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Top Santa Barbara LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$464 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$464
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (224 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$471 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$471
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
As soon as we stepped into our ocean view room it was perfect!!! The layout is great, very spacious and comfortable. The front desk staff was amazing Max did a great job detailing everything about the property and Kevin with valet service was very helpful. I definitely recommend having some drinks ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$641 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$641
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Super cute hotel with such a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly - from valet to the front desk, as well as everyone at the restaurant and bar. I especially loved that they offered a texting option for any requests, which made everything feel so convenient and seamless. The room ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$358 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$358
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (807 reviews)
Nuestra estadía en el Hotel Moxy fue excelente. Nos encantó el ambiente del lugar; el cuarto estaba muy limpio, organizado y cómodo. Además, el hotel está excelentemente ubicado, a corta distancia de todo y especialmente del Funk Zone, con una gran variedad de cafés, restaurantes, breweries y wine ...

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$291 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$291
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,129 reviews)
Location on Pacific beach and near town center was first-rate. Commodius room with ocean view.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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La Playa Inn
2.5 out of 5
116 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$321 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$321
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
Our room was very comfortable, with a little, private seating area outside. The location was very close to the beach and marina. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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Palmoro House
3 out of 5
424 Por La Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$232 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$232
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (319 reviews)
You check into the mar monte hotel then receive a map to get to the actual hotel a lot of the things in the room are branded mar monte it feels almost like a self serve airbnb that got bought out by the hotel lol. i did get charged a $13 water fee when i didnt drink the water in the room not worth ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

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Riviera Beach House
3.5 out of 5
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$284 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$284
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Pet friendly environment and attentive staff. Room sizing is way smaller than pictured. Could have been a bit more clean, although the rooms are dog-friendly, but there was stains all over the walls underneath the desk and near coffee maker.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$386 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$386
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great location, room clean and staff very helpful

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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The Inn at East Beach
2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
The location was good. However, the receptionist was a total jerk. She immediately said she was the owner and gave us a bit of attitude. The room we stayed in was a mess, it had spiderwebs in every corner. The shower sucked; it was a total mess with water all over the place.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 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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