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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...

J
John
From
United States
Great location near downtown and the beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$251
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Jardin - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, Santa Barbara

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

L
Leigh
From
Australia
Lovely and clean. Very modern. Lots of room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
US$170
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, 153 reviews
Price from
US$263.34
1 night, 2 adults

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hotel in Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, Santa Barbara

Set in Santa Barbara, 2.2 km from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

K
Katherine
From
New Zealand
Quietly elegant yet home-like, my experience of Palihouse was a delight. The staff are all—to a person— kind and welcoming, and the vibe is warm, familiar, well-curated and much like a club of which you’re a long-time, valued member. The room was very spacious, extraordinarily well-appointed, quiet, and comfortable. A private taste of SoCal at its best; I’ll definitely be returning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
Price from
US$330
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy & Private Room in Goleta

Goleta, Santa Barbara

Cozy & Private Room in Goleta is located in the Goleta district of Santa Barbara, 18 km from Antioch College, 18 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 19 km from Santa Barbara City College.

S
Samson
From
Germany
Very friendly and helpful host, nice accomodation, thank you 😊👍🏾.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$86
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Riviera - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, Santa Barbara

Casa Riviera - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara features accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Santa Barbara, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and...

P
Pei Ssu
From
Taiwan
Their service is amazing — they fixed it in no time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$211.50
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.

H
Hilary
From
United Kingdom
This was a beautiful 2 bed, 2 bathroom fully equipped apartment. The apartment had everything you needed for a comfortable stay and both rooms and bathrooms were the same so no problem choosing. Only a few minutes walk into the heart of Santa Barbara and loads of great restaurants and shops nearby
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$497
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$899
1 night, 2 adults

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, 300 metres from West Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Marijana
From
Canada
Top notch hotel on the perfect location..room very clean,..staff amazing if u visit Santa Barbara do not look further this is number one hotel🥰🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,295 reviews
Price from
US$202
1 night, 2 adults

The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, Santa Barbara

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.

Z
Zoltán
From
Austria
The hotel rooms are beatiful and comfortable. The pool is very nice. The beach and restaurants are very close in walking distance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,029 reviews
Price from
US$349
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Stay connected in Santa Barbara and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Casa Riviera - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara provides accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Santa Barbara, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a...

From US$432.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 552 reviews

Featuring free WiFi in all rooms, this Santa Barbara, California motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History. UC Santa Barbara is 15 minutes’ drive away.

From US$104.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Hobbit Haven is located in the Mission Canyon district of Santa Barbara, 4.9 km from Antioch College, 6.8 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 7.1 km from Santa Barbara City College.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

Just 10 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara City College. Free WiFi is available. Featuring modern Mexican-inspired décor, each bright room at Agave Inn includes a flat-screen TV with cable.

From US$158.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Situated in Santa Barbara, 10 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara and 8.6 km from Antioch College, Santa Barbara Serenity Large 1-bedroom Guest Apt. Offers a garden and air conditioning.

From US$360.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Ideally situated in Santa Barbara, The Craft House Inn is a recently renovated bed and breakfast, which features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$316.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Situated right in the centre of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #3 features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Situated 1.3 km from West Beach and 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara in the centre of Santa Barbara, The Inn At Anatega #1 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Set in a central area of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #4 offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in the centre of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #5 provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Offering city views, Luxurious Mykonos in Santa Barbara with Outdoor Deck Short Bike Ride to Beach is an accommodation located in Santa Barbara, 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Casa Playa is located in Santa Barbara. This holiday home provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, West Beach Villa 1 is situated in Santa Barbara. This villa features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Set in Santa Barbara and only 22 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, New Listing -Luxury House on the Riviera, Modern Design, and Panoramic Ocean -30 day Minimum offers accommodation with...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Santa Barbara, 700 metres from One Thousand Steps Beach and 20 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, Little Palm Cottage offers a terrace and air conditioning.

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Santa Barbara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Santa Barbara and only 600 metres from One Thousand Steps Beach, Bluewater Retreat by Paradise Retreats features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara City College and 4 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, La Mesa House, a large modern home offers accommodation...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Located in Santa Barbara in the California region, Casa de Lujo - Spanish Seaside Retreat has a patio. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Hammonds Beach Haven is located in the Montecito district of Santa Barbara, 24 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, 5.7 km from Westmont College and 6.7 km from Amtrack Station Santa...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Cozy & Private Room in Goleta is located in the Goleta district of Santa Barbara, 18 km from Antioch College, 18 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 19 km from Santa Barbara City College.

From US$220.50 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$178.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,297 reviews
Lovely Inn. Location was very good. Guy at checkin was very informative. Room was very clean and confortable.
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Young couple