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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.

d
ddariomartini
From
Italy
A very cozy and welcoming place. Great staff, friendly and helpful, 24/7. Beautiful building and nice rooms, quite spacious and in excellent condition. Very clean everywhere. Very good location, close to the beach but also quiet in the night. Breakfast included, coffee and water always available.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,330 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.

E
Elena
From
Spain
I loved this place. The location was very walkable, just next to the beach and Santa Barbara old town. The room was big and extraordinarily clean. The beds were comfortable. Also, the option of free parking is very handy as street parking can be expensive around. Breakfast was good... I will definitely stay here if I visit Santa Barbara again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,191 reviews
Price from
US$203.99
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.

F
Florian
From
Austria
Lovely room, nice and quiet surroundings. Rental bikes available to cruise to the beach in just 10 minutes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$450
1 night, 2 adults

Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

This 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.

A
Annemieke
From
Netherlands
Great staff, delicious breakfast, good location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews
Price from
US$263.83
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....

J
Jan
From
Poland
We do love everything in the hotel. We had an enjoyable time and would love to come back soon! The Staff is helpful and friendly. The hotel is kept in nice style keeping what’s the best to being in Santa Barbara. The location is great. Only 2 blocks away from the beach and Main Street. You can rent and bikes for free and explore the City! The hotel serves delicious breakfast. Cold and hot water, plus tea/ coffee are available 24hrs in lobby. We recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
US$408
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...

T
Tom
From
Canada
A quality accommodation nestled into the Mountains....beautiful! Horseback ride was outstanding and the cowboy attendants were exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
Price from
US$534.75
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.

K
KENNETH
From
Australia
Beautifully maintained in every respect. An absolute joy to spend time there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
US$725
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.

F
Frank
From
Denmark
Staff. Free parking. Walking distance to the beach and downtown
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,276 reviews
Price from
US$166.50
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.

M
Margaret
From
United States
Spotlessly clean, beautifully maintained. A quick, pleasant walk to the fun Funk Zone and the beach. We drove but could easily have taken the train -- also close to the train station. Not as glamorous as Hotel California but world's less expensive. Good price performer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,089 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.

K
Kim
From
Australia
Location, beautiful decor, stylish property, cleanliness.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,643 reviews
Price from
US$275
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, 2,326 reviews
From US$182.71 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,269 reviews
From US$262.12 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,754 reviews
From US$229.83 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,191 reviews
From US$375.05 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
From US$271.53 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
From US$323.02 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 783 reviews
From US$378.16 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
From US$258.21 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
From US$275.88 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Budget hotels in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 58 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$104.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,919 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$192.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,773 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$127.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,833 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$213.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 576 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$116.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,206 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$97.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,326 reviews

Located less than a minutes’ walk to the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel offers an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is 5 minutes’ drive away.

From US$182.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews

Just 10 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara City College. Free WiFi is available. Featuring modern Mexican-inspired décor, each bright room at Agave Inn includes a flat-screen TV with cable.

From US$192.66 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 95 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$422.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 111 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 263 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.

From US$245.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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.

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$354.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

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

From US$275.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Casa Riviera - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara provides accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Santa Barbara, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a...

From US$538.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 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$358.84 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, 202 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$261.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 110 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$324.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 231 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$440.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 599 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$192.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 526 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$304.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 258 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$349.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Set in Santa Barbara and only 100 metres from West Beach, TIDE POOL VILLAS offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$581.35 per night

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What guests said about Santa Barbara:

8.0

It is good to visit once, it doesn't have a lot of things to...

It is good to visit once, it doesn't have a lot of things to do but it is relaxing and nice. The funk zone is really cool and you can spend a lot of time there. We also reserved a trolly tour which was really good.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

Santa Barbara is a beautiful small city on the coast with...

Santa Barbara is a beautiful small city on the coast with mountains behind. Good weather, walkable main street. Nearby Montecito and Summerland are lovely too. But accomodations are expensive throughout the area.
Guest review by
Sherry
United States
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

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From US$262.12 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.
Guest review by
Jon
United Kingdom
From US$135.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,076 reviews
A fantastic stay — the hotel is just a short walk from the beach and surrounded by iconic Santa Barbara palm trees, which gives it a magical, laid-back vibe. The rooms were new, clean, and comfortable. Breakfast was included, and the hot tub was a great way to unwind. The overall atmosphere was unforgettable.
Guest review by
Pawel
Poland
From US$116.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
Is it worth $140 a night? Not really. But considering that’s about as cheap as it gets for Santa Barbara, it was a solid stay. Clean enough, comfy enough. Good location, in walking distance of a lot of stores/restaurants and only a couple minutes drive to downtown.
Guest review by
Jessica
United States
From US$330.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,651 reviews
Perfect 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!
Guest review by
Kathryn
United Kingdom
From US$295.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 492 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