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Featured Waterfront Hotels

The Milo
The Milo
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
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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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,373 reviews)
"Great customer service & beautiful property"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

The Milo
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
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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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,622 reviews)
"Room was newly renovated and spotless"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
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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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"I liked the wine and cheese reception"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,757 reviews)
"The hotel location was great for us. The staff was wonderful and the room was clean, quiet, and comfortable."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Loved it!
"Quaint rooms, comfy. Historic building and it’s in a very central location. Convenient to do whatever you want to do on State Street, and also a short walk down to the Stearns Wharf. Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
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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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,044 reviews)
A real gem!
"I hate to say "great for a Motel 6" but it's true! Great location, cute decor, amazing shower. No frills but as nice as any of the nearby beach motels. Pets stay free!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2 out of 5
4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA
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Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was great, and there were no problems"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
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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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Fantastic stay and the staff were amazing,"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Santa Barbara Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (802 reviews)
"Hotel was a cute boutique style with a restaurant on site. The staff was courteous and professional and the location was conveniently close to UCSB."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real, Hwy 101 and Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Nice bed & good shower. Appreciate the nice breakfast"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

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
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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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (22 reviews)
"Excellent experience for our family. Nice rooms. Large, clean pool. Service was great. Beach is directly across the street. Town is a 20 minute walk. Very close to town, yet more quiet location. Would love to return."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Hotels in Waterfront

Santa Barbara is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Waterfront. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Waterfront has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Waterfront hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Santa Barbara so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Waterfront underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the Waterfront city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of Waterfront cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: Snag some of the best hotels in Waterfront at an almost too good to be true rate. After you book, we’ll reveal the name of the hotel. You can get a luxury hotel at a budget price.
  • Price: You have a price in mind, and we have solutions. Hotels start as low as $95
  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the Waterfront hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.