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


Casa Jardin

Welcome to Casa Jardin, Santa Barbara's premier self-service boutique hotel, freshly remodeled in mid-2023. Nestled just minutes walking from downtown in a serene residential neighborhood, Casa Jardin boasts 13 exquisitely designed guest units,…


Haley Hotel

Discover Santa Barbara at The Haley Hotel - Where the Mountains Meet the Pacific OceanRooted in a spirit of adventure and named after legendary sea captain Salisbury Haley, our boutique hotel is your launchpad to explore everything Santa Barbara…


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 from…


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…


Social Stays – Luxury Hostel

Next door to McConnell's ice cream, across the street from Paseo Nuevo and around the corner from De La Guerra Plaza is the first hostel on State Street. Buy-out all 20 beds as a private VRBO for weddings, birthdays, sports teams, reunions and…


Brisas del Mar, Inn by the Beach

Click here to Book Now! Intimate and elegant, the Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach is a romantic Mediterranean-style villa just two blocks from Santa Barbara’s glistening palm-lined beaches and scenic yacht harbor. Brisas del Mar welcomes…


Motel 6 #1 – Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Classic Santa Barbara Beach features a modern, fun take on a retro-60's vibe. Located only steps from East Beach, and close to dining and shopping, it's an ideal location for a get-away. Visit the Santa Barbara Zoo, Harbor, or a Winery,…


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