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Top Santa Barbara LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$484
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (467 reviews)
"We loved the proximity to the beach as well as all the beautiful amenities such as the pool, pickleball, and bicycles that we could use to explore the town. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. The room was very nice and well maintained. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
AU$478
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, but I was a little bummed to be placed in the building behind the main hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

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Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundable
AU$711
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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Moxy Santa Barbara
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$407
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (823 reviews)
"Had a great time! Would stay here again. Great location, friendly staff and could bring our dog."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
306 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
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AU$380
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,114 reviews)
"We always stay there -this time in the suite . It was clean , spacious and comfortable. The parking and check-in were easy and seamless. We enjoy the proximity to the harbor , beach 🏖️ and State Street . ❤️"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

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La Playa Inn
116 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$380
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Very nice place to rest for the night."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Opens in a new windowLa Playa Inn
Palmoro House
424 Por La Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$353
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (349 reviews)
"Nice sister property! Close to the beach and a great pool and hot tub!"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

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Riviera Beach House
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
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AU$268
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
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AU$426
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The Hotel is loud. We stayed on the second floor. We could hear conversations as people walked down the hallway. We could hear a man coughing several rooms down the hall. We could hear the person over our room walling around and we could hear people and vehicles as they passed by the hotel. The room ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

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The Inn at East Beach
1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$220
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"I was in town for a convention and stayed four nights. The location was perfect, the room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and the staff was very friendly/accomodating. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

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Enjoy gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara

What kinds of gay-friendly hotels are there in Santa Barbara?

When you're looking for gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara, you'll find a wide variety of options to choose from. These welcoming hotels come in all shapes and sizes and offer a diverse array of amenities and special features you can enjoy. Whether you're looking for something romantic, like hotels with spa facilities, or are more interested in rooms better fit for a solo traveller or a group of friends, you'll find it here. What these hotels all have in common, though, is strict anti-discrimination policies and insight into some of the most popular LGBTQ-friendly activities available in town.

What are the best gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara like?

The best gay-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara depends on what you're looking for in accommodation. Fortunately, you can easily find what you need, thanks to the multitude of available search filters. You can filter based on amenities you may be interested in, like hot tubs or pet-friendly policies, or you can sort by star rating. You can even filter by guest reviews to show only hotels that have received predominantly high marks from previous guests. Don't forget to mark the filter for LGBTQ-friendly hotels to only show anti-discriminatory hotels in your results.

How can I find deals on Santa Barbara gay-friendly hotels?

You'll find plenty of deals on gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara. If you want to increase your chances of finding a deal, try booking your stay in the off-season when prices are usually cheaper. Additionally, think about what amenities you may be willing to go without to drive the price down even further. Of course, booking a short distance away from prominent attractions can be an easy way to save while still being close to public transport routes that can get you to the action easily. Just keep in mind that these are general trends rather than solid rules, as prices fluctuate all the time and can be difficult to predict.

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Are gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara fully refundable?

A fully refundable cancelation is a handy feature to have, and numerous gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara offer it. Expedia is proud to host a wide variety of hotels that offer full refund – there's even a search-filter option for it. You'll be able to see all qualifying hotels clearly marked on your search results page without even having to click the hotels individually.

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