Finding cheap hotels in Santa Barbara
Currently the average price of a hotel in Santa Barbara is C$295, but that doesn't mean you can't find a better deal.
We price check hundreds of hotel brands and booking sites, so you don't have to search each one individually. Then we sort by price, meaning you can find the cheapest time to bag the perfect hotel at the best price, in seconds.
The best hotels in Santa Barbara, according to travellers
Rated by travellers, for travellers like you. We don't just pull in the cheapest hotel prices from across the internet. We also gather independent reviews and ratings from thousands of guests, to help you make the right choice.
Travellers who recently visited Santa Barbara rated Hotel Californian, El Encanto Santa Barbara, and Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG the best in terms of location, amenities and customer service.
You can also use the popular filters at the top of the page to filter by Santa Barbara hotels with 3 or 4 stars. Later in the search results you can filter by any star rating.
Where to stay in Santa Barbara
If you're staying in Santa Barbara to visit somewhere specific, search by landmarks including popular shopping areas, tourist attractions, zoos, parks and sports stadiums to find a hotel nearby. You can also use the map below to see a map of hotels in Santa Barbara by location or browse hotels nearest to some of Santa Barbara's major attractions below...
Amtrack Station Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Harbor
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Tips for searching for the perfect Santa Barbara hotel
Visiting Santa Barbara with your family, or looking for a romantic getaway? Or maybe your visit is business, not pleasure. Whatever the purpose of your stay, we can help you find the perfect hotel when you use our 'Popular with' filters.
Tick "free cancellation" in the search controls at the top of the page to only see hotels that offer free cancellation in Santa Barbara.
Tick "pay on arrival" later on in the search results to only see Santa Barbara hotel results where you can pay when you arrive at the hotel.
Are you looking for a hotel in Santa Barbara with pool or perhaps parking? Once you've clicked "search hotels" you will be able to filter by hotels that offer specific amenities.
You can choose to filter for everything from apartments to hostels under "Accommodation type" later in the search results.
Filter the search results for Santa Barbara hotels according to a specific price range to ensure you find accommodation according to your budget.
Find a hotel in the perfect area of Santa Barbara for you. Search or filter by neighbourhood to make sure you're staying exactly where you want to be.
