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Hotels near University of California, Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara

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Best hotels near University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

4.5/5128 Reviews
4.5/5Excellent128 Reviews
Goleta
Santa Barbara
|2.07km from University of California, Santa Barbara
The Marriott Residence Inn in Goleta has been our families home away from home when they visit. My parents live on the east coast and come to visit several times a year and always stay here. It is truly a vacation for them. From the delicious breakfast each morning, to the comfortable room and amazing amenities in my opinion it's the best place to stay in Santa Barbara. My dad loves the pool, jacuzzi and workout room. My mom loves sitting by the fire pits. I'm always amazed by how incredible the staff is. They are so helpful, friendly and attentive to everyone's needs. I can't thank them enough! I would highly recommend staying here. You won't be disappointed.
4.4/599 Reviews
4.4/5Excellent99 Reviews
Goleta
Goleta
|2.37km from University of California, Santa Barbara
It was very good to stay near UCSB when I escaped from the epidemic to find friends. It feels like the best hotel in Santa Barba.
4.4/5108 Reviews
4.4/5Excellent108 Reviews
Goleta
Goleta
|2.63km from University of California, Santa Barbara
This is a great hotel to stay if you are visiting Santa Barbara. The hotel is located quite close to the beaches and other attractions. The hotel also offers free parking. The rooms are quite spacious and very clean. They also have a microwave and a fridge. Other than that, the room also have a coffee machine and free coffee. The hotel also has an onsite laundry that the guest can use. It also has a restaurant that is open until 8:30pm. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. Great hotel and I can recommend it to anyone.
2.7/522 Reviews
2.7/522 Reviews
Goleta
Goleta
|2.8km from University of California, Santa Barbara
Hotel prices are affordable, there is free parking, a small pool, room air conditioning sounds a bit noisy. Breakfast is simple, not even eggs, but you can make delicious waffles, there are several restaurants and small supermarkets for 5-7 minutes.
4.2/5105 Reviews
4.2/5Very Good105 Reviews
Goleta
Goleta
|3.29km from University of California, Santa Barbara
This hotel has an elegant environment, the room is clean and comfortable; the bathroom lighting is soft and warm, which makes people feel very comfortable. A beautiful painting is also hung, adding beauty to the room; the front desk can self-service hot water and coffee, this is rare in the United States, can drink hot water is great!
3.5/5113 Reviews
3.5/5113 Reviews
Goleta
Goleta
|3.46km from University of California, Santa Barbara
I had a bit of trepidation booking this hotel, but didn't have much of choice as everything was booked or super expensive for UCSB's open house for admitted students. Turns out it was the nicest Motel 6 I've ever stayed in. Room was small, but furniture was nicer than other Motel 6's and water pressure was great. Same soap/shampoo/towels as other Motel 6's, but it was nice that room seemed and felt a step above other Motel 6's. We did pay more for this Motel 6 than other locations, but I chalk that up to the UCSB event and it being Santa Barbara.
4.2/557 Reviews
4.2/5Very Good57 Reviews
Goleta
Goleta
|3.79km from University of California, Santa Barbara
I used to enjoy staying at the Pacifica Suites many years ago. It was a beautiful place for families to stay, and the hot breakfast was a huge bonus. During this stay, the hotel felt really run down, old, and overpriced. The bathroom shower head and toilet were worn and stained. The toiletries provided were cheap and ineffective. There's not even a soap dish near the sink. The sofa bed was super uncomfortable, and the bedding was stained. We had to call for pillows and a blanket to be delivered. The grounds were not well kept (e.g., overgrown bushes on the outdoor staircase). There is no food or fresh coffee items (even though many hotels continued to offer packaged breakfast items even during covid). And why do they charge $10 per day for a space in an open parking lot?! Our 2 night stay was super expensive and uncomfortable and felt like a big rip-off. I would never stay at Pacific Suites again.
