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The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1010)
"Clean, quiet, nice and close to the beach. Absolutely loved our stay!"
United States
Eunchae
The Franciscan Hotel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1999)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is ₩178,345
₩203,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Marina Beach Motel
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Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1806)
"Welcoming staff, quiet spot, peaceful courtyard, very handy area. "
United States
Kate
The price is ₩234,182
₩267,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1053)
"Perfect location for state street fun!"
United States
Sherie
The price is ₩259,471
₩301,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Hotel Santa Barbara
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is ₩217,223
₩309,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Montecito Inn
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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1101)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is ₩220,179
₩251,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
North State
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1011)
"great stay"
United States
Prabhat
The price is ₩204,737
₩233,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1202)
"Great location,very nice staff!"
United States
Patricia
The price is ₩151,613
₩173,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Staff was welcoming and check in was quick."
United States
Mike
The price is ₩218,374
₩253,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is ₩183,236
₩208,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is ₩184,714
₩210,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1493)
"Fabulous location,great staff "
United States
Guadalupe
The price is ₩289,602
₩330,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Milo
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Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1092)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
The price is ₩179,098
₩204,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Beachside Inn
Premier Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (128)
"Beautiful property . Clean and aesthetically appealing . Dog friendly had me sold ! "
United States
Sheryl
Casa De La Vina
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location"
United States
ALEENA
The price is ₩243,379
₩287,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1301)
"Our room was clean, beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the free bikes, breakfast and happy hour. Overall a wonderful quick weelend trip."
United States
Emily
The price is ₩262,130
₩299,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Everything was perfect "
United States
Andrew
The price is ₩219,706
₩250,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Harbor House Inn
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (157)
"We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara."
United States
Deborah
The price is ₩253,250
₩355,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.8/10Exceptional (689 reviews)
15% off
Price is ₩827,739
₩1,893,848 total
includes taxes & fees
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Where to stay in Santa Barbara

Find the best Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Santa Barbara
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Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Stay near popular Santa Barbara attractions

Giraffe

Santa Barbara Zoo

4.4/5 (660 reviews)
Perched along California's coastline, the Santa Barbara Zoo offers intimate wildlife encounters in a compact 30-acre setting. Feed Masai giraffes or ride the Zoo Train while enjoying panoramic ocean views.
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5 (831 reviews)
This 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival masterpiece enchants with hand-painted murals and a four-faced clock tower. Climb to the top for breathtaking 360-degree views of Santa Barbara's coastline and mountains.
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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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aerial view of Shoreline Park and The Mesa, Santa Barbara, California

Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent
"We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara."
Deborah 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

More cheap stays in Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

3505 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ₩135,935 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
₩135,935
₩154,966 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Santa Barbara?
Simpson House Inn is a favorite with Expedia customers. This B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Traveler reviews also recommend Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages and La Playa Inn as top choices for your trip. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Barbara.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Barbara.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Santa Barbara?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Santa Barbara, click here.
What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Santa Barbara?
Based on reviews, Inn By The Harbor is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. Other good options for your budget-friendly stay include Sandpiper Lodge and Avania Inn of Santa Barbara. View all budget hotels in Santa Barbara.
What's the best place to stay in Montecito?
With 41 lodging options to choose from in this neighborhood, you're sure to find what you're looking for as you plan your trip. Based on Expedia customer reviews, Rosewood Miramar Beach is the highest ranked property in Montecito. This 5-star hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and Montecito Inn.
What's a favorite place to stay in The Funk Zone?
When looking at places to stay in The Funk Zone, Hotel Californian is a top choice. This 5-star hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It is located a short 6-minute walk from Stearns Wharf. The Wayfarer and Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara are other good options for your stay in the neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation for families in Santa Barbara?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a resort with an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the kids include Inn By The Harbor and Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Attractions like Santa Barbara Zoo and Channel Islands National Park are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Santa Barbara.
What is the top LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Santa Barbara?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a top LGBTQ-friendly resort, and features a full-service spa and private balconies. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and La Playa Inn are other good options for your trip. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Santa Barbara.
What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Santa Barbara?
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers a restaurant and a fitness center for its human guests. Two other good options to stay with your pet include Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Hotel Santa Barbara. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Barbara.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Barbara Bowl?
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 5-star hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl. Other good options within 5 miles include Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Hotel Milo Santa Barbara.
What about the best place to stay close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
One of the top choices for your stay is Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, located next to Santa Barbara Zoo, and this 4-star hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach are other good choices nearby.
What's the best place to stay near the beach in Santa Barbara?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a top beach resort offering 2 restaurants and a full-service spa, located within a short 6-minute walk of East Beach. Other good options to stay near the beach include The Milo and Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. See more stays near the beach in Santa Barbara.
What's the best high-end hotel in Santa Barbara?
Rosewood Miramar Beach is a luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and 3 bars, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. El Encanto Santa Barbara and Hotel Californian are two other upscale options for your vacation. Find more luxury hotels in Santa Barbara.
What's the best boutique accommodation in Santa Barbara?
El Encanto Santa Barbara is a favorite hotel with our travelers looking for a stylish accommodation, and features 92 guestrooms, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Palihouse Santa Barbara and Montecito Inn are other boutique-style choices. See all boutique hotels in Santa Barbara.
Where is the best neigborhood in Santa Barbara for seeing the sights?
Santa Barbara Beach is a popular part of the city for sightseeing with top sights like Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail is another favorite area for sightseeing and has 13 places to visit and top sights like Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
What should I expect to pay for a resort fee in Santa Barbara?
There are about 17 properties that charge a resort fee from the 1142 hotels and other properties in Santa Barbara. The average resort fee per accommodation is USD 21.55 per night.
What are some accommodations with pools in Santa Barbara?
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara is a top hotel with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking. A couple of other options with an onsite pool include Beachside Inn and Rosewood Miramar Beach. View all hotels with pools in Santa Barbara.
What is the best spa hotel in Santa Barbara?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a top beach spa hotel featuring a 24-hour fitness center, a hair salon, a bar, and an outdoor pool. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you'll find facials, body scrubs, and Ayurvedic treatments. Other popular spa hotels in Santa Barbara include Rosewood Miramar Beach and El Encanto Santa Barbara. See all spa hotels in Santa Barbara.
What's the best accommodation near Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta is a popular property, featuring free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located a short 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Other accommodations close to the airport are Pacifica Suites and Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Goleta.
Where can I find the best area of Santa Barbara to enjoy the nightlife?
Downtown Santa Barbara is home to lively bars and an array of dining options. A favorite spot to check out is Eureka!, which is a burger bar. Based on customer reviews, Haley Hotel is the highest ranked place to stay in the neighborhood, and this 3.5-star hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Kimpton Canary Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara are two other well-reviewed options in the area. Goleta is another neighborhood where you can enjoy the nightlife.
How is it staying in Santa Barbara?
History buffs will enjoy exploring Santa Barbara, and visitors give high marks for the beaches, array of wineries, and shopping. This walkable city also attracts tourists with its restaurants and cafes. In Santa Barbara, there are 1142 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Santa Barbara.
What are the top places to visit in Santa Barbara?
Cultural venues include Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Granada Theatre, and Arlington Theater. Attractions like Santa Barbara Zoo, Channel Islands National Park, and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are fun for kids of all ages. Notable for its historic sites, landmarks like Presidio Santa Barbara, Mission Santa Barbara, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are not to be missed. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Santa Barbara guide.
How should I get around Santa Barbara?
If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Santa Barbara for your journey.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santa Barbara?
The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Barbara is 15 inches.

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