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Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara

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Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara

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99+
Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Parasailing, Sailing, Surfing
Very Good
104 reviews
8.2/10
1 night
From €158
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43
Hotel near Upper State Street,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool
Good
119 reviews
7.7/10
1 night
From €103
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99+
Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Fishing
Amazing
54 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From €194
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77
Hotel near Santa Barbara Downtown,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool
104 reviews
7.5/10
1 night
From €106
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55
Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach
Very Good
106 reviews
8.4/10
1 night
From €185
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99+
Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Dry Cleaning
Great
104 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From €207
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99+
Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Exclusive Beach Area, Swimming Pool, Parasailing
Very Good
105 reviews
8.4/10
1 night
From €307
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65
Hotel near East Beach,Santa Barbara
Enjoy a beautiful oceanside location at our cozy Santa Barbara hotel. Situated just steps from scenic East Beach and the Pacific Ocean. We are just a short walk or drive from exciting local attractions including Stearns Wharf. A waterfront shopping and dining promenade. See exotic animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo or enjoy a concert under the stars at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Sample award winning varietals along the Urban Wine Trail or cruise to the beautiful Channel Islands National Park for infinite outdoor activities. From hiking and biking to kayaking and snorkeling.

"Hotel was very clean, and I have high standards! Staff was friendly and helpful. As another reviewer stated, this is not a luxury hotel, but it did provide very comfortable accommodations in a wonderful location near the beach in Santa Barbara. It even provided a covered parking spot for my car!"
Very Good
111 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From €189
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75
Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Sailing
Great
106 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
From €212
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52
Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Sailing, Tennis Court
Very Good
105 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From €192
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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on May 12, 2025
Guest User
Was here for 2 nights with my partner, and first time staying at a bnb. Was pleasantly surprised by how clean and conveniently located it was. It’s a short walk from state street, where all the good restaurants and retail shops are. The breakfast was delicious and cooked with soul. The cookies were also a lovely treat. Highly recommend for a homey and enjoyable experience!
Price per night from:€248

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

9.1/10
Great
Posted on Oct 14, 2024|Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Deluxe Double Queen with Balcony)
Danmeijiyi
Santa Barbara is beautiful, but this accommodation experience is really bad! The hotel room is very small compared to other hotels on Highway 1. The balcony room we chose was assigned to the side of the road, which has noise problems. The dining area for breakfast is very small and crowded. The worst experience is that I was asked to pay the room fee by credit card after the arrival. I repeatedly confirmed when the previous guarantee reservation would be released. The staff told me that the guarantee would be released 1-2 days after leaving the hotel, but I actually left the hotel on October 2nd. The guarantee had not been released when I posted the review. During this period, I consulted Ctrip's online customer service twice, and five people answered it before and after, but the problem was not solved at all. It took more than an hour each time, and I also answered domestic calls and spent phone bills. The guarantee has not been released yet (no other hotels on this trip had this problem, and the guarantee was released on the day of departure). A so-called complaint appeasement online customer service of Ctrip was even more inexplicable. In the second communication, not only did he not solve the problem, but he also offended me with very impolite words, which made me very unhappy! In short, the accommodation experience of this hotel is very bad
Price per night from:€168

Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

8.9/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 26, 2025
Guest User
Very good, staying in the United States, the first time there was a waiter to help carry the luggage, breakfast, is cold food, end at ten o'clock on time. The surrounding environment is very good, we stayed for two nights, the hotel is quiet and clean, good.
Price per night from:€251

Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara

8.9/10
Very Good
Posted on Mar 14, 2026
Anonymous User
Really great! The breakfast buffet was fantastic and varied, parking was easy, and it's super close to the attractions. Plenty of good food options nearby too!
Price per night from:€139

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

8.8/10
Very Good
Posted on Apr 21, 2024
Garcia
The hotel itself is very different in the way it blends in with the neighborhood, pretty nice in style and not what I was expecting for a Best Western. The hotel isn’t too far from the city center but also not close enough (which is why I gave a 4), but it is very very nice. I also gave a 4 for amenities only because I wasn’t able to use them as it was less than 24 hour stay, and I wanted to experience the city more. Overall, I did like it, comfortable bed and pillows and I believe I could have slept much longer if I didn’t have an 11am check out 🤦🏽♂️🤣. But overall I was satisfied and the staff both office and cleaning were very kind and helpful. ❤️ Santa Barbara is a very beautiful city and BW gave the right price for my stay. 👍🏽
Price per night from:€163

Beachside Inn

8.8/10
Very Good
Posted on Nov 28, 2023|Signature King Room
CNAnonymous User
The room was clean, comfortable, spacious and bright. The breakfast was complete with bread, cereal, milk, coffee, bacon, fruit and yogurt. I had a great time. The hotel is right on the beach, with the blue sea and white sandy beaches visible. Walk ten minutes along the seaside to the pier. There are several seafood restaurants. The delicacies made with fresh crabs and lobster shells are wide and of good quality, absolutely delicious. Moreover, the hotel is not far from the Grand Court, and there are buses passing through the door, which is very convenient. The hotel also has a heated swimming pool, but we didn't go swimming due to lack of time.
Price per night from:€198

Moxy Santa Barbara

8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 25, 2026
kaepin
【よかった点】 立地が最強です! サンタバーバラ駅からこちらのホテルが見えるほど近いです。駅から徒歩2分ほどで到着します。 ・ホテルの共用部に電子レンジや飲み物などが設置されており、無料でパンも提供されています。パンはとても美味しかったです。 ・無料でお酒が一杯飲めます。ホテルの方が作ってくれます。 ・ホテルもとてもおしゃれです!隅々まで凝らしてあるので、ホテルの内部にも目を向けてみると楽しいです。 【いまいちな点】 ・お風呂 トイレとお風呂が近すぎ、かつ狭いです。かなり使いにくいので、要注意です。
Price per night from:€267

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

8.3/10
Very Good
Posted on Dec 6, 2025
KOBECHAN20
This was the best hotel on our West Coast trip, even more comfortable than the 5-star hotel we stayed at in Las Vegas. We liked it so much we booked another hotel from the same chain later in Monterey. Parking was super convenient, right in front of our room, and it was free – plus they had breakfast! Where else can you find that? The scenery was beautiful, and it was incredibly kid-friendly. The pool was heated, though we didn't use it. There's also a self-service laundry room with dryers, but you need to download an app to top up and use them. Highly recommend booking a stay here!
Price per night from:€218

Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown

8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Oct 9, 2024
Lvtuzhongdetingliu
Room facilities are simple and like this style. There are great pools and bars in the public area. The hotel is located in the center of Barbara and is very convenient to walk to the main street. You need to drive to the beach and charge $30 a day for parking.
Price per night from:€271

Town and Country Inn

7.7/10
Good
Posted on Dec 14, 2025
Fafa_
Pretty good! This price is afraid of not being clean The result was not expected to be super clean 😆 CP value is very high, although cheap, but completely worth the price Hot water comes slower but the water pressure is enough
Price per night from:€122

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Beach hotels in Santa Barbara?

Whether you are travelling to Santa Barbara for business or tourism, Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara (from €135) , Best Western Plus Santa Barbara (from €167) and FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott (from €219) are all preferred hotels.

How much is the average rate for Beach hotels in Santa Barbara?

For Beach hotels in Santa Barbara, the average price on weekdays is €289, and on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is €456.

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Santa Barbara Beach Hotels Information

Total properties42
Number of reviews4,073
Lowest price€127
Highest price€1,087
Weekend Avg. Price€456
Weekday Avg. Price€289