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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.
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 centre.
Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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.
Harbor View Inn
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.
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 1.6 km 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.
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 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.
Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
A short drive from beautiful beaches and easily accessible from local attractions, including the historic Santa Barbara Mission, this Santa Barbara, California motel offers comfortable rooms and an...
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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· 283 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
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 188 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 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· 105 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· 577 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.
Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated 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
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 56 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...
The wranglers leading the horse back ride were great.
Beachside Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,948 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 !!!
Villa Rosa Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,524 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
Budget hotels in Santa Barbara
6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 778 reviewsAn 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.
The trace of a future that was in the inbuilt shower stall
9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 632 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
Haley Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCheap hotel8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 120 reviewsBoasting barbecue facilities, Haley Hotel is situated in Santa Barbara in the California region, 1 km from West Beach and 2.3 km from Leadbetter Beach.
No Carpet! Great for allergy sufferers like myself
8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 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.
8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 620 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
7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 324 reviewsLocated 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.
It a historic building close to a great tourist area
Hotels located in the centre of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
Hotel in East Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 604 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
De La Vina Inn
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 82 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· 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
Hotel Californian
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 227 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
8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 279 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
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 794 reviewsThis 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.
Great location, comfortable bed and friendly staff
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.
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 751 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.
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What guests said about Santa Barbara:
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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!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 - 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 - 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
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- From £246.12 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 265 reviewsEverything! Located two blocks from the main Pier and in the heart of the sweet central locale of Santa Barbara! The hotel features artwork all year long that just gave it that extra touch of class and culture! They went the extra mile with all amenities and details in the room, classy, clean and charming! Such an elegant yet charming hotel! There are to lovely outdoor balcony seating areas to lounge and take in the beauty all around! Also there were complimentary bicycles to use! Truly can’t say enough! Stay here!!
MariaUnited States - From £384.90 per night9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 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 £295.05 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 794 reviewsMy wife and I had a great 2 night stay here in Nov 22. The hotel is in a very central location right in the middle of State Street, the pedestrianized main street in downtown Santa Barbara. It is surrounded by all the downtown shops, bars and restaurants and a short walk to the Funk Zone, West beach and Stearns Wharf and pier. Although it is very central, it was not noisy. The main hotel entrance is impressive, and our room was large, well equipped and very clean. There is also car parking, which is ideal.
GuyUnited Kingdom - From £144.66 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,534 reviewsThis location is amazing - almost on the beach (you just have to cross one road and you are there!). It has a fun retro vibe, big rooms, fun colors. Do note, there was no AC but they provided an industrial strength fan which was great. Some of the hotel is a bit rough around the edges - some areas could use a repair or two, but you can't beat the location and it is affordable. The pool is heated and is a great place to unwind.JesseUnited States
- From £251.73 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 2,313 reviewsNewly built little hotel on the beachfront of Santa Barbara, part of a larger corporate hotel chain. Everything as expected. Very spacious, clean and fully equipped rooms, thoroughly soundproof. Corporate style ambience, everything in the room brand new. Hotel built in tasteful Mexican style architecture with attention to detail. Excellent service. Within walking distance of Santa Barbara main attractions.SpyridonUnited States
- From £398.76 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 452 reviewsFriendly and accommodating staff. Proximity to the beach and downtown was excellent. Facilities were clean for a motor lodge / motel / inn style property. Free parking (big plus for Santa Barbara!). Wifi worked and had no issues. Excellent coffee by hotel standards. Our Room had a kitchen that accommodated our needs. Heated pool was nice. Replied to all requests / questions via text quickly.LarryUnited States
- From £261.31 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,566 reviewsHave stayed in many of the beach-front hotels in SB, and this is the best by some margin. Most are tired old motels that have been jazzed up to one extent or another and charge a fortune for what you actually get. Harbor View is a bit more expensive but much better - a proper 4 star level of furnishing, comfort, etc. I would certainly choose it again.
TomUnited Kingdom - 7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 852 reviewsLowest priced hotel I could find in Santa Barbara that got good ratings. it was very clean, beds were comfortable and pillows were fluffy. Bathroom sink was outside the toilet/tub area so one of us could use the sink while the other showered. Staff was friendly and the night desk man helped me find a parking space when we got back at midnight.elizabethUnited States
- From £159.82 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 2,446 reviewsRooms were well appointed. Pool and patio area looked very nice but we didn’t use either. We only spent one night and in late and out early. We don’t get much of a chance to employ motels or hotels in Santa Barbara because we have children who have homes there but were unavailable for us to stay.
Joseph NUnited States - From £155.36 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 712 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 £265.31 per night9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 421 reviewsVery pleasant "park-like" property right in downtown. Even though a tad expensive, is comparable with everything else in Santa Barbara, and more pleasant than many equivalent or more expensive hotels. Will stay there again next visit. Very clean room and safe surroundings.
DonaldUnited States - From £197.13 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,947 reviewsWe had probably the best room in the inn, 2nd floor facing south with sea view. Spacious room. Great personel giving advice what to do do in Santa Barbara The location, 2 min walk from the beautiful East Beach Nice pool. Free parking at the street. Breakfast included!
JohanSpain - From £178.90 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,928 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 £127.45 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,048 reviewsThe staff was very helpful and friendly. The apartments were a bit old but the rooms were clean and quite spacious. The best thing about this motel is its location, that is within walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara!DespoinaUnited States
- From £182.78 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,717 reviewsThe architecture of the hotel fits nicely into the post colonial architecture of Santa Barbara. The rooms are standard, but there’s nothing to complain about them. the staff is friendly. The lobby facilities are good.
MichalBelgium - From £703.36 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 227 reviewsloved the Californian - honestly came from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara it was like a breath of fresh air !! chalk and cheese - anyway great hotel - good food nearby - great everything ! will come again !
Jem DanceUnited Kingdom - From £189.53 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 751 reviewsRoom was comfortable and breakfast was good. The location was pretty good. It was near the beach, but not on the beach and no beach views. Pretty view of the mountains. The staff was friendly.GretchenUnited States
- From £228.68 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,948 reviewsLocation and staff were great. The 'hotel' was an upgraded Motel but beautifully done. Plenty of parking and right by the Santa Barbara Pier.jamesUnited Kingdom
- From £264.98 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 620 reviewsReally lovely hotel- just what you need. Parking, breakie and good location in Santa Barbara.SaraUnited Kingdom
- From £265.26 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 2,027 reviewsIts near the beach area, quiet and clean environmentPaulPhilippines
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