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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.

R
Rashmi
From
India
Location Organized Friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,286 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.

i
igodau
From
Denmark
It is a beautiful place to stay at when in Santa Barbara. Centrally placed, but yet very calm and tranquil with a good breakfast. The rooms are really good. Highly recommended this motel.
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.

A
Alexander
From
Canada
Super comfortable, clean and large rooms, convenient and quiet location, free parking garage.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
$450
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....

D
Des
From
Singapore
The whole place has a very nice fragrance. The interior design is unique.
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...

J
Justine
From
Australia
Absolutely outstanding customer service at the hotel as well as the stables. Everything felt peaceful and luxurious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Price from
$427.80
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.

J
Jerry
From
United States
Annual visit with wife for birthday
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
Apple
From
Philippines
Great location. The room was exquisite
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,243 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.

K
Kristina
From
Belgium
Everything was smooth and friendly. Location within 5-10 minutes walking distance from all the major places and good dining options. Beach - the closest. They offer cockies and coffee, as well as oatmeal 24/7 on reception. Rooms are newly renovated and meet the vibe of the city. They have both pool and a HOTTUB which was great during the cooler weather. They also provide with a Robe, perfect to go to hottub! We loved our stay. We stayed with a baby and they provide us with very comfortable packNplay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,025 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.

S
Simpson
From
Australia
Brilliant location. Rooms were great. Beds comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,607 reviews
Price from
$275
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

This 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.

A
Aida Maria
From
Brazil
Location, cleaning, restaurant, fridge and microwave, parking, parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,266 reviews
Price from
$179
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 2,287 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 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
From $281.51 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
From $267.74 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, 791 reviews
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
From $213.26 per night

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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, 270 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 $370.01 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 $258.80 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, 1,891 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 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Casa Riviera - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara features accommodations within 0.6 miles of the center of Santa Barbara, with free Wifi and a kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster, and a...

From $278.46 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 8.0
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, 625 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 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 378 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.

From $281.51 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 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 264 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 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,376 reviews

This 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.

From $173.23 per night

Budget hotels in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

The Inn At Anatega #3 offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, 11 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and 5.5 miles from Westmont College.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

The Inn At Anatega #1 offers accommodations in the center of Santa Barbara, a 15-minute walk from West Beach and 11 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

The Inn At Anatega #4 is located in Santa Barbara, just 11 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and 4.7 miles from Westmont College.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

The Inn At Anatega #5 offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, 11 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and 5.5 miles from Westmont College.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

The Inn At Anatega #2 is located in Santa Barbara, just 11 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and 5.5 miles from Westmont College.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

A 17-minute walk from West Beach in the center of Santa Barbara, Upscale Downtown Home Walk to Beach shops Bars 2 features accommodations with access to a garden.

From $568.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

A 16-minute walk from West Beach in the center of Santa Barbara, Ruth House Original Craftsman PETS, walk to State st. Offers accommodations with free Wifi and access to a garden.

From $764.81 per night

Downtown Villa by Paradise Retreats offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, 6.1 miles from Westmont College and a 4-minute walk from Brooks Institute Of Photography.

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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.
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From $237.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,286 reviews
Perfect. Personnel, infrastrature, facilities and location are very good. We had a wonderful experience in our stay in La Playa Inn. We were in a road trip on the Hwy 1 route, and this hotel was one of the best experience during our journey. Very well located near to the pier and the turistic center. Congratulations.
Guest review by
Sebastian
Chile
From $135.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviews
We were tired after the big cities so this particular hotel gave us the best sleep we have had in weeks! Area is quiet and hotel is easy to find with enough parking places for your car.
Guest review by
Oleksiy Stetsenko
Ukraine
From $324.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,607 reviews
Great vacation hotel directly at the beach of Santa Barbara with large rooms (we stayed at the north wing) and a nice pool.
Guest review by
Ralf
Germany
From $135.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,090 reviews
Location was good…near the beach. Appeared that the Inn had been renovated not too long ago. Funky style but nice.
Guest review by
Andrea
Canada
From $112.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,891 reviews
Close and convenient to everything in Santa Barbara. Quaint hotel right on State Street. Extremely clean.
Guest review by
SherryRR
United States