost. Bed was okay at best. Breakfast - marginal. Really - property has lots of potential but has lost its shine ...

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Aug 2025

jonathan

Is this the right hotel?

I'm not a hyper critical person. But I'm surprised that the reviews of this hotel are as positive as they are. We arrived late so perhaps we were assigned the last and worst room. Idk. The bathroom had peeling wall paper, the carpet was damp near the refrigerator, the air conditioner controls were inaccessible, and the furnishings seem to date from the 1970s. I reread the online reviews after our stay and frankly it seems that we were in a different hotel than previous reviewers.

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Aug 2025

Carol

Don’t stay here even if it does have a sunset view

The place is old, run down, uncomfortable bed, minimal toiletries. View was the only good thing. I paid 3 times what the room next door did. Very disappointing at the tune of $261

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Marcy

Great location! We had a private balcony and enjoyed it immensely. Gorgeous view.

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2025

Jamey

We stayed at Sunset on the Bay last week with our four kids for two nights (I wish we could have left after one) The conditions were very poor, dated, and dirty. The bathroom drywall was falling apart, carpet was missing from the floor, stains were on the sheets/bed and the pullout couch, and a rotten apple was found behind the couch. There is no maid service - Staff did not come to our room to empty garbage or give fresh towels. Breakfast selection was small and poor in the morning. We paid over $500 for two nights which was shocking given the state of the room.

The only positive was the the view of the lake and there was actually hot water/good pressure when showering.

We planned this trip last minute, so our options were limited for a family of 6. Sleep under the stars before choosing this hotel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

Amy

Cute motel right on the water

The motel is cute, a little dated but clean and fit our needs. The best part is the location right on Munising bay with a view of the town. They have chairs by the water to sit, relax and take in the view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Bobbi

Great time great view

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Diana

Loved sitting outside and watching the sunset - very peaceful

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

Cathryn

The motel needs some TLC. The rooms are rundown and shabby. The sunset view is the best part of the stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Michele

The view from the rooms is lovely. The staff was very nice and helpful. We would absolutely stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Judith

It is close to all the tourist attractions and activities. I like the view with the front of the motel is the Lake Superior you can sit there and watch, especially the sunset, we love watching that.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2025

Jeong

Need serious update of everything

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

JANET

The lady at check in is an amazing human being.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Doug

I liked it and will continue to come back because of the staff and location on the water; great sunsets. 🌅

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025

Ray

The view

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025

Angel

While some things may be a little dated in the motel rooms, the staff were very attentive and kind. The view was beautiful and the outdoor area was very enjoyable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

jenifer

Beautiful sunsets each night!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Benjamin

Absolutely spectacular veiws, would definitely go there again the price was best in town.

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2025

AIDA

Extremely Disappointing Stay – Not as Advertised

We booked a room specifically with a lake view, but upon arrival, we were given a completely different house down the street — no view in sight. When we entered, the cleaning crew was still there, and the bathroom reeked of urine. There was visible urine around the base of the toilet, which was completely unacceptable.

The sliding doors in the kitchen had no blinds or curtains, leaving us with no privacy from the neighboring hotel. All the bedrooms were upstairs, but with only one vent in the hallway, the rooms were unbearably hot at night. Only one room had a ceiling fan — and it didn’t even work. When I called room service, I was told to crack a window for air. Seriously?

The kitchen floor had a raised lip that caused multiple trips and near-falls — clearly a safety hazard. And the “continental breakfast” was laughable: just coffee, packaged juice, pre-wrapped pastries, and yogurt.

Needless to say, this was one of the most disappointing stays we’ve ever had. Definitely not worth the money and not at all what was promised.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2025

Daniel

Not great.

Staff was very friendly and helpful. The view was nice and there's plenty of chairs by the breakwater to sit and watch the sunset. Mattress was comfortable but the pillows were flat and pretty terrible. The room had an old range and a small fridge and sink. The bathroom was clean-ish but the whole room was outdated, run down and gross. The pans and utensils were pretty disgusting as well. I guess I expected more from a room that was $300+ per night. Wouldn't stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2025

Stephen

Nice bayside location to relax beside

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

nicole

The view was great!,it does need some touching up , the sleeper sofa needs fixed or replaced. But it was quite, close to what we were doing.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

