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Top Santa Barbara Beach Resorts & Hotels

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

22 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$226 nightly
The price is $258 total per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
$258 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total includes taxes and fees
Free WiFi in public areas is available at this hotel. Take advantage of the free self parking.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely room, had a nice balcony we watched the sun set from. Comfortable bed, large thick towels and good water pressure! Close walk to wharf and waterfront restaurants! Definitely would stay again"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Castillo Inn at the Beach
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Great for beach vacations

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$234 nightly
The price is $267 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$267 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,044 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Nice find across from the water
"I want to go too crazy for one day on our way back from San Diego County to the Bay area. Everyone that work that was pretty nice. Nice pool and a great jacuzzi. I do appreciate that they have coffee and tea and the lobby 24/7. It's very unassuming but our room was quite nice. We had a one bedroom. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Mason Beach Inn
Great for beach vacations

Mason Beach Inn

324 W. Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$303 nightly
The price is $345 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$345 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total includes taxes and fees
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.
9/10 Wonderful! (957 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"The rooms were modern and comfortable. We loved the cookies in the lobby!"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Mason Beach Inn
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Great for beach vacations

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

433 Corona Del Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$168 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$192 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (1,005 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Thank You !!"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Great for beach vacations

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$152 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$174 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,044 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Location"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
The Milo
Great for beach vacations

The Milo

202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$248 nightly
The price is $283 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$283 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total includes taxes and fees
2 outdoor pools, a hot tub, and a gym are all featured at this Mediterranean hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Valet parking, a terrace, and a garden are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,406 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Great location on the seafront. Rooms were well appointed and clean. Staff were very helpful. The smoores on the seafront were a nice touch. One of the rooms air conditioning didn't work properly, thankfully the weather was cooler so it wasn't a problem."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

The Milo
The Inn at East Beach
Great for beach vacations

The Inn at East Beach

1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$157 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$180 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total includes taxes and fees
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.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Staff was very polite nice and professional. The rooms were decent size and clean. I would recommend them."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

The Inn at East Beach
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Great for beach vacations

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$313 nightly
The price is $357 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$357 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
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, ...
7.8/10 Good! (910 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Just shy of perfect
"Our room was quite comfortable it had the perfect space and furniture. We stayed in the main building and enjoyed the charm, pool and bikes. I typically will not stay in hotels rated good but the reviews were mixed with complimentary tones. The hotel is just shy of being excellent. Mostly, the linens ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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