Hotels near Waterfront

Hotels near Waterfront, Santa Barbara

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Pacific Crest Hotel Hotels near Waterfront
8.1/10
Very Good115 reviews
0.99km from Waterfront
From $161
Inn at East Beach Hotels near Waterfront
7.9/10
Good103 reviews
0.83km from Waterfront
Private parking
Wi-Fi in public areas
From $149
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Hotels near Waterfront
8.9/10
Very Good113 reviews
0.91km from Waterfront
Private parking
Wi-Fi in public areas
From $155
Riviera Beach House Hotels near Waterfront
8.2/10
Very Good104 reviews
2.84km from Waterfront
Surfing
Gym
From $256
Santa Barbara Inn Hotels near Waterfront
8.7/10
Very Good108 reviews
1.08km from Waterfront
Trip.BestNo. 4 of 4-Star Select Hotels in Santa Barbara
Outdoor swimming pool
Gym
From $375
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara Hotels near Waterfront
9.2/10
Great122 reviews
3.32km from Waterfront
Public parking
Luggage storage
From $152
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotels near Waterfront
9.0/10
Great109 reviews
3.36km from Waterfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Massage room
From $229
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Hotels near Waterfront
8.6/10
Very Good99 reviews
2.95km from Waterfront
Private parking
Luggage storage
From $46
The Upham Hotel Hotels near Waterfront
9.1/10
Great106 reviews
4.49km from Waterfront
Hiking
Luggage storage
From $188
Beachside Inn Hotels near Waterfront
8.7/10
Very Good117 reviews
3.21km from Waterfront
Sunbathing area
Outdoor swimming pool
From $186
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Top Pick Hotels near Waterfront

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Discover our most booked hotels near Waterfront from the last 30 days!
No.1
7.7/10
113 reviews

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, Santa Barbara | 0.76KM from Waterfront
"Good Location"
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No.2
9.2/10
106 reviews

Hotel Californian

West Beach, Santa Barbara | 2.72KM from Waterfront
"Good Location"
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No.3
7.3/10
51 reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, Santa Barbara | 1.45KM from Waterfront
"Great location""Friendly host"
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No.4
8.5/10
105 reviews

Hotel Milo

West Beach, Santa Barbara | 2.98KM from Waterfront
"Good Location"
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No.5
9.5/10
58 reviews

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

West Beach, Santa Barbara | 3.31KM from Waterfront
"Great location""Great rooms"
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No.6
9.1/10
106 reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, Santa Barbara | 3.19KM from Waterfront
"Good Location"
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No.7
7.5/10
79 reviews

Palmoro House

East Beach, Santa Barbara | 0.98KM from Waterfront
"Good Location"
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No.8
9.2/10
103 reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, Santa Barbara | 3.32KM from Waterfront
"Good Location"
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No.9
8.3/10
105 reviews

Casa Del Mar Inn

West Beach, Santa Barbara | 3.11KM from Waterfront
"Good Location"
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No.10
8.7/10
107 reviews

Montecito Inn

Montecito, Santa Barbara | 1.89KM from Waterfront
"Good Location"
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What Travelers Said About the Best Hotels in Santa Barbara

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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

9.5/10
Amazing
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:$242

Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

9.1/10
Great
Guest User
The service was very friendly and they shared with us delicious local restaurants. There are also welcome drinks in the afternoon. Both the white and red wines were delicious. It was such a pleasure to sunbathe by the pool and drink the hotel's free red wine.
Price per night from:$244

Residence Inn Santa Barbara Goleta

8.9/10
Very Good
Guest User
Excellent suite type hotel with plenty of amenities. A great vacation stay.
Price per night from:$294

