aerial view of Shoreline Park and The Mesa, Santa Barbara, California

Explore beach hotels in Santa Barbara, CA from $143

Name: Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Price range: $337 total
Rating: 8

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Top Santa Barbara Beach Resorts & Hotels

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

306 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

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$189 nightly

$215 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

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This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,124 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

I stayed at this property as a youngster and found that it was much the same but beautifully updated. Great property walking distance to just about everything. We'll be back!

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Castillo Inn at the Beach

22 Castillo St. Santa Barbara CA

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$130 nightly

$148 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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Free WiFi in public areas is available at this hotel. Take advantage of the free self parking.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Clean and cozy decorating

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Mason Beach Inn

324 W. Mason Street Santa Barbara CA

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$265 nightly

$302 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

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An outdoor pool is featured at this hotel, along with self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden and luggage storage are also provided.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

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Perfect

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA

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$131 nightly

$149 total

Mar 17 - Mar 18

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An outdoor pool is featured at this motel, along with free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace is provided and the front desk is staffed ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,271 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Great location near beach!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

433 Corona Del Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA

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$136 nightly

$155 total

Mar 31 - Apr 1

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An outdoor pool, free self parking, and concierge services are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Express check-out and a safe deposit box ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

It was short easy walk to the beach

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

The Milo

202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

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$262 nightly

$299 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,528 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, sun loungers, beach towels, outdoor pools

Travelers say...

Nice hotel great location

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

The Inn at East Beach

1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA

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$125 nightly

$143 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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An outdoor pool is featured at this motel, along with self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. A fireplace in the lobby is also provided.

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Parking area felt safe. Older inn; however, the rooms were spacious and clean. Staff was excellent. Good value for the price.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA

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$295 nightly

$337 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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This hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Cozy beautifully done oceanfront view. T

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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Santa Barbara Inn

901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

$261 nightly

$298 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

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Santa Barbara Inn

901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

$261 nightly

$298 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

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