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Low season

November

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 456

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 521
Cheapest month to stay with an average 76% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 38% rise in price.
Average Sun. - Thu. price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri. & Sat. price over the last 2 weeks.

Best Santa Barbara hotels

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Villa Rosa Inn - Santa Barbara - Living room
Villa Rosa Inn
7.3 Good
C$ 645+
C$ 645+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
C$ 398+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Sandpiper Lodge
7.2 Good
C$ 382+
C$ 382+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Riviera Beach House
7.7 Good
C$ 481+
C$ 481+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
The Waterman
7.1 Good
C$ 591+
C$ 591+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Simpson House Inn
9.4 Wonderful
C$ 902+
C$ 902+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
The Presidio
7.7 Good
C$ 498+
C$ 498+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel Santa Barbara
8.1 Very good
C$ 595+
C$ 595+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Inn By The Harbor
8.2 Very good
C$ 488+
C$ 488+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool

Santa Barbara hotels near West Beach

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When to book a hotel in Santa Barbara

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Top tips for finding Santa Barbara hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Santa Barbara, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Santa Barbara in November and October.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Santa Barbara if you stay on a Tuesday. The opposite is true for, Wednesday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 7 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Santa Barbara accommodation.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 246, while the most expensive was C$ 419.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Santa Barbara for 4 days.
  • If you like golfing when you travel there are plenty of great choices for courses in the Santa Barbara area including some to the east of the city such as the Birnam Wood Golf Club. The Inn At East Beach offers a location close to the course and amazing views of the water.
  • If you enjoy the outdoors and doing a little hiking Santa Barbara offers a number of great spots in the foothills just north of the city that will also feature great views of the ocean. The Sunset Motel along the north edge of town offers easy access to several of these locations.
  • If would like to get out onto the water and do some ocean fishing while you are in Santa Barbara your best bet is to stay near Leadbetter Beach where many fishing charter companies operate. The Castillo Inn at the Beach will put you right in the heart of this neighborhood.
  • If you are driving to Santa Barbara and you want to stay somewhere with easy access to Highway 101 so you can explore the area, a good choice for a hotel is the Hyatt Place Santa Barbara which also sits right on State St. offering easy access to the downtown area without having to hop on the highway.
  • If you would like to stay at a hotel in Santa Barbara that offers easy access to a number of dining options in the area the Haley Hotel puts you within walking distance of several dining choices.
  • For those looking for hotels in Santa Barbara right near the beach, there are a few options. The Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara offers a pool and direct beach access. West Beach Inn - a Coast Hotel is situated across the street from the beach, with an outdoor swimming pool.
  • To experience the history of Santa Barbara, try the Santa Barbara Hotel. The property was rebuilt in 1925 after it was damaged by an earthquake, but its unique architecture has an old-world charm that evokes the atmosphere of an earlier time. You can also check out the Simpson House Inn, a Victorian-style mansion built in 1874.
  • For shopping and dining, consider staying on State Street. Check out the Kimpton Canary Hotel as an upmarket option. For a cheap hotel that’s central to public transportation, you can try the Orange Tree Inn on State Street, which has a bus stop for two of the city’s downtown bus lines just across the road.
  • When you’re taking the children, stay within walking distance of the Santa Barbara Harbor, with boat trips, kayaking, the Maritime Museum and ice cream shops to enjoy. The Best Western Beachside Inn offers direct views of the harbor just a short walk away, with family rooms available.

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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach - Santa Barbara
C$ 371+
Parking
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, Ca - Beach - Santa Barbara
C$ 375+
Parking
Lemon Tree Inn
7.6 Good
C$ 324+
C$ 324+
Parking
Sandpiper Lodge
7.2 Good
C$ 382+
C$ 382+
Parking
Inn By The Harbor
8.2 Very good
C$ 488+
C$ 488+
Parking
Orange Tree Inn
7.2 Good
C$ 309+
C$ 309+
Parking
The Eagle Inn
9 Wonderful
C$ 564+
C$ 564+
Parking
Harbor House Inn
9.5 Wonderful
C$ 606+
C$ 606+
Parking

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