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La Playa Inn 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.
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
This oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is 4 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. It offers 2 heated outdoor pools and a modern fitness center.
Lemon Tree Inn
Featuring a one acre tropical courtyard and an outdoor pool, this Santa Barbara hotel offers rooms with flat-screen cable TV. It is 1 mi from the Museum of Natural History.
Villa Rosa Inn
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.
Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
A very short walk from the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel features an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is a 5-minute drive away.
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.
Best Western Plus 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.
Inn at East Beach
This hotel is 2 miles from Santa Barbara and within a 5-minute walk of the Santa Barbara Zoo. It offers an outdoor pool, a patio, and rooms with flat-screen TVs.
Sandpiper Lodge - 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.
Motel 6-Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
An outdoor pool and brightly decorated rooms with an accent wall are featured at this motel in Goleta, California. The University of California Santa Barbara is 10 minutes’ drive away.
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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 279 reviewsSet in Santa Barbara, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is 9.9 mi 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· 189 reviewsJust 4 miles from Santa Barbara Airport, this Goleta hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub. A restaurant and fitness center is on site. Free Wi-Fi is included in all guest rooms.
Very clean. Lighting good! Staff pleasant always
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 101 reviewsLocated 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!
The Upham Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 423 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.
Upscale, historic property with an on-site restaurant
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 56 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 18 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge...
The wranglers leading the horse back ride were great.
Villa Rosa Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,514 reviewsThis 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.
Amazing property and hospitality services. Great stay
Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,141 reviewsLocated 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.
The room was spacious and came with a coffee machine
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 811 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 6.6 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a...
Very comfy beds and pillows Very clean Nice size rooms
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Simpson House Inn
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCheap hotel9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 236 reviewsBuilt in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped grounds and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings.
The whole experience was amazing! we all loved it.
9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 634 reviewsLocated 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.
Great staff, great staff,great experience loved it
8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 2,022 reviewsLess 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.
Great location, very clean, great pool, great staff
8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 1,565 reviewsOffering 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.
Very nice clean and big room in a very convenient location!
8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 601 reviewsFeaturing free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is located in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
It was an amazing hotel huge rooms and great views
8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 265 reviewsThis 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.
Location was fantastic. Staff were super friendly.
8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 576 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.
The room was very clean, staff was really friendly.
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCheap hotel8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 792 reviewsThis hotel is within 2 mi of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors.
Cosy Old hotel located centrally in Santa Barbara.
Hotels located in the center of Santa Barbara
De La Vina Inn
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 83 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 2.2 mi from Leadbetter Beach and 1050 feet from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking...
Beautiful historical building in a fantastic location
8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 378 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
Inn by the Harbor
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 624 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
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 753 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.
Perfect location. Good breakfast. Clean room. Great staff.
8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 190 reviewsAdjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort features beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view.
Room needs renewal, food was very good, service was excellent
Haley Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 121 reviewsFeaturing barbecue facilities, Haley Hotel is located in Santa Barbara in the California region, a 12-minute walk from West Beach and 1.4 miles from Leadbetter Beach.
No Carpet! Great for allergy sufferers like myself
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 718 reviewsFeaturing a fitness center and outdoor pool, Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is a contemporary property located within 10 minutes’ drive of downtown Santa Barbara and Goleta Beach.
Nice hotel with a great pool. Would absolutely stay here again.
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 350 reviewsThis 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.
Nice clean room Close to what we needed helpful staff
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What Guests Said About Santa Barbara:
- 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!Bellino - 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 Montecito
Sarah-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 of America - 10Scored 10
Loved the beautiful landscaping and architecture everywhere.
Loved the beautiful landscaping and architecture everywhere. Clean city and easy to navigate while driving but MapQuest misguided me numerous times. Excellent ethnic food restaurants. Lots of choices. I’m recommending “Meet Up” Chinese, “Your Place” Thai and “Masala Spice” Indian foods. Meet Up was first place I’ve ever been served by a robot!!!! Very cool!
CynthiaUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
Santa Barbara has a lot to offer from beaches to hiking...
Santa Barbara has a lot to offer from beaches to hiking mountain biking to sailing and other outdoor adventures. I would have liked to have more time to explore. Relax at the rose gardens at the mission, hike more, beach sunsets and dinner downtown. Getting around is easy. Biking is fun! I would avoid the traffic in the funk zone on Friday night. Park in a paid lot and walk in is what I recommend. Also check out the Farmer’s market downtown on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings. Wishing everyone a great time!
SabrinaUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
Scenery is fabulous.
Scenery is fabulous. We were there over Christmas and the biggest challenge was finding places to eat that would be open and not fully booked. Several museums were either closed and closed early. Zoo was lots of fun, open on Christmas Day, and a manageable 2-3 hour visit to see everything. Interesting shopping was limited -- go to nearby Montecito to shop if you're looking for higher-end gifts and clothing. For a twisty but spectacular drive over the mountains, plan a 1/2 day trip to Solvang or Los Olivos.
