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Featured Santa Barbara 3 Star Hotels
Pacifica Suites
5490 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara 3.5 out of 5.0Quiet, good location for us. We were placed in the back which we liked becasue it was so quiet.
£136
£136
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
555 Mcmurray Rd, Buellton 3.5 out of 5.0Fresh renovation, great beds and linens,nice bar area. Perfect place to stay while enjoying Santa Ynez wine country.
£137
£137
Santa Barbara Inn
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 3.5 out of 5.0The hotel was perfect for our family. The Studio Suite with ocean view was lovely, spacious and comfortable. The staff were always friendly and helpful. Easy stroll to the beach from made the experience even better. Loved the continental breakfast and restaurant. Most certainly will stay there ...
£254
£254
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 3.5 out of 5.0This is a very cute hotel and it is located smack-dab in the central area of Santa Barbara with the Wharves, State Street and the Funk Zone. We had a very nice room that had a grass area and tables right outside plus a private courtyard. My only complaints were the add-ons to the room price including ...
£222
£222
The hotel was nice, but unfortunately they were remodeling during our visit and the construction noise was bad. We were disappointed that the hotel did not let us know in advance that they were renovating during the time of our stay.
£142
£142
Got there an hour early and of course room not ready. Front desk staff young and not too professional.
£108
£108
Solvang Gardens Lodge an Ascend Hotel Collection
293 Alisal Rd, Solvang 3.5 out of 5.0Had just driven for 3 hours and needed a bathroom rather desperately, they said no and I had to wait to complete my checking before I could use my room. Also I asked for a later checkout and they said no because they were totally sold out but all I wanted was an hour and the manager said he had to ...
£94
£94
Enjoyed the stay. Room was clean, staff friendly.
£113
£113
Mirabelle Inn and Restaurant
409 First Street, Solvang 3.5 out of 5.0Super cute rooms. Ours did have stairs leading down into the room so was challenging with luggage.
£146
£146
Best Western Plus Encina Inn & Suites
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara 3.5 out of 5.0Nice hotel but a little bit too far away from downtown
£130
£130Pocket 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.
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