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Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA
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The price is £430 per night from 16 Dec to 16 Dec
4.9/5 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"The Palihouse Santa Barbara is an incredible boutique hotel. The staff was friendly, helpful and gracious. The property is beautiful and clean and very close to downtown. We will absolutely stay again!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2021

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Beach House Inn

Beach House Inn

2.5 out of 5
320 West Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £164 per night from 1 Dec to 1 Dec
4.8/5 Exceptional! (363 reviews)
"Loved the old Santa Barbara vibe. Very cheerful, quiet, nice guests, not a big hotel! Close to beaches, restaurants, fun, downtown."

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2021

Beach House Inn
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA
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The price is £489 per night from 19 Dec to 19 Dec
4.7/5 Exceptional! (420 reviews)
"Outstanding rooms. Free Shuttle transportation was great to downtown restaurants (tip the driver). Dining room had fantastic food selections. Great views of the ocean and sunset skies."

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2021

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
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Fess Parker Wine Country Inn

Fess Parker Wine Country Inn

4 out of 5
2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA
4.7/5 Exceptional! (289 reviews)
Excellent hotel
"Amazing property and service."

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2021

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Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
433 Corona Del Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
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The price is £142 per night from 1 Dec to 1 Dec
4.7/5 Exceptional! (647 reviews)
"It was beautiful , well kept and close to the beach! Friendly and helpful owners! The position of the mirrors could be better for make up and there was no long mirror. It could use more outlets for charging devices. We would return!"

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2021

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Corque

Hotel Corque

4 out of 5
400 Alisal Rd., Solvang, CA
The price is £104 per night from 1 Dec to 1 Dec
4.7/5 Exceptional! (1,919 reviews)
"Beautiful place and super helpful staff. Will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2021

Hotel Corque
The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn

3 out of 5
232 Natoma Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA
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The price is £166 per night from 8 Dec to 8 Dec
4.6/5 Wonderful! (974 reviews)
"Breakfast was a pleasant surprise, coffee choices were great."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2021

The Eagle Inn
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 out of 5
22 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £85 per night from 2 Dec to 2 Dec
4.6/5 Wonderful! (1,278 reviews)
"Close to beach"

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2021

Castillo Inn at the Beach
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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The price is £154 per night from 1 Dec to 1 Dec
4.5/5 Wonderful! (991 reviews)
"Perfect location walking distance to plenty. Room was clean and we appreciated the mini-fridge and bathrobes in the room. The pool was heated with plenty of lounge chairs and the hot tub was wonderful. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2021

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Hadsten House

Hadsten House

3.5 out of 5
1450 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA
4.5/5 Wonderful! (1,492 reviews)
"Hotel was right on edge of main strip so walkable to everything. Room was clean."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2021

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Hadsten House
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundable
The price is £331 per night from 16 Dec to 16 Dec
4.5/5 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and staff great food"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2021

Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn

3 out of 5
114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA
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The price is £113 per night from 5 Dec to 5 Dec
4.5/5 Wonderful! (1,694 reviews)
"large room"

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2021

Sideways Inn
The Landsby

The Landsby

3.5 out of 5
1576 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA
4.4/5 Wonderful! (544 reviews)
"Lovely property in Solvang. It was updated nicely and the rooms were very spacious"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2021

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The Landsby
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
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The price is £161 per night from 23 Dec to 23 Dec
4.4/5 Excellent! (935 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2021

Inn By The Harbor
The Waterman

The Waterman

3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA
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The price is £221 per night from 19 Dec to 19 Dec
4.3/5 Excellent! (725 reviews)
"A mi familia y a mi nos gusto mucho . Los cuartos son pequeños pero esta perfecto para un fin de semana, nosotros somos 5 y nos toco 2 literas y una cama individual. A los niños le encanto, todas las camas tiene conecciones USB. El baño es pequeño pero muy limpio y perfecto para una ducha ..."

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2021

The Waterman
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3 out of 5
324 W. Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA
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The price is £186 per night from 5 Dec to 5 Dec
4.3/5 Excellent! (222 reviews)
"Great location. Walkable to beach and restaurants."

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2021

Mason Beach Inn
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

4 out of 5
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
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The price is £200 per night from 1 Dec to 1 Dec
4.2/5 Excellent! (994 reviews)
"The Montecito Inn is a fine hotel. I do feel it’s a bit over priced for what you get but I guess you’re paying for the location. The room was small, bathroom even smaller and out dated. Small fridge was barely cold and hair dryer barely got warm. Overall it was fine, it was convenient visiting family ..."

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2021

Montecito Inn
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
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The price is £190 per night from 7 Dec to 7 Dec
4/5 Very Good! (970 reviews)
"Loved that it was located right across from the beach/pier. Convenient to shopping and restaurants. Everything walkable. Only downside was they charge for parking. It baffles me that a hotel would charge one of their guests to park on the premises in which you are paying to stay."

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2021

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Kimpton Goodland, an IHG Hotel

Kimpton Goodland, an IHG Hotel

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
Fully refundable
The price is £198 per night from 1 Dec to 1 Dec
3.9/5 Good! (990 reviews)
"Lively and cute retro decor"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2021

Kimpton Goodland, an IHG Hotel
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
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The price is £131 per night from 2 Dec to 2 Dec
3.9/5 Good! (978 reviews)
"Nice access to the beach. Well maintained property at a good price. Courteous staff. Spacious, spotless room. Downside: WiFi was unreliable. The breakfast offering was minimal."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2021

The Inn at East Beach
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Barbara Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Barbara Downtown

5/5 Excellent
"Friendly staff quick to solve any issues we had. "
A verified traveller stayed at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Barbara Downtown
Posted 10 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Barbara Downtown
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

5/5 Excellent
"Loved that it was located right across from the beach/pier. Convenient to shopping and restaurants. Everything walkable. Only downside was they charge for parking. It baffles me that a hotel would charge one of their guests to park on the premises in which you are paying to stay."
A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Posted 23 hours ago
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

5/5 Excellent
"Very nice"
A verified traveller stayed at Inn By The Harbor
Posted 2 days ago
Inn By The Harbor
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

5/5 Excellent
"Good location and cozy room. "
A verified traveller stayed at Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Posted 6 days ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

5/5 Excellent
"The location was perfect for our stay since we have a friend who lives nearby. The hotel is clean and quiet. We will definitely be back the next time we go to Santa Barbara."
A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Santa Barbara
Posted 7 days ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

5/5 Excellent
"Close to beach"
A verified traveller from Redondo Beach stayed at Castillo Inn at the Beach
Posted 7 days ago
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

5/5 Excellent
"We found our stay enjoyable and the amenities and staff helpful and friendly. We would stay again when in Santa Barbara. "
A verified traveller stayed at Lavender Inn by the Sea
Posted 10 days ago
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

5/5 Excellent
"Excellent location and amenities. "
A verified traveller from Annandale stayed at Santa Barbara Inn
Posted 12 days ago
Santa Barbara Inn
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

5/5 Excellent
"cute and iconic quiet"
A verified traveller stayed at Montecito Inn
Posted 12 days ago
Montecito Inn

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