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


San Ysidro Ranch

Nestled in the Montecito foothills of Southern California’s wine country, San Ysidro Ranch has provided a tranquil vacation destination for discerning travelers for over a century. Guests are drawn to the Forbes 5-Star Santa Barbara hideaway…


The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Set against a backdrop of golden beaches and lush mountains, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara embodies the charm, beauty, and energy of the Mediterranean in the heart of Santa Barbara. The iconic Central California resort spans 78 acres…


Casa Del Mar Inn

The Casa Del Mar Inn, located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, is the perfect Santa Barbara hotel for a family getaway, a romantic trip for you and your partner or comfortable stay for a weary business traveler. The Casa Del Mar Inn offers…


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…


Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Click here to Book Now! With a variety of guest room accommodations, which include one and two bedrooms suites featuring fully stocked kitchens, and the convenience of its mid-town Santa Barbara locale, the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara is a…


The Leta Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Take it easy, relax, breathe in the fresh sea breezes and soak up the ambiance of this boutique hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara's sister city. Here you’ll find an under-the-radar chic boutique unlike any other hotel in Santa Barbara. Wake up…


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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