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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.

Ć
Ćurlin
From
Croatia
Great location, close to everything Great stuff, very helpful and polite Rooms are big and spacious Excellent value for money Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,361 reviews
Price from
US$265.05
1 night, 2 adults

Marina Beach Motel

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

D
David
From
Germany
Nice breakfast, friendly staff, superb location Cozy ambience - perfect value for money, highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviews
Price from
US$219.99
1 night, 2 adults

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, Santa Barbara

Set in Santa Barbara, 2.2 km from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

L
Lauren
From
Australia
Loved the cosy, homely and community feel to the property. Cool design also and was great to have a gym to use during my stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
Price from
US$335
1 night, 2 adults

The Eagle Inn

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located 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....

D
Diego
From
Brazil
Excellent location near the beachfront. We loved the breakfast and how we were received by the hotel staff. We liked that we could get free bikes with the hotel for a ride around town. Excellent value for money!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews
Price from
US$340
1 night, 2 adults

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Hotel in Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, 29 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

L
Luca
From
Italy
The place is amazing, in the nature, feeling relax and very confortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$604.50
1 night, 2 adults

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara

Perched above the Pacific with sweeping ocean vistas, El Encanto is a serene boutique retreat just five minutes from central Santa Barbara.

M
Matthew
From
United Kingdom
This is probably the best hotel I’ve stayed in for a long time. Wow! Stunning views, great food, lovely staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
US$935
1 night, 2 adults

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, 300 metres from West Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Y
Yesenia
From
Colombia
Everything met our expectations. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the location was perfect — everything was within walking distance, and there were plenty of restaurants nearby. Without a doubt, we’ll stay here again in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,295 reviews
Price from
US$202.02
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
Delia S. V.
From
Romania
The comfy beds and linens were great, the pool was nice and warm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,119 reviews
Price from
US$274.55
1 night, 2 adults

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.

F
Francesc
From
Spain
Great location. The hotel is located just next to the wharf and about 15 min away from the center by walking. Restaurants are nearby. Our room was in another complex, close to the main building of the resort as we asked for a quiet room. Beautiful and comfy room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,650 reviews
Price from
US$275
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

This 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.

C
Charles
From
Ireland
amazing welcome by the lovely man working at reception. It was our honeymoon and he made us feel so welcome after a long day on the road.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,271 reviews
Price from
US$179
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with parking in Santa Barbara

Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,332 reviews
From US$159.87 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,271 reviews
From US$216.34 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviews
From US$251.93 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
From US$304.13 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews
From US$281.51 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
From US$367.32 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 773 reviews
From US$323.64 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
From US$348.55 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
From US$286.14 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Hotels located in the centre of Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 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.

From US$471.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, De La Vina Inn is situated in the centre of Santa Barbara, 2.8 km from West Beach.

From US$273.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 274 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.

Casa Castillo - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara features accommodation situated less than 1 km from the centre of Santa Barbara and provides a garden and a terrace.

From US$248.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

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

From US$139.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

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

From US$286.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,956 reviews

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

From US$124.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Casa Riviera - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara features accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Santa Barbara, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and...

From US$301.14 per night

Budget hotels in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,784 reviews

This Santa Barbara, California hotel, located 2 miles from West Beach and the Pacific Ocean, features an outdoor pool with a cabana and sun deck. Orange Tree Inn offers cable TV and free Wi-Fi.

From US$139.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,825 reviews

Featuring a one acre tropical courtyard and an outdoor pool, this Santa Barbara hotel offers rooms with flat-screen cable TV. It is 1.6 km from the Museum of Natural History.

From US$129.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 552 reviews

Featuring free WiFi in all rooms, this Santa Barbara, California motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History. UC Santa Barbara is 15 minutes’ drive away.

From US$104.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,235 reviews

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.

From US$111.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews

Featuring free Wi-Fi, this motel is 15 minutes’ drive from the Santa Barbara Waterfront. It offers free parking and a 24 hour front desk.

