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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$443 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$443
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (118 reviews)
"For the pricepoint, and suites "facing" the ocean on the main floor - amenities were dated - esp the bathrooms in both our rooms. Also the rooms were pricer than usual cause we went on a long weekend for my aunts birthday. It is what it is, don't expect too much."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$479 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$479
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (962 reviews)
"I like that it's a boutique hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 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$587 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$587
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Very clean and lovely property located close to shopping. The on-site restaurant was expensive, with mediocre food."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

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Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$381 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$381
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (803 reviews)
Felt welcome and taken care of.
"Staff was more than accommodating, Room was clean and comfortable, spent time in the eclectic lobby playing games with other quests."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$362 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$362
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,084 reviews)
"Vacation on the California Coast"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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La Playa Inn
2.5 out of 5
116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$362 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$362
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"This is one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff is so sweet, breakfast is perfect! I love staying here.."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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Palmoro House
3 out of 5
424 Por La Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$304 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$304
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (302 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

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Riviera Beach House
3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$354 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$354
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was amazing. The room is small but doable. The shower/bathroom needs some detail cleaning. Could use some bleach or Tylex. I didnt want to step in the shower without my flipflops. Visible mold throughout. Otherwise, I had an enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$410 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$410
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very cute hotel with nice rooms and beds and in a great location. You can walk anywhere in a short time. Our first night we had some noise issues, cause room was close to elevators. We talked to receptionist next morning and we could move into another room with no noise interruption. That was excellent ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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The Inn at East Beach
2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very happy to have found Inn At East Beach! Pet friendly, clean and beautifully located. Minutes walk to the beach. Rooms are not fancy but everything we needed. No AC, which was challenging but the hotel provided TWO fans which was perfect. Will definitely be coming back and staying again."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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?


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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