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Aparthotel

The 3 Dux

2.5 star property
Art Deco aparthotel in Santa Barbara with free parking

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Bar
  • Outdoor Space

Room options

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Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Baby Dux - Hip Hideaway on the Urban Wine Trail | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Baby Dux - Hip Hideaway on the Urban Wine Trail

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Mama Dux - A Sumptuous Urban Sanctuary

Mama Dux - A Sumptuous Urban Sanctuary | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Mama Dux - A Sumptuous Urban Sanctuary

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 630 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Lower State, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, The 3 Dux is in the entertainment district and near the beach. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Bowl are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Leadbetter Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. With windsurfing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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402 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪EOS Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Ramen Santa Barbra - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The 3 Dux

Art Deco aparthotel in Santa Barbara with free parking
Along with 20 beach bars, this smoke-free aparthotel has free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a garden. Each apartment boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a washer/dryer. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area, while an LED TV with digital channels and Netflix provide a bit of entertainment.
The 3 Dux offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and iPod docking stations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include MP3 docking stations and washers/dryers.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Travel crib

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • 20 beach bars
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • DVR
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Wine tours
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 floors
  • 3 units
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1932
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Renovated - September 2021
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Schlage Home mobile app before check-in

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
- You don't need to tidy the bed and you don't need to collect the towels. We will take care of all that.
- Optional, if you want to deposit your trash: the blue recycling and brown garbage cans are located around the corner at the entrance to the parking lot. Watch your head as you open the trash gate.
- Optional, let us know when you check out so we can notify the cleaners. - Check personal belongings - Return furniture to their original location if you moved stuff - Turn things off

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 450 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 62468

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The 3 Dux Aparthotel
The 3 Dux Santa Barbara
The 3 Dux Aparthotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is The 3 Dux pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The 3 Dux?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The 3 Dux?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The 3 Dux?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The 3 Dux located?

Located in Lower State, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km). Santa Barbara Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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The 3 Dux Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Staff and location were perfect!

Staff and property were excellent. Location and amenities were fantastic! Space was a little tight in the Baby Dux but was acceptable. I would stay there again or recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was the perfect place to stay in downtown Santa barbara. It was quiet and had all the amenities we needed! It was easily within walking distance of state street in the beach. The views were spectacular of the Santa ynez mountains. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed 4 nights and would definitely return if visiting Santa Barbara again. Communication with our host Debbie was great. Everything was as described in the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

the sweet spot

Our stay at the 3 Dux was wonderful. Located just steps away from the funk zone, state street and the beach, we did not move the car the whole stay. The apartment was clean spacious and the well appointed deck had a beautiful view of the mountains at sunset. We hope we are able to stay with you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Mama Dux is great.

This is a wonderful place to stay. One block off of State St., perfect location. Even being so central the unit is extremely private, with both a nice deck and a separate patio with table and BBQ in a pretty garden. The inside is very pretty, lots of nice art and appointments. VERY clean. Good bed, nice shower, great kitchen. Of the many Air B and Bs I have stayed in, this ranks in the top 10. The owners are very communicative and great with follow up, all by text and email. A great find!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I highly recommend The 3 Dux! In the Papa suite, we spent each morning enjoying our gourmet coffee provided by the host (with a wide selection of creamers) on the balcony, watching the sun rise against the mountains. At night we loved the fire and being so close to restaurants and wine tasting. The location is perfect - close enough to take a run on the bike path along the beach and enjoy great people-watching on State Street, but then retire to a quiet oasis for the night. The bedding was very comfortable. The host was even kind enough to mail us some items we forgot when we left. Thank you! We will definitely stay here again!

6/10 Okay

Prithvi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
What we liked: Great location, right next to the happening State Street. Has an on site EV charger. Checkin experience was seamless. Place was quite clean. What we did not like: This is specifically for the Baby Dux room (other 2 rooms would likely not have this issue): There is no separate bedroom, just a studio apartment with a couch that converts into a bed that isn’t too comfortable even with the bed topper. Did not provide proper sleeping pillows, had to use the couch pillows. We felt deceived as the property posted pictures of the entire place and not by specific room type, leading us to believe that we’d actually get a bedroom with a proper bed. I expected more for the high room rate being charged. The washer dryer unit in the bathroom is too large and protruding, making it very crammed to use the toilet. Suggestions to owner: Please post pictures by room type and make it apparent to guests what they’re really getting. Upgrade to a more comfortable couch bed. Provide proper bedtime pillows. Push in the washer dryer unit or get a smaller one. Include some extra toiletries like lotion and make the storage space for the hair dryer more elegant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024