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La Playa Inn 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.
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 4 mi from Arroyo Burro Beach Country Park, this hotel in Santa Barbara, California offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Santa Barbara Inn
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is located in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
Hotel Santa Barbara
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.
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.
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.
Palmoro House
The Palmoro House is a satellite building located 1.5 blocks from the main lobby of the Mar Monte Hotel.
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
This California hotel is just 2 miles from Goleta Beach Park. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and free Wi-Fi.
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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· 285 reviewsHideaway 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
8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 103 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.
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 274 reviewsSet 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
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 116 reviewsLocated 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!
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 588 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.
Very comfortable, excellent value and helpful staff.
Inn by the Harbor
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 610 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 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 383 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
Villa Rosa Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,560 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
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The Upham Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCheap hotel8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 419 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 Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCheap hotel8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 786 reviewsThis 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.
Great location, comfortable bed and friendly staff
8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 57 reviewsLocated 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...
Great horse dude ranch experience! Perfect for a few nights
7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,489 reviewsLocated 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.
Close to the beach and close to my conference venue.
7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,905 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 !!!
7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 224 reviewsLess than 10 minutes’ walk to the beach, this Santa Barbara area historic boutique inn offers a daily continental breakfast. A flat-screen cable TV is available in all guest rooms.
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7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 296 reviewsLocated 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.
It a historic building close to a great tourist area
Hotels located in the center of Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 234 reviewsLocated 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
Santa Barbara Inn
Hotel in East Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 610 reviewsFeaturing free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is located in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
It was an amazing hotel huge rooms and great views
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 166 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.
Jasmine katy jamaru were really helpfull and efficient.
De La Vina Inn
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 81 reviewsLocated 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...
Beautiful historical building in a fantastic location
Hotel Californian
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 232 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· 264 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.
7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 21 reviewsLocated 2 miles from Sterns Wharf. Free Wi-Fi in rooms is offered to all guests.
Haley Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 117 reviewsFeaturing barbecue facilities, Haley Hotel is located in Santa Barbara in the California region, a 12-minute walk from West Beach and 1.4 miles from Leadbetter Beach.
No Carpet! Great for allergy sufferers like myself
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What Guests Said About Santa Barbara:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
We loved the old mission and spend a lot of time in the...
We loved the old mission and spend a lot of time in the hotel. I didn‘t like the pier. Everywhere were cars and parking lots instead of nice sitting opportunities. there were a lot of homeless people, too.AnjaGermany - 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 of America - 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 of America - 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 Montecito
Sarah-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 of America - 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 of America
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- From $238.26 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,105 reviewsThink of it like a renovated old school beach town motel. There aren't many frills, but the rooms are spacious and clean and have been re-done recently. It also has a cool outdoor patio on the second floor that is open to all guests. The location for the money is the best part. It's on state street, which is the main downtown street in Santa Monica - you're about a 10 minute walk to the best part of the city center. You can also walk to the Santa Barbara Bowl which is a little over a mile and takes about 20/25 minutes.
KyleUnited States of America - From $177.01 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 2,517 reviewsI only stayed one night, but found the hotel to be easy, clean, and nicely decorated. There is a nice restaurant and bar which extends out to the pool. I walked from there straight down State street (about a mile) to the fun, nightlife area of Santa Barbara for the evening then took an Uber home. In the morning I was able to run down to the beach from the hotel and take a dip in the pool when I returned.MellissaUnited States of America
- From $177.01 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 2,517 reviewsThe room was large. The bed and especially the pillows were first class. Would have been 10/10 but I just didn't like the bathroom (it was large and useful, but felt bleak and cold). The hotel restaurant is fantastic. No need to venture out when staying at the Lemon Tree Inn. Two nights there, two fantastic meals. I recommend the Calamari especially, the best I have ever tasted.ColinUnited Kingdom
- From $307.80 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 419 reviewsThe location was perfect for our purposes in Santa Barbara. Quick and easy walk to State Street. Beautiful hotel and grounds. Nice courtyard area for guests to sit and relax. Room was clean and very quiet. The hotel provided a basket of individually wrapped scones, cookies, oatmeal and toiletries plus a bottle of wine from Santa Barbara Winery at check in.
