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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.
Mason Beach Inn
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.
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.
The Presidio
Located 6 minutes’ drive from Stearns Wharf, this Santa Barbara hotel offers free parking to guests. It also features hypoallergenic bedding and amenities.
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.
Castillo Inn at the Beach
A 9-minute walk from East Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides 2-star accommodations in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara.
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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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· 282 reviewsHideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides rooms in Santa Barbara near Santa Barbara City College and Antioch College.
lovely little home away from home, nice breakfast
8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 106 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.
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· 191 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
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 575 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.
The Upham Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 425 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
Inn by the Harbor
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 623 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 options8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 377 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
Hotels located in the center of Santa Barbara
The Eagle Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 633 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
Santa Barbara Inn
Hotel in East Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 602 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
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 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.
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
Hotel Californian
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 226 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
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 793 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.
8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 99 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!
Riviera Beach House
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.0Scored 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.
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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 $261.10 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 279 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 of America - From $299.26 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,153 reviewsI stayed in a room with a king size bed. The bed was quite comfortable and the bathroom was spacious. The hotel is located on one of the main streets near the beach in Santa Barbara with easy access to several restaurants and attractions in the downtown Santa Barbara area. The staff at the hotel were all very kind and helpful. The hotel grounds are well kept with beautiful landscaping.
AlexandriaUnited States of America - From $307.80 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 425 reviewsThe location was perfect for our purposes in Santa Barbara. Quick and easy walk to State Street. Beautiful hotel and grounds. Nice courtyard area for guests to sit and relax. Room was clean and very quiet. The hotel provided a basket of individually wrapped scones, cookies, oatmeal and toiletries plus a bottle of wine from Santa Barbara Winery at check in.
PhilipUnited States of America - From $283.86 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,322 reviewsWe LOVED it! We arrived quite late and were welcomed by super friendly staff who offered us snacks and fresh cookies and then told us all about Santa Barbara and where to go. We even got a free upgrade to a really nice big suite! Best stay on our trip to California. Also very central, it’s easy to walk around town and we felt very safe in this area.
RamonaGermany - From $270.65 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 99 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 of America
- From $330.20 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 633 reviewsAs we arrived Peter welcomed us. This guy is a legend - one of the funniest and kindest people i met in the US. No Joke, a 10/10! We stayed one night and he uprgradet us to a room with whirlpool. The Hotel is very near to the centre (State St.) - maybe 10min walking. A nice hotel to stay in for visiting Santa Barbara.AmirAustria
- From $128.08 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 681 reviewsIt was convenient to our operations in Santa Barbara (several facilities near downtown) and for dining and a movie. The bed was comfortable (nether too stiff nor too soft), and the temperature controls were easy to adjust and understand. Parking was convenient to the room ,m which during a downpour was appreciated.
LanceUnited States of America - From $238.66 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,957 reviewsThe location right across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor was awesome and allowed easy access to everything in the area and downtown. Our room was spacious with nice furnishings & fixtures, and had a very comfy king bed. Liked the hugh walk-in shower, separate water closet, and full closet too.
BrianUnited States of America - From $588.13 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 229 reviewsThis is a great boutique property, a short walk from downtown State Street Santa Barbara. The hotel is very comfortable and very quiet in spite of its in-town location. The staff could not have been more helpful. I spent an extremely enjoyable 4 days and had great weather to boot. I will go backMartinUnited States of America
- From $193.79 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 365 reviewsSafe, clean, beautiful,and cozy! Safe area, near downtown and gas station. Check in is quick. We arrived there a little bit late, the lady served us very friendly, clearly, and patiently. I like this room, it’s clean, cozy, lovely. I like this Santa Barbara style room!xinUnited States of America
- From $307.80 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 425 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 $147.06 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 1,773 reviewsFriendly staff, room was sufficient for our needs and was kept clean. Nice central pool area. Good location to access nearby Santa Barbara attractions, short drive, bus service near by. Short walk to some stores, places to eat. Close to 101 highway.
Doug LindsayUnited States of America - From $335.30 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 449 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 of America
- From $312.99 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 2,306 reviewsLocation near the beach is great. Easy access to everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Walk/bike to beach and restaurants. Compared to other nearby inns and motels, La Playa is newly refurbished and very stylish. Highly recommend!AlainaUnited States of America
- From $204.42 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 2,444 reviewsAbility for a family group to meet and visit in the large patio area. Close to downtown Santa Barbara, on bus line, within walking distance of Starbucks, great restaurant food and staff.MaryUnited States of America
- From $252.88 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,377 reviewsSanta Barbara is very expensive to visit. This hotel is a very good location and a good price. The room was comfortable, with parking directly outside the room.ChristyAustralia
- From $181.26 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,045 reviewsThe 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.
ErikCzech Republic - From $193.17 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 575 reviewsThe staff were friendly. The hotel is bot far from downtown Santa Barbara and easily accessible by ride share. The pool was nice.JosephUnited States of America
- 7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 853 reviewsSimple hotel, reception staff was lovely. Breakfast great for this hotel. Good location to drive into Santa barbaraKellyUnited Kingdom
- From $312.99 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 2,306 reviewsGreat location in Santa Barbara, best value Inn we've stayed at on our tour up the Pacific HighwaySusanUnited Kingdom
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