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Beachside Inn, hotel in Santa Barbara

Located across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool and complimentary parking.

Modern and clean
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
3,100 reviews
Price from
£398.96
1 night, 2 adults
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach, hotel in Santa Barbara

Located directly across from the beach, this Santa Barbara hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi. The Zoological Gardens are a short walk away.

We liked the room with its sea view and the bed was comfortable .
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
1,401 reviews
Price from
£109.83
1 night, 2 adults
Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara, hotel in Santa Barbara

Located 6.4 km from Arroyo Burro Beach Country Park, this hotel in Santa Barbara, California offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre.

Perfect location and nice staff
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
1,234 reviews
Price from
£133.29
1 night, 2 adults
The Upham Hotel, hotel in Santa Barbara

This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.

A home away from home. Very comfortable beds. Beautiful property with a lovely garden and generous afternoon wine.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
390 reviews
Price from
£232.59
1 night, 2 adults
Santa Barbara Inn, hotel in Santa Barbara

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.

Restaurant and Swimming Pool onsite. Bathroom was big. Good sized terrace. A 20 minute to State Street and Stearns Wharf.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
549 reviews
Price from
£285.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Santa Barbara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Beachside Inn
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,100 reviews

    Located across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool and complimentary parking.

    Everything except the pool , it was way to cold !!!

  • Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 284 reviews

    Well situated in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is situated 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach, 1.1 km from East Beach and 17 km from...

    lovely little home away from home, nice breakfast

  • Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 103 reviews

    Set in Santa Barbara, 4.3 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta offers accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a fitness centre and a...

    Very clean very comfortable. Nice staff great location.

  • Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 265 reviews

    Set in Santa Barbara, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is 16 km from Antioch College and offers facilities like an outdoor pool.

    friendly staff big rooms very comfy beds free parking

  • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 153 reviews

    Just 4 miles from Santa Barbara Airport, this Goleta hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub. A restaurant and fitness centre is located on site. Free Wi-Fi is included in all guest rooms.

    Very nice room and facilities. Courtyard was lovely.

  • Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 642 reviews

    This hotel is 8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara and within 5 minutes' drive of the University of California-Santa Barbara. The hotel offers an airport shuttle and free WiFi.

    Very comfortable, excellent value and helpful staff.

  • Inn by the Harbor
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 629 reviews

    This Santa Barbara hotel is located a 10-minute walk from West Beach. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a daily continental breakfast.

    A great garden setting and pool area. Helpful staff

  • Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 353 reviews

    This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning.

    The lovely breakfast and afternoon treat of cheese and wine

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Barbara

  • Palihouse Santa Barbara
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 253 reviews

    Set in Santa Barbara, 2 km from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    great vibe, lovely staff and good central location

  • Santa Barbara Inn
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 549 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.

    It was an amazing hotel huge rooms and great views

  • De La Vina Inn
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 96 reviews

    Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, De La Vina Inn is situated in the centre of Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from East Beach.

    Beautiful historical building in a fantastic location

  • The Upham Hotel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 390 reviews

    This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.

    Everything went great. Breakfast and coffee were good too

  • Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 520 reviews

    Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is located at 1.5 blocks from the waterfront and Stearn's Wharf. All guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi.

    The room, location and breakfast were all exceptional.

  • Hotel Californian
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 232 reviews

    Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool.

    Staff, hotel decor and surrounding atmosphere in the area.

  • Hotel Santa Barbara
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 748 reviews

    Hotel Santa Barbara is waiting for you in the heart of downtown where warm hospitality meets rich history.

    Great location, comfortable bed and friendly staff

  • The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 184 reviews

    Situated in a lush grove of trees off Highway 101, this all suites hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away.

    Facilities and extras such as garden games were amazing.

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What guests said about Santa Barbara:

  • Scored 10
    10

    Santa Barbara has so much to offer.

    Santa Barbara has so much to offer. We ended up walking along State Street and visiting some cool galleries and shops. Really nice unique restaurants and even a Turkish coffee and sweets shop were some of the highlights. We also visited the campus of UCSB, which is beautiful too. We didn't get a chance to visit the beach this time, but we did enjoy the natural history museum.
    MAGGIETEXT
    United States
  • Scored 10
    10

    Not that I like ton of tourists around when I travel but it...

    Not that I like ton of tourists around when I travel but it was the off-season so things were a bit dead abound Santa Barbara during the week. I am sure the weekend would have been more live. But it is still a neat small city and easy to get around without a car. The restaurants were pretty good, too.
    Dennis
    United States
  • Scored 10
    10

    Santa Barbara is a lovely place to visit - there's not a...

    Santa Barbara is a lovely place to visit - there's not a huge amount going on, but that's the way we liked it. We ate really good food, drank REALLY good wine and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Everyone we met was lovely and we highly recommend visiting to anyone :-D
    Lesley
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    We were there on a Saturday night. Very busy in the CBD.

    We were there on a Saturday night. Very busy in the CBD. Difficult to get a parking space. Difficult to get a table at a restaurant- had to wait. Lots of homeless people along the beach front, so didn’t feel safe to walk to town at night. Lovely location between the mountains and the sea. Would have liked a little more time to check out the shops and the beach during the day.
    Kirsty
    Australia
  • Scored 10
    10

    Santa Barbara is one of the most charming cities in...

    Santa Barbara is one of the most charming cities in California that I've been to. When here, make sure you check out the Farmers Market. They just recently moved it, as of end of September. Make sure you ask the locals. If you are a wine drinker, make sure to get over to Los Olivos, which is only a 40 minute drive over the mountains. Make sure to check out Solvang too. Don't leave Santa Barbara without going whale watching. Be sure to check the schedules to confirm whale watching season. If you are an architecture buff, your going to love all the spanish style homes and buildings in the area.
    Wanda
    United States
  • Scored 10
    10

    Santa Barbara is one of my favorite cities in California.

    Santa Barbara is one of my favorite cities in California. It has a nice area for restaurants, bars, and shopping or just sightseeing. The pier is within walking distance as are the beaches. Very upscale but also very comfortable.
    Stephen
    United States

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  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,313 reviews
    Lovely hotel just a short walk from the beach in Santa Barbara. Quiet area with lots of parking available outside. Friendly staff. Clean, spacious rooms. Liked the clothes steamer provided. Didn’t eat in the hotel as lots of good restaurants within walking distance. The main shopping area of Santa Barbara is no distance away. No need to drive as you can walk everywhere. Would highly recommend and would stay again.
    Martina
    Ireland
  • From £196.26 per night
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,216 reviews
    This is an excellent hotel. The most spacious and well equipped on our journey in fact. Very well thought out apartment with every amenity to hand. Comfortable and homely. The reception staff were perfect. The gentleman was very nice and helpful. Wished we had booked a week and not just a night !!! Santa Barbara is the nicest place that we found in California on our coastal trip.
    janice
    United Kingdom
  • From £270.89 per night
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,636 reviews
    The room was spacious and very comfortable. The reception staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable of the area with good recommendations of restaurants and shops and places to visit.The location was was near the beach and was in a quiet area.
    Raymond
    United Kingdom
  • From £180.70 per night
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 648 reviews
    Excellent location near the beachfront. We loved the breakfast and how we were received by the hotel staff. We liked that we could get free bikes with the hotel for a ride around town. Excellent value for money!
    Diego
    Brazil
  • From £160.13 per night
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,210 reviews
    Clean room, hotel is close to Santa Barbara downtown area and boulevard. Free bike rental is a big plus!
    Max
    Netherlands

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