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Our top choices for West Beach hotels

Executive Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Living area

Beach House Inn

Beach House Inn
2.0 star property
West Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"excellent location, accessible, clean and spacious! friendly staff."
United States
Sharon
The price is AU$434
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Beach House Inn
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is AU$469
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
La Playa Inn
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,325 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is AU$312
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,113 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is AU$421
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Fountain

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,220 reviews)
"Great property and close to the beach"
United States
Deborah
The price is AU$340
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Harbor House Inn
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located to the main attractions. The staff is super friendly. The rooms are not quite updated and could be noisy with the traffic around the hotel."
United States
Li
The price is AU$438
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Exterior

Casa Del Mar Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay very close to the beach and to great restaurants"
United States
Cole
The price is AU$361
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Casa Del Mar Inn
Exterior

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Amazing GEM we will book again."
United States
Frank
The price is AU$394
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Villa Rosa Inn
Lobby sitting area

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,235 reviews)
"Stay went great would definitely be stopping in again on the next trip out…"
United States
Oscar
The price is AU$402
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Beachside Inn
Exterior detail

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,595 reviews)
"quaint, excellent location, grounds, landscaping, pools and bikes were fabulous"
United States
Kathleen
The price is AU$624
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
The Milo
Front of property

The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything!! Staff, food, cleanliness everything was beyond expectations."
United States
Tiarah
The price is AU$441
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
The Eagle Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean and the staff was so nice!"
United States
Gabriela
The price is AU$579
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Mason Beach Inn
Exterior

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,144 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is AU$455
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Marina Beach Hotel
Exterior

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,410 reviews)
"Great position, friendly staff, property design & appearance great, rooms comfortable"
Australia
David
The price is AU$486
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,883 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent, room exceeded expectations"
United States
Thomas
The price is AU$482
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Inn By The Harbor
Outdoor pool

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Great location."
United States
Kavian
The price is AU$566
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Harbor View Inn
Free daily continental breakfast

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,352 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is AU$506
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property

Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
3.0 star property
West Beach
6.0 out of 10, (1,008 reviews)
"Surprised at older poor reviews; stayed here w elderly parents and enjoyed relaxed quiet peaceful stay, so close to beach and wharf."
United States
James
The price is AU$439
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Ala Mar by the Sea
Deluxe Apartment | Interior

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Really nice stay! Modern and very clean. I love how close we were to everything. Walking distance to shops, the harbor and restaurants. The hosts were very nice and the communication was excellent! We will definitely go back."
United States
Kelli
The price is AU$775
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Casa Yano by The Beach
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Compare popular hotels in West Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Front of property
Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
Exterior
Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,144 reviews
View
Deluxe Apartment | Interior
Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
14 reviews
View
Front of property – evening/night
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
View
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,220 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in West Beach

Find the best West Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.

A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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.

A large tree with dense foliage in a park.

Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Top West Beach Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in West Beach

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Heaven on Earth. Bath towels are luxurious. Morning coffee is a delight. We’ll be back!"
David 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
The Milo

Frequently asked questions

What is West Beach like?
Travellers to Santa Barbara's West Beach neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for West Beach travel tips? Make sure that you visit Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in West Beach?
Based on our traveller data, Beachside Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in West Beach. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and Inn By The Harbor.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the West Beach area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 130 West Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in West Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in West Beach.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Carriage Museum or Carriage and Western Art Museum during your visit to West Beach. Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are just a few of the places to visit in and around West Beach. While you're out sightseeing, Leadbetter Beach and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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