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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 Mar 8 to Mar 9
$272 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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 ...
I really like this place! Very convenient in every way. I would stay here again.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$206 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$235 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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 ...
Wonderful. Love the friendly staff, comfy, clean, fully renovated rooms. Mickey was the most amazing front desk clerk, concierge!!!! Great hospitality from all, thank you!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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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
$153 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$174 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
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 check-in staff member charged me $25 for an early check-in. I told him I thought check-in was 2:00 and he said check-in was 3:00. I had to get ready so I paid the $25, went to my room and confirmed it was 2:00 on my confirmation email. Thankfully another staff member reimbursed my $25 when I ...

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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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
$109 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$124 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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 ...
It was disappointing that the continental breakfast was not a continental breakfast only oatmeal, cereals, milk, and coffee. I expected a lot more. Not so much that I expected a lot more. I expected better like it previous hotels that I have stayed at that have breakfast included, and they have eggs ...

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$245 nightly
The price is $280 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$280 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel's 2 outdoor pools and hot tub are among the featured amenities. WiFi in public areas is free. Valet parking, a terrace, and a garden are also ...
Dirty sheets with stains and an unpleasant smell.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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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
$623 nightly
The price is $701 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$701 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
The grounds and customer service were incredible. The food was hit or miss at all the places. Even Mariela we went one night and it was fantastic and it was terrible the next. All in all I would come back anytime. Our room was great. It was very large and had everything we could ever need. Only cons ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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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
$179 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$208 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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. ...
Phenomenal staff and service!

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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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
$161 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$184 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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, ...
For the price paid, this hotel was great. We just stopped for a night after picking up our wine club orders. My son was happy to spend some time in the pool, my husband was happy with the wood (non-carpet) floors, I was happy with the toiletries provided. Check-in and check-out were both really pleasant ...

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$195 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$223 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Valet parking, a terrace, and a garden are also offered.
Pet friendly environment and attentive staff. Room sizing is way smaller than pictured. Could have been a bit more clean, although the rooms are dog-friendly, but there was stains all over the walls underneath the desk and near coffee maker.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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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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