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


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…


West Beach Inn

The West Beach Inn is one of several beachfront hotels in the city, located between the Marina and Stern's Wharf, the most popular destination in Santa Barbara. All rates include a deluxe continental breakfast, evening wine and cheese, and…


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 Inn…


Inn on Summer Hill

A Santa Barbara bed and breakfast, the Inn on Summer Hill is a luxury seaside inn in Summerland, CA. A perfect southern California getaway to Santa Barbara beaches and the quaint towns of Montecito and Summerland, this distinctive AAA four-diamond…


La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn is a 38-room boutique, mission style Inn with newly renovated accommodations and upscale amenities that are certain to fulfill your requests checklist ENJOY LUXURIOUS GUEST ROOMS AND FIRST-CLASS AMENITIES With its Spanish colonial…


The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel is what a Santa Barbara hideaway is meant to be. The picturesque red tiled Spanish architecture with personalized service awaiting your arrival. A quiet location just a block from the city's finest beaches, harbor, shopping on…


Montecito Inn

At the Montecito Inn, their staff is dedicated to providing you with world-class service and luxurious amenities in a beautiful setting. Featuring 61 luxury rooms and suites, they are a boutique hotel situated in Montecito, an upscale suburb of…


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