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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
  • 26 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,183 reviews)
The room was lovely - lots of room to spread out. The amenities were top notch and the bedding was luxurious. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
  • 18 min drive from University of California
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,094 reviews)
great room and staff works stay again

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
  • 19 min drive from University of California
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! (2,186 reviews)
Cle as n room

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
  • 26 min drive from University of California
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,864 reviews)
Room was clean and promptly cleaned every morning. The courtyard is adorable—lots of foliage, pool and jacuzzi, umbrellas and green. Very quiet and relaxing in the jacuzzi every morning. The breakfast was very good as well, a few steps up from continental for sure. My only issue came with my room ...

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
  • 30 min drive from University of California
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! (1,003 reviews)
Quiet, pleasant stay

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
  • 26 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,118 reviews)
Lovely, clean room. Great location and affordable.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
  • 26 min drive from University of California
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,147 reviews)
Great people!! Perfect location & comfy beds!!

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Beachside Inn
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
  • 27 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,524 reviews)
Our room was perfect and the staff accommodated us well when I asked for things to be a little extra special for my wife and Is anniversary. Also loved the nightly smores!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

The Milo
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
  • 16 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,032 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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
  • 30 min drive from University of California
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! (1,001 reviews)
Great location! Staff was excellent and very helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
  • 27 min drive from University of California
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff and location!

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Riviera Beach House
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
  • 25 min drive from University of California
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Mission ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (549 reviews)
We really enjoyed the lovely property and staff. The room was beautiful however the bed was horrible as it was old and was worn and uneven. I did not sleep well because of it. It seemed strange to me because everything on this property is absolutely beautiful and well maintained. New beds please. ...

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

El Encanto Santa Barbara
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