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Santa Barbara – 78 hotels and places to stay
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 6.4 km from Arroyo Burro Beach Country Park, this hotel in Santa Barbara, California offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre.
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.
Santa Barbara Inn
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
Hotel Santa Barbara
This hotel is within 3.2 km of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors.
Simpson House Inn
Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings.
Hotel Californian
Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool.
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.
Riviera Beach House
This 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.
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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· 286 reviewsWell situated in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is situated 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach, 1.1 km from East Beach and 17 km from...
lovely little home away from home, nice breakfast
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 272 reviewsSet in Santa Barbara, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is 16 km from Antioch College and offers facilities like an outdoor pool.
friendly staff big rooms very comfy beds free parking
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 171 reviewsJust 4 miles from Santa Barbara Airport, this Goleta hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub. A restaurant and fitness centre is located 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· 121 reviewsSituated 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· 583 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· 615 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 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 379 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
Beachside Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,895 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 !!!
Hotels located in the centre of Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 238 reviewsSet in Santa Barbara, 2 km from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers accommodation with a fitness centre, 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 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 607 reviewsFeaturing free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
It was an amazing hotel huge rooms and great views
8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 101 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.
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 58 reviewsLocated 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...
Great horse dude ranch experience! Perfect for a few nights
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 180 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 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 83 reviewsSituated in Santa Barbara, 3.5 Km from Leadbetter Beach and 320 meters from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodation with a shared lounge, free private...
Beautiful historical building in a fantastic location
The Upham Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.4Scored 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 Californian
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 233 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
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What guests said about Santa Barbara:
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 MontecitoSarah-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
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- From € 318.07 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 272 reviewsThis is a great hotel to stay if you are visiting Santa Barbara. The hotel is located quite close to the beaches and other attractions. The hotel also offers free parking. The rooms are quite spacious and very clean. They also have a microwave and a fridge. Other than that, the room also have a coffee machine and free coffee. The hotel also has an onsite laundry that the guest can use. It also has a restaurant that is open until 8:30pm. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. Great hotel and I can recommend it to anyone.
RameshUnited States - From € 349.40 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 379 reviewsThis hotel was amazing! Our room was basically an apartment with a kitchen, living room, and separate bedroom with a walk in closet. I do like to clean my room upon arriving to a hotel and it was already spotless. When we requested our room to be cleaned, they were so quick, but thorough! Breakfast was light (egg bites, yogurt, pastries), but very good. The location was awesome. Near the beach, gas stations, freeway, restaurants, and little markets. Probably the best hotel we've ever been to!TaylorUnited States
- From € 269.48 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 583 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
- From € 211.34 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,114 reviewsThe reception process was easy and very friendly. The hotel is located on Union Street, the main street of that wonderful town Santa Barbara. It takes approx a 10 minute walk to reach the lovely atmospheric restaurant part of Union Street. You will find a great choice of restaurants and sights on that street. The beds were comfortable and clean. We got a nice breakfast.FrankIreland
- From € 147.62 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 1,814 reviewsThe owner was friendly and honest. I was so tired I did not realize l left my cell phone at the lobby. I was in my room less than five minutes. Someone knocks on the door and it was the hotel owner with my cell phone! My room was clean with a comfortable bed. I was in town for the Santa Barbara Film Festival and the hotel was on the same street as the theatre!
OlivaUnited States - From € 276.60 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 121 reviewsThe location was very central and easy drive to downtown Santa Barbara, the beach and even Costco😄. We enjoyed our visit, my children loved the area and the inn. They said it was fancy. They loved the hot tub and pool. I loved the gardens, the smell of jasmin as you walk along the path towards Terra. Everyone was very helpful and friendly.DonnaUnited States
- From € 370.64 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,373 reviewsEverything about this hotel was perfect - we absolutely loved our stay, so much that we stayed for another evening! The pool is well heated, staff are so friendly, you are greeted by warm cookies and refreshments and the rooms are so clean and spacious. I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else whilst in Santa Barbara!
GabiA89United Kingdom - From € 119.31 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 682 reviewsSunset Hotel is ok. It's good for the price in Santa Barbara, but not more. The lady at the reception was very friendly, the room was clean, but rather small. No breakfast due to covid restrictions what I don't really understand, since all the restaurants are open without any restrictions.MichaelSwitzerland
- From € 228.94 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 705 reviewsGreat location, close enough to downtown Santa Barbara but not in the busy area so it was nice to have a quiet stay. Area was nice and felt safe. Hotel was clean and staff was nice. Felt it was priced a bit high but it was a holiday weekend. Would definitely stay there again.DorisUnited States
- From € 323.91 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 419 reviewsClean, central, and highly stylish rooms and a great backyard. Very close to touristic attractions and have a five star restaurant in it. Staff was helpful and very friendly. I would probably stay in the same hotel if i ever visit the Santa Barbara again.ÖyküTurkey
- From € 301.88 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,157 reviewsPerfect hotel for our visit to Santa Barbara. Right on the beach and within easy walking distance to loads of food and drink places, especially the funk zone. We loved chilling out by the fire pits in the evenings. The rooms and decor are just lovely!KathrynUnited Kingdom
- 8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 781 reviewsHistoric hotel in downtown Santa Barbara, good location, fantastic ambiance. I came early and dropped my luggage off and they texted me when my room was ready. The front desk staff was friendly and super competent. I really enjoyed my stay here.
CharlesUnited States - From € 358.40 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 421 reviewsHuge room size with view of the ocean. Beach was located right across the street, but the hotel was a little far from the main downtown area. The only option to park your car is with the hotel's paid valet. Nice amenities (pool, gym, bocce court).SuUnited States
- From € 119.31 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 682 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
- From € 253.95 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 2,044 reviewsGreat place to stay!! I would stay there again or use another Motel6 on my experience at this location. Overall decor of the room was good. Located near the beach and just 15-20 minutes walk from the town centre and Funky area.JevgeniUnited Kingdom
- From € 178.73 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 2,535 reviewsThe hotel was very convenient to downtown Santa Barbara and many restaurants within walking distance. The interior grounds were gorgeous, a very relaxing atmosphere.
DonnaUnited States - From € 287.46 per night5.9Scored 5.9Above averageRated okay· 717 reviewsNear the beach. If you are looking for a cheap place to crash and your ok with only the basics it's good. Had a mini fridge, room was clean.MarjolijnUnited States
- From € 264.90 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,799 reviewsEverything about the process seemed smooth and enjoyable. And enjoyed that the hotel was close to downtown Santa Barbara.AAngelUnited States
- From € 251.12 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 223 reviewsIt was in a good location near the beach and close to the highway. The hotel was clean and efficient and good value.RobertUnited Kingdom
- From € 398.05 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 2,098 reviewsCute area that was well lit and near the beach. I liked the coffee and free snack set up in the morning.
NathalieUnited States
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