Hotels in Santa Barbara

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (985 reviews)
The price is CNY753
CNY859 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,065 reviews)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel
Marina Beach Motel
Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
The price is CNY939
CNY1,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,839 reviews)
The price is CNY1,166
CNY1,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Inn By The Harbor
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,105 reviews)
The price is CNY1,061
CNY1,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,226 reviews)
The price is CNY682
CNY778 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
The price is CNY872
CNY995 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
The price is CNY965
CNY1,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Riviera Beach House
Free daily continental breakfast
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,319 reviews)
The price is CNY1,166
CNY1,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (360 reviews)
The price is CNY1,088
CNY1,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Lobby sitting area
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,110 reviews)
The price is CNY845
CNY965 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Beachside Inn
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,040 reviews)
The Franciscan Hotel
Deluxe Apartment | Interior
Casa Yano by The Beach
Casa Yano by The Beach
Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
The price is CNY1,006
CNY1,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Casa Yano by The Beach
Reception
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
The Inn at East Beach
Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Interior entrance
Agave Inn
Agave Inn
Agave Inn
2.0 star property
East San Roque
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (758 reviews)
The price is CNY732
CNY835 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Agave Inn
Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior
Casa De La Vina
Casa De La Vina
Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
Casa De La Vina
Front of property
Harbor House Inn
Harbor House Inn
Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
The price is CNY1,111
CNY1,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Harbor House Inn
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,013 reviews)
The price is CNY1,178
CNY1,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn
Montecito Inn
Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
The price is CNY1,318
CNY1,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Montecito Inn
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Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
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The price is CNY880
per night
CNY1,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Marina Beach Motel
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Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
We have 5 left at
The price is CNY880
per night
CNY1,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Marina Beach Motel
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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
CNY500 off
The price is CNY1,417
per night
CNY3,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Check out hotels with an ocean view in Santa Barbara

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (985)
The price is CNY753
CNY859 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (985)
The price is CNY753
CNY859 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
The price is CNY1,318
CNY1,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Montecito Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?

Our prices for hotels in Santa Barbara are cheapest in January
Price trends for hotels in Santa Barbara
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Typical weather for Santa Barbara
January
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Top neighborhoods in Santa Barbara

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara's Santa Barbara Beach neighborhood is known for its beaches and waterfront, and entices visitors with attractions including Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara's Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood is known for its restaurants and beaches, and entices visitors with attractions including Lobero Theater and Presidio Santa Barbara.

West Beach

Santa Barbara's West Beach neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.

East Beach

Santa Barbara's East Beach neighborhood is known for its beaches and restaurants, and entices visitors with attractions including East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top landmarks in Santa Barbara

Giraffe

Santa Barbara Zoo

4.4/5 (660 reviews)
Feed Masai giraffes by hand at this coastal zoo with ocean views and 146 animal species. The compact 30-acre layout means you can see everything from California condors to kangaroos in just 2-3 hours.
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5 (831 reviews)
The Santa Barbara County Courthouse dazzles with Spanish Colonial Revival splendor, hand-painted murals, and a clock tower with 360-degree views. Climb to the top for Instagram-worthy shots or enjoy the sunken garden.
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Santa Barbara and related destinations

Admired for its wineries and seaside, Santa Barbara features attractions such as Granada Theatre and Arlington Theater. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Lobero Theater and Presidio Santa Barbara.

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aerial view of Shoreline Park and The Mesa, Santa Barbara, California

