The Best Hotels Closest to Butterfly Beach in Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

1. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 2.6 km from Butterfly Beach

melanie

฿9,711

฿11,093 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious living room with a large, round, tufted sofa, two armchairs, a television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A dining area with a white table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a window.

A room with a view through a glass door, featuring a round table with a bowl of fruit, two chairs, and a view of a park and distant mountains.

A deck with outdoor seating and umbrellas overlooking a beach.

2. Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito, 1.5 km from Butterfly Beach

TIGRAN

฿44,759

฿54,936 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

3. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 2.5 km from Butterfly Beach

Tammy

฿4,540

฿5,185 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rocky beach with people walking, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

A building with a white exterior, a multi-tiered fountain in the center, and a palm tree to the right.

A hotel with a swimming pool, parking area, and outdoor seating.

4. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

0.5 km from Butterfly Beach

Camilla

฿5,988

฿6,826 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A patio with a sofa and a small table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a comfortable seating area.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a TV, and a bookshelf.

5. Montecito Inn

0.6 km from Butterfly Beach

Cindy

฿7,561

฿10,031 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden floor.

6. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 2.6 km from Butterfly Beach

Roberto

฿4,702

฿5,369 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Inn at East Beach," a covered patio area, and bicycles parked outside.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television on a dresser.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a coffee station, and a view of greenery outside.

7. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 2.4 km from Butterfly Beach

Gustavo

฿4,632

฿5,281 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel entrance with a large glass ceiling, multiple chandeliers, and palm trees.

A coastal hotel with a beach view, multiple buildings, and a prominent tower.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of the ocean.

8. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 2.4 km from Butterfly Beach

Alyse

฿8,535

฿11,087 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.

A coastal hotel with a beach view, palm trees, and mountainous background.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

A tennis court complex with multiple courts, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.

9. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 3.1 km from Butterfly Beach

John

฿8,255

฿10,936 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.

10. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 4.6 km from Butterfly Beach

Abby

฿6,939

฿7,910 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

11. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 4.7 km from Butterfly Beach

hampton

฿7,562

฿8,620 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.

12. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 6.1 km from Butterfly Beach

Victor

฿9,483

฿13,073 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

13. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

5.9 km from Butterfly Beach

David

฿6,684

฿10,094 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A parking lot with white buildings and trees in the background.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.

14. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 5.1 km from Butterfly Beach

Maria

฿4,167

฿7,241 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.

A room with a balcony, a table, and two chairs.

A coastal scene with a pier extending into the water, a building with a neon sign, and a rocky shoreline with palm trees.

A view from a balcony with a railing, overlooking a wooden deck and a body of water.

15. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

19.9 km from Butterfly Beach

Richard

฿6,168

฿6,928 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

16. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 4.8 km from Butterfly Beach

Patrice

฿6,203

฿9,562 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

17. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

5 km from Butterfly Beach

Jhoana

฿6,094

฿9,421 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a picture on the wall.

A coffee station with multiple coffee dispensers, a hot water station, and various coffee products.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator. A sofa with patterned cushions is positioned against the wall, and a floor lamp is visible.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

12.6 km from Butterfly Beach

Irene

฿7,090

฿8,168 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

19. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 6.7 km from Butterfly Beach

Rich

฿5,008

฿8,183 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

20. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 4.7 km from Butterfly Beach

Jacob

฿8,681

฿13,321 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Butterfly Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Santa Barbara Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Rosewood Miramar Beach	9.4 Exceptional 346 reviews	View
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,504 reviews	View
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Montecito Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Top Butterfly Beach Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location. I was traveling alone with my baby and felt very safe. The room was super clean and quiet."

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We have been staying at this Motel 6 every time we come see our daughter who is a student at UCSB. For the location and cleanliness you cannot beat it in Santa Barbara."

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"I would definitely come back!"

The Inn at East Beach

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay"

Santa Barbara Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Was a beautiful clean hotel. Very nice"

Montecito Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here several times. Always a 5 star experience."

Other attractions near Butterfly Beach

A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

Miramar Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Miramar Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with a large cruise ship in the distance, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

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Hammond's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hammond's Beach during your trip to Lower Village? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Fernald Point

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fernald Point during your travels in Santa Barbara. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Andree Clark Bird Refuge

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Andree Clark Bird Refuge during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Cabrillo Bike Path

9.6/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Cabrillo Bike Path during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

After visiting Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Casa Del Herrero

Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Casa Del Herrero. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Butterfly Beach?

Butterfly Beach is located in Santa Barbara. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 116 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Butterfly Beach?

Adjacent to Butterfly Beach, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options close by include Montecito Inn and Rosewood Miramar Beach.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Butterfly Beach?

Expedia has 116 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Butterfly Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Butterfly Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Butterfly Beach.

What can I see and do near Butterfly Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center or MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Mission Santa Barbara, Casa Del Herrero and Hill-Carrillo Adobe are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Butterfly Beach. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre.

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Our top choices for Butterfly Beach hotels

1. Santa Barbara Inn

2. Rosewood Miramar Beach

3. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

4. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

5. Montecito Inn

6. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

7. The Inn at East Beach

8. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

9. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

10. Harbor House Inn

11. Marina Beach Hotel

12. Simpson House Inn

13. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

14. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

16. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

17. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

20. Casa Yano by The Beach

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Top Butterfly Beach Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Hotel Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach

Santa Barbara Inn

Montecito Inn

Other attractions near Butterfly Beach

Miramar Beach

East Beach

Hammond's Beach

Fernald Point

Andree Clark Bird Refuge

Cabrillo Bike Path

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

Casa Del Herrero

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