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Here is a quick list of Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| West Beach Inn, A Coast Hotel |
8.7 / 10 (521 Reviews) |
From 161$ | |
| Inn At East Beach |
7.9 / 10 (2090 Reviews) |
From 106$ | |
| The Franciscan Hotel |
8.9 / 10 (2185 Reviews) |
From 175$ | |
| A White Jasmine Inn |
8.8 / 10 (240 Reviews) |
From 209$ | |
| Marina Beach Motel |
9.3 / 10 (1220 Reviews) |
From 223$ |
Are you planning a trip to Santa Barbara, California in the United States? If so, you may be wondering where to stay during your visit. While luxury accommodations can be appealing, choosing a budget-friendly option like a cheap hotel can have its benefits. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why opting for a budget-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara could be the perfect choice for your next travel adventure.
Santa Barbara is known for its stunning beaches, charming downtown area, and beautiful Spanish architecture. With so much to see and do, you may not want to spend a fortune on accommodations. Cheap hotels in Santa Barbara can offer comfortable and convenient lodging options at a fraction of the cost of their luxury counterparts. By choosing a budget-friendly hotel, you can save money to spend on exploring the city's many attractions, dining at delicious restaurants, and indulging in shopping excursions.
Another reason to consider staying at a cheap hotel in Santa Barbara is the opportunity to stretch your travel budget further. With the money you save on accommodations, you can afford to extend your vacation, add more activities to your itinerary, or splurge on a special meal or experience. By opting for a budget-friendly hotel, you can enjoy all that Santa Barbara has to offer without breaking the bank.
Lastly, choosing a cheap hotel in Santa Barbara can provide a more authentic travel experience. Staying in a budget-friendly hotel can give you a glimpse into the local culture and lifestyle of the city. You may find hidden gems, meet interesting locals, and create unforgettable memories that you wouldn't experience at a luxury resort. By immersing yourself in the local community, you can truly appreciate the beauty and charm of Santa Barbara in a more meaningful way.
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West Beach Inn, A Coast Hotel
From 161$
The 3-star West Beach Inn, A Coast Hotel Santa Barbara is located a 15-minute ride from Chaucer's Bookstore. Guests will enjoy a swimming pool onsite and admire views of the harbour offered from 64 rooms.
Situated in West Beach district, the venue is set 2 km from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. The accommodation is 15 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara city centre and 30 minutes by car from Santa Barbara airport. The hotel is located near Ambassador Park, in the very heart of Santa Barbara. Castillo & Montecito bus stop is nearly 750 metres away.
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Inn At East Beach
From 106$
Located close to Cabrillo Pavillion Arts Center, the 2-star Inn At East Beach Santa Barbara has a sunny patio. Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool is a 10-minute drive away and Peabody Stadium can be reached within 15 minutes by car.
The venue is nestled in the very heart of Santa Barbara and at a distance of 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station. It's a 30-minute walk from here to the centre of Santa Barbara. The inn is perfectly located near Santa Barbara Zoo. Well-connected to many sights, Inn At East Beach is only minutes from Cabrillo and Milpas bus station.
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The Franciscan Hotel
From 175$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the venue, Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara offers accommodation within 1.4 km from Storke Plaza. Set next to Ambassador Park, the property is located in the very heart of Santa Barbara.
The venue is notable for its comfortable location in vicinity of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and around a 10-minute walk from Santa Barbara Amtrak station. Chase Palm Park is a short distance from the inn, while Santa Barbara airport is 20 km from it. The Franciscan Hotel is a short ride from Santa Barbara Zoo. Castillo & Montecito bus stop is a 10-minute walk away.
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A White Jasmine Inn
From 209$
The 3-star A White Jasmine Inn Santa Barbara offers 12 rooms in a mere 1 km from Alameda Park. Guests will have access to a car park on site for added convenience.
Situated in Santa Barbara Downtown district, this inn is 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Barbara. Spirit of the ocean fountain is 550 metres away, while Santa Barbara Public Market is just off the venue. A White Jasmine Inn is a short ride from Stearns Wharf Harbor. The property is only at a distance of 2.2 km from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station.
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Marina Beach Motel
From 223$
Marina Beach Motel Santa Barbara is rated 3 stars and is placed a 5-minute drive from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Featuring 27 rooms with views of the garden, this venue is set within a short ride from Chase Palm Park.
