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99+
Hotel near Upper State Street,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Pool, Business center, Parking
Very Good
128 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From $161
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99+
Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Pool, Spa, Business center
Very Good
105 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From $342
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99+
Hotel near Upper State Street,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Pool, Mountain view, Business center
Very Good
124 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From $219
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99+
Hotel near Santa Barbara Downtown,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Business center, Gym, Laundry service (on-site)
Very Good
127 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From $178
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Hotels in Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Business center, Gym, Snack bar
Very Good
116 reviews
8.2/10
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99+
Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Pool, Public beach, Massage room
Great
108 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
From $217
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99+
Hotel near Goleta,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Pool, Spa, Playground
Very Good
129 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From $302
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66
Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Pool, Bathtub, Public beach
Great
104 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From $224
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75
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
116 reviews
8.2/10
1 night
From $147
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99+
Hotel near Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail,Santa Barbara
Featured facilities: Conference room, Gym, Laundry service (on-site)
Great
104 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From $227
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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:$217

Marina Beach Motel

9.4/10
Amazing
Posted on Jun 5, 2025
oceanxiao2004
The room was very nice and clean. The motel was very convenient for us who were driving. Parking was free and breakfast was provided. The breakfast was relatively good.
Price per night from:$190

Harbor House Inn

9.3/10
Great
Posted on Jan 9, 2024
Lelejiademitangguan
Very satisfied stay. Although I opened the door with a key 🔑, I found that all the facilities were exquisite and fashionable when I entered the room, especially the bath towels and floor towels were very soft and I felt that the quality was very good. There is a kitchen, oven, microwave, tableware, but I used the coffee machine, and there is coffee powder in the kitchen to make my own coffee. Walking to the beach and the train station is very close, no bicycles have been tried, but the hotel can provide.
Price per night from:$200

Simpson House Inn

9.3/10
Great
Posted on May 13, 2019
伊德拉岛王大川
The breakfast was very rich, the service was very good, very stylish, the room had more than sixty square feet, there was a dining table, living room, fireplace, jacuzzi, kingsize bed, the boss was very good, there was free parking, we arrived It was late, almost eight o'clock, she prepared tea and red wine for us. The hotel is basically a big garden. It can be seen that the boss has spent many years sorting out the arrangement. Get up during the day, walk in the garden, sunbathe on the sun loungers on the lawn, read the book, very comfortable. Take the No. 1 road and stay here for one or two nights before going to LA.
Price per night from:$292

Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

9.1/10
Great
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:$256

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:$296

Casa Del Mar Inn

8.3/10
Very Good
Posted on Oct 10, 2024
Guest User
Check in at 9 o'clock in the evening, the clerk warmly received, I heard that I want to watch the sunrise, intimate reminder of the sunrise time, the location is very close to the sea, 50 meters away is the beach, walk to the beach in the evening and morning, the room has two bathrooms, very convenient for opposite sex friends to live together
Price per night from:$197

Riviera Beach House

8.2/10
Very Good
Posted on Apr 13, 2019
CNJINXIA
There is a buffet in the afternoon. There is wine and fruit biscuit cheese. Very good. The room was very very clean. The bedding is soft. The room is small, and the family recommends a large room type. 2 minutes walk from the train station.
Price per night from:$226

Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown

8.1/10
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:$309

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

7.9/10
Good
Posted on Jun 24, 2025
Guest User
Great location but the rooms are very small.
Price per night from:$194

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara?

Whether you are travelling to Santa Barbara for business or fun, Lemon Tree Inn (from $126) , Best Western Plus Santa Barbara (from $191) and FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott (from $207) are all preferred hotels.

What is the average cost of staying in 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara?

For 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara, the average cost on weekdays is $372, and the usual price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is $548.

Which 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara provide swimming pools?

There are many 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara with swimming pool. Lemon Tree Inn (from $126) , FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott (from $207) and Lavender Inn by the Sea (from $193) are very popular.

Which 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara provide gym or fitness center?

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara (from $191), Lavender Inn by the Sea (from $193) and Hotel Santa Barbara (from $249) provide fitness facilities. Keep working out even while travelling!

What are the best 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara with bars?

For 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara with bars, Lemon Tree Inn (from $126) , Riviera Beach House (from $202) and Hotel Milo (from $252) are very popular.

What are some of the best 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara with breakfast?

What are the best 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara with luxury spa services?

Wanna soothe your muscles after long walk? Among 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara, Hotel Milo (from $252), Residence Inn Santa Barbara Goleta (from $309) and Harbor View Inn (from $333) are very popular.

Which 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara provide free wifi?

For many, stable internet connection is a must for travel. Lemon Tree Inn (from $126), Best Western Plus Santa Barbara (from $191) and FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott (from $207) are popular hotels with free Wi-Fi.

Which 3 star hotels in Santa Barbara are pet friendly?

Hotel Santa Barbara (from $249) is nice with your pets. Take your beloved pets with you in the travel!

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Hotel Info for Tourists

Highest price$2,373
Lowest price$269
Number of reviews3,377
Total properties44
Weekday Avg. Price$372
Weekend Avg. Price$548