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Compare Santa Barbara 3 Star Hotels with updated room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara?
Hotel Santa Barbara, around 1.45 kilometers southeast of downtown Santa Barbara, is an Expedia customer favorite. Private winery tours and premium bedding are among its handy amenities. Haley Hotel is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It features a firepit and a fireplace, and is approximately 2 kilometers southeast of the center.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara?
Relaxation is a breeze in 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara. Alongside comfortable surroundings, these more economical properties come with an array of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, coffee or tea maker and fitness facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a classier ambience with upscale features such as a wellness center, indoor or outdoor pool and more spacious rooms. Regardless of your preferred hotel type or budget, Expedia has what you’re searching for.
What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Santa Barbara?
Motels typically offer cheaper rates than hotels, which makes them excellent if you’re road-tripping around Santa Barbara on a budget. A good option for overnight stays, these roadside escapes have simply furnished rooms, basic services and ample parking. Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay extra for additional comfort, privacy and amenities. Guests can take advantage of things like a gym, free WiFi and conference rooms at this property type.
Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara?
Keep track of your budget at one of our 3-star hotels with complimentary breakfast in Santa Barbara. Wake up and grab a tea or coffee at Inn By The Harbor, which comes with a swimming pool and free use of a nearby fitness center. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach is another getaway that provides your morning meal and drinks without charge.
Do any 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara have a pool?
Enjoy dips in between sightseeing at Inn By The Harbor or The Waterman. They’re leading 3-star escapes that have a pool in Santa Barbara. The summer months of June, July and August are a superb time to stay at a hotel with a pool in this city. If you arrive in the warmest month of August, you’ll experience average temperatures of 16ºC at night to 28ºC during the day.
What 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara have an on-site restaurant?
Following a day of exploring, chill out with a delicious meal at Riviera Beach House‘s on-site restaurant. This 3-star Santa Barbara property also comes with premium bedding and a garden. Or dine within the comfortable surroundings of Inn By The Harbor. A garden and free use of a nearby fitness center are just a couple of the other amenities available here.
Do any 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara have WiFi?
Yes, they do. Haley Hotel and Hotel Santa Barbara are among Expedia’s 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara with WiFi. Choose one of these stays to easily access weather forecasts, travel advice and tourist information. Remember, this handy amenity may be complimentary or incur an additional fee.
What 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara have parking?
Enjoy more time chilling out and less time looking for a spot for your car at a 3-star hotel with parking. Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel are popular stays in Santa Barbara. Up for some sightseeing opportunities away from the city? Fasten your seatbelt and hit the road. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Zuma Beach are popular day trip destinations from the center of Santa Barbara.

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