Here is our list of recommended cheap Santa Barbara hotels. Wherever possible, we have excluded one-star hotels, hostels, apartments or other accommodation types, and anything rated below average by our verified user ratings. Hope you enjoy our recommendations!
Not cheap enough? It's often cheaper to stay a little bit out of town. How about trying Summerland, Goleta, Carpinteria, Oak View, Ventura.
Address: 1188 Coast Village, Santa Barbara, United States
The Coast Village Inn Santa Barbara is located between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Guests will find that this Santa Barbara accommodation offers easy access to many beaches and attractions. The zoo, the mission, and Montecito are all within easy reach. The Coast Village Inn Santa Barbara is situated a short drive away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The airport can be reached using taxis, rental cars, or the city buses. Buses offer easy local exploration, and beaches can be reached using Santa Barbara’s waterfront shuttle. All of the guestrooms at the Coast Village Inn Santa Barbara offer cable television with HBO. The rooms also include knotty pine furniture, fully opening windows, and much more. Each room also offers a private bathroom and many include kitchens and wet bars. Guests of the Coast Village Inn Santa Barbara will find plenty of shopping and dining nearby. The hotel offers a restaurant and bar onsite as well as a heated pool. The restaurant offers a complimentary Continental breakfast each morning.
from 89 USD*
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Address: 18 Bath Street Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, United States
The Casa Del Mar Inn Santa Barbara is located along the shores of the Pacific and within walking distance of the beach. The Santa Barbara Mission is located nearby. Guests will also find the zoo and a number of museums in the surrounding area. The Casa Del Mar Inn Santa Barbara is situated a short drive away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, which connects travelers to nearby cities and airports. The city offers taxi cabs, rental cars, public buses, and waterfront shuttles for travelers looking to explore all that the area has to offer. Each of the guestrooms at the Casa Del Mar Inn Santa Barbara offers cable television. Rooms include large beds as well as coffee makers and more. Each room also offers a private bathroom with a hair dryer. Shopping and dining choices abound near the Casa Del Mar Inn Santa Barbara. Guests will find that the hotel offers a relaxing spa and a courtyard. There are also a number of other amenities on offer, including a Continental breakfast.
from 114 USD*
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Address: 1295 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, United States
The Montecito Inn Santa Barbara can be found near all of the city’s biggest attractions. The wharf and the harbor are both located quite nearby. Guests will find that this is one of the older hotels in Santa Barbara, built by Charlie Chaplin in 1928. The Montecito Inn Santa Barbara is situated a short distance away from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The city offers taxi cabs as well as public buses and a convenient waterfront shuttle. All of the guestrooms at the Montecito Inn Santa Barbara include flat screen televisions with DVD players. Rooms offer wireless Internet access as well as telephones, sitting tables, refrigerators, and more. Rooms include private bathrooms with hair dryers, tubs, and showers and many rooms offer fireplaces. There are ample shopping and dining choices located near the Montecito Inn Santa Barbara. The hotel offers a complimentary Continental breakfast for guests to enjoy. There is a heated pool onsite as well as a spa sauna, an exercise room, and use of rental bikes.
from 119 USD*
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Address: 1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, United States
The Hotel Mar Monte Santa Barbara is situated between the mountains and the waters of the Pacific. The Santa Barbara Zoo is located within walking distance. Guests will also find themselves near East Beach as well as Cabrillo Boulevard. The Hotel Mar Monte Santa Barbara is located along the Santa Barbara bus lines. Buses and taxi cabs offer easy access to the city, while beaches are easily explored using the waterfront shuttle. The Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is also located quite near this hotel. Each of the guestrooms at the Hotel Mar Monte Santa Barbara is non-smoking, and many allow pets. All rooms include wireless Internet access, coffee makers, televisions, DVD Players, climate controls, and private bathrooms. Many rooms also offer ocean views and private balconies. Guests of the Hotel Mar Monte Santa Barbara will find many restaurants and shops in the area. The hotel offers an onsite restaurant as well as a bistro bar. Other amenities include a pool and a hot tub as well as a fitness center.
from 142 USD*
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Address: 206 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, United States
The Lavender Inn by the Sea Santa Barbara is situated only two blocks away from the harbor and the beaches. There are numerous attractions nearby, including State Street and Stearns Wharf. The hotel also offers easy access to the Santa Barbara Zoo as well as the mission. The Lavender Inn by the Sea Santa Barbara is well placed along the Santa Barbara bus lines. Buses and taxi cabs offer access to local attractions as well as to the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, which offers transit to many larger cities in the region. Each of the guestrooms at the Lavender Inn by the Sea Santa Barbara is climate controlled. Rooms offer refrigerators, cable television, DVD players, safes, and telephones. All rooms include private bathrooms. Guests of the Lavender Inn by the Sea Santa Barbara will find plenty of shopping and dining choices in the area. A complimentary deluxe Continental breakfast is offered onsite as well as afternoon and evening snacks. The hotel offers a library with a fireplace as well as a patio, a pool, and a hot tub.
from 150 USD*
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Address: 901 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, United States
The Santa Barbara Inn is located between the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Wine Country. Guests will find a number of attractions nearby, including the zoo and the botanical gardens. Other nearby points of interest include Stearns Wharf and the Chumash Painted Cave. The Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is located quite near the Santa Barbara Inn. Guests will find that they can reach the airport by taking public buses and taxi cabs, or by using rental cars. All of the guestrooms at the Santa Barbara Inn include many amenities, such as private balconies or patios. Each room offers wireless Internet access, a refrigerator, and luxurious bedding. Private bathrooms offer robes, irons, ironing boards, and hair dryers. The Santa Barbara Inn is located near many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a complimentary Continental breakfast. Other amenities include a pool, a Jacuzzi, and meeting rooms.
from 161 USD*
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Address: 533 State Street, Santa Barbara, United States
Situated on State Street, the Hotel Santa Barbara offers travelers a convenient location. Many famed attractions are located within easy reach of this accommodation in Santa Barbara. Guests will find Stearns Wharf and numerous beaches within a short distance of the hotel. The Hotel Santa Barbara is located near the Santa Barbara Airport. The airport and attractions can be easily reached using one of the city’s many public buses or by taking one of the local taxi cabs or rental cars. All of the guestrooms at the Hotel Santa Barbara include wireless Internet access. Each room also offers luxurious bedding as well as extended cable television, safes, desks, chairs, and coffee makers. Private bathrooms offer irons and ironing boards as well as hair dryers. The guests of the Hotel Santa Barbara will discover ample shopping and dining in the area. The hotel offers a Continental breakfast as well as fruit and beverages throughout the day. Other amenities include a Starbucks and two meeting rooms.
from 184 USD*
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Address: 31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, United States
The Canary Hotel Santa Barbara is located ten blocks away from Stearns Wharf. The hotel offers easy access to the Santa Barbara Bowl as well as the Museum of Art. The mission is located two miles away and the Zoo is three miles away. The Canary Hotel Santa Barbara is situated ten miles from the Santa Barbara Airport. Guests will find that the airport and other attractions can be easily reached using the city’s public buses as well as by taxi cab or rental car. Each of the guestrooms at the Canary Hotel Santa Barbara features local artwork. All rooms offer custom bedding as well as minibars, DVD players, televisions, and wireless Internet access. Each room also includes a private bathroom with robes. Guests of the Canary Hotel Santa Barbara will find plenty of shopping and dining choices nearby. The hotel offers an open air bar as well as a restaurant. Other amenities include yoga classes, room service, a spa, a pool, a fireplace, and much more.
from 260 USD*
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