The hotel is situated 2 km from Santa Barbara city centre and 20 km from Santa Barbara airport. Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church is 3.8 km from the accommodation, while Ambassador Park and Reagan Ranch Center are both nearby. The property is 750 metres from Castillo & Montecito bus stop and 700 metres from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station in Santa Barbara.
Hotels in Santa Barbara
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | West Beach Inn, A Coast Hotel |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Inn At East Beach |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | The Franciscan Hotel |
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Ala Mar By The Sea Motel
From 122$
Set in the very heart of Santa Barbara, Ala Mar By The Sea Motel is about a 6-minute walk from Sea Center Marine Museum. Located close to Stearns Wharf Harbor, this venue has to offer a swimming pool onsite plus snorkelling, hiking, and fishing in the area.
The accommodation is situated in West Beach district, near Santa Barbara Wine Collective. Santa Barbara Art Glass is 1.8 km from the motel, while Santa Barbara airport is 25 km from it. Ala Mar By The Sea Motel is a short ride from Santa Barbara Zoo. The hotel is 800 metres from Gutierrez & State bus stop and 700 metres from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station in Santa Barbara.
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Ramada By Wyndham Santa Barbara Hotel
From 126$
Ramada By Wyndham Santa Barbara Hotel is a 3-star venue set about 10 minutes by car from Calle Real Shopping Center. Guests will enjoy an outdoor swimming pool onsite and admire views of the garden offered from 126 rooms.
Surrounded by a lagoon and a garden, the accommodation is a 25-minute drive from Santa Barbara airport. Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm is 3.7 km from the inn in Santa Barbara. Ramada By Wyndham Santa Barbara Hotel is a short ride from Goleta Beach Park. Calle Real & Turnpike East bus station is set 450 metres away.
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Oasis Inn And Suites
From 69$
Set within 1.9 km from Willow Glen Park, the 2-star Oasis Inn And Suites Santa Barbara features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as parking on site. Situated in Upper State Street district, this inn is 30 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Barbara.
The hotel is nestled in the very heart of Santa Barbara and a 10-minute drive from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is 3.4 km from the accommodation, while Loreto Plaza Shopping Center and Chaucer's Bookstore are both nearby. Oasis Inn And Suites is a short ride from Stearns Wharf Harbor. State & Broadmoor bus stop is about a 5-minute walk away.
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Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara
From 141$
Set within a 16-minute walk of Stearns Wharf Harbor, this 3-star Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara is located near Ambassador Park. The venue provides Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation as well as a hot tub and sauna facilities.
The hotel is situated 2 km from Santa Barbara city centre and 20 km from Santa Barbara airport. Moreton Bay Fig Tree is 0.7 km from the inn in Santa Barbara. Staying at Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara, guests get quick access to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. The property is 250 metres from Castillo & Montecito bus stop and 1000 metres from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station in Santa Barbara.
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Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
From 167$
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is set 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, and boasts a hot tub, spa therapy, and a garden. The venue features accommodation in Goleta district.
Surrounded by gardens, the hotel is a 20-minute drive from Santa Barbara airport. Coal Oil Point Reserve is 10 minutes' drive from the inn in Santa Barbara. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is a short ride from the 29-acre Goleta Public Beach Park. The property is within a 20-minute drive of Santa Barbara Amtrak train station.
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Palmoro House Hotel
From 79$
The wonderful Palmoro House Hotel is a 3-star venue located in the heart of Santa Barbara. This property is set in East Beach district, 2.5 km from Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool.
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is less than 2.1 km away. The inn lies within a 30-minute walk of the centre of Santa Barbara. Only a short distance away from the wonderful property guests will find attractions, such as Santa Barbara Zoo and Dwight Murphy Park. The accommodation is 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station.
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Lemon Tree Inn
From 122$
Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara, located around a 10-minute drive from the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, boasts an outdoor swimming pool. The venue is nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara with direct proximity to Chinese Evangelical Free Church.
The property is 10 minutes by car from Franceschi Park. You can reach the centre of Santa Barbara in 20 minutes on foot. Lemon Tree Inn is a short ride from Rocky Nook Park. Guests will find themselves a 10-minute ride from Santa Barbara Amtrak station.
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Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta Hotel
From 229$
Set within 3 km from South Coast Railroad Museum, the 3-star Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta Hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas as well as a private parking garage on site. Coal Oil Point Reserve is less than 4.6 km away.
