Skip to main content

Search hotels in Santa Barbara, CA

Enter your dates to see the latest prices and deals for Santa Barbara hotels

Santa Barbara – 205 hotels and places to stay

Filter by:

Star Rating
Review score

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room.

S
Sharon
From
Netherlands
Good value for money hotel close to the beach. The rooms are spacious and offer a modern bathroom. We were delighted that they offer a complimentary and tasty breakfast service with pastries, muffins, croissants, cereals, fruit and coffee / tea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,290 reviews
Price from
$265.05
1 night, 2 adults

Marina Beach Motel

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

G
Geraldine
From
France
Everything. The rooms, the location, the staff, the breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,212 reviews
Price from
$204.49
1 night, 2 adults

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, 1.4 miles from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

K
Kristin
From
United States
I love everything about the property. It was very quiet. It was comfortable. It was decorated beautifully. Lots of little personal touches, and the staff was the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
$450
1 night, 2 adults

Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

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.

Z
Zeynep
From
Turkey
This was my third stay at Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach. The location is excellent for me. It is very close to the beach and State Street. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I stayed once in a Standard King Room which was good for me and twice in a King Room with kitchenette, which was so convenient. Housekeeping is great. The rooms are clean and everything is well taken care of. Many thanks to the kind and helpful staff at the reception. They made me feel at home every time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
Price from
$263.83
1 night, 2 adults

The Eagle Inn

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available....

R
Rodrigo Veloso
From
Portugal
beautiful space, nice room, good location, lovely breakfast, free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews
Price from
$408
1 night, 2 adults

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Hotel in Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, 18 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge...

R
Rachel
From
United Kingdom
We were on our honeymoon and they upgraded us to a cabin which was so lovely. Cabins are gorgeous and really stylish and roomy. Staff were wonderful especially Theresa! Such a peaceful location all you can hear is the stream and the birds. Lovely horseback riding in the hills.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Price from
$534.75
1 night, 2 adults

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara

Perched above the Pacific with sweeping ocean vistas, El Encanto is a serene boutique retreat just five minutes from central Santa Barbara.

k
kaelapos
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful, well maintained grounds! Gorgeous views.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
$695
1 night, 2 adults

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, a 3-minute walk from West Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Adrian
From
Panama
Very comfortable with a lot of space. Close to restaurants and bars in SB.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,242 reviews
Price from
$125
1 night, 2 adults

Mason Beach Inn

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Less than 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this Santa Barbara inn features an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub. All guestrooms offer free WiFi.

A
Azadeh
From
Canada
Very nice place, centrally located, clean and beautifully designed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,028 reviews
Price from
$274.55
1 night, 2 adults

Harbor View Inn

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site.

M
Morgane
From
France
Great location and facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,609 reviews
Price from
$275
1 night, 2 adults
See all 205 hotels in Santa Barbara

Hotels with parking in Santa Barbara

Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
From $234.65 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,290 reviews
From $131.32 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,266 reviews
From $204.89 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,738 reviews
From $151.03 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,212 reviews
From $193.22 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
From $281.51 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
From $259.87 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
From $355.35 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 790 reviews
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
From $216.26 per night

Most booked hotels in Santa Barbara and surrounding area in the past month

See all

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,290 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,609 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,242 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 790 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,208 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,661 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,266 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,835 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,738 reviews

Budget hotels in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,766 reviews

This Santa Barbara, California hotel, located 2 miles from West Beach and the Pacific Ocean, features an outdoor pool with a cabana and sun deck. Orange Tree Inn offers cable TV and free Wi-Fi.

From $102.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,835 reviews

Featuring a one acre tropical courtyard and an outdoor pool, this Santa Barbara hotel offers rooms with flat-screen cable TV. It is 1 mi from the Museum of Natural History.

From $125.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews

Featuring free WiFi in all rooms, this Santa Barbara, California motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History. UC Santa Barbara is 15 minutes’ drive away.

From $82.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,208 reviews

OFFICE HOURS 8:00AM - 10:00PM (22:00) NO CHECK IN BEFORE 8:00AM Located directly across from the beach, this Santa Barbara hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi.

From $97.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,625 reviews

Free Wi-Fi is provided at this 100% nonsmoking Santa Barbara motel. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and garden. Earl Warren Showgrounds are 1 mi away. Rooms feature a TV and a seating area.

From $112.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews

Featuring free Wi-Fi, this motel is 15 minutes’ drive from the Santa Barbara Waterfront. It offers free parking and a 24-hour front desk.

From $99.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews

A short drive from beautiful beaches and easily accessible from local attractions, including the historic Santa Barbara Mission, this Santa Barbara, California motel offers comfortable rooms and an...

From $103.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews

Located 1.9 mi away from Old Mission Santa Barbara, this motel offers comfortable accommodations with free WiFi. Free guest parking is provided for all vehicles including trucks, RVs and busses.