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

8.8/10
Very Good
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:$178

Kimpton CANARY HOTEL by IHG

8.7/10
Very Good
Guest User
I’ll start by saying this is the first review I have ever written about anything… This hotel is beautiful. The valet and the front staff were lovely. The rooftop pool was perfect and the location was just right. However- the walls of the hotel rooms are PAPER THIN. You can hear absolutely everything. When we first checked in at 430pm, there was housekeeping working on the room next door and it sounded like a construction site (we actually to confirm it there was)- vacuums hitting the walls, furniture being moved, stuff being dropped onto the floors- but the worst was very loud conversations about things that should not be discussed in a work environment at a $500/night hotel. In order to mask the noise, we put on some music in our room (at 5pm mind you) and 10 minutes later we got a knock on the door reporting the music was too loud! The next morning we woke up to our neighbors laughing hysterically and blasting Taylor swift (and hey, I’m a swiftie myself), but the loud cackling is not something I want to be woken up to on vacation. I am really sad to say I will not stay here again. It was definitely not worth spending almost $500 for one night.
Price per night from:$349

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:$329

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

8.2/10
Very Good
USGuest User
Room is simple and modern. Spacious enough for a couple. Very quiet and clean place, has free self parking and close to stores.
Price per night from:$190

Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown

8.1/10
Very Good
Guest User
Awesome location, services and cleanliness
Price per night from:$309

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara, CA

7.6/10
Good
CNGuest User
Motel 6 is a chain brand. There are three in Santa Barbara. Please check the address when booking. I made the mistake of booking this one. I drove to the beach ten kilometers away and found out I had made the mistake. Overall the rooms are quite decent, a little compact but have all the necessary facilities. It takes about ten minutes to drive to the beach. There is free hot water and instant coffee at the front desk. There is plenty of parking space for each room and there is a swimming pool.
Price per night from:$125

Town and Country Inn

7.6/10
Good
GBCouple from the UK
Ideally located in Santa Barbara, great value for money and lovely ownership. A good motel overall, not hotel quality but you get what you pay for and we were happy for the night.
Price per night from:$99

Frequently asked questions

What's the best hotels near Waterfront?

What's the average price of hotels near Waterfront this weekend?

According to Trip.com, the average weekend price for 1 night stay in Waterfront in Santa Barbara is $196. Due to frequent price changes, the above prices are for reference only.

What are some of the best hotels near Waterfront?

A perfect breakfast gives you energy for the day. If you want to stay at a hotel near Santa Barbara Waterfront with a high-quality breakfast, you can consider staying Inn at East Beach (from $157),ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel (from $43) and Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (from $289) .These hotels are very popular, so book early.

What's the average price of hotels near Waterfront per night?

According to Trip.com, the average price for 1 night hotel in Waterfront in Santa Barbara is $514. Due to frequent price changes, the above prices are for reference only.

What are some of the best hotels near Waterfront?

If you are worried about choosing a hotel, you can consider staying Pacific Crest Hotel (from $176),Inn at East Beach (from $157) and Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (from $289) . These hotels are highly rated, so you should book early.

What hotels near Waterfront have parking?

If you plan to travel by car to Santa Barbara Waterfront, you may wish to stay Inn at East Beach (from $157),ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel (from $43) and Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (from $289) . These are popular hotels with parking lots.

What hotels near Waterfront have swimming pools?

When summer arrives, there’s nothing like a family trip to Waterfront in Santa Barbara to make the most of sunny days. Inn at East Beach (from $157),Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (from $289) and Hotel Californian (from $594) are popular hotels with pools where you can relax and enjoy the summer vibe.

What's the best luxury hotels near Waterfront?

Hotel Californian (from $594) is the best luxury hotel.

Which hotels near Waterfront have gyms?

In recent years, public awareness for body health has increased, so many hotels have fitness rooms. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (from $289),Riviera Beach House (from $236) and Hotel Santa Barbara (from $262) are popular hotels with a fitness room.

Which hotels near Waterfront have free Wi-Fi?

The hotel's Wi-Fi is especially important for independent or business travelers. Inn at East Beach (from $157),Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (from $289) and Riviera Beach House (from $236) are popular hotels with free Wi-Fi.

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Santa Barbara Hotels near Waterfront Information

Number of reviews6,637
Total properties93
Weekday Avg. Price$382
Weekend Avg. Price$583
Trending hotelPacific Crest Hotel