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Casa Jardin - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail, Santa Barbara

Casa Jardin - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara offers accommodation within 500 metres of the centre of Santa Barbara, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave....

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Tanya
From
United Kingdom
The place is excellent, great location. Easy check in. Parking was great. The room was clean and bed was super comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Price from
US$166
1 night, 2 adults

Oasis Inn and Suites

Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

Free Wi-Fi is provided at this 100% non-smoking Santa Barbara motel. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and garden. Earl Warren Showgrounds are 1.6 km away. Rooms feature a TV and a seating area.

C
Christoph
From
Germany
Nice and well maintained, very friendly reception. It's 10 min by car from Santa Barbara downtown. The beds where very comfy. Price was okay for Santa Barbara.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,690 reviews
Price from
US$550
1 night, 2 adults

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

West Beach, Santa Barbara

Situated in Santa Barbara, 400 metres from West Beach, ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

T
Tracey
From
Ireland
Staff were very helpful and its a lovely environment
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 567 reviews
Price from
US$157.68
1 night, 2 adults

Agave Inn

Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

Just 10 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara City College. Free WiFi is available. Featuring modern Mexican-inspired décor, each bright room at Agave Inn includes a flat-screen TV with cable.

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Ella
From
Germany
The staff was very friendly, check-in was easy and we were offered a bigger room for free. The room was nice and equipped with all the necessary amenities. The bed was very comfortable and the room was quite (however we did have a room that wasn’t right by the street). Parking at the Inn is limited, but there are good options that work just as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
Price from
US$149.99
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy & Private Room in Goleta

Goleta, Santa Barbara

Cozy & Private Room in Goleta is located in the Goleta district of Santa Barbara, 18 km from Antioch College, 18 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 19 km from Santa Barbara City College.

S
Samson
From
Germany
Very friendly and helpful host, nice accomodation, thank you 😊👍🏾.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$86
1 night, 2 adults

Town and Country Inn

Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

Featuring free WiFi in all rooms, this Santa Barbara, California motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History. UC Santa Barbara is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Z
Zsolt
From
Hungary
We needed a quick stay for the night, and this place was perfect for that.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Casa Riviera - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara provides accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Santa Barbara, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a...

From US$432.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews

Featuring free WiFi in all rooms, this Santa Barbara, California motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History. UC Santa Barbara is 15 minutes’ drive away.

From US$104.95 per night

Agave Inn

Santa Barbara
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

Just 10 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara City College. Free WiFi is available. Featuring modern Mexican-inspired décor, each bright room at Agave Inn includes a flat-screen TV with cable.

From US$158.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Situated in Santa Barbara, 10 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara and 8.6 km from Antioch College, Santa Barbara Serenity Large 1-bedroom Guest Apt. Offers a garden and air conditioning.

From US$360.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Ideally situated in Santa Barbara, The Craft House Inn is a recently renovated bed and breakfast, which features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Situated right in the centre of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #3 features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Situated 1.3 km from West Beach and 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara in the centre of Santa Barbara, The Inn At Anatega #1 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Set in a central area of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #4 offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in the centre of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #5 provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Right in the heart of Santa Barbara, situated within a short distance of West Beach and Antioch College, Upscale Downtown Home Walk to Beach shops Bars 2 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and...

From US$986.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Offering city views, Luxurious Mykonos in Santa Barbara with Outdoor Deck Short Bike Ride to Beach is an accommodation located in Santa Barbara, 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Santa Barbara and only 400 metres from West Beach, Casa Playa provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, West Beach Villa 1 is situated in Santa Barbara. This villa features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Set in Santa Barbara and only 22 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, New Listing -Luxury House on the Riviera, Modern Design, and Panoramic Ocean -30 day Minimum offers accommodation with...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Santa Barbara, 700 metres from One Thousand Steps Beach and 20 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, Little Palm Cottage offers a terrace and air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Santa Barbara and only 600 metres from One Thousand Steps Beach, Bluewater Retreat by Paradise Retreats features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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Hobbit Haven

Santa Barbara
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Hobbit Haven is located in the Mission Canyon district of Santa Barbara, 4.9 km from Antioch College, 6.8 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 7.1 km from Santa Barbara City College.

From US$210.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara City College and 4 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, La Mesa House, a large modern home offers accommodation...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Santa Barbara in the California region, Casa de Lujo - Spanish Seaside Retreat has a patio. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge.

Palm Cottage

Montecito
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Palm Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Montecito, 4.9 km from Westmont College, 6 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, as well as 6.2 km from Antioch College.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Hammonds Beach Haven is located in the Montecito district of Santa Barbara, 24 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, 5.7 km from Westmont College and 6.7 km from Amtrack Station Santa...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Cozy New - Casa Blanca Suite B1 is located in the Montecito district of Montecito, 7.2 km from Westmont College, 8.3 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 8.5 km from Antioch College.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Casa Blanca Suite B2 - New, Private, Cozy!, a property with a garden, is located in Montecito, 7.2 km from Westmont College, 8.3 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, as well as 8.5 km from Antioch...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Casa Blanca Suite A1 - New, Private, Cozy! is set in Montecito, 7.2 km from Westmont College and 8.3 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara.

From US$483.81 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$188.88
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,295 reviews
Lovely Inn. Location was very good. Guy at checkin was very informative. Room was very clean and confortable.
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