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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Zoo hotels

Front of property

1. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is ￥37,866
￥43,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Harbor House Inn
Exterior

2. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,152 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is ￥45,420
￥51,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Marina Beach Hotel
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

3. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (250 reviews)
"Amazing stay! We stayed at the Casa De La Vina previously, and this stay was just as good! Communication was smooth, and the stay is always clean!"
United States
John Christopher
The price is ￥38,239
￥55,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Casa Riviera
Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior

4. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (192 reviews)
"Great location. Very comfortable room; nice amenities. Within walking distance to many great places. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Jane Hodges
The price is ￥34,224
￥51,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Casa De La Vina
Front of property - evening/night

5. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,013 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is ￥47,071
￥53,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
La Playa Inn
Deluxe Apartment | Interior

6. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Really nice stay! Modern and very clean. I love how close we were to everything. Walking distance to shops, the harbor and restaurants. The hosts were very nice and the communication was excellent! We will definitely go back."
United States
Kelli
The price is ￥56,728
￥81,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Casa Yano by The Beach
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

7. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Our second stay and definitely not our last!"
United States
Logan J
The price is ￥45,620
￥52,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Santa Barbara Inn
Exterior

8. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Had a great stay, ideal stay and close to Santa Barbara bowl."
United States
Yessica
The price is ￥30,802
￥47,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Casa Jardin
Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

9. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (424 reviews)
"Wonderful stay - the hotel is unique and centrally located, just a quick walk to the main drag. Room was spacious and very well appointed."
United States
Mary
The price is ￥64,191
￥73,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Reception

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,442 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
United States
Dominique
The price is ￥44,483
￥51,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hotel Santa Barbara
Fountain

11. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,223 reviews)
"Great place. Lots of things to do around there"
United States
Jaime
The price is ￥37,027
￥42,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
The Franciscan Hotel
View from property

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,117 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is ￥46,965
￥53,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Front of property

13. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Dayne
The price is ￥52,507
￥60,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Mason Beach Inn
Exterior

14. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,413 reviews)
"Great position, friendly staff, property design & appearance great, rooms comfortable"
Australia
David
The price is ￥47,071
￥53,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Front of property

15. The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything!! Staff, food, cleanliness everything was beyond expectations."
United States
Tiarah
The price is ￥44,045
￥50,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
The Eagle Inn
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

16. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,309 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is ￥30,042
￥35,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Free daily continental breakfast

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,336 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is ￥49,855
￥56,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property

18. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located to the main attractions. The staff is super friendly. The rooms are not quite updated and could be noisy with the traffic around the hotel."
United States
Li
The price is ￥39,002
￥44,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool

19. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Great location."
United States
Kavian
The price is ￥60,129
￥68,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Harbor View Inn
Room amenity

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,422 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean. Parking was easy and the place was very close to the beach."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥30,568
￥34,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Zoo

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Front of property
Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Exterior
Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,152 reviews
View
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior
Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
250 reviews
View
Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior
Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
192 reviews
View
Front of property - evening/night
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,013 reviews
View

Top Santa Barbara Zoo Hotel Reviews

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great time with the teens. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely return."
Sheila 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 80 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Santa Barbara Zoo.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Barbara Zoo?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?
You'll want to browse the collections at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, Presidio Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, Rafael Gonzalez House, and Casa Del Herrero. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater, and Granada Theatre.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?
With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Santa Barbara Zoo is easy. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can explore water travel options at the local port.