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Accommodation near Santa Barbara Zoo
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1146)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1146)
"Great place "
"Great place "
Christian
The price is AU$206
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1010)
"Very accommodating staff made our stay at Pacific Crest seamless. The free parking and location are also pluses! "
"Very accommodating staff made our stay at Pacific Crest seamless. The free parking and location are also pluses! "Blaire
Casa Riviera
Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (61)
10/10
Exceptional
(61)
"love staying here - will return."
"love staying here - will return."Mark
The price is AU$341
AU$341
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Marina Beach Motel
Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"Nicely remodeled motel with comfortable rooms in a great location near beach and restaurants."
"Nicely remodeled motel with comfortable rooms in a great location near beach and restaurants."Greg
The price is AU$281
AU$281
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (940)
8.6/10
Excellent
(940)
"Great location c close to East Beach."
"Great location c close to East Beach."Gordon
The price is AU$199
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
8.2/10
Very good
(1002)
"Good value for Santa Barbara "
"Good value for Santa Barbara "Steven
La Playa Inn
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1002)
"Great location and stay here!"
"Great location and stay here!"Christopher
The price is AU$324
AU$324
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Casa De La Vina
Casa De La Vina
2.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (117)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(117)
"Super clean property and online staff were very responsive. Everything in this boutique apartment is well appointed for. Truly a home away from home! "
"Super clean property and online staff were very responsive. Everything in this boutique apartment is well appointed for. Truly a home away from home! "Chona
The price is AU$346
AU$346
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Harbor House Inn
Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"The free bike rental made our day trip perfect. "
"The free bike rental made our day trip perfect. "Ebony
The price is AU$299
AU$299
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1080)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1080)
"Great hotel!"
"Great hotel!"Orlando
The price is AU$345
AU$345
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The Franciscan Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1022)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1022)
"Loved the location!"
"Loved the location!"Sari
Casa Jardin
Casa Jardin
2.5 star property
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(211)
"I will definitely be staying at this place again anytime I visit Santa Barbara."
"I will definitely be staying at this place again anytime I visit Santa Barbara."Stephanie
The price is AU$284
AU$284
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Eagle Inn
The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1005)
"Very nice and spacious, clean and walkable to the beach and safe neighborhoods. Highly recommended! "
"Very nice and spacious, clean and walkable to the beach and safe neighborhoods. Highly recommended! "Analisa
The price is AU$235
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (362)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(362)
"I love this hotel. It feels like home with a wonderful combination of shared indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, coupled with cozy, private rooms and patios. "
"I love this hotel. It feels like home with a wonderful combination of shared indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, coupled with cozy, private rooms and patios. "Nancy
The price is AU$700
AU$700
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1289)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1289)
"We will definitely be staying here again! Beautiful hotel"
"We will definitely be staying here again! Beautiful hotel"Raquel
The price is AU$377
AU$377
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (968)
8.0/10
Very good
(968)
"I like that it's a boutique hotel."
"I like that it's a boutique hotel."Jacquelyne
The price is AU$454
AU$454
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1026)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1026)
"Fantastic hotel! Very attentive to guests’ needs. "
"Fantastic hotel! Very attentive to guests’ needs. "Otto
The price is AU$302
AU$302
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Mason Beach Inn
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1006)
"Quiet great staff clean comfortable beds great service great location"
"Quiet great staff clean comfortable beds great service great location"Ed
The price is AU$752
AU$752
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1002)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is walking distance to the beach, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife."
"We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is walking distance to the beach, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife."Keith
The price is AU$235
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1951)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1951)
"Always a great place to stay!"
"Always a great place to stay!"Ashley
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Hotels close to Santa Barbara Zoo with a pool
Ala Mar by the Sea
Ala Mar by the Sea
2.0 star property
West Beach, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
- Pool
6.0 out of 10, (965)
6.0/10
(965)
Tide Pool Villas
Tide Pool Villas
4.5 star property
West Beach, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
- Pool
6.0 out of 10, (73)
6.0/10
(73)
The price is AU$491
AU$491
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 3.3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
- Pool
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (284)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(284)
The price is AU$2,823
AU$2,823
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Top guest rated hotels close to Santa Barbara Zoo
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1146)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1146)
The price is AU$206
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1010)
Casa Riviera
Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (61)
10/10
Exceptional
(61)
The price is AU$341
AU$341
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Marina Beach Motel
Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1001)
The price is AU$281
AU$281
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
8.2/10
Very good
(1002)
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (940)
8.6/10
Excellent
(940)
The price is AU$199
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
La Playa Inn
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1002)
The price is AU$324
AU$324
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Casa De La Vina
Casa De La Vina
2.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (117)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(117)
The price is AU$346
AU$346
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Harbor House Inn
Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1001)
The price is AU$299
AU$299
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1080)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1080)
The price is AU$345
AU$345
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Top Santa Barbara Zoo Hotel Reviews
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
10/10 Excellent
"Our stay was short and sweet but the room and property were clean. The room decor was pleasantly unique. Breakfast was good and well stocked. Front desk staff made sure to greet me despite the busy breakfast time. "
The Milo
10/10 Excellent
"Nice chill hotel right on the beach"
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great, my only advise is move the toilet in room 222 at least 6 inches more from the wall or just move toiletpaper holder forward ."
Hotel Santa Barbara
10/10 Excellent
"Clean, beautifully renovated rooms and helpful staff. The location is great, too. You’re right on State Street with all manner of shops and restaurants a short walk away. But somehow I didn’t hear any of the noise from the bars across the street. Highly recommend!"
Inn By The Harbor
10/10 Excellent
"Great location and the staff is really nice. I enjoyed my stay and will be back. I really enjoyed the free bike rental. "
The Inn at East Beach
10/10 Excellent
"Close to the beach. Well maintained! "
Santa Barbara Inn
10/10 Excellent
"Everything about this hotel is amazing, the staff is very friendly and accommodating"
Hotel Californian
10/10 Excellent
"Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent location."
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
10/10 Excellent
"Such a comfortable stay. Cute room great view. Morning beach walk is a dream. "
Hotels near other Santa Barbara Zoo attractions
Frequently asked questions
What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 83 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach.
How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Santa Barbara Zoo.
What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?
You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, Casa Del Herrero and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?
With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Santa Barbara Zoo is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can learn about water transport options at the local port.