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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.

Y
Yavor
From
United Kingdom
Location, clean, comfortable big beds, parking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,203 reviews
Price from
US$204.49
1 night, 2 adults

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Guests can enjoy both charm and elegance at this Santa Barbara bed and breakfast. Rooms are uniquely furnished and feature free Wi-Fi. Stearns Wharf is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

M
MRT15
From
Poland
Great location and subtle Alice in Wonderland vibes. Great breakfast and location for a day visit in Santa Barbara. The host is nothing less than amazing and there is a great history behind the place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Price from
US$274
1 night, 2 adults

Bath Street Inn

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Nestled in Santa Barbara, this Victorian B&B is less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters.

J
Jasmina
From
Belgium
Fantastic and super cozy B&B in a quiet street: walking distance to the Main Street as well as the Pier. Very comfortable room with a great bedding and shower, super friendly and warm hosts and an absolutely amazing homemade breakfast. We had the most fabulous and enjoyable stay. Thank you so much dear Bath Street Inn for a dream weekend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
Price from
US$239
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.

B
Beverley
From
United Kingdom
The staff were amazingly helpful. Free bike hire, biking is perfect and safe in the area. They also had a happy hour 4.30 to 6.30 where you can have afternoon tea/coffee or wine with light things to eat too... so generous!! Pool was gorgeous and rooms were very very very nice and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
Price from
US$263.83
1 night, 2 adults

Harbor House Inn

West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles.

F
Francisco
From
Portugal
Really nice place, clean, modern and very comfortable. You can tell they know what they’re doing. Plus, you have free bikes to use, lots of snacks at your disposal and free Netflix. Would stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Price from
US$199.42
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....

J
Julienne
From
Canada
Locations close to the beach and boardwalk in downtown Santa Barbara. Also close to good restaurants and cafes. Staff was also super accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 598 reviews
Price from
US$408
1 night, 2 adults

The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, Santa Barbara

An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms.

S
Sander
From
Netherlands
Nice rooms and location, with good smelling soaps :) I would stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,103 reviews
Price from
US$179
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.

M
Muriel
From
United Kingdom
This is such a great spot. Would definitely stay again. Lovely staff and facilities. Free drinks were a bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,063 reviews
Price from
US$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.

B
Beverly
From
France
Big room, comfy bed, massive high powered shower, loads of storage, large balcony with table and chairs … easy check in … friendly helpful staff … great location right by beach, pier, Funk Zone and State Street
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,629 reviews
Price from
US$275
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara Downtown, 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.

m
mehul
From
India
The room was large and dainty. We just loved it and were sad that we stayed here for just one night. Separate washbasin area was a plus. Ample parking and cute Cafe on premise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,265 reviews
Price from
US$179
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Y
Yavor
From
United Kingdom
Location, clean, comfortable big beds, parking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,203 reviews
Price from
US$204.49
1 night, 2 adults

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Guests can enjoy both charm and elegance at this Santa Barbara bed and breakfast. Rooms are uniquely furnished and feature free Wi-Fi. Stearns Wharf is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

M
MRT15
From
Poland
Great location and subtle Alice in Wonderland vibes. Great breakfast and location for a day visit in Santa Barbara. The host is nothing less than amazing and there is a great history behind the place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Price from
US$274
1 night, 2 adults

Bath Street Inn

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Nestled in Santa Barbara, this Victorian B&B is less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters.

J
Jasmina
From
Belgium
Fantastic and super cozy B&B in a quiet street: walking distance to the Main Street as well as the Pier. Very comfortable room with a great bedding and shower, super friendly and warm hosts and an absolutely amazing homemade breakfast. We had the most fabulous and enjoyable stay. Thank you so much dear Bath Street Inn for a dream weekend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
Price from
US$239
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.

B
Beverley
From
United Kingdom
The staff were amazingly helpful. Free bike hire, biking is perfect and safe in the area. They also had a happy hour 4.30 to 6.30 where you can have afternoon tea/coffee or wine with light things to eat too... so generous!! Pool was gorgeous and rooms were very very very nice and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
Price from
US$263.83
1 night, 2 adults

Harbor House Inn

West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles.

F
Francisco
From
Portugal
Really nice place, clean, modern and very comfortable. You can tell they know what they’re doing. Plus, you have free bikes to use, lots of snacks at your disposal and free Netflix. Would stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Price from
US$199.42
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....

