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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
2.5 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,556 reviews)
"Reasonably priced hotel with no frills, clean room. Staff was friendly and welcoming. The location is convenient with nearby bus routes to take you to the beach, downtown, etc. Plenty of eateries and shops nearby. Pool and jacuzzi were clean and relaxing in the evening."
United States
Cynthia
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Sandpiper Lodge

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,436 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated hotel with top notch service and beyond perfect location in downtown Santa Barbara."
United States
dina
The price is £236
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hotel Santa Barbara

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,884 reviews)
"Spacious room, very comfortable beds, clean, we enjoyed the pool and hot tub and rented bikes to ride around Santa Barbara. A little further from the Harbor than I realized, but ultimately a great place."
United States
Amy
The price is £260
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Inn By The Harbor

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,328 reviews)
"Front desk receptionist was very friendly and gave us advice on local hot spots. The room was clean and large size and beds were comfortable."
United States
Lani
The price is £173
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,601 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at La Jolla Shores! The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the beach, with plenty of great restaurants and cafés nearby. The area felt safe, clean, and relaxing, making it the perfect place to unwind. We watched a stunning sunset. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would definitely stay here again. Cannot wait to come back."
United States
Umair
The price is £290
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
The Milo

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
5.2 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,259 reviews)
"This is a hidden gem in high priced Santa Barbara. The staff was welcoming and very helpful. A good breakfast and self parking is also included. I recommend starting here."
United States
Sheila
The price is £174
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.4 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (357 reviews)
"Staff very friendly nice rooms"
United States
jan
The price is £276
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,411 reviews)
"Excellent location and very friendly staff"
United States
Homaira
The price is £253
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location in center of town, extremely friendly staff, and a Napa CA style B&B look and feel. "
United States
Patrick
The price is £194
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Upham Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,214 reviews)
"Clean room, comfy bed, front desk staff super friendly and accommodating, hot tub was super relaxing. Will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Natalie
The price is £188
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
The Franciscan Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,336 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! Rooms were very clean and the bed was very comfortable!I have never had a better nights sleep at a hotel before our stay- very quiet hotel. Centrally located to all of the Santa Barbara points of interest! Breakfast and the happy hour were a very night addition!"
United States
DANIEL
The price is £260
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
3.6 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,123 reviews)
"We had a great stay at Hyatt Place Santa Barbara! The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly, and everything was smooth from check-in to check-out. "
United States
Tracy
The price is £185
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,222 reviews)
"The hotel was charming. Staff was helpful and friendly. Close to beach and great restaurants."
United States
Lynn
The price is £193
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Beachside Inn

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 0.4 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"This is my second time booking this location and it is the only place I will stay when I visit Santa Barbara!"
United States
Jeannette
The price is £222
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Casa Riviera

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
1.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,331 reviews)
"Easy accessible location to enjoy all parts of Santa Barbara. Clean rooms and friendly staff."
United States
Lori
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Lemon Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 1.3 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,022 reviews)
"Very pretty hotel Staff was nice"
United States
Kris
The price is £165
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,148 reviews)
"Lovely, clean and very near the beach!"
United States
Linda
The price is £236
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.7 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. We didn't pay for an ocean view, but still received a wonderful view of the mountains and Santa Barbara neighborhood. Room was clean, decorated well and we appreciated the complimentary waters after a long drive. We did not use the valet parking, and we were able to find street parking behind the hotel each day. We liked the location of the hotel, right on the beach and not too far from downtown."
United States
Taylor
The price is £299
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Santa Barbara Inn

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place for a couple and so close to the beach and wharf"
United States
Gilberto
The price is £177
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Riviera Beach House

Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Quick stop to visit marina in Santa Barbara. Hotel staff very friendly and had a wonderful room - clean and quiet location. "
United States
SARNDRA
The price is £255
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Mason Beach Inn
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What are some of the best pet-friendly hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Travelling with your pet doesn't mean sacrificing a great hotel stay. In Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, our travellers love:
  • Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG has an average guest rating of 8.8 out of 10.
  • Haley Hotel has an average guest rating of 8.8.
  • Hotel Santa Barbara has an average guest rating of 9.4 To find more pet-friendly stays on Hotels.com, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pet friendly".
What are some of the best family hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
If you're holidaying with your family, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is one of the best family hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG has a great average guest score of 8.8 out of 10 and amenities like an outdoor pool, free bicycle rentals and in-room cots. To explore more family hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, use the "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.
What are some of the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels with a pool?
Book a Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel with a pool for some added relaxation or exercise on your trip. For more Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pool" on Hotels.com.
What are some of the top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels with free parking?
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Is it worth staying in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
There are 25 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara makes it easy to explore Santa Barbara, including the areas of Santa Barbara Beach and Montecito.
What are some great hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara with balconies?
There are some top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara that offer rooms with a balcony. Check out The Upham Hotel which has a high guest score of 9 out of 10, and patios in some rooms. Another popular choice is Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG, which offers furnished balconies in some rooms and has a great guest score of 8.8.
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