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1524 Cheap Hotels in The Mesa - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Very nice and clean breakfast is amazing"
The price is AU$388
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1655)
"Really great fun and friendly place. "
The price is AU$416
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Inn By The Harbor

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Nice clean rooms, comfortable bed, beautiful gardens."
The price is AU$337
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"great stay"
The price is AU$453
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1823)
"Great hotel . Great location . Really enjoyed our stay "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"All excellent, period!"
The price is AU$1,147
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Milo

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1402)
"It is very conveniently located to the beach, the restaurants and tasting rooms. "
The price is AU$561
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
The Milo

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (951)
"Such a lovely little hotel close to the beach and beautiful. "
The price is AU$630
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Mason Beach Inn

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (838)
"Comfy beds, big pool, restaurant, ambiance "
The price is AU$326
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (588)
"We had a wonderful stay at Casa del Sol, a boutique-like small motel. It was our first time there. The staff was responsive to our needs and provided a quiet, charming environment. We look forward to our next visit! "
Casa Del Sol

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great staff and stay. "
The price is AU$358
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Upham Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1042)
"Wonderful stay. Loved how close it was to everything. "
The price is AU$513
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (45)
"Fun and close to beach "
The price is AU$559
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (904)
"A great place to stay in SB. Great service and care from the whole staff."
The price is AU$543
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1026)
"Our stay was quite comfortable… All the staff that we had interaction with were very professional and stay was"
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Lemon Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1016)
"Very nice property will stay again "
The price is AU$301
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1022)
"All great, pretty hotel, nice walk to the marina 😌👌"
The price is AU$412
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Beachside Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Love this hotel. Location is great."
The price is AU$366
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1184)
"Nice location clean rooms quiet. Would stay there again"
The price is AU$258
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in The Mesa

Find the best The Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

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East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mesa like?

Travellers to the The Mesa neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in The Mesa?

For your stay in The Mesa, *NEW LISTING* Ocean front beach house close beach access is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the The Mesa area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 167 The Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Mesa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in The Mesa.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Leadbetter Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in The Mesa. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center are also worth a stop.