3.9/5108 Reviews
3.9/5108 Reviews
Goleta
Goleta
|3.89km from University of California, Santa Barbara
Thank you Cindy, Sarah and Gabe. You guys made it special for my boyfriend on his birthday! I appreciate the kindness and welcoming! We loved the food at breakfast and dinner. I wish I could remember our bartender’s name on Monday 29th, she made great conversation and made us feel welcomed. The hotel is 12-15 mins away to most restaurants, I will for sure come back when is sunnier:)
4.1/5121 Reviews
4.1/5Very Good121 Reviews
Goleta
Goleta
|3.98km from University of California, Santa Barbara
The room was average, the facilities were old, especially the bedding was old, and the bathroom was small. The hotel environment was good, there was a garden, and the breakfast was OK, with fried eggs, bacon and potatoes.
0/50 Reviews
Goleta
Goleta
|5.29km from University of California, Santa Barbara
With a stay at Goleta Getaway by Avantstay Private Backyard, 1.5mi to the Beach! in Goleta, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara and Sandpiper Golf Club. This cottage is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Goleta Butterfly Grove.Make yourself at home in of the guestrooms featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.
3.6/597 Reviews
3.6/597 Reviews
Santa Barbara
|6.1km from University of California, Santa Barbara
Very satisfied with the room, amenities and staff (front desk), who are very helpful, friendly and considerate. The property is quiet and well maintained. Easy on/off the 101. It is not a “suite” with separate bedroom – it’s like a typical motel room; except the cleaning/linens are not done daily. It has a well-functioning kitchen. You need to get the utensils, dishes, etc. by request after arrival, which no surprise (maybe request they put them there before arrival?) ). The the rates are reasonable for Santa Barbara, being the second least expensive in Santa Barbara/Goleta. (but I don’t do Motel 5 +1) Close to gas stations, Starbucks, In N Out Burgers and ½ mile from small ***** shopping with Vons super market, coffee house with food, and shops; plus Cody's Restaurant (has a nice outdoor patio – rated $$ - $$$ AmericanCafe). There’s many 5 star ratings that provide more positive insights, and with whom I agree. The 1 star ratings possibly happened, but I doubt the compaints are valid. We experienced none of that nonsense; there’s always some complainers.
4.1/542 Reviews
4.1/5Very Good42 Reviews
Santa Barbara
|6.37km from University of California, Santa Barbara
Beautiful grounds, nice pool and hot tub. Great location for the Santa Barbara area to enjoy the attractions, museums and sites. Close to shopping, beach and many historic attractions. Also located near freeway making travel to and from the Ramada Santa Barbara convenient.

Reviews of Hotels near University of California, Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo
4/5103 Reviews
West Beach
Santa Barbara
|7.65km from city center
Hotel location is good, 2 swimming pools. Breakfast is a simple continental breakfast. There is no problem with full food. The equipment of the hotel belongs to the old America, everything is old American furniture, clean and clean. Barbara is a non-smoking city. If you want to smoke, you can't be in the hotel garden. To walk to the back of the hotel, I remember parking at the hotel seems to be 30 USD / night VALET PARKING is convenient. Drive. Ride in the hotel's blue bicycle town. Remember to get a bicycle lock when you pick up the bicycle. In addition, I would like to say that I am not satisfied with the booking service provided by Ctrip this time. 1- Ctrip's price shows that all tax-included prices are 1,000 cheaper than Booking and other website prices. So I chose Ctrip after comparison. But When I left this hotel, the hotel paid a city tax and two other items such as miscellaneous charges on the bill. I think there is a suspicion that Ctrip does not add these two items in order to show low prices. .Other booking sites have clearly written that Santa Barbara has a city tax, but Ctrip, hey. I just want to use this word to describe it. The experience is very bad. 2- I booked a double bed and arrived at the hotel. Hotel Gave me a family room. This made me very annoyed, so I went back to the front desk to ask what was going on. After the front desk inquiry, the front desk said that someone had assigned me a room type in advance. But the order was indeed a 2 bed room. Anyway The front desk waited for 20 minutes to be allocated a twin room.