From $107.16 per night

Hotels located in the center of Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

This stylish newly renovated Santa Barbara hotel features an outdoor rooftop swimming pool and a lounge with stunning views. Centrally located State Street is 5 minutes’ walk away.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, De La Vina Inn is located in the center of Santa Barbara, 1.7 miles from West Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 269 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.

From $534.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

The Craft House Inn is a bed and breakfast featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Santa Barbara. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

From $379.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Santa Barbara Downtown district of Santa Barbara, Casa Castillo - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara is 10 miles from University of California, Santa...

From $277.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Located 2 miles from Sterns Wharf. Free Wi-Fi in rooms is offered to all guests.

From $275.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,893 reviews

Located 6 minutes’ drive from Stearns Wharf, this Santa Barbara hotel offers free parking to guests. It also features hypoallergenic bedding and amenities.

From $112.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Casa Riviera - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara provides accommodations within 0.6 miles of the center of Santa Barbara, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a...

From $463.34 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

Located 2 miles away from Old Mission Santa Barbara, this historic hotel serves a daily hot breakfast. It features guest rooms equipped with free WiFi. A 24-hour reception is available.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Originally built in 1905, this quaint Santa Barbara B&B features individually decorated guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers spa and massage services and serves a daily buffet breakfast.

From $259.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

In a prime location in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is located a 8-minute walk from West Beach, 11 miles from University of California,...

From $234.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 624 reviews

Located in Santa Barbara, a 4-minute walk from West Beach, ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

From $110.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 539 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.

From $281.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews

This Santa Barbara inn is located next to Pershing Park and 2 blocks from the beach. The inn offers a daily continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

From $236.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews

Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available.

From $272.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Just a few steps from West Beach and a 5-minute walk from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, TIDE POOL VILLAS features accommodations in Santa Barbara, with an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, and...

From $318.57 per night

FAQs about hotels in Santa Barbara

Learn more about visiting Santa Barbara

  • 119 attractions
  • 9 points of interest
  • 10 neighborhoods

What Guests Said About Santa Barbara:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Santa Barbara is unique and beautiful. It has its own vibes.

Santa Barbara is unique and beautiful. It has its own vibes. We enjoy it in winter because it is uncrowded. There are many lovely walks and interesting attractions we have enjoyed over the years. Most of the hotels are small and on the simple side rather than industrial chains. We like that. And there is a great variety of restaurants to meet every taste. Also, the town is easy to reach by train. A car is not needed to enjoy the town.
Guest review by
John
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Santa Barbara is beautiful and there are many things to do...

Santa Barbara is beautiful and there are many things to do when visiting, such as walk down the main street and shop, bike along beautiful bike paths and visit the old mission. The restaurants in the "Funk Zone" get very crowded, so FYI. We very much enjoyed a Santa Barbara local restaurant/bar called "Roy," not so much for the food, but for the ambience and live music.
Guest review by
Jennifer
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

It is good to visit once, it doesn't have a lot of things to...

It is good to visit once, it doesn't have a lot of things to do but it is relaxing and nice. The funk zone is really cool and you can spend a lot of time there. We also reserved a trolly tour which was really good.
Guest review by
Anonymous
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Santa Barbara is a beautiful small city on the coast with...

Santa Barbara is a beautiful small city on the coast with mountains behind. Good weather, walkable main street. Nearby Montecito and Summerland are lovely too. But accomodations are expensive throughout the area.
Guest review by
Sherry
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Santa Barbara feels like a bit of paradise right here on...

Santa Barbara feels like a bit of paradise right here on earth. Beautiful beaches, good restaurants, interesting history, and friendly folks. The local pool (Los Banos Del Mar) is really top notch! Walkable city.
Guest review by
MAGGIETEXT
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We enjoyed Santa Barbara as usual.

We enjoyed Santa Barbara as usual. We have been coming there once a year for about 10 years. We enjoyed the Trolley Tour, although we have had better guides. The one we had seemed to roll through all the sights where, during previous visits, we were able to get better photos, and saw more.
Guest review by
Anonymous

See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Santa Barbara

See all
From $158.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,136 reviews
A fantastic stay — the hotel is just a short walk from the beach and surrounded by iconic Santa Barbara palm trees, which gives it a magical, laid-back vibe. The rooms were new, clean, and comfortable. Breakfast was included, and the hot tub was a great way to unwind. The overall atmosphere was unforgettable.
Guest review by
Pawel
Poland
From $135.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,217 reviews
There was a Sri lanken guy on reception who was extremely friendly and more than helpful, telling us the best way to get to downtown, best places to visit and recommended places to park. Hotel bed was comfy and offered a continental breakfast.
Guest review by
Ryan
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
A 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.
Guest review by
Natalia
United States
From $97.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,208 reviews
We had everything we needed. The cleanliness was quite satisfactory. The hotel’s location is very nice. When we come back to Santa Barbara, we want to stay at this hotel again. Thank you
Guest review by
Aylin
Turkey
From $237.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,290 reviews
Beautiful Hotel, Walking distance into downtown Santa Barbara, very friendly staff - we enjoyed our stay! The room was quiet und beds were very comfortable.
Guest review by
Veronika
Germany