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Featured 3 Star Santa Barbara Hotels

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 15 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $148 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$148
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $213 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$213
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Sideways Inn
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 2 hours drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $136 per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
$136
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buellton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Sideways Inn
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Wine Valley Inn
3 out of 5
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  • 1 hour drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $159 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$159
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Wine Valley Inn
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
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  • 5 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $215 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$215
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 23 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $133 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$133
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
3.5 out of 5
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $171 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$171
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Stay at this hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Kronborg Inn
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $116 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$116
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Kronborg Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 16 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $209 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$209
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 10 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $174 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$174
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 11 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $171 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$171
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
Lemon Tree Inn
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 6 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
The price is $262 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$262
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Inn By The Harbor
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3-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

The Just Right Hotel

Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in Santa Barbara?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

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