Mary JaneUnited States of America
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- From $478.56 per night9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 236 reviews~ Beautiful and historic rooms in keeping with the house. ~ stunning gardens surrounding the property ~ Breakfast was fantastic - a 3 course meal with the main meal something different each day, cooked perfectly alongside fantastic service! ~ Lovely warm scones and cookies served in the afternoon and evening. ~ Complete with fantastic hour d’oeuvres served early evening which varied each day and all delicious ~ turn down service each night ~ relaxing place, quiet and peaceful ~ one of the best hotels in California!!ZGUnited Kingdom
- From $283.86 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,329 reviewsThe property is located one street back from the front and pier area of Santa Barbara. The neighborhood was quiet and parking on site was no problem. The suite booked had 2 bedrooms and a well appointed kitchen area. Coffee was on tap in the lobby area & there were fresh cookies every afternoon. The pool on site was warm. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. For the tour we did the Franciscan represented the best value inn we stayed at.
ZoeUnited Kingdom - 6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 29 reviewsThis is a very cool Very old house with a lot of character. It is in the montecito hills- surrounded by billionaires mansions. The price you are paying is ridiculously low, significantly cheaper than the next option in Santa Bárbara (motel 6). Staff was nice. Garden was cool, though a work in progress still. Overall it’s not a luxury experience but I would definitely come back bc it’s cheap and interesting and comfortable enough.DevinUnited States of America
- From $283.86 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,329 reviewsExcellent hotel in downtown Santa Barbara. Our room was big and sparkling clean, everything new and posh. The room is well equipped with fridge, microwave, kettle, cups, glasses. It even had two TVs. The only thing to add maybe (as the ladies would appreciate it) is a full size mirror. Nice wood/tiled floors. Easy walk to the beach and to restaurants/shops. The complimentary fruit/cookies/coffee in the lobby is a bonus.
AGCanada - From $193.79 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 366 reviewsThe property is not close to downtown but that gave us opportunity to explore other parts of Santa Barbara. It is very affordable compared to other places. It’s quieter where we were at and that made our weekend trip relaxing and enjoyable. The hotel is close to restaurants, bars and coffee shops and as always we like to support local businesses wherever we travel. Thank you Agave Inn!MarissaUnited States of America
- 7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,043 reviewsI liked this hotel. The city of Santa Barbara is such a delight and this hotel was in a central location on State Street, around 5-10 mins walk from the main drag. It’s not a cheap city to stay in and I was impressed with the value of this place. Friendly staff and a clean room with all that you’d need.MeilirUnited Kingdom
- From $238.26 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 408 reviewsFantastic hotel.Family room very spacious and comfy.Great location for one night with a few places to eat.We took the bikes and cycled into santa barbara and back- this was about 5m each way and a couple of hills with no gears but was beautiful! Great value and highly recommended!nicolaUnited Kingdom
- From $874.52 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 226 reviewsLocation is excellent, near the beach and a number of great restaurants nearby. Room service food was the best I've ever had! The rooftop pool and hottub were amazing. We spent most of our time there and loved every minute of it! Our room was spacious and very quiet.CarolinaUnited States of America
- From $104.58 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 681 reviewsIs 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.JJessicaUnited States of America
- From $343.85 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 792 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 of America - 7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,043 reviewsLocation was great, very close to downtown Santa Barbara. Reception was welcoming and they accommodated our request. Motel area was quite clean and easy to get to. Room and bed were comfortable. Onsite parking a plus.
AngelUnited States of America - From $249.22 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 811 reviewsThe rooms were clean and breakfast was good. All service folks we came in contact with were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was close enough to downtown Santa Barbara, which is where we spent most of our time.LAURIEUnited States of America
- From $193.17 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 718 reviewsLocation is very good for access to Santa Barbara and surrounding region. The hotel facilities are very good, and the staff very helpful. Breakfast is good quality and has something for everyone.GeorgeIreland
- From $736.59 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 229 reviewsBeautiful hotel and bedroom Loved the courtyard , a piece of heaven in super busy Santa Barbara Nice pool , small but well kept Super friendly staff especially ChandraCarolineUnited Kingdom
- From $284.33 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,951 reviewsFantastic location by the beach, pier and harbour. Walking distance to everything! A gorgeous small hotel perfect for families with a delicious breakfast included.
JuliannaAustralia - From $118.70 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 776 reviewsIt was clean and the bathroom was pretty spacious. we chose the cheapest option in the area since we were just visiting Santa Barbara’s for a night. Good locationLucyUnited States of America
- From $227.26 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,713 reviewsEverything about the process seemed smooth and enjoyable. And enjoyed that the hotel was close to downtown Santa Barbara.AAngelUnited States of America
- From $245.10 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,943 reviewsLocation was good…near the beach. Appeared that the Inn had been renovated not too long ago. Funky style but nice.AAndreaCanada
- From $193.17 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 576 reviewsexcellent hotel, friendly staff, great pond, pool and jaccuzzi. our best experience in California
ThierryFrance - From $199.41 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 406 reviewseasy freeway access. near to downtown Santa Bárbara.
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