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



Orange Tree Inn

Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, or affordable vacation accommodations for your family, we welcome you to the Orange Tree Inn. The Orange Tree has 49 beautifully decorated, air-conditioned rooms, each with color television and free movie…


Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian, Santa Barbara's premier urban destination, continues to redefine luxury in the American Riviera. Featuring dazzling spaces from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the 121-room iconoclastic enclave - part history, part…


Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

The Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara is a 7 Time Ramada Worldwide Award Winning Hotel that is locally owned and operated, centrally located, known as the Best Value Hotel in the area, and just minutes away from everything in the greater Santa…


Blue Sands Inn

Blue Sands Inn is a locally owned hotel focused on the arts and the environment just across the street from Santa Barbara's popular East Beach. Recently remodeled in August of 2017, our twelve rooms boast a unique, bohemian, beach style and…


El Capitan Canyon

Nestled on the stunning Santa Barbara coast, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Santa Ynez Mountains, El Capitan Canyon offers a breathtaking backdrop for activities and adventure. Just 15 minutes north of downtown Santa Barbara, this nature resort…


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…


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