25 Jul 2025

Claire

Very run down

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Robert L

I LOVE the 1950’s “kitschy” feel of this motel. It was clean- dated yes, but with character you don’t get at modern hotels! Love the knotty pine. We didn’t intend to spend entire days in our room- shower & sleep without imposing on family and this motel was perfect. Comfortable mattress- hot water on demand & good water pressure. AC used for 1 afternoon & worked great. If you must have all the latest “amenities” this might not be your place, but I enjoyed the “throw back” feel and was pleased with this stay. Would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2025

Nichole

Three of us came up and stayed three nights in one of the \"kitchen\" rooms. We were not told ahead of time that there was road construction, so we were surprised that we had to drive all the way to Wetmore just to get back into downtown Munising. It added a lot of extra driving to our trip. That was disappointing. We paid a little more for the kitchen room, so we expected to have more space. However, everything seemed to be tiny. The \"couch\" was a loveseat, the kitchen was very tiny (room for one person to stand by refrigerator). There were only two barstools even though three of us were staying there. The beds were said to be \"queen\" but they were full sized. The toilet in the bathroom did not flush well. There were hardly ever people working in the motel during the day. They did not come in to change our garbage. We had to ask for coffee filters, and the people working in the office were kind of rude (except for the gentleman when we checked in). We had to ask for more toilet paper. We were not told that our room was going to be on the second floor. There is no elevator and pretty rickety stairs. One of my sisters has a back problem, so this was concerning. The best part of our stay was definitely the beautiful view. If you stay here, you need to know that it is very simple accommodations.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2025

Curtis

I understand that it's an older property, and expect wear and tear, but several items hadn't been attended to (in quite some time, I believe). I will say that it was clean. But the couch had two lengthy tears in the arms, the living room easy chair's legs were totally broken, to the point that it would have probably collapsed if anyone tried to sit in it. The outlet behind the bed was broken, to the point that it wouldn't hold the prongs of a plug. The flooring in the bathroom is quite discolored in the wear path. Overall, quite disappointing, almost appearing that the owners have stopped trying.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Sandra

Absolutely stunning property that overlooks the water. Beautiful sunset views. The staff is excellent and the rooms are spacious and clean. We would highly recommend!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Overpriced, street side rental; wouldn’t recommend

We booked the vacation home and it appeared online we would have a bay view, along with breakfast included. This was not the case. We had a house that was up the road from the actual motel, sandwiched between another home that was falling apart. There’s no pics of this house on the website and for the price we paid, I expected it to be a little nicer. The front desk was okay, but didn’t give much details - they provided better service to those staying at the actual motel. The floors of the home were slanted, it was pretty musty, and the upstairs master bedroom had a damaged closet with the tv ripped out of it just sitting on the floor. The cleanliness of bedding was questionable and we found mouse droppings in the silverware drawer. Definitely not what we expected when we booked.
If you’re looking for a budget single home and don’t mind paying a little more for a lot less, this is for you. The cheaper comfort inn next door will probably be our choice next time so we have a better level of cleanliness.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2025

Sally

Old property, filthy carpeting, small AC in the back bedroom only. No hot water in bathroom sink which drained slowly.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2025

KRISTIE

Positives:
1) Friendly Staff
2) Clean
3) Nice view of the bay
4) Good price for the location.

Negatives:
1) The intermittent sound of flushing water coming from the floor vents woke us up repeatedly throughout the night.
2) The room was stuffy as the air conditioning unit struggled to compensate for the uncontrollable heat that was blowing out of the floor vents in July.
3) My husband and I suffered from back pain for days due to the hard bed.
4) Loud neighbors woke us up in the middle of the night and early morning.

This property has potential, but I would not book here again due to the poor sleep quality.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2025

Toni

Not the fault of the Motel, it we booked it for its location. However, the road was closed meaning we had to drive 15 minutes around the town to get 1/2 mile away. Air conditioner too small for the room and it never cooled down. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2025

Rob

Disappointed in Munising

No…just no. The only thing good about this place is the view. First they didn’t have the key so I had to go unlock the door myself. The room was old. Walls were disguising. Bed had a huge dip in it. Screen came off the rails. Stairs at night (our room was one of the few upstairs) were dark and dangerous. Toilet was the size of child’s. Shower curtain was stained and grungy.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Jeffrey

Breakfast was a joke. Free ice was a bonus. Everything else was as advertised

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Christine

It was a beautiful area and for the price of the room, the rooms could be updated. Electrical outlets were loose and door was tough. To open. Just felt old and dated.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025

Paul

Awesome views I would say the best for this area. Rooms are clean. Staff was nice.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2025

Ieva

Dirty and not well kept