PhilipUnited States of America - From $498.86 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 639 reviewsAs we arrived Peter welcomed us. This guy is a legend - one of the funniest and kindest people i met in the US. No Joke, a 10/10! We stayed one night and he uprgradet us to a room with whirlpool. The Hotel is very near to the centre (State St.) - maybe 10min walking. A nice hotel to stay in for visiting Santa Barbara.AmirAustria
- From $839.37 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 234 reviewsThis is a great boutique property, a short walk from downtown State Street Santa Barbara. The hotel is very comfortable and very quiet in spite of its in-town location. The staff could not have been more helpful. I spent an extremely enjoyable 4 days and had great weather to boot. I will go back
MartinUnited States of America - From $260.83 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 405 reviewsEverything! The hotel was located in the best part of Santa Barbara, Montecito. Safe, clean, quiet and unpretentious, it is what I look for in a hotel. The front desk staff was very friendly and inviting and the room was huge with 2 comfortable queen sized beds. I also enjoyed the free parking
DavidUnited States of America - From $199.49 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,000 reviewsI flew into SBA late and wanted a hotel near the beach before I headed to Ojai for a workshop. A late after hours check in was offered with ease, the room was spacious and clean, and just a short walk to the beach in the morning before breakfast. I'd highly recommend.Laura DawnUnited States of America
- From $388.80 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 2,324 reviewsHotel is super clean and has courtyard with comfy seating area to relax reading books or afternoon tea. Great location, walking distance (only 2 blocks) to Santa Barbara harbor, Maritime Museum, waterfront and all those nice seafood restaurant. Free parking !!!
EDDYIndonesia - From $427.67 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,162 reviewsThere is no breakfast at Hotel Milo. The room had a little balcony outside which was great for meeting up with friends before dinner. The location is right on the beach a short walk to all restaurants shopping etc. The pool and jacuzzi were greatAndreaNew Zealand
- From $307.80 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 419 reviewsThe hotel is a beautiful old building in a fantastic neighborhood location in Santa Barbara. It is an easy walk to State Street for all the dining and shopping options in the main part of town. The property and gardens were very pretty.ItsFletchBroUnited States of America
- From $360.50 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,099 reviewsLocation by marina is superb. Restaurants just around corner. Rooms are very comfortable and customer service was excellent (special mention to John). For the area reasonable price, Santa Barbara is never going to be cheap.richardUnited Kingdom
- From $284.36 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,780 reviewsThe architecture of the hotel fits nicely into the post colonial architecture of Santa Barbara. The rooms are standard, but there’s nothing to complain about them. the staff is friendly. The lobby facilities are good.
MichalBelgium - From $169.86 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 1,806 reviewscleanliness, bed was comfortable, and absolutely LOVED the aesthetics of the hotel .... so cute, quaint and "Santa Barbara" ! Loved the many cute wrought iron patio tables, sitting areas and flowers.SandraUnited States of America
- From $388.80 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 2,324 reviewsAmazing hotel near the beach and state street. So clean, friendly staff and amazing rooms! We loved it here and would absolutely stay again. Also, lots of parking!!NicolaUnited Kingdom
- From $352.85 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,905 reviewsLocation and staff were great. The 'hotel' was an upgraded Motel but beautifully done. Plenty of parking and right by the Santa Barbara Pier.jamesUnited Kingdom
- From $280.08 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,560 reviewsPerfect boutique hotel with little balconies overlooking beach and garden in Santa Barbara Charming pool area. Walking distance to all!
mandalyn JohnsonUnited States of America - 7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 836 reviewsSimple hotel, reception staff was lovely. Breakfast great for this hotel. Good location to drive into Santa barbaraKellyUnited Kingdom
- From $199.49 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,000 reviewsLocation was good…near the beach. Appeared that the Inn had been renovated not too long ago. Funky style but nice.AAndreaCanada
- From $704.90 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 113 reviewsThe hotel is located in downtown Santa Barbara. Great LocationAngelaUnited States of America
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