Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

If you want an easy and scenic beach escape, stay at a beach hotel in Santa Barbara. You will be close to the water and can enjoy amenities like pools, bars, and seaside restaurants. It is perfect for anyone who loves spending the day by the sea.

Trip.com Featured Beach hotels in Santa Barbara

1. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

• Guests particularly enjoy the Garden, Dry cleaning, and Ironing service.

• Rated 8.7/10 based on 121 reviews.

• Convenient to First Congregational Church, only 0.43 km.

• Price range: €156-€926.

2. Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara

• Offers Spa, Fire extinguisher, and Fax/copying service.

• With a rating of 8.8/10 from 135 reviews.

• Only The Golf Lounge to 1.25 km.

• Price range: €112-€370.

3. Lemon Tree Inn

• Offers Garden, Fax/copying service, and Bar.

• Rated 8.5/10 from 124 reviews.

• Only The Golf Lounge to 0.13 km.

• Rates range from €142 to €745.

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara

Featured facilities: Pool

Great

120 reviews

9.1/10

1 night

From €146

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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 Santa Barbara Bowl. This motel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara. 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

101 reviews

7.6/10

1 night

From €128

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Orange Tree Inn

Hotel near Santa Barbara Downtown,Santa Barbara

Featured facilities: Public beach, Pool

104 reviews

7.3/10

1 night

From €91

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Pacific Crest Hotel

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

111 reviews

8.4/10

1 night

From €123

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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 €129

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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 €171

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99+

The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara

Featured facilities: Public beach, Pool, Dry cleaning

Great

104 reviews

9.1/10

1 night

From €117

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Inn at East Beach

Hotel near East Beach,Santa Barbara

Featured facilities: Public beach, Pool, Snorkeling

Very Good

99 reviews

8.2/10

1 night

From €145

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99+

Beachside Inn

Hotel near West Beach,Santa Barbara

Featured facilities: Public beach, Pool, Sunbathing area

Very Good

116 reviews

8.8/10

1 night

From €132

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99+

Montecito Inn

Hotel near Montecito,Santa Barbara

Featured facilities: Pool, Sunbathing area, Parasailing

Very Good

97 reviews

8.5/10

1 night

From €175

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9.5/10

Amazing

GGuest UserWas 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!

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Hotel near Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Price per night from:€221

9.1/10

Great

GGuest UserOur room featured a balcony and was thoughtfully designed. Breakfast was included, and the front desk was always staffed, which was reassuring. Parking was both convenient and secure. The staff were incredibly helpful, readily answering all our questions, from bike rentals to car repairs. We found it very convenient to walk to both the pier and the beach. The area truly comes alive with activities on weekends, adding greatly to its charm.

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hotel near West Beach, Santa Barbara 100% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€146

9.0/10

Great

AAnonymous UserI checked into this hotel on Friday, so the price was 2,300, which is twice as expensive as usual. It is considered a motel in general. The decoration is American-style and parking is free. Some people have rated the breakfast very well, but I think it is very average. It only has some bread and cold boiled eggs. There is a tofu and vegetable snack. There is no bacon, sausage, or vegetables. The fruit is cantaloupe, which is quite disappointing. If around 1,000 is acceptable, then the service is considered normal.

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel near West Beach, Santa Barbara 100% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€179

8.9/10

Very Good

GGuest UserVery 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.

Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

Hotel near West Beach, Santa Barbara 100% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€223

8.8/10

Very Good

GGarciaThe 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. 👍🏽

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Hotel near Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Price per night from:€131

8.8/10

Very Good

GGuest UserGreat place for a short stay at Santa Barbara; fantastic restaurant Lure just opposite and minutes’ drive away from many of the places of interest!!

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Hotel near Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

Price per night from:€143

8.2/10

Very Good

JJINXIAThere 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.

Riviera Beach House

Hotel near West Beach, Santa Barbara 100% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€170

8.0/10

Very Good

LLvtuzhongdetingliuRoom 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.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown

Hotel near Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Price per night from:€231

7.7/10

Good

FFafa_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

Town and Country Inn

Hotel near Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

Price per night from:€77

7.6/10

Good

GGuest Usermotel 6 是連鎖品牌，在聖巴巴拉有三家，訂的時候要特別看下地址。這家算是我訂錯的，開車跑到十公里之外的海邊才發現訂錯了。總體房間中規中矩，有些緊湊但是該有的設施都有，開車到海邊十幾分鍾，前台有免費的熱水和速溶咖啡，停車位挺充足一個房間一個車位，有游泳池。

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

Hotel near Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

Price per night from:€94

FAQs

What are the favorite Beach hotels to stay in Santa Barbara?

Whether you are traveling to Santa Barbara for business or fun, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara (from €156) , Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara (from €112) and Lemon Tree Inn (from €142) are all preferred hotels.

What’s the nightly rate for Beach hotels in Santa Barbara?

For Beach hotels in Santa Barbara, the average price on weekdays is €309, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is €469

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