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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$483 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$483
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (178 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 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 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$425
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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$585 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$585
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Everything was A+. Will stay here again, we loved it!

Reviewed on 7 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$359 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$359
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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$244 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$244
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,109 reviews)
My husband and I stayed at one of the suites with our two kids and it was perfect for our 4 day trip in Santa Barbara - Well renovated &maintained rooms, GREAT location, good pool & jacuzzi, cute garden, breakfast bar, wine tasting, free & easy parking, laundry room. Will def come back if we are ...

Reviewed on 4 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$304 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
AU$304
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
Great location. Charming and quiet place.

Reviewed on 4 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$259 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$259
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (310 reviews)
Very friendly and gracious staff. The sister property is lovely. There is a significant construction project in the lot across the street which detracted from the charm of the neighborhood.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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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$317 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
AU$317
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 1 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$325 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$325
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
It was just right. The staff was friendly. The location was perfect for State St walking, shopping, dining but it was also quiet (not close enough to noisy nightlife to cause lost sleep). I saw a few reviews mention the rooms were small and while they weren't built for say, four to hang out, we 3 ...

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

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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! (1,005 reviews)
Great location and clean rooms.

Reviewed on 2 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.


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


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