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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
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 170 reviewsJust 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 nice room and facilities. Courtyard was lovely.
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 122 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!
Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 380 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
8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 99 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.
Villa Rosa Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,570 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
Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,151 reviewsLocated 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.
The room was spacious and came with a coffee machine
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 669 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 6.6 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a...
Very comfy beds and pillows Very clean Nice size rooms
6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 375 reviewsThis Extended Stay America - Santa Barbara - Calle Real is especially designed for longer stays, with all rooms featuring a kitchenette. The hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour reception.
Really appreciated the responsiveness of the staff.
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9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 636 reviewsLocated 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.
Great staff, great staff,great experience loved it
8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,379 reviewsA 9-minute walk from East Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides 2-star accommodations in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara.
The mattress was extremely comfortable very nice!!!
8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 2,113 reviewsLess 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.
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8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 1,574 reviewsOffering 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.
Very nice clean and big room in a very convenient location!
8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,806 reviewsThis 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.
All, the room was perfect for family The swimming pool was good
8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 604 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
8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 579 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.
The Upham Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCheap hotel8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 421 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
Hotels located in the center of Santa Barbara
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 58 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
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 194 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 Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 780 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
Inn by the Harbor
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 612 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.
A great garden setting and pool area. Helpful staff
8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 180 reviewsAdjacent 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.
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Haley Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 116 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
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 702 reviewsFeaturing 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 was great. Had to pay an additional $50 for parking.
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The hotel location is a 10.
The hotel location is a 10. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and we were able to upgrade to a nicer room. My only disappointment was the extra $50 per night in fees and the $33 per night parking charge when there was ample parking and we parked ourselves. This should definitely be included in the cost. We literally spent $80+per night extra than we expected.LYNNUnited States of America - 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
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- From £404.05 per night9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 243 reviews~ Beautiful and historic rooms in keeping with the house. ~ stunning gardens surrounding the property ~ Breakfast was fantastic - a 3 course meal with the main meal something different each day, cooked perfectly alongside fantastic service! ~ Lovely warm scones and cookies served in the afternoon and evening. ~ Complete with fantastic hour d’oeuvres served early evening which varied each day and all delicious ~ turn down service each night ~ relaxing place, quiet and peaceful ~ one of the best hotels in California!!ZGUnited Kingdom
- From £204.99 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 579 reviewsI stayed at this hotel last trip to Santa Barbara and came back because of the location, value, and comfortable stay. More Mesa is a fantastic place to run in the morning. The staff were nice and trying their best within Covid precautions (and dealing with lots of complaining about the precautions). The lagoon area is beautiful and it was fun watching the ducks, crane, and bunny! I guess sitting out here for wifi was worth it.JulieUnited States of America
- From £256.44 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,876 reviewsA really great location - only a few steps away from Santa Barbara Pier. Great rooms - although we had to check that our kid got the sofa bed as booked. Was done within 5 minutes. Pool area was superb and well attended. One of the best complementary breakfasts we had on the whole trip What a pitty we only had 1 night for staying there planned in our round tripDanielaAustria
- From £404.24 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 1,574 reviewslocation is perfect for a walkable Santa Barbara trip. Jeanine’s is next door with the best breakfast tacos I have ever tasted. Across the street from the wharf and front door is steps from State Street, where all the restaurants, shopping and action take place. Clean hotel that has been nicely updated with large rooms and a friendly staff. Great spot!
MarcUnited States of America - From £179.94 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 209 reviewsI loved the location! Just 10 minutes north of downtown Santa Barbara! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. They greeted us with a bottle of wine and a room upgrade for our anniversary! I also really appreciated how dog friendly they were. Awesome accommodations! Highly recommend! We will be back! Thank you, Leta Hotel! The Jacobsons!AlishaUnited States of America
- From £298.14 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 780 reviewshis hotel is in a great location - dead centre of Santa Barbara - lovely older style property in great condition and in keeping with the neighbourhood - bars, shops and restaurants all within a minute from the front door of the hotel - staff really friendly as well. Would recommendColinUnited Kingdom
- From £368.09 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,156 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 £404.24 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 1,574 reviewsCool hotel, very cozy, clean. New plumbing, large comfortable room, huge balcony. The hotel team are great fellows! I really want to come back as soon as possible🤗, from Los Angeles (I'm already dreaming of Santa Barbara again, and Harbor view🤗🫶).AnnaRussia
- From £358.43 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 432 reviewsThe room was lovely and bed very comfortable. I stayed there so I could see my daughter who was studying at UCSB. it was only a 20 minute drive to the university. Santa Barbara was amazing and the hotel was right on the coast overlooking the sea.
GaryUnited Kingdom - From £110.18 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 675 reviewsThe 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.AdriannaUnited States of America
- From £366.11 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 2,339 reviewsLocation near the beach is great. Easy access to everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Walk/bike to beach and restaurants. Compared to other nearby inns and motels, La Playa is newly refurbished and very stylish. Highly recommend!AlainaUnited States of America
- From £178.76 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,125 reviewsThe staff was very helpful and friendly. The apartments were a bit old but the rooms were clean and quite spacious. The best thing about this motel is its location, that is within walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara!DespoinaUnited States of America
- From £366.11 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 2,339 reviewsEverything was perfect! The staff was very friendly, the room was spacious and very comfortable, the shower had a good pressure and temperature the breakfast was good and the location near the beach was the best.
Tatiana SansonowiczBrazil - From £314.06 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 122 reviewsThe rooms are huge and comfortable. The location was convenient between Goleta and downtown Santa Barbara. The lobby, the restaurant and outdoor area are super cute. And the staff was super friendly!JJenniferUnited States of America
- From £257.57 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 263 reviewsExcellent location on State Street, near the beach and adjacent to the Amtrak train station. The reception area was always stocked with tea and fruit.
MichaelUnited States of America - From £161.39 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 487 reviewsbest hotel of this chain. some best western plus inns are very dirty but this one is an exception. very friendly stuff and really clean room.
CansuGermany - From £241.98 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,379 reviewsWe loved Santa Barbara - very attractive. Hotel location was half a block from the beach and a couple of blocks from the main tourists areaDerekUnited Kingdom
- From £224.15 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 587 reviewsClose and walkable to downtown restaurants and events. This is literally the best place to stay in Santa Barbara.
GilesUnited States of America - From £204.99 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 579 reviewsexcellent hotel, friendly staff, great pond, pool and jaccuzzi. our best experience in California
ThierryFrance - From £241.98 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,379 reviewsThe location was excellent, near the beach, downtown Santa Barbara etc.VVickiUnited States of America
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