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Simpson House Inn
4.6/5105 Reviews
Santa Barbara Downtown
Santa Barbara
|6.63km from city center
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.
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From€268
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
4.6/579 Reviews
Santa Barbara
|7.41km from city center
We were really looking forward to experiencing a 4 night stay here and were sure it would be the highlight of our 3 week trip across the States to celebrate our anniversary . However we were left a little disappointed with a few aspects during our stay. We arrived a little earlier than guaranteed check in time and enjoyed relaxing in the bar and on the chairs overlooking Santa Barbara. However, we were not contacted after check in time and had to ask twice and so check in was later than expected. Our room was stunning though and worth the wait. Highlights were definitely the view, setting above Santa Barbara, the relaxed atmosphere and terrace for meals. However, it was mainly service that was disappointing for such a high end hotel. Breakfast was erratic. Day one was spot on, day two we had to ask for missing items, day three took over an hour and on our final morning it was twenty minutes before we managed to even get a drink let alone someone to take an order. The pool area is stunning visually, however, don’t take a bed near the pool room unless you want all the staff gossip, though it was entertaining! Plus it took over half an hour for a glass of fizz to arrive and when it did, it was luke warm - just not what you’d expect. We enjoyed dinner in the restaurant on our first night but the menu didn’t offer enough choice for us to dine there again. We didn’t manage to book the shuttle but ubers were easy to come by. I think perhaps if we’d have stayed one night, we’d have been more ‘wowwed’ and the cracks wouldn’t have been so apparent. For a leading hotel of the world a little polish and elbow grease is needed to be truly worthy of the title.
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From€584
Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown
4.3/556 Reviews
Santa Barbara Downtown
Santa Barbara
|6.37km from city center
We had our company Christmas party in the hotel's private room and it was amazing. The food and service was excellent and the room was beautifully decorated for Christmas. It was by far the best place we've ever been to for our Christmas party.
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From€268
Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
4.6/5110 Reviews
West Beach
Santa Barbara
|7.18km from city center
The front desk service is good, the attitude is very good, when the check-in prompts the opening hours of the pool and laundry room, daily breakfast, fruit, snacks, free milk cookies at night, the front desk will remind you of the time. The hotel has plenty of parking spaces and special features. The only downside is that the floor has some sound and the sound is not very good. You can hear it next door. Refrigerator cooling effect is good, air conditioning is also, that is, the sound is a little bigger. There is a dressing table outside the bathroom, a lighted makeup mirror and a separate wardrobe. The bathroom and shower room are large. Outside the door are gas stations and supermarkets. It takes 5-10 minutes to walk from the beach.
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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
3.9/5104 Reviews
East Beach
Santa Barbara
|9.81km from city center
The hotel is very good, the bed is very comfortable, the breakfast is very delicious, there is a special special offer, the hotel is on the beach, the beach is just a street away, the beach is beautiful. Parking service is also very good, but if you want to park in the hotel, you can only valet parking, you need to spend 32USD, the orange ticket given by the waiter must be collected, you must have a small ticket to pick up the car, when you go, it is recommended A 10USD tip for the valet parking attendant. The service quality of the waiter is also very good, very friendly to the children, and the children are very happy to play. I recommend everyone to go to Santa Barbara to stay at this hotel, praise! ! !
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Lemon Tree Inn
4/5109 Reviews
Upper State Street
Santa Barbara
|5.76km from city center
The receptionist Nicole was super sweet and helpful. She gave details on the room before we stayed and was very attentive. She also shared valuable insights on the school she attended, which happened to be the school my daughter expressed an interest in attending. Her service was exceptional and made our stay truly memorable.
