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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,065 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service! "
United States
Robert
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,226 reviews)
"Nice motel in a nice location at a good price "
United Kingdom
carl
The price is ￥15,432
￥17,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Great staffs and excellent location. "
United States
Nick
The price is ￥20,863
￥23,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Marina Beach Motel
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (985 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and very clean, and we had a great stay."
United States
James S
The price is ￥16,555
￥18,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Lobby sitting area
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,121 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is ￥14,412
￥16,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Sandpiper Lodge
Courtyard
Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
San Roque
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great room, clean, convenient "
United States
Trevor
The price is ￥12,811
￥14,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Oasis Inn & Suites
Interior entrance
Agave Inn

Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
East San Roque
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (758 reviews)
"Very clean and big rooms; plenty of towels, separate place for luggage and coat hanging… "
United States
Sundararaman
The price is ￥16,095
￥18,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Agave Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Presidio

The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (760 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and room was awesome! I loved that it had a fridge and blow dryer without me using to ask for it. It was walking distance to great places! I don’t love the key situation but that’s about it! "
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥15,013
￥17,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
The Presidio
Deluxe King Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
North State
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Been to a few budget friendly hotels in Santa Barbara and this hotel is the cleanest, well maintained rooms out of all of them. Bed was very comfortable as if it was new, rooms are very quite since u can park your car right in front of your room and cant hear any vehicles or traffic..will definitely stay again"
United States
Francisco Herrera
The price is ￥9,956
￥11,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Town and Country Inn
Garden
Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel
2.5 star property
San Roque
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place nice quite and clean "
United States
Javier
The price is ￥13,433
￥15,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Sunset Motel
Exterior
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
2.0 star property
North State
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥14,381
￥16,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
Garden
Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
North State
6.4 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff "
United States
Devin
The price is ￥16,364
￥18,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Rose Garden Inn
Front of property
Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
6.0 out of 10, (980 reviews)
"awesome …get room 15! "
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥18,353
￥20,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Ala Mar by the Sea
Front of property
Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,948 reviews)
"The location was perfect and the room was inviting, clean and simple. Staff was very friendly. "
United States
April
The price is ￥17,209
￥20,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Royal Copenhagen Inn
Reception
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
2.0 star property
Buellton
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,076 reviews)
"Clean, nice, and not to far away from the city. Enjoyed my stay!"
United States
Heather
The price is ￥6,043
￥7,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
Front of property
King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,862 reviews)
"Very good hotel"
United States
Martha Elva
The price is ￥15,168
￥17,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
King Frederik Inn
Exterior
Solvang Inn and Cottages

Solvang Inn and Cottages

Solvang Inn and Cottages
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay!"
United States
Lorena
The price is ￥14,556
￥17,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Solvang Inn and Cottages
Lobby
Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn

Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn

Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Service was excelent and room was super cozy! Would stay again!"
United States
Cynthia
The price is ￥11,418
￥13,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn
Property grounds
Hamlet Inn

Hamlet Inn

Hamlet Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 reviews)
"Great place to staying "
United States
Francisco
The price is ￥14,537
￥17,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Hamlet Inn
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff! Made us feel at home. Would come back again!"
Sonia 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Motels information

Number of reviews
23,827
Accommodation
14 Motels
Lowest Price
￥7,386
Highest Price
￥23,784

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Santa Barbara?
If you're having difficulty finding a motel in Santa Barbara, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find a similar property from more than 1141 hotels and other accommodations. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Santa Barbara?
Sandpiper Lodge: Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara: Free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace are available during your stay. It's located within a quick 4-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. Marina Beach Motel: Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a quick 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach: It's located within a quick 2-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. Free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace are available during your stay. The Inn at East Beach: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and parking, as well as room amenities like heating.
How many motels should I expect to find in Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 14 low-priced motels in Santa Barbara.
What can I do in Santa Barbara?
In this historical area, enjoy its popular beaches and charming cafes while you're sightseeing. Those visiting Santa Barbara love its shops, restaurants, and wineries. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Leadbetter Beach, East Beach, and Arroyo Burro Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, Santa Barbara Zoo, and Channel Islands National Park. Some historical places you might want to see include Presidio Santa Barbara, Mission Santa Barbara, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santa Barbara?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Santa Barbara to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Barbara is 15 inches.
What are my options for getting around Santa Barbara when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Santa Barbara to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is located 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is 24.7 mi (39.7 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station.

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