What is Bel Air like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Santa Barbara's Bel Air neighbourhood.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Bel Air area?

When you want to find places to stay in Santa Barbara, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Bel Air.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Bel Air, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Bel Air.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Bel Air include Stearns Wharf, Earl Warren Showgrounds and Santa Barbara Golf Club. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra and Arroyo Burro Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

The Best Hotels in Bel Air, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Bel Air hotels

1. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

12 km from Bel Air

฿20,930 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

2. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Bel Air

Yoshiko

฿6,130 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

3. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.3 km from Bel Air

Omar

฿7,987 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

4. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 2.2 km from Bel Air

Joe

฿5,503 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

5. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.2 km from Bel Air

Sean

฿8,603 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.9 km from Bel Air

Amy

฿11,182 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

7. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State, 2.7 km from Bel Air

BORIS

฿8,553 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

8. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 2.1 km from Bel Air

michael

฿4,877 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 3.3 km from Bel Air

Kennedy

฿11,549 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

10. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 2.2 km from Bel Air

Erica

฿10,246 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

11. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3.4 km from Bel Air

Richard

฿11,426 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

12. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.7 km from Bel Air

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฿9,363 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

13. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

5.7 km from Bel Air

Mark

฿7,617 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

14. Agave Inn

2.3 km from Bel Air

Katharine

฿7,204 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.5 km from Bel Air

Ignacio

฿10,108 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

16. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.8 km from Bel Air

Adam

฿8,929 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

17. Oasis Inn & Suites

2.3 km from Bel Air

Celine

฿5,221 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 5.1 km from Bel Air

McKenna

฿13,301 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

19. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 3.8 km from Bel Air

Amy

฿8,437 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, individually decorated

20. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 2.1 km from Bel Air

Noel

฿12,286 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

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Where to stay in Bel Air

Find the best Bel Air areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top Bel Air Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"The room was older but okay everything appear to be clean.tge bedding was clean the shower area need too have new caulking but it was clean and I don't likebplacescwhere there are no doors so if someone gets up and turn on the light in disturbs the sleeping person and thats not cool...othe then that it was okay"

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place with unique layout for hotel. All room surround the pool and nice garden. Ground level rooms get back entry while upper levels have balconies. Not sure if it was an overbooked night or just some reserved events happening during our stay but parking became an issue at night. Had to circle the lot 3 times for a spot, lucky someone left right in front of our room."

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed the breakfast, especially the delicious egg bites. My room was quiet, had everything I needed and was steps from the pool. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool for some down time after touring Santa Barbara and we also enjoyed a morning hot tub. Both the hot tub and pool were clean and fully stocked with towels. The staff was available, friendly and super helpful-yes they loaned us a corkscrew. The location is fabulous, only a short walk to State Street and the Funk Zone and it’s located on a quiet street in a beautiful and mostly residential neighbourhood. I highly recommend."

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Room was very clean but very dark - not a lot of lighting. AC did not go very high, and the room stayed super humid the whole time. The elevator was very very slow and the door closed on us twice as we waited for people to leave the elevator before we got in. That said, it's a beautiful property; very clean, very well maintained and perfect location. Staff was ok; not super friendly but managed to get me in and out. One older blonde woman behind the reception desk was staring my mother and I down as if she wanted to make sure we were staying there while we waited for the elevator which made us uncomfortable, but we just tried to ignore her."

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Our top choices for Bel Air hotels

1. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

2. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

4. Sandpiper Lodge

5. The Upham Hotel

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

7. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

8. Lemon Tree Inn

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

10. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

11. Inn By The Harbor

12. La Playa Inn

13. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

14. Agave Inn

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

16. Beachside Inn

17. Oasis Inn & Suites

18. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

19. Marina Beach Hotel

20. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Where to stay in Bel Air

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Bel Air Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

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