Best hotels in Santa Barbara

Best hotels in Santa Barbara: the best-rated on Staylist is Palihouse Santa Barbara (AI score 9.3, typically $599 a night); the best-rated under $300 is West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel (AI score 9.2, typically $272 a night). Staylist lists 30 hotels in Santa Barbara, United States, each with a booking link.

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Across the 18 with a previously observed price, typical nightly rates run from about $230 to $340, with the middle around $286. Of the 24 with listed amenities, common ones include wi-fi in public areas (96%), private parking (71%), restaurant (63%), outdoor swimming pool (58%). Guests most often mention great location, delicious breakfast, clean and tidy.

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  1. Palihouse Santa Barbara
    19.3Palihouse Santa Barbara4-star$599 / night
  2. The Craft House Inn
    29.1The Craft House Inn4-star$587 / night
  3. Mason Beach Inn
    39.2Mason Beach Inn3-star · 750 m to Santa Barbara Station$344 / night
  4. The Franciscan Hotel
    48.9The Franciscan Hotel2-star · 590 m to Santa Barbara StationCheck live price →
  5. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
    59.2West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel3-star · 820 m to Santa Barbara Station$272 / night
  6. El Encanto, Santa Barbara
    68.5El Encanto, Santa Barbara5-star$843 / night
  7. Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
    78.3Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach3-star · 810 m to Santa Barbara StationCheck live price →
  8. Santa Barbara Inn
    89.1Santa Barbara Inn4-starCheck live price →
  9. Montecito Inn
    98.7Montecito Inn4-starCheck live price →
  10. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
    108.6Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG4-star · 1.4 km to Santa Barbara StationCheck live price →
  11. Lavender Inn by the Sea
    117.9Lavender Inn by the Sea3-star · 700 m to Santa Barbara StationCheck live price →
  12. Coast Village Inn
    128.2Coast Village Inn2-starCheck live price →
  13. Castillo Inn at the Beach
    138.1Castillo Inn at the Beach2-star · 880 m to Santa Barbara Station$188 / night
  14. Inn by the Harbor
    148.0Inn by the Harbor3-star · 690 m to Santa Barbara StationCheck live price →
  15. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
    158.4Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton4-star · 710 m to Santa Barbara Station$328 / night
  16. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
    167.4Best Western Plus Santa Barbara3-starCheck live price →
  17. Riviera Beach House
    179.0Riviera Beach House3-star · 230 m to Santa Barbara Station$230 / night
  18. Beachside Inn
    188.8Beachside Inn3-star · 910 m to Santa Barbara Station$281 / night
  19. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
    198.7Hyatt Place Santa Barbara3-star$227 / night
  20. Hotel Milo
    207.3Hotel Milo3-star · 570 m to Santa Barbara Station$339 / night
  21. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
    218.6Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels3-star · 670 m to Santa Barbara Station$317 / night
  22. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
    228.5Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort4-star$552 / night
  23. Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown
    237.4Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown3-star$286 / night
  24. Pacific Crest Hotel
    247.1Pacific Crest Hotel3-star$215 / night
  25. 256.8Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - BeachSanta BarbaraCheck live price →
  26. 266.8Moxy Santa BarbaraSanta BarbaraCheck live price →
  27. 276.6Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by HyattSanta Barbara$340 / night
  28. 286.4Found Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by MarriottSanta Barbara$245 / night
  29. 295.7Orange Tree InnSanta BarbaraCheck live price →
  30. 305.1Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara, CASanta Barbara$134 / night

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Best Hotels in Santa Barbara (2026) · Staylist World