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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.

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Diana
From
United States
Love the location staff great and easy parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,375 reviews
Price from
$265.05
1 night, 2 adults

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 outdoor pool and complimentary parking.

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Levent
From
United States
No parking!!! You have to pay $40 per night for parking!! This not fair!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,786 reviews
Price from
$235.20
1 night, 2 adults

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.

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Enrique
From
United States
The room was spacious with a great view.The staff at the front desk is excellent and very helpful.I will definitely be staying there again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,245 reviews
Price from
$119
1 night, 2 adults

Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara

Hotel in Upper State Street, 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.

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Elizabeth
From
United States
Everything was good except the shower head was pretty calcified that we did not use the shower.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,290 reviews
Price from
$129
1 night, 2 adults

Santa Barbara Inn

Hotel in East Beach, Santa Barbara

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

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Anonymous
From
United States
not applicable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
Price from
$399
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara is waiting for you in the heart of downtown where warm hospitality meets rich history.

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Joseph
From
United States
Staff was exceptionally friendly. Just a beautiful hotel in a great area for dining, shopping, and having a beverage or two.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 757 reviews
Price from
$261
1 night, 2 adults

The Upham Hotel

Hotel in Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

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.

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Abigail
From
United States
Peaceful, serene environment
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Price from
$234
1 night, 2 adults

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hotel in East Beach, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away.

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Jose
From
United States
Glenn was awsime at front desk. Valet was awsome. The food was awsome room cleaners awsome..facility awsome..Awsome experience for myself and my family.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
Price from
$247
1 night, 2 adults

Palmoro House

Hotel in East Beach, Santa Barbara

The Palmoro House is a satellite building located 1.5 blocks from the main lobby of the Mar Monte Hotel.

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Maria Y
From
United States
It was nice and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
$183
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara

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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Robin
From
United States
A little pricey when your room is never cleaned. In addition, We found long hairs in our fold up couch bedding.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
Price from
$203.15
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the center of Santa Barbara

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 101 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, 314 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

    Attractively located in the center of Santa Barbara, Social Stays - Santa Barbara's FIRST hostel on State Street has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    Located 2 miles from Sterns Wharf. Free Wi-Fi in rooms is offered to all guests.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,061 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Casa Riviera - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara provides accommodations within 0.6 miles of the center of Santa Barbara, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 757 reviews

    Hotel Santa Barbara is waiting for you in the heart of downtown where warm hospitality meets rich history.

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Barbara and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 260 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,...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 244 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 18 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 a terrace and barbecue facilities.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,540 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews

    This motel is located on Santa Barbara's waterfront, only one block from Stearns Wharf. The inn offers a danish and coffee each morning and views of the ocean and surrounding mountains.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews

    Showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean, this hotel opposite Santa Barbara beach offers a free deluxe continental breakfast. This harbor-front inn features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews

    Located on the California coastline, the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort features a large outdoor pool and views from every guest room.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

    This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Budget hotels in Santa Barbara and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 108 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 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 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.

  • Villa Castillo 4 & 5 features accommodations in the center of Santa Barbara, 1.3 miles from West Beach and 10 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Villa Castillo 3 offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, 10 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and 1.4 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara.

  • Villa Castillo 1 is located in Santa Barbara, just 10 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and 1.4 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara.

  • Villa Castillo 4 is located in Santa Barbara, just 10 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and 1.4 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara.

  • Villa Castillo - All 5 Villas is located in Santa Barbara, just 10 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and 1.4 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara.

  • Villa Castillo 5 offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, 10 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and 1.4 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara.

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What Guests Said About Santa Barbara:

  • 10.0

    Great place to visit.

    Great place to visit. Lots to see and do within walking distance, plenty of bike rentals for further trips, entertainment for all ages. The Marine Center and MOXI were fun for kids and adults alike. McConnells Ice Cream is a great treat.
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    Anonymous
  • 10.0

    Everything there was beautiful and wonderful to see, all the...

    Everything there was beautiful and wonderful to see, all the shops were fantastic. The food was great everything was so close together ,you didn't need a car you just walk around. We all had a fantastic time! It was amazing. I definitely want to go back as soon as I can I wish I could live there.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 10.0

    Santa Barbara has a casual relaxed feeling to it.

    Santa Barbara has a casual relaxed feeling to it. A walk on the pier is a must. Free 90minute parking but walk instead. The Spanish-style architecture gives the city a unique charm. With the mountains as a background, the ocean spreads out to the west. This is a city to chill and stroll in. Most of restaurants are located on State Street, which was closed off to vehicles and was more like a pedestrian Mall on Sunday night. Not sure if it's closed for foot traffic every night. Do be aware of bikes-etc. on State Street though.
    Guest review by
    Dennis
    United States
  • 10.0

    I had visited Santa Barbara in the summer of 2023 and...

    I had visited Santa Barbara in the summer of 2023 and returned now in April 2024: great vibes, good restaurants, and friendly staff. No surprise, the best experience was in the summer, but I could enjoy it a lot in April as well.
    Guest review by
    Paulo Heidrich
    Brazil
  • 10.0

    It was a great stay! Beaches, great food, very nice people!

    It was a great stay! Beaches, great food, very nice people! We ate at Finney's! Very Yummy food! Loaded pulled pork nachos were so good! The Mahi Mahi salads were very good! Drinks were great too! If you can come during the week when there is less people!
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 10.0

    Downtown is very walkable, great restaurants and cafés,...

    Downtown is very walkable, great restaurants and cafés, beach is convenient. Restaurant "Rudy", a Mexican kitchen was delicious, home-cooked food and friendly staff, a Danish bakery and Cafe on State St and the vibe very laid back, mediterranean, sophisticated beautiful.
    Guest review by
    Claudia
    United States

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  • From $242.97 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews
    Large spacious room. Hotel served good complimentary continental breakfast. Reception staff very helpful/friendly, accommodating my additional requests. Good size fridge and microwave available in room. Beds comfortable and en suite bathroom provides a good shower (with complimentary shower gel/shampoo/conditioner) Large swimming pool (quiet during our stay) with complimentary sun beds and towels. Great stay in Santa Barbara and I would definitely recommend.
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    United Kingdom
  • From $268.60 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,785 reviews
    A 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 trip
    Guest review by
    Daniela
    Austria
  • From $182.72 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,797 reviews
    very good clean spacious room, as we had two double king beds, which were comfortable. Selection of coffees and tea, fridge, iron and board, which was very handy. Also pool to enjoy stay. Hotel in a very good location, free parking, easy to find, next to filling station and the shop. Definitely would be back if will travel to Santa Barbara again.
    Guest review by
    JURGITA
    United Kingdom
  • From $151.76 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews
    Cheapest hotel/motel in the area. Air con unit is next to 1 bed so either get a cold arse in the night with air con on or hot room without air con. WiFi worked at the end of the corridor. But wouldn't work in the middle. Pool clean. Bed clean. Bathroom clean. Strange western saloon doors to the toilet.
    Guest review by
    Matthew
    United Kingdom
  • From $147.06 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,188 reviews
    The location was good. Had restaurants and shops close to hotel. 10 minute drive to the downtown area. Close to the freeway as well.
    Guest review by
    JONATHAN
    United States

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