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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$484 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$484
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (181 reviews)
The hotel is ok. Actually the restaurant was very nice. But the place is so big and odd... Rotunda hallways have no wall hangings and seem worn out and abandoned. Some of the staff just acted ambivalent, like they didn't want to be working through the holidays.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 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$425 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$425
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
We thought the hotel had a great location-in the middle of everything. We enjoyed just sitting out on the balcony and looking at the beach. We were able to walk to a lot of things.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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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$581 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$581
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
Very f

Reviewed on 13 Jan 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$345 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$345
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (804 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$271 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$271
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,105 reviews)
I love the location of this place and the pool and hot tub. The rooms are nice and big. The only not as positive thing is that the bathroom and shower are quite small but we were fine with that.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 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$303 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$303
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Wonderful staff!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 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$257 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$257
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (311 reviews)
It was really nice and close to the beach

Reviewed on 15 Jan 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$234 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$234
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great location to explore the Funk Zone area of Santa Barbara. The room was clean and perfect for a short stay. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 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$362 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$362
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great hotel. Cute. Clean. Quaint… comfortable beds

Reviewed on 12 Jan 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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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Our go to in Santa Barbara! Friendly staff. Large rooms. There are little things, but can't beat the cost and convenience of the whole package!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 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?


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