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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. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away.

Good value for money hotel close to the beach. The rooms are spacious and offer a modern bathroom. We were delighted that they offer a complimentary and tasty breakfast service with pastries, muffins, croissants, cereals, fruit and coffee / tea.

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9.1
Wonderful
2,315 reviews
Price from
$265.05
per night

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.

This non-smoking motel is 5 minutes walk from the beach, marina and wharf. Highway 101 is 5 minutes’ drive from the property.

Friendly stuff, great location, very clean and comfortable

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9
Wonderful
1,085 reviews
Price from
$193.51
per night

Nestled in Santa Barbara, this Victorian B&B is less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters. Full hot gourmet breakfast, daily wine and cheese social hour, evening desserts and free Wi-Fi are included.

Santa Barbara Mission is 6 minutes’ drive from this bed and breakfast. Beach access is just 1.5 miles away.

Great Inn, very cute and quaint. It is located in a quiet district, Spotlessly clean, delicious cookies upon arrival and delicious homemade breakfast. Maria was very kind. Complimentary teas ans coffees throughout the day, and a nice wine tasting to finish the day. It was just amazing, we would have happily stayed another night!

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9
Wonderful
583 reviews
Price from
$209
per night

Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings. Guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi.

beautifully presented and immaculate garden

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9.3
Wonderful
237 reviews
Price from
$419
per night

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.

This is a completely non-smoking hotel and free parking is available.The property offers complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and beach towels for the guest's convenience.

Beautiful room. Very clean and spacious. Great location. Walking distance to everything. The front desk was amazingly helpful. Check-in is 4 o'clock, but we arrived at 12:30 and the room was ready. The free parking was plentiful as well. Nice welcome snacks as well. We will definitely be back

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9.5
Exceptional
339 reviews
Price from
$164.02
per night

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.

Local beaches are just 3 minutes’ walk away from this hotel. Shopping and dining opportunities at Stearns Wharf are less than 1 mile away.

Perfectly located near the sea front and a short walk from downtown, this was possibly one of my most favourite hotels ever. There was a lovely calm atmosphere, the staff were super and everything was just perfect. The conceirge Peter (?) was exceptionally helpful. We stayed two nights on our US roadtrip over the Easter weekend and the hotel and the town were just amazing.

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9.1
Wonderful
633 reviews
Price from
$270
per night

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 microwave. This apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Featuring a private entrance, the apartment allows guests to maintain their privacy.

The property is perfect for the price, being centrally located, very clean, well serviced and spacious. Would highly recommend a stay here!

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9
Wonderful
76 reviews
Price from
$215.46
per night

Ideally located in the centre of Santa Barbara, The 3 Dux offers express check-in and check-out and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio. The property offers allergy-free units and is set less than 1 km from East Beach.

Our second stay. Even easier to navigate, like coming home to a second home. Everything we needed. Still young enough to navigate narrow stair for the upstairs apartment.

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9
Wonderful
41 reviews
Price from
$235
per night

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Castillo Inn at the Beach is situated in Santa Barbara, less than 1 km from East Beach and a 10-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. The property is set 18 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, 8.3 km from Westmont College and 1.7 km from Brooks Institute of Photography. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from West Beach.

Staff. Free parking. Walking distance to the beach and downtown

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8.6
Excellent
1,374 reviews
Price from
$184.54
per night

An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms.

Styled in subtle coloured floral or off-white bedding, all rooms feature a contemporary feel and an iPod docking station at Franciscan Inn.

Very comfortable Had a free upgrade Great location 5 mins from the beach and the marina

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8.7
Excellent
1,328 reviews
Price from
$219
per night

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There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.
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    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 651 reviews
    Right on the beach
    Rachael
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  • Avg. price/night: $295.26
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 420 reviews
    Excellent location on the beachfront. Really comfortable beds and rooms had every comfort. Good pool
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  • Avg. price/night: $301.51
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,153 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.
    Odri
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  • Avg. price/night: $344.28
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,570 reviews
    Lovely staff couldn't be more helpful Great location and restaurants near by Right on the beach and boardwalk
    Stotty
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  • Avg. price/night: $238.66
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,946 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.
    Isabelle
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  • Avg. price/night: $222.44
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,930 reviews
    Perfect location with a short walk to the best beach in SB!
    Sandra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $251.58
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,526 reviews
    This place will divide the crowd. For us the perfect location outweighed the downsides. You're a stone's throw from the pretty and relaxed beachfront of santa Barbara. The suite was huge with comfy beds. Well appointed kitchen. Personally I also liked the really rather wonderfully unkempt garden. It also boasts a hot tub and provides a front row seat for hummingbird viewing.
    katie
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  • Avg. price/night: $301.51
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,153 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.
    Helene
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $344.28
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,570 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!
    Dianne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $222.44
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,930 reviews
    The beds were comfortable and the decor exceptionally appealing combined with an ocean view made for a very pleasant stay. The location was terrific; we felt safe walking around at sunset; enjoyed walking to Funk Zone and Stearns Wharf; and, the beach was so close. The staff were professional, friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
    Jane
    Family with young children

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