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Cheap Motels in Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
2 out of 5
333 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA
The price is $65 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$65
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this motel in Buellton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $129 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$129
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Sandpiper Lodge
King Frederik Inn
King Frederik Inn
2.5 out of 5
1617 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA
The price is $136 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$136
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this golf motel in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews)
King Frederik Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $189 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$189
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,239 reviews)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is $79 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$79
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,057 reviews)
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2 out of 5
4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA
The price is $71 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$71
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,007 reviews)
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $135 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$135
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
The Inn at East Beach
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $92 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$92
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $151 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$151
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Oasis Inn & Suites
Oasis Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $119 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$119
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Oasis Inn & Suites
Royal Copenhagen Inn
Royal Copenhagen Inn
2.5 out of 5
1579 Mission drive, Solvang, CA
The price is $149 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$149
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this motel in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,687 reviews)
Royal Copenhagen Inn
Marina Beach Motel
Marina Beach Motel
3 out of 5
21 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $165 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$165
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (790 reviews)
Marina Beach Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Trending Hotels in Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $199 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$199
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great customer service!"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Beachside Inn
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $211 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$211
per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,032 reviews)
"Hotel Milo is a fantastic and affordable option for your next stay. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here, but only rate 4 stars because there was a knocking noise that carried on throughout the night that kept us up."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $129 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$129
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"The Sandpiper is classic old Santa Bárbara—unpretentious, solidly a value, with staff that keep everything running smoothly including a lovely continental breakfast. A timeless value."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Sandpiper Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other Cheap Accommodation in Santa Barbara

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  • Amenities: Been in search of pet friendly motels Santa Barbara? Find a hotel with all the amenities you’ve been craving, from the strongest Wi-Fi to the most sparkling of pools, and all with your little dog, too.

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Pack away the idea of having to book the cheapest motel in Santa Barbara and get way more bang for your buck. When you book with Hotwire, you can have the hotel of your dreams and still have enough cash left to re-up on those tacos.

Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Motels

How much does it cost to stay at a motel in Santa Barbara?

Most people choose to stay in motels to save a couple bucks and bank on a good deal. If you’re looking for cheap motels in Santa Barbara, why not level up your savings and your spot by booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead? When you book a Hot Rate, you end up getting way more bang for your buck. You’ll feel like you’re getting surf ‘n’ turf for kids’ menu prices, even when you book at the last minute. Because the longer you wait to book a Hot Rate deal, the bigger the savings get—an average savings of 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier. 


What are the best motels to stay in Santa Barbara?

Even the best Santa Barbara motels are sure to leave you wanting more. Instead of waking up on the wrong side of regret in a cheap motel, get more than you expected and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Looking for big-time amenities like sparkling pools, high-end gyms, or primo locations? You won’t get that with any ol’ motel in Santa Barbara. But when you book a Hot Rate deal, you could get a 4-star hotel for a 2-star price. You’ll be saying, “Motel, who?” as you luxuriate in a fluffy hotel robe. 


What are some cheap motels in Santa Barbara?

Sure, you can find a handful and a half of cheap motels in Santa Barbara for your last-minute getaway, but why stop there? You could get so much more on your quick trip to Santa Barbara with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Yeah, you might luck out at your motel in Santa Barbara and get some less-scratchy sheets. But why risk it? Save dough and get a top-shelf hotel when you book with a Hotwire Hot Rate. Just pick the area, scope out what you’re looking for (amenities, price, even reviews), and book. You won’t find out the exact name of the spot until after you’ve booked, but expect to really score. 


How can I find weekly rate motels in Santa Barbara?

If you’re looking to pack it in and stay a while, you deserve a deal. And not just at any motel in Santa Barbara will do when you could get a big upgrade thanks to Hotwire Hot Rates. Snag the best deal on a hotel that has everything you want for your extended stay and for way less than you thought you’d spend. A win like that deserves a celebration—beyond the best motel vending machine snacks. 


Are there any pet-friendly motels in Santa Barbara?

If traveling with your four-legged best bud is a must, your stay has to be pet-friendly. And you could search for pet-friendly motels in Santa Barbara for hours, but there’s a way better option for you and that fur-faced sweetie. Grab life with four paws and get a great deal on an incredible (and pet-friendly) hotel for less bones than you would think. Get out of the doghouse and scratch up a 4-star hotel at a 2-star price—treats all around.