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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! (1,290 reviews)
We loved the location on state street, using the bikes it was so easy to enjoy the stay

Reviewed on Apr 7, 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! (2,332 reviews)
My family and I had a nice stay here during Spring Break. We really liked that the pool was nicely heated and the wifi was working much better than when we last stayed in December 2025. Would love to see some more breakfast options added such as hot items and hot chocolate for the kids.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,090 reviews)
Staff was very standoffish. Bathroom was dirty. Generally not my usual experience with Hyatt as I am usually a frequent Hyatt user. Also extremely noisy throughout the day.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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! (2,182 reviews)
amenities nonexistent. staff rude about those unavailable amenities. after all these years, i will never use expedia again, customer service is a automated joke. i will never stay at this hotel again or recommend it.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Avania Inn of 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! (1,068 reviews)
It was close to restaurants and downtown Santa Barbara.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham 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! (249 reviews)
The staff really kindly

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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! (1,532 reviews)
Very clean and great location

Reviewed on Apr 7, 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! (1,844 reviews)
The option to take out bikes was wonderful and conveinent.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 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! (1,302 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St 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! (1,155 reviews)
Room as clean. Breakfast was good. The gym 2 blocks down was excellent. We will definitely stay at this hotel again.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
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! (1,001 reviews)
We stayed over spring break and expected a luxury experience given the price and brand, but the stay was inconsistent. The room had multiple maintenance issues: discolored tile near the toilet, worn mirror trim, a toilet handle that did not flush properly, and a lamp that did not work. The seating ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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! (2,111 reviews)
Really nice room - the only complaint is that our TV was a bit glitchy. Not sure if it was just losing the signal. The tv’s in the sports bar were all fine so maybe it was just our tv.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Chumash Casino Resort
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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