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Featured 3 Star Santa Barbara Hotels

Sideways Inn
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 2 hours drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $96 per night from May 20 to May 21
$96
per night
May 20 - May 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buellton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
Sideways Inn
Wine Valley Inn
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $159 per night from May 20 to May 21
$159
per night
May 20 - May 21
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Wine Valley Inn
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $247 per night from May 20 to May 21
$247
per night
May 20 - May 21
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $239 per night from May 19 to May 20
$239
per night
May 19 - May 20
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 15 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $129 per night from May 27 to May 28
$129
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $123 per night from May 20 to May 21
$123
per night
May 20 - May 21
Stay at this hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 10 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $199 per night from May 27 to May 28
$199
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 16 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $199 per night from May 20 to May 21
$199
per night
May 20 - May 21
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 23 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $110 per night from May 27 to May 28
$110
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 6 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $229 per night from May 21 to May 22
$229
per night
May 21 - May 22
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Inn By The Harbor
Beachside Inn
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $209 per night from May 19 to May 20
$209
per night
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
Beachside Inn
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 11 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $112 per night from May 29 to May 30
$112
per night
May 29 - May 30
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
Lemon Tree Inn
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3-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

The Just Right Hotel

Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in Santa Barbara?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

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