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Town and Country Inn
3.5/5104 Reviews
Upper State Street
Santa Barbara
|5.83km from city center
I went to Santa Barbara for Parents Weekend. This hotel was the only one I could afford, so I booked it! I'm not super picky, and its one night. If you are looking for a decent price and don't really care about much else, then stay here. I'll start with the positive. The bed was super comfortable, the room was big, had great water pressure in the shower, there was fridge & microwave, and a nice TV. It's disappointing that a few things could make all the difference! For example, fresh paint, some new towels (the bath towels were awful!!!), some new carpet. They need to do a full bathroom remodel. The bathroom was small. The toilet ”rocked” when you sat down. The calking around the room was old and dirty. There was dust all over the place, to include the screens and windows. I feel like its a cross between charming and old. I'd probably stay here again if I had to, but I'll look around and try again.
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Beach House Inn
4.6/51 Reviews
West Beach
Santa Barbara
|7.29km from city center
Goodness, this place is such a hidden gem for all types of travelers. I’m so happy we made the decision to stay here for our 3 night getaway from LA to the place where we met 10 years ago and hold dear. Now we have two small kids along for the ride, and this was the best place we’ve stayed in our re-visits, especially for a family. But it would be wonderful for all types of groups - couples looking for dog friendly, grandparents who appreciate the quiet lush courtyard, families who need the extra space and convenience. I have already recommended to my local friends when looking for family or friend accommodations. We stayed in room 6, one of the king suites with a separate bedroom/living room and full kitchen. It was perfect: the bedroom is large enough for a toddler floor air mattress (or in king bed if needed) and younger child in pack n play. Then we had the pull out couch as backup if needed. But the apartment is huge - way bigger than most local long term rentals. And being able to sit right out front in chairs or the grassy courtyard full of flowers, butterflies, and birds, was such a treat. Plus parking was right behind this unit, so super convenient with kids. But it’s so small, all the rooms are easy access to the back lot. Staff are so helpful and friendly. You really can’t help but feel positive and grateful when engaging with them, even during covid times. So overall, you absolutely cannot beat the charm, convenience and affordability of this hidden gem. Usually one feels duped by the Santa Barbara hotels, especially after you’ve lived here. Some places really gouge you so you can get a slice of paradise. But Beach House is actually worth every penny and more for what you receive in return. Also, the location is perfect. We love this area as visitors. Very safe and quiet, off the beaten path but walkable or quickly drive/bike to everything. Leadbetter beach is just around the corner and has the best accessibility of any beach in my opinion. Which is huge when you have kids. Don’t hesitate, if you want that hard to pinpoint but definable Santa Barbara charm, plus space and convenience with an extremely reasonable price tag, this is it.
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
4.2/5111 Reviews
East Beach
Santa Barbara
|9.64km from city center
We stayed here for 2 nights during Christmas time. The location and price was right. It is walking distance to the beach and warf. The room was clean but very small. We are a family of three and it was a tight fit. We didn't spend much time in the room though so it was fine. Since we came for Christmas we took the self driving holiday light tour. It was amazing! Highly recommended. The warf and boat tour was nice to catch the sunset.
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Quality Inn Santa Barbara
3.5/518 Reviews
Upper State Street
Santa Barbara
|5.55km from city center
At the 3 forks, there is some noise during the day, standard motels, and there are not many parking spaces. It is recommended to arrive in advance. The town is very quiet. Check in for the last night, return to Los Angeles the next day, and arrive within 2 hours. The beach is a bit dirty, the clam chowder on the pier is super superb, and watching the sunset while eating is very romantic.
