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Beachside Inn
Located 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.
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.
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.
The Upham Hotel
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.
Santa Barbara Inn
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
Hotel Santa Barbara
This 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.
Simpson House Inn
Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings.
Hotel Californian
Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool.
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Riviera Beach House
This 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.
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Santa Barbara's best hotels with breakfast
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 116 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!
Villa Rosa Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,563 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· 1,143 reviewsLocated 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.
The room was spacious and came with a coffee machine
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 717 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 11 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Very comfy beds and pillows Very clean Nice size rooms
6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 384 reviewsThis Extended Stay America - Santa Barbara - Calle Real is especially designed for longer stays, with all rooms featuring a kitchenette. The hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour reception.
Really appreciated the responsiveness of the staff.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 176 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 nice room and facilities. Courtyard was lovely.
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 713 reviewsFeaturing a fitness centre 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.
Breakfast was a nice touch. Staff was super friendly.
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 327 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
Budget hotels in Santa Barbara
9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1,101 reviewsThis 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.
Clean, well-appointed, nicely maintained, excellent location
Simpson House Inn
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCheap hotel9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 238 reviewsBuilt in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings.
The whole experience was amazing! we all loved it.
8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 2,092 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.
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8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,573 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!
8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,782 reviewsThis 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.
All, the room was perfect for family The swimming pool was good
8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 612 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
8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 264 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· 589 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.
Very comfortable, excellent value and helpful staff.
Hotels located in the centre of Santa Barbara
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 57 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...
Great horse dude ranch experience! Perfect for a few nights
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 168 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.
Jasmine katy jamaru were really helpfull and efficient.
De La Vina Inn
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 81 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
8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 383 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
The Upham Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 420 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.
Everything went great. Breakfast and coffee were good too
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 784 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
Inn by the Harbor
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 610 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
7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 21 reviewsLocated 2 miles from Sterns Wharf. Free Wi-Fi in rooms is offered to all guests.
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What guests said about Santa Barbara:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
We loved the old mission and spend a lot of time in the...
We loved the old mission and spend a lot of time in the hotel. I didn‘t like the pier. Everywhere were cars and parking lots instead of nice sitting opportunities. there were a lot of homeless people, too.AnjaGermany - 10Scored 10
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!KrisUnited States - 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 MontecitoSarah-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
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- From £285.47 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,573 reviewsHarborview is my go to hotel in Santa Barbara. It is always welcoming, clean, orderly, and in one of the best locations possible...right at the foot of State Street and across from the Ocean. It does not get any better! The rooms are large and laid out nicely with balconies or patios. The ocean view rooms on the street are nice but the ocean view rooms overlooking the lovely grounds and pool are the BEST.EEllenUnited States
- From £144.33 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 2,519 reviewsThe room was large. The bed and especially the pillows were first class. Would have been 10/10 but I just didn't like the bathroom (it was large and useful, but felt bleak and cold). The hotel restaurant is fantastic. No need to venture out when staying at the Lemon Tree Inn. Two nights there, two fantastic meals. I recommend the Calamari especially, the best I have ever tasted.ColinUnited Kingdom
- From £249.78 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 2,012 reviewsThis was the best stay I’ve had in this entire area and I’ve been visiting regularly for the past four years. The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional. I loved the retro remodel! Facilities were clean, well maintained, and there was ample parking in an actual lot! This will definitely be my new go-to place on the Eastside of Santa Barbara.
ChristinaUnited States - From £241.62 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 420 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 - From £391.60 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 639 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 £721.65 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 236 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
- From £312.32 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,378 reviewsExcellent stay at this property. Very clean, nicely decorated, convenient wet bar with everything you need for a short stay. Huge refrigerator, utensils and lot of space. Best location near beach area and short walk to SB downtown. Best value, would love to be back again and again.AndyUnited States
- From £321.86 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,162 reviewsThere is no breakfast at Hotel Milo. The room had a little balcony outside which was great for meeting up with friends before dinner. The location is right on the beach a short walk to all restaurants shopping etc. The pool and jacuzzi were greatAndreaNew Zealand
- From £241.62 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 420 reviewsThe hotel is a beautiful old building in a fantastic neighborhood location in Santa Barbara. It is an easy walk to State Street for all the dining and shopping options in the main part of town. The property and gardens were very pretty.ItsFletchBroUnited States
- From £282.99 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1,101 reviewsLocation by marina is superb. Restaurants just around corner. Rooms are very comfortable and customer service was excellent (special mention to John). For the area reasonable price, Santa Barbara is never going to be cheap.
richardUnited Kingdom - From £223.22 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,782 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 £592.35 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 619 reviewsLocation, location, location!! Best spot in Santa Barbara. Lobby area is beautiful. Staff are excellent- Santa Barbara Friendly, even though the hotel seemed to be understaffed during our stay.JanetUnited States
- From £187.03 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,107 reviewsThe Presidio is perhaps the best value for money accommodation in downtown Santa Barbara. Free parking, free bike rentals, perfectly suitable rooms, easy to walk around town, and kind staff.JuliaUnited States
- From £279.70 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 2,324 reviewsAmazing hotel near the beach and state street. So clean, friendly staff and amazing rooms! We loved it here and would absolutely stay again. Also, lots of parking!!
NicolaUnited Kingdom - From £276.98 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,902 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 £178.64 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 384 reviewsThe staff were super friendly and helpful. The hotel room was clean. Decent location, fairly close to UCSB and downtown Santa Barbara.AmyUnited States
- From £230.12 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 589 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
- 7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 836 reviewsSimple hotel, reception staff was lovely. Breakfast great for this hotel. Good location to drive into Santa barbaraKellyUnited Kingdom
- From £156.60 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,003 reviewsLocation was good…near the beach. Appeared that the Inn had been renovated not too long ago. Funky style but nice.AAndreaCanada
- From £250.40 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 2,092 reviewsIts near the beach area, quiet and clean environmentPaulPhilippines
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