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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

1. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,544 reviews)
"We loved it here!"
United States
Morgan
The price is ￥38,018
￥44,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Santa Barbara
A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 1.3 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (290 reviews)
"To expensive for a motel like room"
Canada
Mariola
The price is ￥36,566
￥41,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

3. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
1.2 km from Lower Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (443 reviews)
"Location. The Hotel is so beautiful, chic and close to everything. Very friendly staff."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥61,179
￥69,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Palihouse Santa Barbara
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

4. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Great staff at desk and valet. Very nice room. We’ll want to stay there again."
United States
John
The price is ￥33,316
￥38,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

5. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.7 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and staff. Loved Santa Barbara. We will be back !"
United States
Gavin
The price is ￥52,395
￥67,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a framed artwork above the sink and a vase on the countertop.

6. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
Laguna, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (350 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Santa Barbara!"
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥27,531
￥43,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

7. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Super cute place!"
United States
Luan
The price is ￥38,248
￥43,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
The Upham Hotel
Terrace/patio

8. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East, 1 km from Lower Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (734 reviews)
"One of the best places we have stayed in."
United States
Victor
The price is ￥52,690
￥70,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Simpson House Inn
A green double door with a keypad lock and a small window.

9. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
3.0 star property
Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"Great location, within walking distance of most things. Parking was easy."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥16,151
￥30,037 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

10. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (505 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Emeterio
The price is ￥39,390
￥44,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
A modern hotel with a sign reading "Orange Tree Inn" and a number "1920" on the facade.

11. Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (932 reviews)
"One staff member in particular was amazing, he brought us towels to the pool and was generally great."
United States
Leonardo
The price is ￥15,687
￥17,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Orange Tree Inn
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.

12. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place at amazing place very clean with fantastic area to walk around the staff"
United States
DAVID
The price is ￥26,534
￥30,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

13. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
1.3 km from Lower Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (880 reviews)
"Well located and clean room. Easy to park."
United States
Rhea
The price is ￥20,236
￥23,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Presidio
A small building with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

14. El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
0.6 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (613 reviews)
"A great hotel where service and kindness are evident everywhere but not pretentious in any sense. Made for a relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings."
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥99,252
￥124,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
El Encanto Santa Barbara
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,469 reviews)
"Very clean , staff was great.loved the room. We would stay there again."
United States
David
The price is ￥32,910
￥37,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

16. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"We loved our stay! The aesthetics were on point, and we really appreciated all the name-brand touches, from the Crate & Barrel sofa and CB2 dishes to the TOTO toilet. Everything had a beautiful, high-end feel. The location was nice and quiet, and free parking was a huge plus!"
United States
Mia
The price is ￥20,593
￥35,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

17. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location!"
United States
Nick
The price is ￥31,081
￥35,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Playa Inn
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

18. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (714 reviews)
"Great place and walking distance to fun bars"
United States
Rodney J
The price is ￥21,855
￥26,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Haley Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

19. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,444 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean and comfortable room."
United States
Anne
The price is ￥20,652
￥24,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

20. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"was good location"
United States
Moses
The price is ￥42,162
￥48,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Santa Barbara Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Riviera

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.
Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,544 reviews
View
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a framed artwork above the sink and a vase on the countertop.
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
350 reviews
View
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
443 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
734 reviews
View
A green double door with a keypad lock and a small window.
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
318 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Find the best Lower Riviera areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

A white colonial building with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, mountains in the background, and several flags on the pier.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"No complaints"
Michael 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is Lower Riviera like?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera neighborhood. Consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl as part of your Lower Riviera travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Lower Riviera?
For your stay in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara Amazing City & Ocean View is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Lower Riviera area?
Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations in Lower Riviera to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Riviera, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Lower Riviera.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lower Riviera?
For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Lower Riviera, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Santa Barbara Bowl is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Riviera. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like Franceschi Park or Alice Keck Memorial Garden.