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1. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,609 reviews)
"Excellent property, very pleased, will stay here again"
United States
Joe
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Sandpiper Lodge

2. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,319 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
North State
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and the location of the property is very convenient."
United States
Smita
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

4. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,227 reviews)
"Great location amd very friendly staff. "
United States
Marcella
The price is £153
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Franciscan Hotel

5. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is £229
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
La Playa Inn

6. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Our original booking was only for 2 nights and we found the Inn so wonderful after the first night we extended for 3 more nights. Perfect location!"
United States
Patrick
The price is £159
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Inn at East Beach

7. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,434 reviews)
"Great place for the price"
United States
Ismael Vasquez
The price is £141
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

8. Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (852 reviews)
"Amazing staff and property"
United States
joseph
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Orange Tree Inn

9. Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
North State
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a good price staff was very helpful and nice id totally stay there again"
United States
Rasheed
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Town and Country Inn

10. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
San Roque
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location with lots of parking."
United States
Celine
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Oasis Inn & Suites

11. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Simple hotel but great location!"
United States
Abraham
The price is £202
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Castillo Inn at the Beach

12. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (233 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is £117
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

13. Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
North State
7.8 out of 10, Good, (16 reviews)
"Pool was amazing and staff was really helpful"
United States
Demian
Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

14. Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel
2.5 star property
San Roque
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, easy check in, and nice comfortable rooms especially the beds."
United States
Victoria
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Sunset Motel

15. Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
East San Roque
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (808 reviews)
"It has everything that we needed."
United States
Katharine
The price is £143
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Agave Inn

16. Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"clean and roomy ;)"
United States
charnine
The price is £140
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

17. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (826 reviews)
"Reasonable stay downtown."
United States
Henry
The price is £132
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
The Presidio

18. Beach House Inn

Beach House Inn
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"excellent location, accessible, clean and spacious! friendly staff."
United States
Sharon
The price is £247
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Beach House Inn

19. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It’s a good place with nice and friendly stuff. Close to the beach, restaurants and bars."
United States
Inna
The price is £151
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

20. Los Aguajes

Los Aguajes
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"Amazing property. Clean , close to pier and State Street! We had a great time and highly recommend ! "
United States
john
The price is £412
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Los Aguajes
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Santa Barbara and related destinations

Nestled between mountains and sea, this Spanish-influenced coastal paradise offers wine tasting and red-tiled architecture along State Street. Rent bikes to explore the palm-lined waterfront, then catch sunset from Stearns Wharf where locals recommend the fresh seafood.

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Pocket Guide: 2 Stars Hotels in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a popular stop along the coastal U.S. Highway 101. With five colleges and universities, including the University of California’s Santa Barbara campus, and a loyal surf crowd, Santa Barbara offers a wide range of good two-star accommodation.

Two-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

Book a room in a two-star hotel in Santa Barbara and you'll have easy access to all of Santa Barbara main attractions. Head downtown to find a mix of modern roadside inns, rustic guesthouses and pocket-friendly places to stay, all catering to a budget-conscious crowd.

While Santa Barbara has a repution for being upmarket, a few miles up the coast is Goleta, home to University of California’s Santa Barbara campus, with beachfront hotels, ideal if you want to be near great nightlife and Santa Barbara’s popular surf beaches.

Stay near Santa Barbara’s Best Beaches

Santa Barbara has some of the finest beaches on the Californian coast. East and West Beaches have volleyball courts, picnic areas and beach cafes for a perfect day at the beach. But don’t miss a trip to Stearns Wharf, a historic pier with waterfront bars, seafood restaurants and quirky gift shops. Dedicated surfers should head east to Carpinteria and California’s legendary Rincon Beach.

Explore Santa Barbara’s Historic Attractions from Your Two-Star Hotel

Book a two-star hotel in downtown Santa Barbara and the city’s main cultural attractions are on your doorstep. See Chumash artefacts in the 19th-century Mission Santa Barbara, or the natural exhibits at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. For great views of the city and ocean, climb the 85 foot-high El Mirador clock tower at the Santa Barbara County Courtroom.

Enjoy Santa Barbara’s Nightlife

After a day of sightseeing, head back to your two-star Santa Barbara hotel for a swim in the pool, before sampling the city’s nightlife. Downtown Santa Barbara is packed with lively bars, cocktail lounges and laid-back Californian style restaurants. If you’re looking for a cheap night out, head to the lively student bars on State Street before heading back for a comfortable sleep in your two-star hotel.