Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA

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Santa Barbara, CA, United States
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Popular hotels in Santa Barbara

Discover well-known properties in Santa Barbara that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 784 hotels in Santa Barbara and price data was last updated on 19 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Santa Barbara is $546/night.
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633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Ideally situated in Santa Barbara, the resort provides luxury accommodation within a short drive of Presidio State Historic Park and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. It offers rooms with complimentary wireless internet and views over the ocean and the garden.
7.4
Good
750 reviews
Location
2.4 km from city centre
433 West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Inn by the Harbor provides unique accommodation in Santa Barbara and is a short stroll from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station. It also offers an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
666 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Situated in Santa Barbara, Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara is a short walk from Andalucia Building and provides a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and a sauna. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a bar and is close to Stearns Wharf.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
1566 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Featuring views of the garden, Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara offers 2-star accommodation in Santa Barbara. It also provides a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and a free shuttle service.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
882 reviews
Location
8.3 km from city centre
3525 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara and features a Jacuzzi. There is also a fitness centre with a swimming pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.4
Good
1200 reviews
Location
4.0 km from city centre
1920 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Located in Santa Barbara, Orange Tree Inn is within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and offers an outdoor pool. It is conveniently positioned for those wanting to discover the area's attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.3
Good
1199 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Motel 6 Santa Barbara-State offers a comfortable setting while in Santa Barbara. It also provides an outdoor pool, a designated smoking area and a vending machine.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.0
Good
609 reviews
Location
4.0 km from city centre
202 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Situated in Santa Barbara, the hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and provides an outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi. It offers ocean views and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
7.3
Good
75 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
1295 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Located in Santa Barbara, Montecito Inn is within a 20-minute drive of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and provides a sauna, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor heated pool. The various facilities this charming hotel features include an express check-in and check-out feature, valet parking and massage services.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
220 reviews
Location
5.6 km from city centre
2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara offers 3-star accommodation in Santa Barbara. It provides a Jacuzzi, an outdoor heated pool and free wireless internet.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.5
Good
2531 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Santa Barbara. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:September
Average price in Santa Barbara:$546/night
Cheapest price found:$137/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Friday
$343 - $887
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$338 - $671
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Santa Barbara hotels

Browse through properties in Santa Barbara that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 784 properties in Santa Barbara and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
According to our users, these are some of the best hotels to stay at in Santa Barbara. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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1188 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
5.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$296
Avg. per night
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
$885
Avg. per night
104 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$407
Avg. per night
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$692
Avg. per night
223 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$367
Avg. per night
18 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$337
Avg. per night
3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
3.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$260
Avg. per night
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
20.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$896
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Santa Barbara, California

Discover affordable stays in Santa Barbara that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Santa Barbara can be found for as low as $233 per night. There is currently one property in Santa Barbara that can be booked for this price. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, Ca - Beach is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024
Out of the hotels in Santa Barbara we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$233
Avg. per night
3850 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
4.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$242
Avg. per night
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$272
Avg. per night
22 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$272
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1323 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$305
Avg. per night
336 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$314
Avg. per night
424 Por La Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$327
Avg. per night
121 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$333
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Santa Barbara

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Santa Barbara to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Santa Barbara at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Santa Barbara. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Santa Barbara.
2 stars
2 stars and under
3525 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1920 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
3 stars
3 stars
433 West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
3850 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
4 stars
4 stars +
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

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Other accommodations in Santa Barbara

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36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
$885
Avg. per night
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
20.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$896
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Santa Barbara

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About Santa Barbara

Dotted with Spanish Revival buildings and historic pier, Santa Barbara is a picturesque place to soak up the Southern Californian sunshine. It’s perched on gentle hills that slope down to the sparkling Pacific Ocean, which means you can explore the city’s historic attractions or cool off on a palm-fringed beach.

Things to do in Santa Barbara

With red-tiled roofs and whitewashed stucco walls, Santa Barbara’s architecture is a definite highlight. The 18th-century Mission Santa Barbara is one of the best examples of the Spanish Revival style, set in lush gardens with sweeping ocean views.

State Street serves as Santa Barbara’s main drag, lined with an appealing mix of cafes, bookshops, and boutiques. You’ll also find some of the city’s best restaurants and nightclubs clustered along the strip. Arigato Sushi serves up the best California Rolls in town, while M8RX Nightclub is famous for its all night DJ sets.

Need to cool off? Head to one of Santa Barbara’s golden beaches, such as the popular Arroyo Burro, a curving bay fringed by swaying palm trees. While you’re at the waterfront, don’t miss Stearns Wharf, a historic wooden pier with an upbeat atmosphere.

With a mini train and plenty of grassy picnic spots, Santa Barbara Zoo is a firm favourite with families. Just outside the city is Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, where you’ll find an oasis of Japanese tea gardens, wildflower meadows, towering redwood groves and other picturesque settings.

Getting around Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara is pedestrian-friendly and ideal for getting around on foot. Local buses and downtown shuttles can whisk you around the city, with most departing from State Street. If you want to cruise along the waterfront, you’ll find a handful of bike rental shops down by Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara Airport is an easy 15-kilometers drive west of downtown.

Facts about staying in Santa Barbara

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Barbara to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Santa Barbara?

    One of the most popular hotels in Santa Barbara is Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, which has been reviewed by 351 users and currently has a rating of 7.9/10. Other top-rated locations include El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara and Motel 6 Santa Barbara, Ca - Beach, which have received 9.3/10 and 8.1/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • What is a good hotel near Stearns Wharf?

    Reviews of Harbor View Inn recommend it as a good place to stay near Stearns Wharf, scoring 8.8/10 from 1,566 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Santa Barbara near Santa Barbara Bowl?

    Kimpton Canary Hotel is a hotel near Santa Barbara Bowl that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 7.4 from 141 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near West Beach?

    If you’re visiting West Beach then the nearby Harbor View Inn is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (1,566 reviews scoring it at an average 8.8/10).

  • How much do hotels in Santa Barbara cost?

    $568/night is the average price of a hotel in Santa Barbara, based on HotelsCombined searches over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Santa Barbara?

    HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap Santa Barbara hotels have prices starting from as low as $445/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

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