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Beachside Inn
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.
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
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.
Sandpiper Lodge - 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.
The Upham Hotel
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.
Santa Barbara Inn
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
Hotel Santa Barbara
This hotel is within 3.2 km of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors.
Simpson House Inn
Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings.
Hotel Californian
Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool.
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Riviera Beach House
This contemporary hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk to Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara beachfront. Free Wi-Fi is provided. All rooms include plush bathrobes in the en suite European-style bathrooms.
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Santa Barbara's best hotels with breakfast
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 287 reviewsWell 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
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 181 reviewsJust 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
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 586 reviewsThis 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.
The room was very clean, staff was really friendly.
Inn by the Harbor
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 618 reviewsThis 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.
nice and cozy rooms - also the outside facilities are made up really nice
Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 378 reviewsThis 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
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 56 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 29 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...
The wranglers leading the horse back ride were great.
Beachside Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,927 reviewsLocated 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 !!!
Villa Rosa Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,543 reviewsThis small inn is located steps from the beach in Santa Barbara, California. The inn offers a free continental breakfast and free evening wine tasting with snacks.
Amazing property and hospitality services. Great stay
Budget hotels in Santa Barbara
8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,754 reviewsThis Santa Barbara, California hotel is located 3 miles from Stearn’s Wharf on the Pacific Ocean. The hotel offers free WiFi and cable TV in every room.
All, the room was perfect for family The swimming pool was good
8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 105 reviewsOffering an outdoor pool and hot tub, Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is located in the Goleta district in Santa Barbara, next to University of California, Santa Barbara.Private parking...
Very clean very comfortable. Nice staff great location.
8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 275 reviewsSet 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
8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 112 reviewsSituated 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.
It is a beautiful resort and the staff was wonderful!
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCheap hotel8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 788 reviewsThis hotel is within 3.2 km of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors.
Great location, comfortable bed and friendly staff
De La Vina Inn
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCheap hotel8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 83 reviewsSituated in Santa Barbara, 3.5 Km from Leadbetter Beach and 320 meters from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodation with a shared lounge, free private...
Beautiful historical building in a fantastic location
The Presidio
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCheap hotel7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,084 reviewsLocated 6 minutes’ drive from Stearns Wharf, this Santa Barbara hotel offers free parking to guests. It also features hypoallergenic bedding and amenities.
Location, easy to check-in and checkout. Good value.
7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,153 reviewsLocated 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.
The room was spacious and came with a coffee machine
Hotels located in the centre of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
Hotel in East Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 603 reviewsFeaturing 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
The Upham Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 418 reviewsThis 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
Hotel Californian
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 229 reviewsLocated next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool.
location. the room was beautiful and the staff was great
Riviera Beach House
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 263 reviewsThis contemporary hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk to Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara beachfront. Free Wi-Fi is provided. All rooms include plush bathrobes in the en suite European-style bathrooms.
Location was fantastic. Staff were super friendly.
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 759 reviewsAvania 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.
Perfect location. Good breakfast. Clean room. Great staff.
8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 185 reviewsAdjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort boasts beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view.
Room needs renewal, food was very good, service was excellent
Haley Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 118 reviewsBoasting barbecue facilities, Haley Hotel is situated in Santa Barbara in the California region, 1 km from West Beach and 2.3 km from Leadbetter Beach.
No Carpet! Great for allergy sufferers like myself
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 717 reviewsFeaturing a fitness centre and outdoor pool, Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is a contemporary property located within 10 minutes’ drive of downtown Santa Barbara and Goleta Beach.
Breakfast was a nice touch. Staff was super friendly.
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What guests said about Santa Barbara:
- 10Scored 10
Santa Barbara was absolutely beautiful!!!
