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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Zoo hotels

1. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Amy
฿6,962
฿7,936 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Marina Beach Hotel

2. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Monica
฿5,128
฿8,282 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Casa Riviera

3. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Yessica
฿4,797
฿7,899 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Casa Jardin

4. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Jane Hodges
฿6,524
฿9,867 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Casa De La Vina

5. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Greer
฿8,057
฿9,185 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Playa Inn

6. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Brynn
฿8,590
฿13,165 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Casa Yano by The Beach

7. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United Kingdom
Joanna
฿8,167
฿9,310 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Naomi
฿6,420
฿7,319 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Franciscan Hotel

9. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Liad
฿8,254
฿9,425 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
David S
฿4,697
฿5,363 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

11. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
sonia
฿12,955
฿14,794 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Palihouse Santa Barbara

12. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Rachita
฿7,745
฿9,041 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Mason Beach Inn

13. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Emma
฿9,479
฿10,827 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Santa Barbara Inn

14. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Lower State, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Marilyn
฿7,949
฿9,243 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

15. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Abraham
฿5,543
฿6,330 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Castillo Inn at the Beach

16. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
Canada
Julia
฿5,296
฿6,294 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

17. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
The Funk Zone, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
denette
฿17,678
฿22,622 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Californian

18. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Liam
฿5,904
฿6,742 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Beachside Inn

19. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Lower State, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Prahlad
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

20. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
Lower State, 2.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Diana
฿5,632
฿6,748 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Haley Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Marina Beach Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
1,172 reviews
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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior
Casa Riviera
9.8
Exceptional
296 reviews
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Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Exterior
Casa Jardin
9.6
Exceptional
300 reviews
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Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior
Casa De La Vina
9.8
Exceptional
207 reviews
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Front of property – evening/night
La Playa Inn
9.6
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Top Santa Barbara Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was outstanding. We interacted with four or five of the staff and they all had smiles and seemed to really enjoy their job."
Patrick 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"This was such a surprise. Very charming and quiet. One of the best trips the wife and I have had."
David 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great property in a great location. The rooms were clean and things are quiet. It’d be nice if the breakfast/coffee area opened earlier than 7:30 but no complaints beyond that."
james 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Centrally located, nice hotel, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms."
Cristina 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The rooms were updated with modern baths, large patios, very roomy. Excellent buffet breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese. Be careful with Expedias price quotes though, total is NOT total."
Jamilyn 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Beachside Inn
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

8/10 Good
"This is a great place to stay if you're just looking for a bed to sleep in. Small space, with good enough amenities. I'm noticing more and more that microwaves are not part of rooms anymore. Wish they at least could have a usable kitchenette space in the lobby in case folks need to heat up food. Mini fridges are part of the room. We enjoyed the cable tv. I like the dove lotions, shampoos, soaps that they had. A/C was great, pool was small, but honestly what a great view. You can see the ocean. There is a bigger hotel blocking most of the way. There's free parking around the area if you're lucky to find some."
Jessica 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

10/10 Excellent
"Nice sister property! Close to the beach and a great pool and hot tub!"
Timothy 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Palmoro House
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

10/10 Excellent
"Great place...clean, fabulous staff, lovely place. Would go back in a heart beat."
wendy 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Riviera Beach House
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent
"The Mar Monte Hotel was a lovely place to stay for a girls getaway... it was right across the street from the beach; the restaurants on site were fantastic, we loved the free bikes and beach chairs, and the pool was great. We had a noisy air conditioner the first night and got moved to a new room with a balcony which was lovely. Great stay!"
Julie Marie 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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10.0/10 (1 review)
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Chase Palm Park

9.6/10 (5 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 81 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and The Inn at East Beach.
How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Santa Barbara Zoo.
What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?
You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Reagan Ranch Center. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Presidio Santa Barbara. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?
With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Santa Barbara Zoo is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can learn about water transport options at the local port.