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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$474 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$474
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (143 reviews)
Beautiful setting.

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

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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$442 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$442
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (981 reviews)
Thrme view was beautiful.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 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$535 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$535
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Clean updated room

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

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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 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$359
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 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$316 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$316
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,095 reviews)
This is such a great place to stay in Santa Barbara. Clean, comfortable, updated, and relaxing, it’s right next to the beach. Great breakfast and pool/hot tub area!

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

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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$348 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$348
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

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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$269 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$269
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (307 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$244 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$244
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

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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$368 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$368
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Aline was the best.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 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! (1,004 reviews)
The owner was so kind and welcoming. Check in was quick in easy. We loved it here its great for a weekend getaway

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

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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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