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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.

M
Mario
From
Mexico
Amazing location, staff was super nice and helpful, recommendations for places where great, complementary breakfast was delicious, coffee and tea available at all times was a very nice touch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,326 reviews
Price from
$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.

S
Sandra
From
United States
Clean, adorable cottage-like, comfortable and great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews
Price from
$203.99
1 night, 2 adults

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, 1.4 miles from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

K
Kristin
From
United States
I love everything about the property. It was very quiet. It was comfortable. It was decorated beautifully. Lots of little personal touches, and the staff was the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
$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.

g
galya
From
Israel
Hugh bed, great service and a very clean room. The entire place is beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Price from
$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....

A
Anna
From
Netherlands
Everything! Staff was super friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and the room was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 599 reviews
Price from
$408
1 night, 2 adults

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Hotel in Santa Barbara

Located 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...

J
Justine
From
Australia
Absolutely outstanding customer service at the hotel as well as the stables. Everything felt peaceful and luxurious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Price from
$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.

J
Jerry
From
United States
Annual visit with wife for birthday
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
$725
1 night, 2 adults

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, a 3-minute walk from West Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Apple
From
Philippines
Great location. The room was exquisite
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,275 reviews
Price from
$144
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.

P
Petra
From
Zimbabwe
loved the friendly welcome by front staff and free 🍪 cookies, coffee & water bottles at reception
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,079 reviews
Price from
$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.

W
Wesley
From
Bermuda
Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end! This hotel is brand new and will exceed your expectations
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,633 reviews
Price from
$275
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Mario
From
Mexico
Amazing location, staff was super nice and helpful, recommendations for places where great, complementary breakfast was delicious, coffee and tea available at all times was a very nice touch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,326 reviews
Price from
$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.

S
Sandra
From
United States
Clean, adorable cottage-like, comfortable and great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews
Price from
$203.99
1 night, 2 adults

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, 1.4 miles from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

K
Kristin
From
United States
I love everything about the property. It was very quiet. It was comfortable. It was decorated beautifully. Lots of little personal touches, and the staff was the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
$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.

g
galya
From
Israel
Hugh bed, great service and a very clean room. The entire place is beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Price from
$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....

A
Anna
From
Netherlands
Everything! Staff was super friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and the room was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 599 reviews
Price from
$408
1 night, 2 adults

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Hotel in Santa Barbara

Located 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...

J
Justine
From
Australia
Absolutely outstanding customer service at the hotel as well as the stables. Everything felt peaceful and luxurious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Price from
$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.

J
Jerry
From
United States
Annual visit with wife for birthday
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
$725
1 night, 2 adults

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, a 3-minute walk from West Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Apple
From
Philippines
Great location. The room was exquisite
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,275 reviews
Price from
$144
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.

P
Petra
From
Zimbabwe
loved the friendly welcome by front staff and free 🍪 cookies, coffee & water bottles at reception
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,079 reviews
Price from
$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.

W
Wesley
From
Bermuda
Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end! This hotel is brand new and will exceed your expectations
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,633 reviews
Price from
$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, 2,322 reviews
From $137.03 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,267 reviews
From $204.89 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,756 reviews
From $151.03 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews
From $193.79 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
From $258.90 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 536 reviews
From $263.43 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
From $241.99 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 783 reviews
From $277.24 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
From $248.60 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,322 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,208 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,832 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 783 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,267 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,756 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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 $432.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 203 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 $242.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 109 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 $259.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

In a prime location in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is located a 8-minute walk from West Beach, 11 miles from University of California,...

From $291.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews

Located in Santa Barbara, a 4-minute walk from West Beach, ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

From $166.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 536 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 $263.43 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 $236.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 599 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.

From $244.87 per night

Budget hotels in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Attractively located in the center of Santa Barbara, Social Stays - Santa Barbara's FIRST hostel on State Street has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

From $104.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,918 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 $124.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,770 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 $123.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,832 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 mi from the Museum of Natural History.

From $108.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 581 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 $82.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,208 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 $97.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,322 reviews

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.

From $137.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 357 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 $125.39 per night

Hotels located in the center of Santa Barbara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, De La Vina Inn is located in the center of Santa Barbara, 1.7 miles from West Beach.

From $304.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 264 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 $245.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

The Craft House Inn is a bed and breakfast featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Santa Barbara. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

From $317.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Offering a garden and a terrace, Casa Castillo - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara is close to Antioch College and Santa Barbara City College.

From $254.24 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 $265.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Casa Riviera - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara provides accommodations within 0.6 miles of the center of Santa Barbara, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a...

From $377.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Casa Riviera - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara features accommodations within 0.6 miles of the center of Santa Barbara, with free Wifi and a kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster, and a...

From $283.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

A 17-minute walk from West Beach in the center of Santa Barbara, Upscale Downtown Home Walk to Beach shops Bars 2 features accommodations with access to a garden.

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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 $261.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,393 reviews
Booked and stayed on the same day/night for an impromptu night in Santa Barbara. The theme was great and carried throughout the hotel into the rooms. Brilliant location and easy free parking. Thought it might have been noisy as it's just off the front strip, but needn't have worried. Once the windows and doors were shut, it was really quiet. Comfortable big bed and a good strong shower with toiletries available and clean fresh towels.
Guest review by
victoria
United Kingdom
From $181.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,089 reviews
We 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.
Guest review by
Ramona
Germany
From $248.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,326 reviews
A clean and comfortable place walking distance from the beach. The main city center of Santa Barbara is about a 15 minutes walk away. Breakfast was very simple. Parking was also included in the room rate. Also enjoyed the layout of the Hotel with a comfortable community area to sit outside and socialize.
Guest review by
Marcel
Switzerland
From $151.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,756 reviews
Location was great. Very convenient to everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Very walkable. Rooms were large, comfortable and clean. Hotel lobby and breakfast area bright and cheerful. Unfortunately temperatures were not warm enough to enjoy the pool.
Guest review by
Cherilynne
Canada
From $135.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,223 reviews
Hotel room was clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking available. Breakfast was okay for a continental. Didn’t use pool but it looked clean. Nice location to the Santa Barbara Pier.
Guest review by
Ciara
Ireland