The venue enjoys a charming location, about 2e+01 km from Santa Barbara Amtrak station. The accommodation puts guests near beautiful beaches of Santa Barbara. You can get to Goleta Butterfly Grove in a few minutes by car. Storke & Phelps bus stop is nearly a 10-minute walk away.
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Riviera Beach House
From 203$
Riviera Beach House Hotel offers contemporary accommodation in the heart of Santa Barbara, and features a sundeck, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities. Situated in West Beach district, this venue is 15 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Barbara.
You'll be 0.9 km from Storke Plaza and 1.8 km from The Cabrillo Ball Park. Attractions within walking distance include Stearns Wharf Harbor and Reagan Ranch Center. Riviera Beach House Hotel is a short ride from Santa Barbara Art Glass. The property is located 700 metres from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station, while Gutierrez & State bus stop is 800 metres away.
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Lavender Inn By The Sea
From 160$
This inn is located in the heart of Santa Barbara, near Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 10 minutes' walk from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a gym facility and Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
The accommodation is set in West Beach district of Santa Barbara near Plaza del Mar Band Shell. Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara is approximately 500 metres from the hotel. You can get to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden in a few minutes by car. Santa Barbara Amtrak railway station is 1000 metres away, while Santa Barbara airport is 20 km from the property.
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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
From 176$
The welcoming Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn Santa Barbara is a 3-star accommodation set merely an 8-minute walk from Whole Foods Market. Guests have access to an outdoor pool area, a fitness studio and high-speed Internet access throughout the venue.
The hotel is situated 4 km from Santa Barbara city centre and 15 km from Santa Barbara airport. La Cumbre Plaza is 5 minutes' walk from the inn. This welcoming property is across from Five Points. La Cumbre & State St bus stop is about 50 metres away.
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Orange Tree Inn
From 69$
Just 10 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara city centre, Orange Tree Inn features rooms with views of the patio. Staying here you will have access to Wi-Fi in the business centre and parking on site.
Stearns Wharf Harbor is about 3 km from the venue, while Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church is 1.8 km away. The accommodation is nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara. Orange Tree Inn is just a few steps from Unity Church of Santa Barbara and the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. State & Mission bus stop lies within 450 metres away.
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The Upham Hotel
From 198$
The Upham Hotel, set next to Tympanum, is 20 km from Santa Barbara airport. The venue is charming and features Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Stearns Wharf Harbor can be reached in 16 minutes' walk and 25 minutes' walk respectively. It is just 1 km to the downtown of Santa Barbara. Surrounded by gardens the property is close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art. You can get to Moreton Bay Fig Tree in a few minutes by car. De la Vina & Micheltorena bus stop is nearly a 10-minute walk away.
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Cabrillo Inn At The Beach
From 127$
Cabrillo Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is placed in East Beach district, within a 5-minute walk of the restaurant East Beach Grill. Featuring 39 rooms with views of the patio, this inn is set within a short ride from the ganna Walska Lotusland.
Major Santa Barbara sights, such as West Beach and Municipal Winemakers are located just 2.2 and 1.8 km respectively. The property lies within 3 km of the centre of Santa Barbara. The Cabrillo Ball Park is a few minutes away. The hotel stands close to Santa Barbara Zoo, nearly 400 metres from Cabrillo and Milpas bus stop.
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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
From 199$
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta lies 3 km from UCSB Lagoon, offering 142 rooms and featuring a sundeck and various recreational opportunities. Situated in Goleta district, the inn is set 4.3 km from Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm.
An ideal location allows guests to explore the area and Camino Real Cinemas is located within walking distance. This informal venue is sited very close to Santa Ynez Mountains. You can get to Goleta Butterfly Grove in a few minutes by car. The accommodation is situated 30 minutes' drive from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station.
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Rose Garden Inn
From 77$
Located off Santa Barbara Golf Club, this 2-star Rose Garden Inn is about 10 minutes' drive from Franceschi Park. Guests will have access to a car park on site for added convenience.
Situated in Upper State Street district, the inn is set a 10-minute ride from Hilda McIntyre Ray Park. It is 4 km from downtown Santa Barbara. Rose Garden Inn is centrally located close to Chaucer's Bookstore. This comfortable property is within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Amtrak rail station.