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La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room.

d
ddariomartini
From
Italy
A very cozy and welcoming place. Great staff, friendly and helpful, 24/7. Beautiful building and nice rooms, quite spacious and in excellent condition. Very clean everywhere. Very good location, close to the beach but also quiet in the night. Breakfast included, coffee and water always available.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,311 reviews
Price from
US$265.05
1 night, 2 adults

Marina Beach Motel

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

Y
Yan
From
Israel
Staff was very efficient. Helpful and kind. Excellent breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,205 reviews
Price from
US$204.49
1 night, 2 adults

Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Conveniently set in Santa Barbara, Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara is a recently renovated apartment, which provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private...

D
David
From
United Kingdom
Location Facilities Parking Options to self cater
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
US$211
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Valerio - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Casa Valerio - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara features accommodation within 500 metres of the centre of Santa Barbara, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a...

M
Matthew
From
Australia
The property is perfect for the price, being centrally located, very clean, well serviced and spacious. Would highly recommend a stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$182
1 night, 2 adults

Bath Street Inn

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Nestled in Santa Barbara, this Victorian B&B is less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters.

J
Joanne
From
Australia
This is a lovely place to stay. Comfortable. Clean. Welcoming. Relaxing. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was amazing. Great location. Beautiful house
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews
Price from
US$239
1 night, 2 adults

Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning.

H
Heather
From
United States
This was one of the cleanest hotels I’ve stayed in. It was very comfortable, staff were accommodating and it couldn’t have been any better. I would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling, business or pleasure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
Price from
US$263.83
1 night, 2 adults

Harbor House Inn

West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles.

P
Penelope
From
New Zealand
Harbor House Inn is perfectly situated to enjoy beautiful Santa Barbara. The room we had was elegant, quiet and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Price from
US$199.42
1 night, 2 adults

The Eagle Inn

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available....

T
Tatiana
From
Switzerland
Very nice charming hotel, perfect location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 598 reviews
Price from
US$408
1 night, 2 adults

Casa De La Vina - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Ideally set in Santa Barbara, Casa De La Vina - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

K
Karen
From
Singapore
The unit was super clean with every small detail taken care of from fully stocked kitchen to bathroom amenities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$464
1 night, 2 adults

Upscale Downtown Home Walk to Beach shops Bars 2

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Right in the heart of Santa Barbara, situated within a short distance of West Beach and Antioch College, Upscale Downtown Home Walk to Beach shops Bars 2 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and...

W
Wendy
From
Australia
Beautifully appointed home with everything you need included. Great location and very relaying. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$699
1 night, 2 adults
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La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room.

d
ddariomartini
From
Italy
A very cozy and welcoming place. Great staff, friendly and helpful, 24/7. Beautiful building and nice rooms, quite spacious and in excellent condition. Very clean everywhere. Very good location, close to the beach but also quiet in the night. Breakfast included, coffee and water always available.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,311 reviews
Price from
US$265.05
1 night, 2 adults

Marina Beach Motel

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

Y
Yan
From
Israel
Staff was very efficient. Helpful and kind. Excellent breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,205 reviews
Price from
US$204.49
1 night, 2 adults

Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Conveniently set in Santa Barbara, Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara is a recently renovated apartment, which provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private...

D
David
From
United Kingdom
Location Facilities Parking Options to self cater
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
US$211
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Valerio - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Casa Valerio - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara features accommodation within 500 metres of the centre of Santa Barbara, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a...

M
Matthew
From
Australia
The property is perfect for the price, being centrally located, very clean, well serviced and spacious. Would highly recommend a stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$182
1 night, 2 adults

Bath Street Inn

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Nestled in Santa Barbara, this Victorian B&B is less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters.

J
Joanne
From
Australia
This is a lovely place to stay. Comfortable. Clean. Welcoming. Relaxing. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was amazing. Great location. Beautiful house
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews
Price from
US$239
1 night, 2 adults

Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning.

H
Heather
From
United States
This was one of the cleanest hotels I’ve stayed in. It was very comfortable, staff were accommodating and it couldn’t have been any better. I would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling, business or pleasure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
Price from
US$263.83
1 night, 2 adults

Harbor House Inn

West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles.

P
Penelope
From
New Zealand
Harbor House Inn is perfectly situated to enjoy beautiful Santa Barbara. The room we had was elegant, quiet and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Price from
US$199.42
1 night, 2 adults

The Eagle Inn

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available....

T
Tatiana
From
Switzerland
Very nice charming hotel, perfect location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 598 reviews
Price from
US$408
1 night, 2 adults

Casa De La Vina - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Ideally set in Santa Barbara, Casa De La Vina - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

K
Karen
From
Singapore
The unit was super clean with every small detail taken care of from fully stocked kitchen to bathroom amenities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$464
1 night, 2 adults

Upscale Downtown Home Walk to Beach shops Bars 2

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

Right in the heart of Santa Barbara, situated within a short distance of West Beach and Antioch College, Upscale Downtown Home Walk to Beach shops Bars 2 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and...

W
Wendy
From
Australia
Beautifully appointed home with everything you need included. Great location and very relaying. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$699
1 night, 2 adults
All beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Looking for a beach hotel?

There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Avg. price/night: US$233.17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,659 reviews
The location was great, right on the beach front and close to State st restaurants and shops. The pool and fitness room was great and we loved the free bikes. Very comfortable beds too.
Guest review by
Jane
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$233.17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,659 reviews
The room was really cute and I loved the bathroom. The tiles, the layout with the makeup corner. We were right on the beach and a short walk from everything.
Guest review by
Odri
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$324.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,623 reviews
Lovely staff couldn't be more helpful Great location and restaurants near by Right on the beach and boardwalk
Guest review by
Paul
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$143.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,736 reviews
Lovely clean, modern hotel with a nice pool. Breakfast was a good selection. The location is fantastic, right on the beach and a short walk into downtown.
Guest review by
Isabelle
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$233.17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,659 reviews
Met our expectations. View on the beach / ocean but not directly by the road, so avoiding traffic nuisance. Lovely gardens. Friendly and helpful staff.
Guest review by
Helene
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$324.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,623 reviews
Ben was extremely comfortable. Room was fantastic. We loved the tub. Bonus for sure. We were right on the beach and after we got there all of our transportation was by foot. Location was great. A 2-second walk to Stearns Wharf. We will definitely come back!
Guest review by
Dianne
Family with young children