Check out reviews of Santa Barbara hotels guests love

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"We extended our stay two times while here. Great eatery around. Not the most fancy part of the town but quite convenient and still feel safe and calm neighborhood. "
Amenda 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Santa Barbara?
You can find top hotels in Santa Barbara from CNY778 with options to suit your budget and needs. Castillo Inn at the Beach and ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel are a couple of affordable hotels popular with our travelers. To find an affordable hotel in Santa Barbara that meets all of your requirements, just apply filters on Hotels.com and sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
How can I find deals and earn rewards at Santa Barbara hotels?
Discover great deals on Santa Barbara hotel stays with Hotels.com. It's also a good idea to look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as you're likely to find off-peak deals. If you're up for a spontaneous trip, don't forget to check out our last-minute deals on Santa Barbara hotels.
Can I book Santa Barbara hotels with free cancellation?
It's easy to book a refundable Santa Barbara hotel on Hotels.com. Simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Many hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Santa Barbara?
Some of the most popular luxury hotels in Santa Barbara are Hotel Californian, Simpson House Inn, and Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara. Hotel Californian is a luxury hotel with a high guest rating amongst our travelers, and it offers an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and private wine tours. Simpson House Inn and Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara are also popular luxury stays in great Santa Barbara locations.
What are some of the best Santa Barbara beach hotels?
For a beachy vacation in Santa Barbara, Butterfly Beach, Miramar Beach, and Leadbetter Beach are some of the best places to visit. Stay at a top-rated Santa Barbara beach hotel and make the most of your vacation. Check out Harbor View Inn in Santa Barbara Beach if you're after a hotel that's near the water. With a beachfront setting plus an outdoor pool and a children's pool, our travelers rate it highly at 9.2 out of 10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel is another great choice for a relaxing beach vacation in Santa Barbara Beach. Located near the beach, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a free continental breakfast along with a variety of other amenities to enjoy, and our travelers rate it 9.4. If you're venturing to Santa Barbara Beach, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is another ideal choice. Travelers love the beach nearby plus the outdoor pool and terrace, and it has a guest rating of 8.6.
What are some top pet-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara?
Our travelers' top pet-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara include:You can also use the "Amenities" filter in your search on Hotels.com and check "Pet friendly" to discover more pet-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara.
What are some of the best hotels in Santa Barbara for couples?
Stay at a top-rated Santa Barbara romantic hotel and make the most of your couple's vacation. Our travelers love Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, a hotel in Montecito with a beach as well as in-room massages. Another romantic hotel with top reviews is El Encanto Santa Barbara. This hotel offers an ocean-view restaurant and an outdoor pool for a perfect stay. Use the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and select "Adults only" or "Romantic" to find even more hotels in Santa Barbara for couples on Hotels.com.
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara?
Some of the most well reviewed Santa Barbara hotels for kids include Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, and El Encanto Santa Barbara. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach is a kid-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara Beach with a guest score of 9.4 out of 10, offering family-friendly amenities like an outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus free cribs in guestrooms. Check out Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara in Montecito with a guest score of 9.4. This popular hotel has a beach and free supervised activities for children, as well as free cribs in the guestrooms. El Encanto Santa Barbara is another good option with an outdoor pool and children's meals, plus free cribs in the guestrooms. Find even more kid-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara by using our "Family friendly" filter on Hotels.com when you search.
What are the top Santa Barbara hotels with a pool?
For a little extra luxury, discover some of the best Santa Barbara hotels with a pool. Lavender Inn by the Sea is a great hotel in Santa Barbara Beach with an outdoor pool and a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its free continental breakfast and free parking. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel is a popular hotel in Santa Barbara Beach that features an outdoor pool along with a beach (direct access) and a free continental breakfast. To find more stays in Santa Barbara with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".
What are some of the best Santa Barbara hotels with free parking?
If you're exploring by car, finding a great Santa Barbara hotel with free parking is a win. Our travelers' favorites include:
  • Beachside Inn: A hotel in Santa Barbara Beach with an average guest rating of 9 out of 10
  • La Playa Inn: A hotel in Santa Barbara Beach with an average guest rating of 9.6
  • Marina Beach Motel: A motel in Santa Barbara Beach with an average guest rating of 9.8
What are the top Santa Barbara boutique hotels?
Treat yourself to a stylish and luxurious boutique hotel in Santa Barbara. El Encanto Santa Barbara is a popular hotel with our travelers, offering guests an outdoor pool and a full-service spa as well as individually decorated guestrooms with streaming services and late-night room service. Another top-rated boutique property is Palihouse Santa Barbara. Located in Laguna, this upscale property has an outdoor pool and a restaurant along with individually decorated guestrooms with balconies/patios and fireplaces.
What are some popular hotels in central Santa Barbara?
For hotels in central Santa Barbara, check out Santa Barbara Inn and Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel. Travelers love Santa Barbara Inn for its location, as well as the outdoor pool, ocean-view restaurant and bar/lounge this hotel offers. Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is another popular central motel with an outdoor pool, free parking and a terrace. When you stay at one of these central hotels, you'll be in easy reach of top sights including Santa Barbara Zoo. Montecito and Santa Barbara Beach are some of the most central neighborhoods for your Santa Barbara vacation.

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