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Extended Stay America Suites - Santa Barbara - Calle Real
3.6/597 Reviews
Santa Barbara
|4.32km from city center
Very satisfied with the room, amenities and staff (front desk), who are very helpful, friendly and considerate. The property is quiet and well maintained. Easy on/off the 101. It is not a “suite” with separate bedroom – it’s like a typical motel room; except the cleaning/linens are not done daily. It has a well-functioning kitchen. You need to get the utensils, dishes, etc. by request after arrival, which no surprise (maybe request they put them there before arrival?) ). The the rates are reasonable for Santa Barbara, being the second least expensive in Santa Barbara/Goleta. (but I don’t do Motel 5 +1) Close to gas stations, Starbucks, In N Out Burgers and ½ mile from small ***** shopping with Vons super market, coffee house with food, and shops; plus Cody's Restaurant (has a nice outdoor patio – rated $$ - $$$ AmericanCafe). There’s many 5 star ratings that provide more positive insights, and with whom I agree. The 1 star ratings possibly happened, but I doubt the compaints are valid. We experienced none of that nonsense; there’s always some complainers.
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Oasis Inn and Suites
4.1/5112 Reviews
Upper State Street
Santa Barbara
|5.17km from city center
Stayed at the Oasis for 1 night while passing through and I honestly wish I could have stayed an additional night. The hotel from the outside does not look like much but the rooms are very cute. I got a King room in the rooms around the pool, not the 2 story building. The room wasn't very large but was more than enough space for 2 people. No closet, just an open hanging area above a bench in the corner. A desk and chair, microwave and mini fridge were in the room for use. Little bistro type seating in front of the rooms as well as two bigger tables for 6 people under a canopy with lights on both sides of the pool. The weather was nice so we grabbed food, ate outside and played board games. It is next to a busy street but the noise level was not bad. Location is far from your typical tourist spots in SB - beach and state street but for the price, it's worth the stay and there is plenty of parking around SB where you want to go so it wasn't a big deal to not be within walking distance. Staff was friendly as well.
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Montecito Inn
4.1/5100 Reviews
Montecito
Santa Barbara
|12.45km from city center
Cute renovated old hotel with the vintage elevator very charming. However, I booked the hotel because it was promoted as a hotel with a spa. However, it did not have a spa and recommended a spa that was several miles away. Although I think I might go back cute.
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From€156
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
3.5/5106 Reviews
Upper State Street
Santa Barbara
|4.96km from city center
This is your standard 1960's era motel that has been updated. My room was small but clean with a little workspace/nook which was comfy to sit at and eat/work on laptop etc. The floors are the wood laminate, comfy bed with good sheets and pillows. A thin blanket though so people inclined to chill may need a bit more coverage. Shower hot with a water with flow designed for water conservation. Room had one wall mounted t.v with cable and an AC unit that worked well, wi-fi, no problems with parking. The room did not have a fridge or hair dryer. This motel allows dogs for no extra fee. The grounds and area do not have much of a place to walk your doggie however. I had to get in to my map app to find the closest park for dog walking. So for probably one of the lowest price motels in Santa Barbara, it is a clean, bare bones room in a good location in the middle of suburbs with lots of restaurants and shopping options in walking distance. As a single female traveler, I felt safe here.
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Inn at East Beach
3.9/5101 Reviews
East Beach
Santa Barbara
|9.74km from city center
There is a block across the beach, the room is relatively simple, the parking lot is on a piece of land on the side, and the room has shoes in other rooms on the first floor of the corridor. Surprise is the simple breakfast snack, the fruit has fresh strawberry and blueberry granules, the ice juice box, and the juice drink at the front desk is very good.
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Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara
3.9/5105 Reviews
Upper State Street
Santa Barbara
|4.94km from city center
There is free parking. Breakfast buffet and 24-hour gym. There are car wash shops and gas stations nearby. There is target.ross and so on about 1 mile. Quite convenient. Several attractions in Santa Barbara by car are only about 10 minutes, which is generally good.