Santa Barbara was absolutely beautiful!!! It was really lush and green there! The wildflowers were blooming everywhere! The mountains and hills were super lush and green and very beautiful! The Botanical Gardens are incredible and are filled with poppies and wildflowers! The Mission, Courthouse, State Street, Stearns Wharf, and Alice Peck Park are all amazing places to visit! The weather was a perfect 73 degrees for most of my trip, until the last day. The people were all very nice and pleasant to deal with. Brophy's, at the Harbor has the best fish and chips that I have ever had!! There were some whales right off of the Harbor that I was privileged to see! There was also an awesome feeding frenzy that brought in hundreds of pelicans and cormorants to dive into the water at the same time!! It was phenomenal to watch. People who have lived in Santa Barbara all of their lives have never seen anything like it!!! It was an absolutely amazing trip!
LoriUnited States - 10Scored 10
It is so beautiful there, it has energy
It is so beautiful there, it has energy & offers many types of activities & a plethora of restaurants, shops, night life, spas, zoo, museums & the beach. Go, visit - it's worth it!KrisUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
We visited in February when unknown to us was the film...
We visited in February when unknown to us was the film festival, the weather was perfect, town seemed quiet even with film festival which was a bonus, still able to grab tickets. Plenty of restaurants to choose from, lots with outdoor eating with patio heaters. We enjoyed the SB Whale watching trip we did, small exclusive boat made us feel VIPs and saw plenty of humpback whales. Easy to walk around the town, but also easy to drive and explore neighbouring MontecitoSarah-Jane ParkerUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Great place to visit, especially with wonderful weather.
Great place to visit, especially with wonderful weather. For seafood, Lure is amazing!!! Chad's and Cajun Kitchen are great breakfast spots. If you are there on Sunday, see the Art/Craft Market at the Beach. Lots of amazing stuff and all the vendors are so friendly. Also, a huge recommendation to Olive Hill Farms in Los Olivos. Great place for oils and vinegars.
KathleenUnited States - 10Scored 10
Loved the beautiful landscaping and architecture everywhere.
Loved the beautiful landscaping and architecture everywhere. Clean city and easy to navigate while driving but MapQuest misguided me numerous times. Excellent ethnic food restaurants. Lots of choices. I’m recommending “Meet Up” Chinese, “Your Place” Thai and “Masala Spice” Indian foods. Meet Up was first place I’ve ever been served by a robot!!!! Very cool!
CynthiaUnited States - 10Scored 10
Santa Barbara has a lot to offer from beaches to hiking...
Santa Barbara has a lot to offer from beaches to hiking mountain biking to sailing and other outdoor adventures. I would have liked to have more time to explore. Relax at the rose gardens at the mission, hike more, beach sunsets and dinner downtown. Getting around is easy. Biking is fun! I would avoid the traffic in the funk zone on Friday night. Park in a paid lot and walk in is what I recommend. Also check out the Farmer’s market downtown on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings. Wishing everyone a great time!
SabrinaUnited States
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- 6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 28 reviewsThis is a very cool Very old house with a lot of character. It is in the montecito hills- surrounded by billionaires mansions. The price you are paying is ridiculously low, significantly cheaper than the next option in Santa Bárbara (motel 6). Staff was nice. Garden was cool, though a work in progress still. Overall it’s not a luxury experience but I would definitely come back bc it’s cheap and interesting and comfortable enough.DevinUnited States
- From US$272.91 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,927 reviewsIt was affordable - 2 queen size beds for the 4 of us. It was at a great location, right across the beach and cafes, as well as Downtown Santa Barbara. There is complimentary breakfast and free parking. There is a pool. We had a patio in our room. As soon as you book the hotel, the staff contacts you via text on your planned visit a few days before as well as the day of. The staff is very friendly and responsive!JacquelineUnited States
- From US$181.26 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 373 reviewsThe property is not close to downtown but that gave us opportunity to explore other parts of Santa Barbara. It is very affordable compared to other places. It’s quieter where we were at and that made our weekend trip relaxing and enjoyable. The hotel is close to restaurants, bars and coffee shops and as always we like to support local businesses wherever we travel. Thank you Agave Inn!MarissaUnited States
- From US$839.37 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 233 reviewsA charming boutique hotel on a quiet street in central Santa Barbara! I had one of the studio type of rooms featuring an electric fireplace, comfy bed, table, vintage style full size fridge, desk and spacious bathroom with a large soaking tub. I also really liked the convenient self parking garage and the lovely courtyard area.I would happily stay here again.
