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Waterfront Hotels, Santa Barbara

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

3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great property"
The price is AU$1,138
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1023)
"Clean room, nice area, fast check in, great breakfast "
The price is AU$311
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (495)
"Excellent location"
The price is AU$434
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Exterior
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great breakfast, conveniently located"
The price is AU$281
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1173)
"Great easy hotel - perfect for short stays "
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Great place to stay"
The price is AU$335
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (914)
"Great hotel "
The price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (614)
"Great place for a quick overnight stay. Comfortable and clean."
Casa Del Sol
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Breakfast was excellent and courteous staff"
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1289)
"Great location!"
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1936)
"Always a great place to stay!"
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beach
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (212)
"Clean and comfortable beds "
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Front of property
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1017)
"Hotel was renovated nicely."
The price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1742)
"Great location and very hotel."
The price is AU$349
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Quiet great staff clean comfortable beds great service great location"
The price is AU$730
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Mason Beach Inn
Terrace/patio
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (850)
"Great staff and perfect location"
The price is AU$416
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1029)
"The staff has been very friendly the last couple of times we have stayed. "
The price is AU$292
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
View from property
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1072)
"Clean, quiet, fun little boutique inn. "
The price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Beachside Inn
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (120)
"Must stay place beautiful pool, shopping and great ocean view "
The price is AU$434
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1088)
"Great hotel!"
The price is AU$345
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Downtown Santa Barbara

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 Historical Museum might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

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.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

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. "
Joe 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Inn By The Harbor

Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?
Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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