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
4.1/5116 Reviews
Goleta
Santa Barbara
|13.63km from city center
I came in with my husband to celebrate our honeymoon. I spoke with Ella over the phone wanting to make our experience extra special. She was extremely helpful booking and picking treatments and responding to my messages very quickly. Ella ended up being the one who checked us in, and we were greeted by a gift and hand written card. It was so sweet and special. She even remembered our name which we thought was so sweet LOL! Check in was smooth and I felt so welcomed. Adi was so kind and helpful setting up my locker showing me around the facilities. I relaxed at the spa pool for the remainder of my spa trip and checked out with suli and Beth who were very sweet and even gave me a treat bag with some mini spa products. This honeymoon was extra special and me and my husband had amazing massages with Owen and Heather. We had a wonderful experience at the spa. Although prices were high it was worth it!!
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Hotel Santa Barbara
4.3/5100 Reviews
Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail
Santa Barbara
|7.27km from city center
The room is small, the health is OK, in the town, just stayed on the 18th, the other did not say, the payment information provided by Ctrip has serious problems, I booked the room 3 or 4 months in advance, Ctrip App shows the user The famous currency is paid for, and it shows that I have prepaid, but I have to pay a second payment when I check in, and just brush the US dollar credit card, which brings two big problems: 1. I can't stay in normal mood. 2. I have already made a large amount of economic losses for the US dollar. This has also caused the price that was initially confirmed by Ctrip to be inconsistent with the price I actually paid. Why didn’t Ctrip have any hints at the beginning? I am waiting for a satisfactory result.
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Casa Del Mar Inn
4.2/556 Reviews
West Beach
Santa Barbara
|7.52km from city center
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
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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4.1/542 Reviews
Santa Barbara
|4.3km from city center
Beautiful grounds, nice pool and hot tub. Great location for the Santa Barbara area to enjoy the attractions, museums and sites. Close to shopping, beach and many historic attractions. Also located near freeway making travel to and from the Ramada Santa Barbara convenient.
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Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.5/577 Reviews
Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail
Santa Barbara
|7.34km from city center
This expensive room actually only gives a Queen Size bed, I went to sleep with my mother, I can only add another bed, check out and see more than $75... It’s really drunk... Three thousand One night... It’s really huh... oh, breakfast is OK, the garden is good, the middle of the table can be burned in the middle of the night, but smoking can only go to a corner of the backyard. Anyway, a thousand and ten thousand is no price/performance ratio. The experience that comes out is that it is better to live in a large chain hotel, such as intercontinental and hilton. At least there is a bottom line standard... with inn or forget it...
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La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
4.6/5128 Reviews
West Beach
Santa Barbara
|7.32km from city center
Seaside hotel, Southeast Asian style, wooden furniture and white soft furnishings go well together. Five minutes' walk from the seaside marina, Barbara is so beautiful...
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Castillo Inn at the Beach
4.3/5101 Reviews
West Beach
Santa Barbara
|7.41km from city center
Smaller hotel one block from Cabrillo along the beach. Quiet. Is is located across from a park with a field, so we did hear some batting practice. Quiet on the complex as we went mid week, off season. Mostly older patrons. Close to the beach, eateries, in between Stearns Wharf and the working wharf. It is an older place, but clean, good bed. The room was small but fine for us. (2 adults). No pool, no breakfast. It was cheaper to reserve through a booking service than on site. (usually the other way around in our experience)
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Riviera Beach House
4/5102 Reviews
West Beach
Santa Barbara
|7.73km from city center
Hotel Indigo is a quaint boutique hotel with both modern and traditional Santa Barbara touches. Its location couldn’t be more convenient, just a half block south of the train station on State Street. It’s a short walk to the beach in one direction and downtown in the other. From the moment I stepped into the fresh, bright, modern lobby I was greeted with warm smiles. There couldn’t have been a more welcoming introduction to my stay here. The staff was consistently available, professional, and friendly, ready with a sincere greeting every time I came and went. COVID precautions are taken seriously here and it was clear a lot of thought went into guest safety and comfort. My room was on the first floor with a private patio. The room makes the most of its small size with a clean, simple, minimalistic layout. Bright white walls expand the space while beautiful wood grain flooring and exposed brick on the patio side give it a historic feel befitting its location. The TV and air conditioning unit, both wall mounted, help keep the limited space open and uncluttered. The single closet/dresser/coffeemaker unit (a Keurig!) does likewise. Still, there was plenty of workspace with a large glass-topped desk and numerous outlets. A white noise generator was a pleasant surprise although the hotel was very quiet during my stay and it wasn’t really needed. The occasional train was not a bother. The European style bathroom is quite small as expected. The adjustable handheld shower is a delight. The highlight was the patio, large and well appointed with a wicker table and two cushioned chairs, surrounded by greenery and dark woods. What a delightful setting it was for coffee in the morning and late night snacks. I look forward to returning here in a few months. This property is truly a gem.