PenelopeUnited States - From US$340.86 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,348 reviewsWe LOVED it! We arrived quite late and were welcomed by super friendly staff who offered us snacks and fresh cookies and then told us all about Santa Barbara and where to go. We even got a free upgrade to a really nice big suite! Best stay on our trip to California. Also very central, it’s easy to walk around town and we felt very safe in this area.
RamonaGermany - From US$290.07 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 112 reviewsThe location was very central and easy drive to downtown Santa Barbara, the beach and even Costco😄. We enjoyed our visit, my children loved the area and the inn. They said it was fancy. They loved the hot tub and pool. I loved the gardens, the smell of jasmin as you walk along the path towards Terra. Everyone was very helpful and friendly.DonnaUnited States
- From US$147.06 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 1,802 reviewsThis is a great hotel located between downtown Santa Barbara and Goleta. The staff was great the room was updated and clean the the bed was comfortable. They have a pool area and many places on the property to sit and hang out and relax. Overall a great experience!SteveUnited States
- From US$181.26 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,084 reviewsThe staff was very helpful and friendly. The apartments were a bit old but the rooms were clean and quite spacious. The best thing about this motel is its location, that is within walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara!
DespoinaUnited States - From US$275.10 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 312 reviewsA very modern hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara, within walking distance of bars and the promenade, while a little away from the bustling central street. The staff is very friendly and helps with all questions.
NataliaUnited States - From US$235.41 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 345 reviewsvery clean, excellent amenities, incredibly friendly and helpful staff. loved the fully stocked kitchen, comfortable bed and luxurious sheets. great location near the beach and downtown Santa Barbara.SusanUnited States
- From US$199.64 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,984 reviewsHotel just a 2 minute walk to the beach. Room was smallish but comfortable and loved the retro touches. Was only here for a night and definitely wish we had planned for longer in Santa BarbaraGarethUnited Kingdom
- From US$294.58 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,159 reviewsStaff were fantastic and couldn't do enough to help, the located looking out at the beach was amazing and if we are to return to Santa Barbara, we will be re visiting hotel milo.DanielUnited Kingdom
- From US$251.69 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,370 reviewsSuper close to the beach and a couple of cute restaurants and cafes. The staff was really nice and helpful. The hotel itself is based in a typical Santa Barbara style property.PeterAustria
- From US$181.26 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,084 reviewsThe room was clean with a TV with many programs. Santa Barbara is lovely place and this hotel is great place to stay. The staff was very nice and helpful.
ErikCzech Republic - From US$361.80 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 633 reviewsThe location of the resort is very close to all of downtown area. The resort is nice & across the street from one of the best beaches in Santa Barbara.PatrickUnited States
- From US$208.83 per night5.9Scored 5.9Above averageRated okay· 710 reviewsNear the beach. If you are looking for a cheap place to crash and your ok with only the basics it's good. Had a mini fridge, room was clean.MarjolijnUnited States
- 7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 4 reviewsThe house is located really close to Santa Barbara downtown. It was very clean, spacious, with a great outside sitting area.AnnaUnited Kingdom
- From US$221.69 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 223 reviewsIt was in a good location near the beach and close to the highway. The hotel was clean and efficient and good value.RobertUnited Kingdom
- From US$199.49 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,986 reviewsLocation was good…near the beach. Appeared that the Inn had been renovated not too long ago. Funky style but nice.AAndreaCanada
- From US$206.91 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 403 reviewsGreat location with beaches Montecito within 5 min walk. With hotel bikes downtown Santa Barbara only 30 min away
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