Hotels and Motels

Santa Barbara hotels and motels range from large, inclusive properties to smaller, recently revamped motels, name-brand lodges, and everything in between. The Spanish Colonial style of architecture that defines the city is also apparent in many establishments, while others embody a more contemporary European look and feel. Some have the retro beach vibe that has drawn visitors in for decades.

The area’s earliest architects knew one thing for sure — this was going to be a place people would always want to visit. Then and now, the city encourages travelers to become a part of the Santa Barbara experience, not just a viewer of it.

Whatever you’re looking for, we invite you to find your Santa Barbara South Coast side in one of these fantastic properties.

Hotels & Motels in Santa Barbara


Mar Monte Hotel

Steps from the beach, our hotel is your home away from home, impeccably crafted for the modern traveler. Our devotion to good food, great cocktails and making memories is what makes Mar Monte Hotel special. Fall asleep to the rhythm of the coast…


Courtyard Santa Barbara – Downtown

Discover Courtyard by Marriott, Santa Barbara: where ocean, desert, verdant, hills, and snow-capped mountains are all within a few hours’ drive. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, architectural splendors and theaters just…


Castillo Inn at the Beach

Experience the Beach Lifestyle. The Castillo Inn is a charming 21 room boutique inn of distinctive Mediterranean architecture. You’ll find the Castillo Inn the perfect place to stay.   You’ll find yourself just a short stroll…


Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara offers guests an intimate and elegant coastal hideaway in the heart of Santa Barbara’s downtown Historic Presidio Neighborhood. Offering 24 spirited and handsomely appointed guest Rooms and Suites, all situated amongst…


Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Experience the “American Riviera” with swaying palms, sea breezes and an orchestra of waves! Avania Inn of Santa Barbara offers a prime location and luxurious accommodations just a short stroll from the beach and downtown Santa Barbara.…


Inn at East Beach

Steps from the beach ... a fabulous location with views of breathtaking mountains or the azure sea, luxurious rooms and suites surrounding a private heated pool in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, the American Riviera®.  Welcome to the…


Blue Sands Inn

Blue Sands Inn is a locally owned hotel focused on the arts and the environment just across the street from Santa Barbara's popular East Beach. Recently remodeled in August of 2017, our twelve rooms boast a unique, bohemian, beach style and…


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