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Beachside Inn, hotel in Santa Barbara

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.

The rooms were spacious and clean but basic.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
2,903 reviews
Price fromRp 4,249,005per night
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach, hotel in Santa Barbara

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.

This is a hotel located just across the street from the beach and it is very affordable! It has a retro charm - it's clean, quiet, and everything was comfortable. You can walk to restaurants and there is a heated pool! It doesn't have all the latest updates or a bunch of frills - but it is more than comfortable. Fans are included in each room and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
1,485 reviews
Price fromRp 2,644,669per night
Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara, hotel in 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.

Sandpiper lodge was very clean ,nice jacuzzi and swimming pool.I loved the area ,close to everything.It was a very pleasant stay .I would come again .
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,142 reviews
Price fromRp 2,760,037per night
The Upham Hotel, hotel in Santa Barbara

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.

Location was excellent, a quiet side road at the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Lovely surroundings within a small complex of colonial houses.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
418 reviews
Price fromRp 5,001,408per night
Santa Barbara Inn, hotel in Santa Barbara

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

Very good location on the beach, close to the highway. Very quite. The building is south-spanish-like - very Santa-Barbara style with arcs. Room is very nice, spacious with small balcony.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
611 reviews
Price fromRp 5,659,651per night
Hotel Santa Barbara, hotel in 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.

Great Location, Nice staff, Great Gym
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
784 reviews
Price fromRp 4,279,145per night
Simpson House Inn, hotel in Santa Barbara

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.

Lovely historic house.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
238 reviews
Price fromRp 6,666,497per night
Hotel Californian, hotel in Santa Barbara

Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool.

The bed was incredible.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
232 reviews
Price fromRp 12,180,823per night
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, hotel in Santa Barbara

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

Great location near the beach. Great Pool. Incredible breakfast
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
429 reviews
Price fromRp 4,481,379per night
Riviera Beach House, hotel in Santa Barbara

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.

It was fantastic!!!!!
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
262 reviews
Price fromRp 5,177,189per night
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Santa Barbara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 287 reviews

    Well 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

  • Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 273 reviews

    Set 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

  • The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 117 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.

    It is a beautiful resort and the staff was wonderful!

  • Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 589 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 an airport shuttle and free WiFi.

    Very comfortable, excellent value and helpful staff.

  • Inn by the Harbor
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 609 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.

    nice and cozy rooms - also the outside facilities are made up really nice

  • Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 383 reviews

    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.

    The lovely breakfast and afternoon treat of cheese and wine

  • Beachside Inn
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,903 reviews

    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.

    Everything except the pool , it was way to cold !!!

  • Villa Rosa Inn
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,566 reviews

    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.

    Amazing property and hospitality services. Great stay

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Barbara

  • Palihouse Santa Barbara
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 236 reviews

    Set in Santa Barbara, 2 km from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    great vibe, lovely staff and good central location

  • Santa Barbara Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 611 reviews

    Featuring 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

  • Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 57 reviews

    Located 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
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 169 reviews

    Avania 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.

  • Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 102 reviews

    Offering 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.

  • De La Vina Inn
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 81 reviews

    Situated 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
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 418 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.

    Everything went great. Breakfast and coffee were good too

  • Hotel Californian
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 232 reviews

    Located 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

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What guests said about Santa Barbara:

  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Anja
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 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!
    Lori
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 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!
    Kris
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 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 Parker
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Kathleen
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 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!
    Cynthia
    United States

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Santa Barbara

  • From Rp 2,574,799 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,813 reviews
    Although the room is a little bit old, the bedroom and pillows were comfortable. The room is spacious, and there is a coffee machine, a small refrigerator and a microwave which were very helpful. There is a very good supermarket just across the street. The hotel is 10/15minuts by car to the main touristic points of Santa Bárbara. It was a good cost benefitfor us that spent the hole day out and needed a place just for the night to rest.
    Camila
    Brazil
  • From Rp 5,909,071 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,576 reviews
    Harborview 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.
    E
    Ellen
    United States
  • From Rp 5,789,593 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,322 reviews
    Newly 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.
    Spyridon
    United States
  • From Rp 5,733,374 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,903 reviews
    Very nice rooms, modern and comfortable furniture. We had a mini suite, so we had one bedroom and the kids in the living room in a pull-out sofa - great. Pool is nice and the breakfast is really good! Nice lobby area too, light and by the beach. Good location, just quite far from downtown and restaurants, at least 20-25 min walk. But near beach and the pier is 10 min away.
    Carolina
    United States
  • From Rp 5,170,374 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,012 reviews
    This 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.
    Christina
    United States
  • From Rp 5,001,408 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 418 reviews
    The 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.
    Philip
    United States
  • From Rp 15,308,892 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 236 reviews
    This 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 back
    Martin
    United States
  • From Rp 6,464,783 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,373 reviews
    Excellent 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.
    Andy
    United States
  • From Rp 4,438,651 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 713 reviews
    Location is very good for access to Santa Barbara and surrounding region. The hotel facilities are very good, and the staff very helpful. Breakfast is good quality and has something for everyone.
    George
    Ireland
  • From Rp 12,249,936 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 618 reviews
    Location, 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.
    Janet
    United States
  • From Rp 3,871,461 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,108 reviews
    The 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.
    Julia
    United States
  • From Rp 6,662,271 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,158 reviews
    Staff were fantastic and couldn't do enough to help, the located looking out at the beach was amazing and if we are to return to Santa Barbara, we will be re visiting hotel milo.
    Daniel
    United Kingdom
  • From Rp 5,183,185 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,093 reviews
    Very near the beach, very quiet and secluded but walking distance to restaurants, walking path could also walk to downtown Santa Barbara. Free parking near room access.
    SF
    United States
  • From Rp 4,550,908 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,566 reviews
    This is such a quirky little hotel right in the middle of Santa Barbara. Beautiful decor. Breakfast was plentiful and staff were lovely. Great place to stay
    Jenny
    Australia
  • From Rp 4,539,597 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,374 reviews
    We loved Santa Barbara - very attractive. Hotel location was half a block from the beach and a couple of blocks from the main tourists area
    Derek
    United Kingdom
  • From Rp 3,697,737 per night
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 384 reviews
    The staff were super friendly and helpful. The hotel room was clean. Decent location, fairly close to UCSB and downtown Santa Barbara.
    Amy
    United States
  • From Rp 4,763,385 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 589 reviews
    The staff were friendly. The hotel is bot far from downtown Santa Barbara and easily accessible by ride share. The pool was nice.
    Joseph
    United States
  • From Rp 3,871,461 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,108 reviews
    Close and convenient to everything in Santa Barbara. Quaint hotel right on State Street. Extremely clean.
    SherryRR
    United States
  • From Rp 5,183,185 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,093 reviews
    Its near the beach area, quiet and clean environment
    Paul
    Philippines
  • From Rp 3,241,468 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,004 reviews
    It was near the beach and not far from downtown
    DeJohn
    United States

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