J
Julienne
From
Canada
Locations close to the beach and boardwalk in downtown Santa Barbara. Also close to good restaurants and cafes. Staff was also super accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 598 reviews
Price from
US$408
1 night, 2 adults

The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, Santa Barbara

An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms.

S
Sander
From
Netherlands
Nice rooms and location, with good smelling soaps :) I would stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,103 reviews
Price from
US$179
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.

M
Muriel
From
United Kingdom
This is such a great spot. Would definitely stay again. Lovely staff and facilities. Free drinks were a bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,063 reviews
Price from
US$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.

B
Beverly
From
France
Big room, comfy bed, massive high powered shower, loads of storage, large balcony with table and chairs … easy check in … friendly helpful staff … great location right by beach, pier, Funk Zone and State Street
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,629 reviews
Price from
US$275
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara Downtown, 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.

m
mehul
From
India
The room was large and dainty. We just loved it and were sad that we stayed here for just one night. Separate washbasin area was a plus. Ample parking and cute Cafe on premise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,265 reviews
Price from
US$179
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,103 reviews

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Lemon Tree Inn

Santa Barbara
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,831 reviews

Featuring a one acre tropical courtyard and an outdoor pool, this Santa Barbara hotel offers rooms with flat-screen cable TV. It is 1.6 km from the Museum of Natural History.

From US$125.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 reviews

OFFICE HOURS 8:00AM - 10:00PM (22:00) NO CHECK IN BEFORE 8:00AM Located directly across from the beach, this Santa Barbara hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi.

From US$100.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 94 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 US$679.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews

This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away.

From US$305.99 per night

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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 US$289.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - 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 US$259.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 261 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 US$236.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews

This hotel is located less than 5 minutes from Stearns Wharf and Ledbetter Beach and Park. It features rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

From US$181.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews

Showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean, this hotel opposite Santa Barbara beach offers a free deluxe continental breakfast. This harbour-front inn features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub.

From US$215.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 806 reviews

This hotel is 8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara and within 5 minutes' drive of the University of California-Santa Barbara. The hotel offers a free WiFi.

From US$206.43 per night

Highly rated romantic hotels in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 261 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 US$348.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 787 reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara is waiting for you in the heart of downtown where warm hospitality meets rich history.

From US$459.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,658 reviews

This oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is 4 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. It offers 2 heated outdoor pools. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each of the colorful, modern rooms.

From US$233.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.

From US$318.70 per night

Agave Inn

Santa Barbara
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 354 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 US$125.39 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these romantic hotels in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,908 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 US$124.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

Situated 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.

From US$280.93 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$311.92
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Lovely cosy establishment, staff very welcoming, breakfast plentiful, beautiful gardens to relax in
Guest review by
Audrey
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$204.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,265 reviews
Free coffee and fruit in the day was a nice touch, the jacuzzi was lovely although not well signposted. Breakfast in the cafe was lovely.
Guest review by
Rebekah
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$181.26
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,103 reviews
The staff were lovely and very helpful. The building is attractive to look at and we got an upgraded room which was nice. Big bedroom and huge bathroom.
Guest review by
Melanie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$254.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,063 reviews
Excellent location. Great staff. Room was very comfortable. Had coffee machine and hotel offered coffee and cookies in reception as well as a breakfast of porridge and fruit. Very nice touch. Lovely pool area. Spotless. Nice relaxing seating area next to pool and a free glass of wine on arrival. Great shower. Loved this hotel. Definitely on my return list of hotels.
Guest review by
Barry
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$233.17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,658 reviews
The hotel and location were very good. After a little hiccup with our allocated room ( problem with hot water out of both taps) and the room looking out onto a wall making it dark and gloomy ( one night would have been ok but three we thought….no) The staff were more than helpful and apologetic and moved us to an upgraded room which was wonderful . Rosemary Ann was particularly helpful and friendly it was lovely to meet her. No breakfast on site but nice restaurant’s within walking distance especially Jeannies.
Guest review by
fred
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$233.17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,658 reviews
Great location in the heart of Santa Barbara. Lovely pool area and the heated jacuzzi was really nice. The staff were friendly and helpful. The fire pits and lighting on the pretty terraces added ambiance on an evening. A lovely place to sit and have a drink. There isn’t a bar as such, but you can buy drinks in the reception.
Guest review by
Patricia
Young couple