From US$92.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 581 reviews

A short drive from beautiful beaches and easily accessible from local attractions, including the historic Santa Barbara Mission, this Santa Barbara, California motel offers comfortable rooms and an...

From US$127.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews

Located 3 km away from Old Mission Santa Barbara, this motel offers comfortable accommodations with free WiFi. Free guest parking is provided for all vehicles including trucks, RVs and buses.

From US$119.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Ideally situated in Santa Barbara, The Craft House Inn is a recently renovated bed and breakfast, which features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$305.60 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews

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.

From US$251.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Originally built in 1905, this quaint Santa Barbara B&B features individually decorated guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers spa and massage services and serves a daily buffet breakfast.

From US$259.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

Well situated in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is situated 17 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, less than 1 km from...

From US$383.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 562 reviews

Situated in Santa Barbara, 400 metres from West Beach, ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

From US$163.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 506 reviews

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.

From US$281.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 245 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.

From US$292.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Set within 100 metres of West Beach and 18 km of University Of California, Santa Barbara, TIDE POOL VILLAS offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Santa Barbara.

From US$581.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,438 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.

From US$261.25 per night

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What guests said about Santa Barbara:

10

Santa Barbara feels like a bit of paradise right here on...

Santa Barbara feels like a bit of paradise right here on earth. Beautiful beaches, good restaurants, interesting history, and friendly folks. The local pool (Los Banos Del Mar) is really top notch! Walkable city.
Guest review by
MAGGIETEXT
United States
10

We enjoyed Santa Barbara as usual.

We enjoyed Santa Barbara as usual. We have been coming there once a year for about 10 years. We enjoyed the Trolley Tour, although we have had better guides. The one we had seemed to roll through all the sights where, during previous visits, we were able to get better photos, and saw more.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

Santa Barbara is and has been a fun location to vacation in.

Santa Barbara is and has been a fun location to vacation in. The costs are high but there are extensive options for hotels and restaurants of all sorts. The scenery and beaches are top notch. A fun family area as well as a large variety of adult offerings.
Guest review by
Jan Pschak
United States
10

We went during Fiesta and what great timing on our part even...

We went during Fiesta and what great timing on our part even though we had no idea Of course we went to State St bc so much to see and do especially with the Fiesta activities We went to the beach Ate a couple of meals at the marina Also went to the Botanic Gardens
Guest review by
Margo
United States
10

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.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

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.
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From US$323.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews
My wife and I had a great 2 night stay here in Nov 22. The hotel is in a very central location right in the middle of State Street, the pedestrianized main street in downtown Santa Barbara. It is surrounded by all the downtown shops, bars and restaurants and a short walk to the Funk Zone, West beach and Stearns Wharf and pier. Although it is very central, it was not noisy. The main hotel entrance is impressive, and our room was large, well equipped and very clean. There is also car parking, which is ideal.
Guest review by
Guy
United Kingdom
From US$216.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,270 reviews
We really enjoyed our night in Santa Barbara. The hotel was close enough to get a taxi to the beach. In fact we walked most of the way back - it felt perfectly safe to do so. We received friendly service and checkin and checkout. Our suite had three beds across two rooms, so our teenage sons were very happy to have their own beds. Our suite was quiet and well equipped. The on-site restaurant provided a very nice breakfast.
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Jon
United Kingdom
From US$261.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
We liked pretty much everything about the hotel and had a great stay. Clean rooms, nice pool area and super friendly and helpful staff. Great location near the harbor/water and walking distance (at least for us Europeans) to the downtown area.
Guest review by
Jonas
Sweden
From US$124.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,956 reviews
The room was clean with a TV with many programs. Santa Barbara is lovely place and this hotel is great place to stay. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Guest review by
Erik
Czech Republic
From US$246.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
It was in a good location near the beach and close to the highway. The hotel was clean and efficient and good value.
Guest review by
Robert
United Kingdom