Is it cheaper to stay in a inn than in a hotel in Santa Barbara?

The average price for a night in a inn in Santa Barbara is C$ 493 compared to C$ 536 for a night in a hotel.

Inns in Santa Barbara from C$ 264/night

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Best Santa Barbara inns

Casa Del Mar Inn

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

8.4Very good(709)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

C$ 308+

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Agave Inn

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

8.5Very good(828)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

C$ 264+

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Harbor House Inn

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

9.5Wonderful(882)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

C$ 358+

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Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

8.6Very good(1033)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

C$ 330+

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Spanish Garden Inn

Downtown

Free Wi-Fi

C$ 953+

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KAYAK’s insights for inns in Santa Barbara

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Santa Barbara with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest inn rates in Santa Barbara?

Inns are cheapest in Santa Barbara in January, with average rates of C$ 236. In comparison, September is the most expensive month, with prices at C$ 975.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a inn in Santa Barbara?

Tuesday offers the lowest rates in Santa Barbara, with an average nightly price of C$ 377. The highest prices are found on Thursday, with average rates at C$ 690.

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2 stars and below

Low season	January
High season	September
Average price (weeknight)	C$ 315
Average price (weekend night)	C$ 431

Cheapest month to stay with an average 53% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 93% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a Santa Barbara inn.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their inn in Los Angeles for 2 days.

Is it cheaper to stay in a inn than in a hotel in Santa Barbara?
The average price for a night in a inn in Santa Barbara is C$ 493 compared to C$ 536 for a night in a hotel.