Skip to main content

Filter by:


Star Rating

5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star

Review Score

Wonderful: 9+ Very Good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Santa Barbara – 111 hotels and places to stay
Our Top Picks Lowest Price First Star rating and price Top Reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

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.

Perfect for the Price. Clean, modern and friendly staff.

Show more Show less
7.5
Good
2,283 reviews
Price from
$148
per night

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.

staff very attentive - view was great from our harbor view room

Show more Show less
7.8
Good
2,886 reviews
Price from
$179
per night

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.

The View and outside were beautifull

Show more Show less
7.3
Good
1,602 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

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.

amazing hotel with great pool area and right at the beach

Show more Show less
8.7
Excellent
1,490 reviews
Price from
$285
per night

A 9-minute walk from East Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides 2-star accommodations in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara.

Extremely clean and quiet. Felt like home.

Show more Show less
8.7
Excellent
1,472 reviews
Price from
$127.20
per night

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.

The property is relatively new, the staff are really friendly, location is good for walking to the beach, marina, wharf and restaurants

Show more Show less
9.1
Wonderful
2,074 reviews
Price from
$255.55
per night

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

Show more Show less
7.6
Good
1,765 reviews
Price from
$210
per night

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.

excellent location, nice room, comfortable bed and linens.

Show more Show less
8.5
Very Good
1,692 reviews
Price from
$274.55
per night

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

clean, kind staff, location, parking

Show more Show less
7.6
Good
1,885 reviews
Price from
$149
per night

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 and great cosy ambience. I loved the bathtub with a huge window, giving a very outdoorsy bath feel. Lots of old-fashioned wood used in the room, adding great aesthetics. The owner has made efforts to decorate the rooms tastefully.

Show more Show less
7.3
Good
1,286 reviews
Price from
$148.75
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

    Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides rooms in Santa Barbara near Santa Barbara City College and Antioch College.

    lovely little home away from home, nice breakfast

    8.2
    Very Good · 270 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...

    Very clean very comfortable. Nice staff great location.

    8.9
    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

    8.2
    Very Good · 274 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 · 207 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.

    8.0
    Very Good · 715 reviews
  • Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

    Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Breakfast options

    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.

    8.0
    Very Good · 548 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 · 415 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 · 598 reviews

Budget hotels in Santa Barbara

  • Motel 6-Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

    Motel 6-Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

    Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara
    Budget Hotel

    An outdoor pool and brightly decorated rooms with an accent wall are featured at this motel in Goleta, California. The University of California Santa Barbara is 10 minutes’ drive away.

    Stuff was very friendly, parking is free and easy.

    6.8
    Pleasant · 732 reviews
  • 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.

    8.8
    Excellent · 59 reviews
  • The Presidio

    The Presidio

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Budget Hotel

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

    Great hotel, value for money for the location, great clean room

    7.6
    Good · 1,888 reviews
  • Shoreline Studio

    Shoreline Studio

    Hotel in Santa Barbara
    Budget Hotel

    Located in Santa Barbara and within a few steps of One Thousand Steps Beach, Shoreline Studio has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • 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 · 617 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...

    Bedding, cleanliness, and the backyard is gorgeous

    8.9
    Excellent · 89 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 · 192 reviews
  • The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara
    Central location

    Located 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!

    8.8
    Excellent · 36 reviews
  • Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

    Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

    Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara
    Central location

    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

    8.7
    Excellent · 361 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 · 216 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.

    Location was fantastic. Walking distance to everything.

    8.2
    Very Good · 796 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.

    The service was fantastic and the view was breathtaking.

    8.1
    Very Good · 205 reviews

FAQs about hotels in Santa Barbara

Learn more about visiting Santa Barbara

  • 27 attractions
  • 8 points of interest
  • 10 neighborhoods
Find out more
Subscribe to receive premium deals

Prices drop the second you sign up!

What Guests Said About Santa Barbara:

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Santa Barbara

  • From $283.86 per night
    8.7
    Excellent · 421 reviews
    Great basic hotel in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Across the street from the beach and walkable to all the great restaurants, shops, etc.
    A
    Amanda
    United States of America
  • From $194.58 per night
    7.3
    Good · 1,286 reviews
    Perfect boutique hotel with little balconies overlooking beach and garden in Santa Barbara Charming pool area. Walking distance to all!
    mandalyn Johnson
    United States of America
  • From $395.03 per night
    9.3
    Wonderful · 397 reviews
    My family and I had a lovely stay in Cheshire Cat Inn! The guest house is located in a nice quiet residential area, but close to the downtown area as well. Andrea met us in person which is nice, and the check in went smoothly. We stayed in a 2 bed room house with an equipped kitchen and a small back yard to hang out. Highly recommend to anyone coming to Santa Barbara!
    Yin Yin
    United States of America
  • From $283.86 per night
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,175 reviews
    The suites were extra clean and comfortable. loved everything about it! I will definitely be staying here again next time! The bonus is that there is a pool and hot tub in this hotel. it is also near great restaurants in Santa Barbara
    Cecilia
    United States of America
  • From $338.31 per night
    8.1
    Very Good · 434 reviews
    Friendly and accommodating staff. Proximity to the beach and downtown was excellent. Facilities were clean for a motor lodge / motel / inn style property. Free parking (big plus for Santa Barbara!). Wifi worked and had no issues. Excellent coffee by hotel standards. Our Room had a kitchen that accommodated our needs. Heated pool was nice. Replied to all requests / questions via text quickly.
    Larry
    United States of America
  • From $289.76 per night
    7.7
    Good · 935 reviews
    Perfectly located near a hwy exit and on one of the major streets that contacts with another central street that will take you all over lovely Santa Barbara. The outside sitting areas were perfect for morning coffee and dinner by the fireplace
    Buffy
    United States of America
  • From $262.20 per night
    7.6
    Good · 1,765 reviews
    Great location! You're right by the beach and can walk to downtown Santa Barbara. Our room was incredible. It had a fireplace and high ceilings. It's a great deal for what you get.
    Kevin
    United States of America
  • From $193.79 per night
    8.5
    Very Good · 312 reviews
    The 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!
    Marissa
    United States of America
  • From $127.26 per night
    6.7
    Pleasant · 651 reviews
    The location was perfect for getting to downtown Santa Barbara and the pier. It was so close to everything. But also not in too crowded of an area. It was nice to be able to drop in and rest in the middle of the day before heading back out.
    Adrianna
    United States of America

Research, refine, and make plans for your whole trip