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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$506 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$506
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (276 reviews)
What a fantastic property across the street from the ocean.

Reviewed on 7 May 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$470 per night from 1 June to 2 June
AU$470
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was not clean and sink was broken and no one came till next day to fix it

Reviewed on 12 Apr 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$639 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$639
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The room was excellent, the rooftop pool, coffee bar in the morning, and wine reception at night were all top-notch. The staff was very friendly, the manager shook my hand and introduced himself.

Reviewed on 30 Apr 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$335 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$335
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
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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$347 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$347
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,115 reviews)
Excellent very clean, beautiful garden. Swimming pool very nice.

Reviewed on 6 May 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$298 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$298
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
Great place to stay for our weekend getaway!

Reviewed on 7 May 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$312 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$312
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (331 reviews)
ROOM WAS VERY CLEAN AND VERY QUIET ON THE PROPERTY.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 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$289 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$289
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
We took the Pacific Surfliner into Santa Barbara to catch the Coast Starlight #14 the next day. This hotel is right across the tracks from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station so it was very convenient. The staff at the hotel were exceptionally friendly!

Reviewed on 7 May 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$381 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$381
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Clean, spacious room, and totally walkable area of town.

Reviewed on 20 Apr 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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The price is AU$238 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$238
12 May - 13 May
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 May 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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