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Top Santa Barbara 3 Star hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara
"First time stay. The property is newly renovated in the old Santa Barbara Spanish style, Our room was clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed coffee and a bite to eat for breakfast. We loved the yoghurt with chia seeds and blueberries. The espresso was delicious. The server was fun to talk to and ..."
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Beachside Inn
"Noisy. Bed not great."
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"All the personal in front desk are so kind, rooms are clean, breakfast are ok, patio and pool very good, enough parking and safe,,, recommended."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Lemon Tree Inn
"I was surprised,was going with no expectations,but it was surprising,clean rooms,balcony was a plus,little noisy early in the morning but overall was a nice stay,I will be coming here again."
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Inn By The Harbor
"We enjoyed the hot tub, the breakfast and observed diligent maintenance work on the ground throughout our stay. The courtyard is quiet and calm. Overall we loved it."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
"After requesting a ground floor room for handicap purposes on the website, the office said the did not get it and found us a room requiring the use of an underground elevator. Parking under there was TERRIBLE! after returning to the hotel after dinner we were unable to use the elevator! OUT OF SERVICE. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
"This was our first time staying here. We were bumped to a suite, which was very spacious. It was nice to have a pool, heated spa and breakfast included at our hotel. I was a little nervous about the location being a few blocks from State Street, but it was a very easy walk to restaurants, the Funk ..."
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"The hotel and room was clean and well maintained. I paid $715.57 for two nights in a room with a queen sized bed and sofa couch. Parking is $10 per day, underground parking. Bathroom was modern and in good shape. Ammenities in the room were a flat screen TV that offered a very minimal menue of channels ..."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Lavender Inn by the Sea
"A very enjoyable stay. Breakfast and happy hour were highlights."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Mason Beach Inn
"Can't speak any negative on this wonderful hotel! Location great and the hotel staff was amazing!"
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026
3 Star Hotels Santa Barbara
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Sandpiper Lodge
"The room was clean and nice but the breakfast was quite limited"
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