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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! (1,330 reviews)
Perfect location with a very attentive staff. This will be our go to spot when in Santa Barbara.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
  • 12 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,096 reviews)
My husband and I stayed in a mobility-accessible room. The room was clean, and the bed was very comfortable. However, it lacked a few important features. First, the room needs a mirror in the room for make up. There was only a small mirror above the bathroom sink, and no shelf or space to place a ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham 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! (2,395 reviews)
Nice pool and hot tub. Comfortable room. Breakfast was just ok but still appreciated that it is included. Parking very tight.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
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! (269 reviews)
Great room with a partial view of the ocean. Staff was really nice and the check in and out was super easy.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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! (2,217 reviews)
Enough parking. Staff really helpful and friendly. Close to main strip with excursions / restaurants and bars close by

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Avania Inn of 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! (2,136 reviews)
Nice and clean, enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Chumash Casino Resort
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
  • 54 min drive from University of California
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,491 reviews)
It was nice, clean and seemed to be well maintained.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
  • 30 min drive from University of California
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Tried hard to make sure we had a good experience

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
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! (1,101 reviews)
It’s a good place to stay though the price was quite high when we stayed

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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! (1,850 reviews)
Good location, clean, comfortable quiet room. Nice continental breakfast, several good options.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Inn By The Harbor
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! (1,542 reviews)
1) I have loved and enjoyed this place for many years; however, this last trip failed to meet the standards of previous trips, which took time and money away from other parts of my stay. 2) On every previous trip, there has been a phone charger, a dresser, a note pad, tissues, and a desk, but these ...

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

The Milo
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, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,336 reviews)
I’ve come here a couple of times and it’s always been pleasant this last time the night before I was going to leave these people check in. They keep the door open and they start talking on the phone very loud.. I mentioned to the front desk that I’d like to have another room. I was told nothing was ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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