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1. Santa Barbara Inn

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674 reviews

#1 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Sharon C

"Our king room with ocean view was roomy and comfy; 2 entrances onto the wide balcony was great. We left the doors open to catch the ocean breeze and listen to the surf at night."

2. Harbor View Inn

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1,760 reviews

#2 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By MS4378

"The beach immediately in front of the property had lots of sand dollars and the hotel is walking distance to the Lil Toot Water Taxi on Stearns Wharf and tons of amazing restaurants."

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3. Mar Monte - Unbound Collection By Hyatt

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807 reviews

#3 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By annapontarelli

"Fabulous location essentially ON the beach! The staff were extremely kind, after a rough travel day they upgraded me to an ocean view overlooking the beach, it was incredible."

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4. Beachside Inn

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218 reviews

#4 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Patrick B

"Even though The Beachside Inn is the last place to stay on Shorline Drive, it is very easy to walk to places like The Funk Zone, the pier and State Street. A short walk north is Leadbetter beach also."

5. Blue Sands Inn

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Motel

443 reviews

#5 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Francesco A

"Beautiful location walking distance from the beach, great customer service, and clean rooms! The rooms are beautifully decorated, beach style decor! I will definitely come back when in Santa Barbara again!"

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6. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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Resort

4,404 reviews

#6 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Bulent H

"We appreciated his help and he went out of his way to make sure we had a great vacation here in Santa Barbara. We enjoyed the sea view, and the complimentary wine in the evening👏👏Breakfast was also good."

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7. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

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Resort

2,483 reviews

#7 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Alyssa E

"Thank you again Four Seasons Santa..."

Grounds at the Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

8. Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

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Motel

429 reviews

#8 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Nadezda B

"We booked the room with ocean view and I realized that pictures in the hotel website for Standard rooms with the ocean view are for the Deluxe room with ocean view."

9. El Capitan Canyon

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Lodge

356 reviews

#9 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Guy P

"Took my family for a 3 night stay & we had a blast, went during the week & it was nice and quiet plus the grounds were clean with lots of views of nature.Also they have a farm that's close by plus the beach."

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10. Santa Barbara Family Vacation Center

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Camping/Caravan site

194 reviews

#10 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By CaliforniaPhillygirl

"What better place to spend your time - Santa Barbara!"

11. Palmoro House

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Motel

134 reviews

#11 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By shaunek2014

"I like knowing I can leave my kids and..."

12. Haley Hotel

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42 reviews

#12 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Maggie B

"We were having a terrible year and this nautical retreat was JUST what we both needed!"

13. De La Vina Inn

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Limited Service Property

14 reviews

#13 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Nina D

"It’s definitely an amazing option for a..."

14. Old Yacht Club Inn Vacation Rentals

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Cottage

202 reviews

#14 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Alicia W

"This small, stand alone cottage at the..."

15. Ala Mar Motel

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Motel

233 reviews

#15 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

By Koda B

"Awesome place right next to the beach we stayed 4 nights I had my girlfriend and my best friend with me we were walking distance from everything."

16. The Craft House Inn

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Speciality B&B

0 reviews

#16 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

17. Santa Barbara Cottages

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Cottage

0 reviews

#17 Best Value of 17 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

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This is one of the most booked hotels in Santa Barbara over the last 60 days.

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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564 reviews

#2 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By Brandon C

"Samantha and Edith were specifically helpful on the day we departed, watching our bags for a few hours after we checked out (while the kids spent a final couple of hours in the sand)."

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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

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1,514 reviews

#34 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By Ellis K

"We will definitely be returning to Hotel..."

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Inn by the Harbor

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954 reviews

#13 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By Anamara R

"Renting a home in Santa Barbara is..."

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Hotel Santa Barbara

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474 reviews

#22 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By Gina D

"Parking your car was reasonable $. Lobby..."

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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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2,476 reviews

#29 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By Trek23624805970

"Ramada in Santa Barbara made me moving my..."

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Brisas Del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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Motel

918 reviews

#15 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By v4voyaging

"We had the Brisas penthouse and the room..."

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

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1,270 reviews

#21 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By XK140NUT

"This hotel is in a very charming..."

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Montecito Inn

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1,956 reviews

#32 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By bradenferguson

"Beautiful town and staying at the..."

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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

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1,655 reviews

#33 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By Raquel G

"Santa Barbara is so beautiful. Best..."

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Riviera Beach House

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701 reviews

#30 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By 603lori

"It is also conveniently located next to fun and yummy restaurants, bars and shopping on State St. We walked to the wharf and beach located about a block away at the foot of the street and also to the pier."

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Mason Beach Inn

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Boutique Hotel

648 reviews

#23 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By Gbowman70

"One block from the ocean and close to..."

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This is one of the highest rated properties in Santa Barbara

Harbor House Inn

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1,863 reviews

#1 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By Christy L

"Harbor House is in a perfect location to..."

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Sandpiper Lodge

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672 reviews

#40 of 58 hotels in Santa Barbara

By emgemdodge

"The room was very comfortable and clean..."

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