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Featured East Beach Hotels

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
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Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (125 reviews)
David the front desk staff was helpful, making it easy to check in so with the guy ( did not get his name)who worked for valet parking. He was very kind and willing to help. Rooms needed upgrading lighting wise a little dark on our room,air-conditioning was a little loud. Beds and pillows were fresh ...

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Couldn’t see sand but saw lots of ocean. Very walkable area, bus stop to downtown is right there. Restaurant is excellent but lunch options are limited.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Santa Barbara Inn
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (970 reviews)
Relaxing and great view of beach!
Love the view and access to beach. Patio was so comfortable delinking a glass of wine at sunset, and coffee in the morning. Room very roomy and comfortable. We will be back!! Staff very friendly and helpful!

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,150 reviews)
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Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
433 Corona Del Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Very accommodating staff made our stay at Pacific Crest seamless. The free parking and location are also pluses!

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (943 reviews)
It was a very good place

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
This a great spot for people looking for a clean, comfy, no-frills, retro vibe. Nothing fancy, but I wasn’t looking for fancy. A sliver of ocean view was a plus, as was the Farmer’s Market (more like a small grocery store, complete with snacks and beer) within walking distance.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

The Inn at East Beach
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

3 out of 5
424 Por La Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (304 reviews)
Very friendly and gracious staff. The sister property is lovely. There is a significant construction project in the lot across the street which detracted from the charm of the neighborhood.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Palmoro House
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,027 reviews)
This hotel is wonderful! I stayed here for a wedding in the area and will definitely be back. The location is excellent, room was nice even though it was pretty small. The bar in the lobby even had some great wine options!

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Easy check in, clean room and overall facility, close to the freeway

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,960 reviews)
Great place to stay. Close to dining, stores and highway. I would definitely go back. Every one is super friendly. Very reasonable compared to other hotels in the area.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Hotels in East Beach

Santa Barbara is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on East Beach. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that East Beach has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of East Beach hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Santa Barbara so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the East Beach underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the East Beach city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of East Beach cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

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  • Price: You have a price in mind, and we have solutions. Hotels start as low as $134
  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the East Beach hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.