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Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.1/575 Reviews
West Beach
Santa Barbara
|7.07km from city center
On the surface the hotel is very quaint and appealing. Most rooms are accessible only by stairs. Rooms are modern, bed was comfortable. Decent location. The cons: front desk staff hardly greeted you and did not provide any information on WiFi and basics without being asked. Bed sheets were full of sand and had to ask for clean linens to change. Not a big deal but fireplace did not work. Seems that if this is a selling point , it should be working. Draperies falling off the hooks making it seem they are not into the little details, especially for the price of these rooms. No coffee pot in the room. Refrigerator not working only to discover it has been unplugged. For $350 a night I would have expected much more. I would not recommend this hotel.
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
3.6/5129 Reviews
East Beach
Santa Barbara
|9.12km from city center
The resort was beautiful, the room was comfortable and clean. We brought our golden retriever and it was a very pleasant stay for him as well. The location is close enough to the shops and restaurants of State St. but far enough away to be peaceful and not too crowded. My only complaint is the food. We ate at all of the different restaurants and each time we were so disappointed by the quality of the food and the prices were astronomical. I don't mind paying a lot for good food, but this food was worse than what I make at home and I am not a good cook! My daughter ordered the lobster roll at The Set and it was terrible. $30 down the drain. We had breakfast at The Roundhouse and the avocado toast was beyond bland. Then we tried lunch at the Terraza del Mar - I got a chicken Cesar salad and my daughter got a poke bowl. The salad was cole slaw mix and chicken, that was it. Her poke bowl didn't have the rice that it was supposed to have and was horrible, she couldn't have more than a couple bites. I would stay at the resort again, but would never eat at any of their restaurants again. Better to Doordash or eat off property.
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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4/5110 Reviews
Santa Barbara
|3.94km from city center
The front desk service is not flexible, of course, maybe the weekend business is too good, there is no way to coordinate. Hotel environment is good, parking is convenient. Breakfast bar, not much choice.
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Orange Tree Inn
3.7/5102 Reviews
Santa Barbara Downtown
Santa Barbara
|6.24km from city center
The hotel is conveniently located with a boulevard that leads directly to the beach. There are many shops along the way, open to the beach and there are night markets selling a variety of vegetables and fruits, all very fresh. In particular, there is a 99-cent supermarket, which is cheaper to buy daily necessities and foods, vegetables and fruits, and buys a lot of things for more than a dozen dollars. I will have the opportunity to live in the future. Thank you!
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Coast Village Inn
4.2/5100 Reviews
Montecito
Santa Barbara
|12.02km from city center
This small motel was centrally located on Coast Village Road. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Several restaurants within walking distance and the pier and beach area was a short drive. We felt very comfortable and safe walking to restaurants. The room we had was small, but clean. There was a small refrigerator. The biggest problem was the bathroom was very small. A larger person would have a hard time using it. As we are not large people, we didn’t have an issue, but I know they have larger rooms, so just be aware when booking to request a larger room with a larger bathroom if you think you may need it. I would definitely stay here again when in the area.
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