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Top Isla Vista hotels

Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

4 out of 5
3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$120 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$140 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
A casino, a full-service spa, and 2 hot tubs are all featured at this resort. Enjoy a meal from the restaurant and perks like free valet parking and free WiFi. ...
Awesome stay

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$239 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$272 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
A 24-hour gym, valet parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Business travelers can take advantage of the business ...
The only issue was a dog barking for a couple of hours last night. Staff found owners and handled the situation.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

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Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
$167 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$191 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the ...
Great customer service !

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$102 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$115 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
This motel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Free self parking, a terrace, and ...
The hotel was nice. The rooms were remodeled and it was clean. Staff was helpful. Free breakfast and parking was great to have.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$148 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$172 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Traveling for business? Take advantage of the ...
Staff was great! Room was spotless.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$532 nightly
The price is $598 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$598 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
This luxury hotel features a private beach, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express ...
Staff, room and we were going to be away from our puppy and they had a gift for him with a note and champagne upon arrival

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$174 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$203 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
Room stayed spotless the whole 3 days I was there and the staff was courteous and answers all my concerns expeditiously Breakfast was excellent. Only issues were room was a bit noisy and whoever decided to put fox news on in the breakfast area needs to understand in this toxic timethat that playing ...

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$119 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$136 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
This motel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Enjoy the hot tub and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking. A business center, free WiFi ...
Very nice and clean room

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$149 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$170 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel's 2 outdoor pools and gym are among the featured amenities. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Free self parking, ...
I liked all it had to offer except for the room A/C/heater… it was so noisy on and we had a hard time having it on at night. Also wall seem very thin, we heard the TV noise from next door at night. But overall it was clean and staff on site were all very kind and friendly. Also loved the heated pool, ...

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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Isla Vista Hotel & Travel Guide\n

If you are researching a vacation in Santa Barbara and are looking for the perfect place to rest and relax in Isla Vista, you'll discover a diverse range of options. At present, Travelocity's user-friendly booking portal has 10 great hotels and rooms within a short drive of Isla Vista's heart.

There are only a small number accommodation options situated within walking distance from downtown Isla Vista. The Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta is an ideal option as it's a mere 2 miles (3 kilometers) away.

The San Ysidro Ranch can be found about 14 miles (22 kilometers) from the downtown precinct of Isla Vista. Or, alternatively, the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is positioned 13 miles (20 kilometers) away. Two other Travelocity-listed options in the Isla Vista area are the Belmond El Encanto as well as the Bacara Resort & Spa.

The larger Central California district is definitely well worth seeing as well. Central California is famous for its valleys and rolling hills. The most popular traveler sites are lighthouses. Enlightened travelers in this section of United States of America enjoy snowboarding.

25 miles (39 kilometers) from Isla Vista, you will find Buellton, which is where you can enjoy Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards and Mosby Winery. The Santa Ynez Valley Marriott and Quality Inn Buellton are a few of the convenient hotel and apartment alternatives in Buellton. For another option, stay in Santa Ynez Valley, 20 miles (34 kilometers) to the northwest of Isla Vista, where you'll find the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn and Mirabelle Inn and Restaurant. When you visit Santa Ynez Valley, set aside some time to visit the Lincourt Vineyards and Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana.

Ensure yourself a sports fix by making a voyage to Santa Maria Speedway, which is located 50 miles (84 kilometers) to the northwest of Isla Vista. Modern visitors who are thinking of checking in to a room close to the game, make a reservation in the Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens or Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria.

For modern travelers planning on flying through Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, you may like to book some accommodation at Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta, or Pacifica Suites, which can both be found a short trip away.

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