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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. All spacious rooms include free Wi-Fi.

Beautiful location with spectacular views and ambiance was fantastic. Breakfast was wonderful and equally enjoyed cocktails and dinner.

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9.3
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
€ 877
per night

In the heart of Santa Barbara, set within a short distance of West Beach and East Beach, Ruth House Original Craftsman PETS, walk to State st. Offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as an oven and coffee machine. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The property is non-smoking and is located 2 km from Leadbetter Beach.

Location, big yard, and easy communication with the host!

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9.4
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
€ 626
per night

Originally built in 1905, this quaint Santa Barbara B&B features individually decorated guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers spa and massage services and serves a daily buffet breakfast. Santa Barbara town centre is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Dominique was so welcoming. She gave us lots of tips on sights to see and places to eat. Our room was great and the breakfast is amazing.

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8.7
Fabulous
142 reviews
Price from
€ 293
per night

Situated in a lush grove of trees off Highway 101, this all suites hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a sofa bed and a refrigerator are offered in all of the contemporary guest suites at The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The spacious suites are comfortably designed and include a work desk, a hairdryer, guest bathrobes and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Really great resort! The rooms were exceptional and really tasteful. Staff were very friendly. Not far from Santa Barbara Town. Lots of amenities in the resort. Gym was really cool. And the pool was perfectly located.

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8.1
Very good
113 reviews
Price from
€ 226
per night

Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort boasts beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view.

At the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, all en suite rooms include a TV. Comfortably furnished, all rooms feature a seating area. Bathrobes and slippers are provided.

Valet, housekeeping, restaurant servers, front desk all gave us top notch care. They were personable and asked great questions to meet our expectations. The view, grounds, sunsets were incredible. It’s was such a treat to be pampered especially since we were celebrating my wife’s birthday. Hope to visit again. Grateful for this memorable experience. 😉

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8
Very good
185 reviews
Price from
€ 717
per night

This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.

Each room at The Upham Hotel is uniquely decorated. Plush seating areas are featured and flat-screen TVs are included.

the room was high end and the bed so big and comfy. my best sleep of our journey. the garden was very pleasant. very well located, you just walk to the main street where you ll find most of the restaurants and shops.

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8.4
Very good
419 reviews
Price from
€ 262
per night

This Santa Barbara inn is located next to Pershing Park and 2 blocks from the beach. The inn offers a daily continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

Lavender Inn by the Sea features a refrigerator and coffee maker in every guest room. DVD players and free movie rentals are also included in each room. Guests will also receive a welcome beverage.

I usually don't do written reviews, but this was by far the best Inn I've ever stayed at. Aron checked us in but what he actually did was being a tour guide telling us everything we could check out in the area, all while being one of the kindest human beings I've met. Then we got a free room upgrade and the new room was basically a flat including a fully equipped living room. In addition, they provide you with champagne on the house upon arrival, every single day there is a complimentary wine tasting with snacks, you can fill up your water bottle as often as you'd like free of charge all day, there is a really nice pool, and you can do laundry (wash and dry including detergent for four dollars) and rent bikes for free at their partner hotel across the street. I'm still speechless as they offer all this at a comparably really low price and everything is super clean, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the location js just perfect, no matter if you arrive by car or train, and the beach as well as downtown are within walking distance. Thank you so much for everything!

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8.3
Very good
297 reviews
Price from
€ 261
per night

This Santa Barbara hotel is located a 10-minute walk from West Beach. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a daily continental breakfast.

Inn by the Harbor features a refrigerator and coffee maker in each unique guest room. Cable TV and DVD players are also included and guests can borrow DVDs from the hotel's library. Free bike rentals are also available for guests.

Great place to stay. Lovely rooms, the swimming pool and the staff were all brilliant. We loved getting use of the free bicycles and the champagne, happy hour drinks and snacks were all a lovely surprise. Everyone one friendly and helpful, definitely recommend.

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8.2
Very good
616 reviews
Price from
€ 240
per night

This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning.

The Brisas Del Mar Beach Inn offers a gym, an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Happy hour, beautiful Merlot and cheese selections , hot tub - Pool- beds

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8.7
Fabulous
380 reviews
Price from
€ 261
per night

Located in Santa Barbara, 29 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is situated 42 km from Antioch College, 42 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 43 km from Santa Barbara City College. Rooms are fitted with a patio.

We were on our honeymoon and they upgraded us to a cabin which was so lovely. Cabins are gorgeous and really stylish and roomy. Staff were wonderful especially Theresa! Such a peaceful location all you can hear is the stream and the birds. Lovely horseback riding in the hills.

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8.9
Fabulous
56 reviews
Price from
€ 304
per night

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As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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  • Avg. price/night: € 145.70
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,799 reviews
    Kitchen in family room is okay, have basic staff to cook easy dishes. Super clean comfortable matrras ! Nice pool. Market in front and many cafes, Thai massage.
    Tatsiana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 272.53
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,990 reviews
    This is a small motel that has basic amenities. It included complimentary light breakfast and coffee/tea facilities for us, which was lovely and me and my family and I had an enjoyable time by the pool too.
    Sharon
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 331.47
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,094 reviews
    Lovely motel. Quality room. Bath and decor fantastic. Nice and quiet at night. Location to beach and center excellent. Use of bikes fun. Staff excellent and helpful. If only one very minor point maybe use ceramic bowls at breakfast. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.
    Christopher
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 324.43
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,920 reviews
    Always a great spot to stay, value and location are perfect. Just a few minutes to walk to state street and a quick drive to the bowl! Great memories of past family vacations and great, accommodating, friendly staff.
    E
    Emory
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 296.50
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,155 reviews
    Lovely clean and good size room for a family with two teenagers. Fantastic location and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice pool.
    Amy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 993.08
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 230 reviews
    Beautiful hotel in prime location for SB. Staff were excellent and naturally welcoming. Room was lovely and in very good condition. very child friendly hotel
    Jonathan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 296.50
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,155 reviews
    We booked a family suite as we had 2 adult kids with us. It worked perfectly and avoided all sharing one room. Room was clean and comfortable and we had a great view of the beach. Loved the fire pits for chilling out in the evening. Pool was small but well serviced with sun loungers etc. The hotel offered bikes for touring around. Loved Santa Barbara and would definitely go back.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 417.12
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 114 reviews
    Good location, nice roof top pool, hotel bar and restaurant very good. Rooms nice although suite was better for small children rather than a teenager as the 3rd person.
    Nathan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 329.82
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 455 reviews
    Staff was exceptional and very helpful. Excellent location to beach and Restaurants I feel the hotel is more in tuned for families with children and not senior citizens as we are. I would recommend to families with young children.
    larry
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 231.31
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,548 reviews
    Nice little inn with hot spa and pool. Kids are having fun. Friendly staffs and great location. Would recommend to others😀
    Stacey-K
    Family with young children

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