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Santa Barbara – 107 hotels and places to stay
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Lemon Tree Inn

Hotel in Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

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. great location and clean . good quality for the price

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7.5
Good
2,071 reviews
Price from
$181
per night

Beachside Inn

Hotel in West Beach, 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 heated outdoor pool and complimentary parking. The breakfast was great! With a view for the beach and very fresh products. The view of the beach from my room’s balcony was incredible! The bed was confy and we locked our keys inside the room, staff was great in replace it.

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7.8
Good
2,767 reviews
Price from
$269
per night

Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

Hotel in East Beach, 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. Bed was really comfortable. Make sure you can come in before 10PM or you won’t be able to check in. Location is perfect and the rooms are comfy!

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7.3
Good
1,597 reviews
Price from
$169
per night

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. Beautiful view Gorgeous rooms

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8.7
Excellent
1,516 reviews
Price from
$319
per night

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

A 9-minute walk from East Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides 2-star accommodations in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara. Staff. Free parking. Walking distance to the beach and downtown

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8.7
Excellent
1,477 reviews
Price from
$239
per night

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. great staff, modern and clean, and a great facility overall

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9.1
Wonderful
2,014 reviews
Price from
$293.55
per night

Inn at East Beach

Hotel in East Beach, Santa Barbara

This hotel is 2 miles from Santa Barbara and within a 5-minute walk of the Santa Barbara Zoo. It offers an outdoor pool, a patio, and rooms with flat-screen TVs. cute, quaint, charming, clean, and great location

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7.6
Good
1,652 reviews
Price from
$260
per night

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. Nice pool & jacuzzi, beautiful room, refreshments on arrival.

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8.5
Very Good
1,568 reviews
Price from
$312.55
per night

The Presidio

Hotel in Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Located 6 minutes’ drive from Stearns Wharf, this Santa Barbara hotel offers free parking to guests. It also features hypoallergenic bedding and amenities. Great location, LOVED the free bikes to use, having a fridge in the room was a great amenity. would definitely love to come back.

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7.6
Good
1,818 reviews
Price from
$229
per night

Villa Rosa Inn

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

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. Great location, fancy and exceptional style. Fireplace, nice pool area, good breakfast. Super friendly staff.

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7.3
Good
1,150 reviews
Price from
$223.75
per night

Most-booked hotels in Santa Barbara in the past month

Santa Barbara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

    Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

    Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara
    Breakfast options

    A 13-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides 4-star accommodations in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara.

    lovely little home away from home, nice breakfast

    8.1
    Very Good · 260 reviews
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

    Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

    Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara
    Breakfast options

    Offering 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...

    Clean, spacious rooms, with kitchen very comfortable bedding.

    8.8
    Excellent · 108 reviews
  • Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

    Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

    Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara
    Breakfast options

    Set in Santa Barbara, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is 9.9 mi from Antioch College and offers facilities like an outdoor pool.

    friendly staff big rooms very comfy beds free parking

    8.3
    Very Good · 275 reviews
  • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

    Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Breakfast options

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

    Very clean. Lighting good! Staff pleasant always

    8.0
    Very Good · 219 reviews
  • Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

    Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

    Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara
    Breakfast options

    Featuring a fitness center 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.

    Location close to freeway, quiet and pretty grounds.

    8.1
    Very Good · 721 reviews
  • The Upham Hotel

    The Upham Hotel

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Breakfast options

    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.

    Upscale, historic property with an on-site restaurant

    8.4
    Very Good · 402 reviews
  • Inn by the Harbor

    Inn by the Harbor

    Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara
    Breakfast options

    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.

    nice and cozy rooms - also the outside facilities are made up really nice

    8.2
    Very Good · 600 reviews
  • Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

    Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

    Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara
    Breakfast options

    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

    8.6
    Excellent · 363 reviews

Budget hotels in Santa Barbara

  • Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

    Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Budget Hotel

    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...

    The wranglers leading the horse back ride were great.

    8.6
    Excellent · 63 reviews
  • Beach Retreat

    Beach Retreat

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Budget Hotel

    Offering free WiFi, Beach Retreat offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, a 18-minute walk from West Beach and one mile from One Thousand Steps Beach.

  • Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz

    Hotel in East Beach, Santa Barbara
    Budget Hotel

    Santa Cruz is offering accommodations in Santa Barbara. The property is around 1.3 miles from West Beach, 1.5 miles from Butterfly Beach and 12 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara.

  • Julia Metelmann

    Julia Metelmann

    Hotel in East Beach, Santa Barbara
    Budget Hotel

    Julia Metelmann has accommodations in Santa Barbara. The property is around 1.3 miles from West Beach, 1.5 miles from Butterfly Beach and 12 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara.

    5.5
    Average · 2 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Santa Barbara

  • Santa Barbara Inn

    Santa Barbara Inn

    Hotel in East Beach, Santa Barbara
    Central location

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

    loved staying here very relaxing and great restaurant too

    8.9
    Excellent · 626 reviews
  • De La Vina Inn

    De La Vina Inn

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Central location

    Located in Santa Barbara, 2.2 mi from Leadbetter Beach and 1050 feet from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking...

    Room very comfortable and near deck and lighted back yard.

    8.9
    Excellent · 94 reviews
  • Palihouse Santa Barbara

    Palihouse Santa Barbara

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Central location

    Located in Santa Barbara, 1.3 miles from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    great vibe, lovely staff and good central location

    8.8
    Excellent · 185 reviews
  • Hotel Californian

    Hotel Californian

    Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara
    Central location

    Located 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

    8.4
    Very Good · 222 reviews
  • Hotel Santa Barbara

    Hotel Santa Barbara

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Central location

    This hotel is within 2 mi of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors.

    Sehr zentrale Lage, sehr gute und geräumige Zimmer

    8.2
    Very Good · 765 reviews
  • Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Central location

    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.

    The location was amazing! Staff was very friendly.

    8.0
    Very Good · 404 reviews
  • Haley Hotel

    Haley Hotel

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Central location

    Located a 12-minute walk from West Beach, Haley Hotel offers 3-star accommodations in Santa Barbara and has barbecue facilities.

    No Carpet! Great for allergy sufferers like myself

    8.0
    Very Good · 137 reviews
  • The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

    The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

    Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara
    Central location

    Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort features beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view.

    Perfect surprise getaway. Very pet friendly. Loved it.

    8.0
    Very Good · 215 reviews

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