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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Zoo hotels

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great views , and lovely staff. "
United States
Laura
The price is AU$410
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Santa Barbara Inn
Room amenity

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, (1,233 reviews)
"Great location for eating out inexpensively. "
United States
Amenda
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Grand Suite | Private kitchen

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and parking, nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed and room"
United States
Irene
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior

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, (1,025 reviews)
"Great staffs and excellent location. "
United States
Nick
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Marina Beach Motel
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,013 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Amazing big comfy private room "
United States
Cristian
The price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Casa Riviera
Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (138 reviews)
"Beautiful place. Highly recommend. Everything was just perfect!"
United States
Jaime
Casa De La Vina
Front of property

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean room and nice, hospitable staff. The place has about 10 rooms, bungalows with free parking right on property [U-shape, sitting area in the middle and all the bungalows facing the parking lot]. The room had everything I needed: fridge, water bottles, snacks available in the lobby]. I didn't use the free bicycles because of my itinerary, but was a nice amenity. I would stay again for sure."
United States
Otilia
The price is AU$288
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Harbor House Inn
Exterior

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (239 reviews)
"Great room in a quiet area in walking distance to many restaurants and bars. The kitchenette was outfitted well which made my stay very comfortable with a night in with take out food. "
United States
Jeff
The price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Casa Jardin
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
" The hotel is very clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful"
United States
Jun
The price is AU$279
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
La Playa Inn
View from property

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, (1,116 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
1.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Fountain

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, (1,051 reviews)
"Great brunch, beautiful property and helpful staff"
United States
Kritika
The Franciscan Hotel
Outdoor pool

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Omar
The price is AU$448
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Harbor View Inn
Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double)

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (377 reviews)
"Loved our room and property. Bed was comfortable!"
United States
Kathaleen and Trevor
The price is AU$537
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (935 reviews)
"Good size room, friendly staff, and great location."
United States
Jasper
The price is AU$1,171
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Hotel Californian
Front of property

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Good staff, nice breakfast perfect location "
United States
Rabdel
The price is AU$469
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
The Eagle Inn
City view from property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (184 reviews)
"Highly recommended "
United States
Naya
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Exterior

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, (1,335 reviews)
"Staff is very friendly and rooms are really clean . "
United States
Francis
The price is AU$290
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Front of property

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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Top Santa Barbara Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Nice welcoming Staff. Room delightful !"
Timothy 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Santa Barbara

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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 81 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach and Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
Expedia has 81 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, Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House. 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.