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Guests can enjoy a wine and cheese hour every evening at this Santa Barbara bed and breakfast. Rooms are uniquely furnished and feature free Wi-Fi. Stearns Wharf is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

Downtown Santa Barbara is 1.6 km from the bed and breakfast. The Santa Barbara Mission is 5 minutes’ drive away.

What a fabulous place. A stylish Californian cottage, extremely friendly stuff, great location, free EV charger for guests

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9.3
Superb
417 reviews
Price from
£209
per night

The 3-course gourmet breakfast includes home-made granola, fresh fruit, yogurt and a hot entree that varies daily, such as eggs Florentine or cottage cheese pancakes. Organic free trade coffee, a large selection of choice teas and juice are also included.

Great Inn, very cute and quaint. It is located in a quiet district, Spotlessly clean, delicious cookies upon arrival and delicious homemade breakfast. Maria was very kind. Complimentary teas ans coffees throughout the day, and a nice wine tasting to finish the day. It was just amazing, we would have happily stayed another night!

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9
Superb
584 reviews
Price from
£189
per night

Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles.

The unique guest rooms at the Harbor House Inn include a TV with premium cable film channels and a Netflix account. Select rooms include a kitchen. All rooms offer air-conditioning as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

Beautiful room. Very clean and spacious. Great location. Walking distance to everything. The front desk was amazingly helpful. Check-in is 4 o'clock, but we arrived at 12:30 and the room was ready. The free parking was plentiful as well. Nice welcome snacks as well. We will definitely be back

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9.5
Exceptional
345 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

In the centre of Santa Barbara, Cactus Room - Private Entrance features garden views from the terrace. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Outdoor dining is also possible at the guest house.

Very clean, cute decorations, street parking available

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9.3
Superb
47 reviews
Price from
£162
per night

An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms.

Styled in subtle coloured floral or off-white bedding, all rooms feature a contemporary feel and an iPod docking station at Franciscan Inn.

Rooms were great as they had just been remodelled.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,351 reviews
Price from
£167
per night

At the inn, rooms have a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a patio. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

So charming, cozy, and well kept! Right across the street from a beach, well-appointed rooms, and a fireplace!

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8
Very good
455 reviews
Price from
£166
per night

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. Santa Barbara town centre is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Dominique is lovely and we enjoyed the croissants and beautiful home cooked breakfast!

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8.7
Fabulous
144 reviews
Price from
£252
per night

This hotel is located less than 5 minutes from Stearns Wharf and Ledbetter Beach and Park. It features rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

The accommodations at the Santa Barbara Casa Del Mar Inn include a work desk. In-room spa services are available upon request. A hair dryer and ironing facilities are provided.

Loved the room and the location. The breakfast buffet is definitely more of a snack not a real buffet. However, we were pleased to have coffee available. The wine and cheese, again very basic but a cute touch. Beds were comfortable!

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8.2
Very good
288 reviews
Price from
£175
per night

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

Kind and helpful staff. Clean and nice rooms. Great location.

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8.7
Fabulous
429 reviews
Price from
£215
per night

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.

Lavender Inn by the Sea features a refrigerator and coffee maker in every guest room. DVD players and free movie rentals are also included in each room. Guests will also receive a welcome beverage.

I usually don't do written reviews, but this was by far the best Inn I've ever stayed at. Aron checked us in but what he actually did was being a tour guide telling us everything we could check out in the area, all while being one of the kindest human beings I've met. Then we got a free room upgrade and the new room was basically a flat including a fully equipped living room. In addition, they provide you with champagne on the house upon arrival, every single day there is a complimentary wine tasting with snacks, you can fill up your water bottle as often as you'd like free of charge all day, there is a really nice pool, and you can do laundry (wash and dry including detergent for four dollars) and rent bikes for free at their partner hotel across the street. I'm still speechless as they offer all this at a comparably really low price and everything is super clean, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the location js just perfect, no matter if you arrive by car or train, and the beach as well as downtown are within walking distance. Thank you so much for everything!

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8.3
Very good
297 reviews
Price from
£224
per night

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Santa Barbara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 417 reviews

    Guests can enjoy a wine and cheese hour every evening at this Santa Barbara bed and breakfast. Rooms are uniquely furnished and feature free Wi-Fi. Stearns Wharf is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

    location, welcome, Andrea was wonderful and helpful.

  • Bath Street Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 583 reviews

    Nestled in Santa Barbara, this Victorian B&B is less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters.

    Breakfast comfy bed little cute living room and patio

  • Harbor House Inn
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 345 reviews

    Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Bikes were great!

  • Cactus Room - Private Entrance
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 47 reviews

    In the centre of Santa Barbara, Cactus Room - Private Entrance features garden views from the terrace.

    Very clean, cute decorations, street parking available

  • The Franciscan Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,349 reviews

    An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms.

    Lovely hotel in a great location. Staff were excellent

  • Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 455 reviews

    Located in Santa Barbara, 200 metres from East Beach, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

    the guy in the reception was perfect - he helped a lot 🙏

  • Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 144 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.

    The genuine kindness and thoughtful of of the staff and guest.

  • Casa Del Mar Inn
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 288 reviews

    This hotel is located less than 5 minutes from Stearns Wharf and Ledbetter Beach and Park. It features rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

    Staff was very nice. Great location and very cozy.⁰

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B&Bs that guests love in Santa Barbara

  • From £252.05 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 144 reviews
    Quiet and secluded in lovely garden environment . Dominique, the owner, was very kind and accommodating. The bed was very comfortable. Excellent breakfast served by Dominique : croissants, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit.
    Elizabeth
    France
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 403 reviews
    Great location. Very quaint and super cute Also very clean
    machaela
    Canada
  • From £269.49 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,349 reviews
    Great location close to downtown and the beach, quiet area and nice rooms with comfy bed.
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • From £618.47 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 233 reviews
    Charming boutique gem in Santa Barbara! Elegant decor, attentive staff, and prime location, amazing bar & restaurant. Enjoyed every moment. Will definitely return!
    M
    Mathias
    Switzerland
  • From £285.02 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,095 reviews
    Lovely hotel, lovely staff, great location and clean, quiet room.
    Jane
    United States
  • From £170.34 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,155 reviews
    Very nice staff. Great location. Overall quiet. Simple but sufficient breakfast. Big room. TV OK. Clean. Easy safe parking. Plenty of nearby restaurants within walking distance. I would return.
    Peter
    United States
  • From £224.89 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 583 reviews
    The place is quiet and conveniently located and has a private parking which makes the trip super. The beds were best I stayed in US and had a good deep sleep.
    Mahmood
    Bahrain
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 47 reviews
    Charming house. Great location - walked to town centre in 5 mins. Shame not to meet the host. I think we were avoiding getting in each others way. So it was intertaction free... Which is great!
    Louis
    United Kingdom
  • From £121.78 per night
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 775 reviews
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location. Quiet at night. Rooms are dark and easy to sleep in. I recommend this hotel.
    TeeZees
    Australia
  • From £258.43 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 263 reviews
    Great location, very friendly and accommodating staff, quaint and comfortable rooms, nice patio for a quiet morning coffee... will come back. Coffee and water in the comfortable lobby were nice, too - and promptly refilled.
    Lars
    United States

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