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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
  • 26 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,305 reviews)
This is such a great hotel for a Santa Barbara visit! Location is convenient to stores, restaurants and the beach. The lobby and building are beautiful, rooms and beds are comfortable and staff truly cares about your experience. We will be back!

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
  • 19 min drive from University of California
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,350 reviews)
breakfast basic but ok

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
  • 16 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,092 reviews)
Over all it was good. I had trouble walking the halls that sloped down and we were put in the last room. They saw I walked with a cane. The parking was convenient though. I like Hyatt Place, but it would have been more enjoyable if we got a room closer to the front. Breakfast was excellent!

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
  • 26 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,197 reviews)
Nice clean property. Great location

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
  • 29 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (258 reviews)
Had to wait for towels to get restocked at the pool pretty much every day of our stay.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
  • 27 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,539 reviews)
Great room and all staff was great. Only recommendation, clean cobwebs in room. There were 3 and all had a live spider.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

The Milo
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
  • 26 min drive from University of California
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,859 reviews)
Only problem we had was figuring out the walking routes to the harbor and to downtown.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Inn By The Harbor
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
  • 30 min drive from University of California
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,313 reviews)
Great location for the price but could use coffee in the rooms or front office.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

3 out of 5
3850 State Street Santa Barbara CA
  • 18 min drive from University of California
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,161 reviews)
I don't know where to start on this one. The property is basically an old Best Western, that had a lick of paint applied to it. So if you want to experience Motel 6 level of property with Marriott pricing this is the right spot. Huge holes by the door (door looks like it was last swapped in 90's), ...

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
  • 12 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent location right on the ocean. Beautiful customer service and amenities.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

4 out of 5
3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez CA
  • 51 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Ynez. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,118 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Chumash Casino Resort
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

3.5 out of 5
28 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
  • 27 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
hotel is very nice, centrally located. rooms are spacious, and clean. nice tub, shower was clean, but no shelves for shampoo etc or towel hook near shower. overall nice hotel and decent value

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Harbor View Inn
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