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La Playa Inn Santa Barbara 3 stars

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. Great place near the beach with a free parking. Rooms are very nice

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9.1
Superb
2,318 reviews
Price from
US$276.17
per night

Marina Beach Motel 3 stars

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. The location was good, walking distance to the beach. The room was big and had a little porch.

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9
Superb
1,095 reviews
Price from
US$274.41
per night

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara 5 stars

Hotel in Santa Barbara

Offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Central Santa Barbara. It boasts an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre and an on-site bar and restaurant. It was a beautiful property and all of the staff made you feel very welcomed

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9.3
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
US$980.98
per night

Simpson House Inn 5 stars

Hotel in Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

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. We loved our stay at Simpson House, the room was excellent, delicious breakfast, it's great stay at a small hotel.

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9.3
Superb
238 reviews
Price from
US$478.56
per night

The Eagle Inn 3 stars

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. Locations close to the beach and boardwalk in downtown Santa Barbara. Also close to good restaurants and cafes. Staff was also super accommodating.

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9.1
Superb
633 reviews
Price from
US$336.07
per night

Castillo Inn at the Beach 2 stars

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

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

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8.6
Fabulous
1,369 reviews
Price from
US$215.56
per night

Mason Beach Inn 3 stars

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Less than 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this Santa Barbara inn features an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub. All guestrooms offer free WiFi. We enjoyed welcome drinks that they served. The room was very clean and staffs were very kind. Good access to the Amtrak station. Also good access to the beach and State street.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,070 reviews
Price from
US$275.67
per night

Harbor View Inn 4 stars

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site. Brilliant location. Rooms were great. Beds comfortable.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,566 reviews
Price from
US$324.90
per night

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara 4 stars

Hotel in Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara, California hotel is located 3 miles from Stearn’s Wharf on the Pacific Ocean. The hotel offers free WiFi and cable TV in every room. Staff was amazing, Rooms were much more better than expected, Clean Rooms, Great Restaurant on the Hotel

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8.1
Very good
1,758 reviews
Price from
US$227.26
per night

Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach 3 stars

Hotel in East Beach, Santa Barbara

Located less than a minutes’ walk to the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel offers an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is 5 minutes’ drive away. * great location, really close to the beach * it seems newly renovated

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8.1
Very good
1,987 reviews
Price from
US$199.64
per night

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