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Our top choices for Santa Barbara 3-star hotels

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.
A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

1. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Simon
₩260,400
₩297,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Beachside Inn
A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.
A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.
A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.
A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery.

2. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
United States
GREG
₩164,518
₩187,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Lemon Tree Inn
A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a balcony with palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

3. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
United States
Samantha
₩252,495
₩288,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.
A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.
A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
United States
Wayne
₩258,877
₩300,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.
A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.
A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

5. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
United States
Aiping
₩229,984
₩262,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.
A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a television, and a plant.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.
A cozy living room with a round coffee table, wooden chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and potted plants.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
United States
robert
₩264,656
₩311,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

7. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
emiliano
₩400,734
₩457,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Inn By The Harbor
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

8. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
hoan
₩373,235
₩426,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a white brick wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, wicker chairs, and artwork.
A bar area with a brick wall, shelves of liquor bottles, and bar stools.
A white building with blue awnings and a number '121' sign.

9. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Mary
₩215,340
₩245,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Riviera Beach House
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."
A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.
A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Amanda
₩310,884
₩354,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.
A covered outdoor area with a pergola, steps leading to a door labeled "Office," and lush greenery including large plants and flowering bushes.

11. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Rachita
₩294,238
₩344,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Mason Beach Inn
A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.
A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.
A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

12. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Noah
₩341,140
₩389,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Lavender Inn by the Sea
A beach with palm trees, a pier, and a flag.
A well-lit entrance with a decorative archway, a purple door, and potted plants labeled 'VILLA' and 'ROSA'.
A dolphin statue in a garden with cacti and red flowers.
A seaside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the beach and ocean.

13. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
cinthya
₩170,043
₩237,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Ala Mar by the Sea
A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.
A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

14. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
hampton
₩261,942
₩298,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Marina Beach Hotel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a television. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of buildings.
A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Roberto
₩180,548
₩206,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.
A building with a tiled roof, two doors, and a small parking lot.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small kitchenette.
A compact kitchen area with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

16. Solei House

Solei House
San Roque
United States
Ashley
₩167,312
₩197,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Solei House
A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a beach view, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with two armchairs and a small table, a patterned wall, and a wooden floor.
A bridge leading to a row of white buildings with balconies, a palm tree, and a brick pathway.
A waterfront hotel with a reflective pool, a pedestrian bridge, and a view of mountains in the background.

17. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Jodi
₩414,038
₩472,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Harbor View Inn
Front of property
A room with two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

18. The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Julian
₩384,781
₩438,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Eagle Inn
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.
A building with a sign reading "26 EAST HAY".
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A street with a pedestrian crossing, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

19. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Rodney J
₩233,110
₩279,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Haley Hotel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.
A modern bar area with a wooden table and chairs, shelves with bottles and glasses, and a large window overlooking the street.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of the city through large windows.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, a hanging lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Emeterio
₩316,433
₩361,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
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₩358,644 total
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₩392,318
₩448,138 total
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The Upham Hotel

1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
₩297,902
₩339,609 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
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Santa Barbara and related destinations

Nestled between mountains and sea, this Spanish-influenced coastal paradise offers wine tasting and red-tiled architecture along State Street. Rent bikes to explore the palm-lined waterfront, then catch sunset from Stearns Wharf where locals recommend the fresh seafood.

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Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff."
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara?
Hotel Santa Barbara, around 1.45 kilometers southeast of downtown Santa Barbara, is an Expedia customer favorite. Private winery tours and premium bedding are among its handy amenities. Haley Hotel is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It features a firepit and a fireplace, and is approximately 2 kilometers southeast of the center.
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