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


Cheshire Cat Inn

Located steps from downtown, our top rated Santa Barbara Bed and Breakfast Inn features two Queen Ann Victorians, a Coach House and four Craftsman Cottages, surrounded by lush gardens. Each of our 14 Guest Rooms are individually decorated with…


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…


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…


The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Tucked between the ocean and mountains in California’s idyllic central coast, The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott offers an all-suite boutique hotel experience on 4.7 acres of land. This Santa Barbara hotel offers travelers and…


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…


Mason Beach Inn

Classic Santa Barbara "beach boutique", newly refreshed beach chic style from floor to ceiling! Perfectly located near all of Santa Barbara’s most popular attraction, the Mason Beach Inn is a perfect starting point for all there is to do in…


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…


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