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Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara

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Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara

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Casa Del Mar Inn

Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Sailing, Tennis Court
Very Good
105 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From £168
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77

Orange Tree Inn

Hotel near Santa Barbara Downtown,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool
104 reviews
7.5/10
1 night
From £99
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99+

Beachside Inn

Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Sunbathing Area
Very Good
116 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From £153
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99+

Riviera Beach House

Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Parasailing, Sailing, Surfing
Very Good
104 reviews
8.2/10
1 night
From £160
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99+

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool
Great
120 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From £163
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43

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

Hotel near Upper State Street,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool
Good
119 reviews
7.7/10
1 night
From £88
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75

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Sailing
Great
106 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
From £196
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99+

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Sailing, Surfing
Very Good
103 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From £146
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99+

The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Dry Cleaning
Great
104 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From £154
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41

The Presidio

Hotel near Santa Barbara Downtown,Santa Barbara
With a stay at The Presidio in Santa Barbara, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Upper State Street. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Stearns Wharf. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, and housekeeping is provided daily.
"The interior of the room is clean and tidy, the facilities are practical, and it is very convenient to walk ten minutes from the city center."
Good
100 reviews
7.6/10
1 night
From £119
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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:£213

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

9.4/10
Amazing
Posted on May 31, 2024
songuoer
The location is very good. It is very convenient to go anywhere in the town. Parking is convenient. The room is quite large and there is a small yard on the first floor. The facilities feel very new, the only thing is that the shower room is not closed. Breakfast is relatively simple with well-made bread and yogurt.
Price per night from:£150

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:£216

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:£117

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:£153

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:£247

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:£187

Oasis Inn and Suites

8.3/10
Very Good
Posted on Jul 16, 2024|Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
DE中德家庭
We would book this accommodation again if we were to travel to Santa Barbara again. There are many restaurants, a great bookstore (Chaucer's) and a large supermarket (Gelson's) directly across from the accommodation. The pool is not heated, which is really not necessary in the summer. In the morning, coffee and hot water for tea etc. is available at the reception.
Price per night from:£111

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:£247

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:£89

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 £109) , Best Western Plus Santa Barbara (from £150) and FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott (from £169) 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 £250, and on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is £394.

Which Beach hotels in Santa Barbara provide breakfast?

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort (from £220), Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (from £261) and Best Western Plus Santa Barbara (from £150) provide highly rated breakfast.

Which Beach hotels in Santa Barbara offer a gym?

Get used to exercising? Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara (from £109), Best Western Plus Santa Barbara (from £150) and Riviera Beach House (from £142) provide fitness facilities.

Which Beach hotels in Santa Barbara provide spa service?

Tired from travelling? Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara (from £109), Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort (from £220) and Hotel Milo (from £184) provide highly rated spa services.

What deals are available for Beach hotels in Santa Barbara?

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Santa Barbara Beach Hotels Information

Total properties39
Number of reviews4,071
Lowest price£156
Highest price£584
Weekend Avg. Price£394
Weekday Avg. Price£250