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Low season

January

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

$679

Average price (weekend night)

$833
Cheapest month to stay with an average 19% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 42% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Best Santa Barbara hotels

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Villa Rosa Inn - Santa Barbara - Living room
Villa Rosa Inn
7.3 Good
$759+
$759+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Sandpiper Lodge
7.2 Good
$453+
$453+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
The Waterman
7.1 Good
$723+
$723+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Simpson House Inn
9.4 Wonderful
$994+
$994+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
The Presidio
7.7 Good
$1,032+
$1,032+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel Santa Barbara
8.2 Very Good
$721+
$721+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Inn By The Harbor
8.2 Very Good
$604+
$604+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool

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When to book a hotel in Santa Barbara

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Top tips for finding Santa Barbara hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Santa Barbara, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Santa Barbara in January and February.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Santa Barbara if you stay on a Saturday. The opposite is true for, Thursday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 7 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Santa Barbara accommodation.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Santa Barbara for 21 days.
  • For those looking for hotels in Santa Barbara right near the beach, there are a few options. The Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara offers a pool and direct beach access. West Beach Inn - a Coast Hotel is situated across the street from the beach, with an outdoor swimming pool.
  • To experience the history of Santa Barbara, try the Santa Barbara Hotel. The property was rebuilt in 1925 after it was damaged by an earthquake, but its unique architecture has an old-world charm that evokes the atmosphere of an earlier time. You can also check out the Simpson House Inn, a Victorian-style mansion built in 1874.
  • For shopping and dining, consider staying on State Street. Check out the Kimpton Canary Hotel as an upmarket option. For a cheap hotel that’s central to public transportation, you can try the Orange Tree Inn on State Street, which has a bus stop for two of the city’s downtown bus lines just across the road.
  • When you’re taking the children, stay within walking distance of the Santa Barbara Harbor, with boat trips, kayaking, the Maritime Museum and ice cream shops to enjoy. The Best Western Beachside Inn offers direct views of the harbor just a short walk away, with family rooms available.

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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach - Santa Barbara
$441+
Parking
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, Ca - Beach - Santa Barbara
$451+
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The Eagle Inn
9 Wonderful
$675+
$675+
Parking

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