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A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.
A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.
A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

1. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Simon
£163
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Beachside Inn
A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.
A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.
A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.
A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery.

2. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
United States
Julie
£104
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Lemon Tree Inn
A modern kitchen with grey tiled walls, wooden cabinets, and a digital clock.
A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

3. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
Australia
Kon Kit
£149
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.
A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
United States
Wayne
£174
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.
A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

5. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
United States
Kirsten
£146
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.
A modern living room with a marble reception desk, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.
A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a television, and a plant.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
United States
robert
£158
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

7. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
emiliano
£240
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Inn By The Harbor
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

8. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Richard
£237
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A bar area with a brick wall, shelves of liquor bottles, and bar stools.
A modern living room with a white brick wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, wicker chairs, and artwork.
A sunlit patio with a wooden table, seating, and a potted plant.

9. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Trent
£143
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Riviera Beach House
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."
A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".
A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Amanda
£196
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

11. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Rachita
£228
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Mason Beach Inn
A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.
A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

12. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Brandon
£209
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Lavender Inn by the Sea
A beach with palm trees, a pier, and a flag.
A dolphin statue in a garden with cacti and red flowers.
A well-lit entrance with a decorative archway, a purple door, and potted plants labeled 'VILLA' and 'ROSA'.
A pool area with a red umbrella, stone statues, and a spa sign.

13. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
cinthya
£121
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Ala Mar by the Sea
A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.
A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

14. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
hampton
£170
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Marina Beach Hotel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden floor.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a television. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of buildings.

15. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Reiko
£110
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.
A bed with a wooden headboard, two pillows, a nightstand with a green tray, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A motel with a tiled roof, multiple rooms, and a parking lot.
Lobby

16. Solei House

Solei House
San Roque
United States
Ashley
£89
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Solei House
A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a beach view, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bridge leading to a row of white buildings with balconies, a palm tree, and a brick pathway.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with two armchairs and a small table, a patterned wall, and a wooden floor.
A seaside patio with wicker chairs, a view of the marina, and palm trees.

17. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Jodi
£266
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Harbor View Inn
Front of property
A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

18. The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Julian
£223
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Eagle Inn
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.
A beach with a calm sea, a crescent moon, and palm trees in the distance.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A street with a pedestrian crossing, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

19. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Rodney J
£145
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Haley Hotel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through a window.
A modern bar area with a wooden table and chairs, shelves with bottles and glasses, and a large window overlooking the street.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of the city through large windows.

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Emeterio
£209
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
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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: 3 Stars Hotels in Santa Barbara

Tucked between the Santa Ynez mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the palm-lined beach city of Santa Barbara is often called the American Riviera. With a distinctly Mediterranean appeal, a temperate year-round climate and stacks of Spanish colonial architecture, it's the perfect Californian destination for a week or even two.

Three-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

Use Expedia to search through the variety of three-star places to stay in Santa Barbara, from beachside inns, hacienda-style B&Bs and mid-range hotels with views of the ocean. There are several three-star hotels just moments from the beach and Stearns Wharf, as well as in the area surrounding State Street, the city's main drag.

Hotels near Santa Barbara’s Beaches

Book a room in a three-star hotel near the southern end of downtown and you'll be a short hop from both East and West Beaches. East Beach is a 1.6-mile stretch with picnic areas, volleyball courts and children's playgrounds, while the smaller West Beach is sandwiched between Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

Stearns Wharf is the city's historic wooden pier. It's lined with upmarket seafood restaurants, quirky gift shops and lively waterfront bars, and is easily reached from downtown, East and West Beach. A 15-minute stroll east is Santa Barbara Zoo, one of the best small zoos in the country. Time it right and you can hand-feed the Masai giraffes or meet the Humboldt penguins.

Santa Barbara's Bars and Restaurants

Famous for its healthy SoCal cuisine and Mexican favourites, Santa Barbara dining out is a real pleasure. Eat freshly caught fish and chips on Stearns Wharf, or try one of the many modern Californian restaurants which line State Street.

After dark, Santa Barbara lights up when dozens of lively pubs, wine bars and cocktail lounges draw the beach crowds to State Street. Thursday night is college night, when Santa Barbara's student population heads downtown to take advantage of all the drink deals.

From modest roadside inns to casual beachfront hotels, wherever you choose to stay, use Expedia to find a three-star hotel in Santa Barbara.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara?
Hotel Santa Barbara, around 0.9 mi southeast of downtown Santa Barbara, is an Expedia customer favourite. Private winery tours and premium bedding are among its handy amenities. Haley Hotel is another 3-star hotel recommended by travellers. It features a firepit and a fireplace, and is approximately 1 mi southeast of the centre.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara?
Relaxation is a breeze in 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara. Alongside comfortable surroundings, these more economical properties come with an array of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, coffee or tea maker and fitness facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a classier ambience with upscale features such as a wellness centre, indoor or outdoor pool and more spacious rooms. Regardless of your preferred hotel type or budget, Expedia has what you're searching for.

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