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A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, and a wall mural of palm trees and a blue sky.

1. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,434 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean and comfortable room."
United States
Anne
The price is ￥19,898
￥23,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the entrance.

2. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (877 reviews)
"great location and clean motel"
United States
Bonnie
The price is ￥21,965
￥25,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Presidio
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

3. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,968 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay. Lovely helpful staff. Great location to walk to the Beach and restaurants."
United Kingdom
Tricia
The price is ￥37,759
￥43,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Inn By The Harbor
A swimming pool with a palm tree, lounge chairs, and a building with a blue railing and a circular logo.

4. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,313 reviews)
"Would stay again"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥24,136
￥27,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Beachside Inn
A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

5. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice, we would stay here again."
United States
Wesley
The price is ￥24,335
￥27,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Sandpiper Lodge with a stone facade, a garage entrance, and a covered parking area.

6. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,777 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
alva
The price is ￥18,627
￥21,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Sandpiper Lodge
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Inn at East Beach," a covered walkway, and a landscaped area with trees and shrubs.

7. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Gustavo
The price is ￥18,844
￥21,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Inn at East Beach
A modern building with large glass windows and a white facade.

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (273 reviews)
"Highly recommended."
United States
NAYA
The price is ￥19,455
￥22,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
North State
6.6 out of 10, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room.very helpful staff. This will be my go to place to stay."
United States
K.
The price is ￥16,760
￥19,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Rose Garden Inn
A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

10. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
Fairview
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,192 reviews)
"Great only because next to airport"
United States
Isabel
The price is ￥15,800
￥18,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"A little hidden treasure. Behind the nondescript front is a delightful garden and pool and good fun restaurant. It is not a 5 star in the luxury hotel scale but a 5 star in friendly solid accommodations in a beautiful setting. We visit Santa Barbara to visit daughter and grandson and spend the day poolside. Like going to a resort."
harold 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Lemon Tree Inn

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Scoping out the transportation options in Downtown Santa Barbara can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away from the center in Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can book a flight to Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), located 24.9 mi (40 km) away. Downtown Santa Barbara might not have many public transportation choices so renting a car could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.