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


Riviera Beach House

The Riviera Beach House blends historic splendor with sophisticated design and offers artful lodging for style-minded clientele. As Santa Barbara’s closest hotel to the Amtrak train station, MOXI and the Funk Zone, with public bus and trolley…


Agave Inn

The Agave Inn has been a family owned and operated roadside motel since 1988. The property pays homage to Santa Barbara's heavily influenced and deeply rooted Spanish and Mexican history. Taking inspiration from the golden age of Mexican cinema,…


Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Welcome to our Courtyard Santa Barbara hotel, located along the highway 101 corridor amid Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Wine Country. As one of the most welcoming Goleta hotels within three miles of the University of California Santa Barbara campus,…


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…


Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western South Coast Inn provides all of the amenities of a first class hotel and an ideal location for business or pleasure. Enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds, spacious patios and quality accommodations in the picturesque Santa Barbara…


Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara is ideally located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, and just a stone’s throw away from the exceptional beauty of the Old Mission, museums, galleries, and pristine beaches. Their prime location is convenient with easy…


FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriot

Nestled on five acres of lush gardens, the FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriot is a luxurious Spanish-inspired casual resort hotel with ornate tile and wrought-iron embellishments. The gardens feature pathways lined with palms and…


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