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1514 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
22 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
United States
Lori
The price is AU$862
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
15.1 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (500)
"Everything is perfect."
United States
Albert
The price is AU$417
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
13.1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great hotel"
United States
Justin
The price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Exterior
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 star property
13.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Great staff great room great breakfast loved the vibe "
United States
Jerry
The price is AU$269
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
17.3 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Service, location, rooms, cleanliness, food were great"
United States
Daisy
The price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden 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
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1195)
"Friendly staff Very clean"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1343)
"Good hotel"
United States
MINH
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
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
13.2 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (946)
"Clean Friendly and helpful staff Easy parking Good location"
United States
David
The price is AU$274
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Lower State, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1049)
"Perfect location for state street fun!"
United States
Sherie
The price is AU$277
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
6.8 out of 10, (628)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1790)
"Everything was great, clean, good staff, great breakfast and good location "
United States
Maria
The price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Terrace/patio
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
17.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (859)
"Great staff and perfect location"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$392
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1990)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Room was clean, place was centrally located near to beach and downtown, staff was courteous "
United States
Anirban
The price is AU$317
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Mason Beach Inn
Property amenity
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
12.5 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (203)
"Nicest staff awesome rooms amazing property no complaints "
United States
Alexa
The price is AU$349
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
View from room
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Oak Park, 4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great place"
United States
Grant
The price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1088)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Beachside Inn
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
7.8 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1009)
"Nice clean property, friendly staff, ample choices for breakfast. Great ambiance "
United States
Tapan
The price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1098)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach 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

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"I did not have the breakfast. Room temp was good. Management was excellent. "
Mary 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sandpiper Lodge

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 West Beach and East Beach 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?
West Beach, East Beach and Leadbetter Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center 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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