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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,114 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is ฿8,700
฿9,918 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Terrace/patio

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (356 reviews)
"Very nice and clean facility, but kind of spendy, but I suppose that's what you have to do to stay across from the beach."
United States
Guy
The price is ฿10,407
฿13,394 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is ฿9,677
฿11,032 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
La Playa Inn
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"It was very close to the beach."
United States
Pamela
The price is ฿5,356
฿6,105 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
The Inn at East Beach
Exterior

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay."
United States
Justin
The price is ฿9,675
฿12,388 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Mingming
The price is ฿8,588
฿9,807 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Riviera Beach House
Shopping centre

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is ฿10,474
฿11,961 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"Clean room, modern, European vibe, easy check in and out, good location."
United States
Baharak
The price is ฿6,638
฿10,056 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Casa Riviera
Property entrance

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (341 reviews)
"My room was nice and cool when I walked in. I loved that I was able to use the amenities of the resort. I’ll definitely be booking Palmoro House again in the future."
United States
Tristan
The price is ฿7,741
฿9,833 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Palmoro House
Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (189 reviews)
"The property was clean and the location was great."
United States
Mary
The price is ฿7,701
฿11,268 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Casa De La Vina
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Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was great ! Location is perfect"
Jodi 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
The Milo
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Best place to relax, rewind, replenish,"
Teresina 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Looking for an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Waterfront?
Consider this your open invitation to pack your bags and find Waterfront hotels that are members of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association on our website. Discover the people, places and traditions found only in Waterfront.
What should I see while I'm in Waterfront?
During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Waterfront has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit Santa Barbara Harbor, Leadbetter Beach and West Beach. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at East Beach, Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.
What is an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Waterfront?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels welcome all travellers who identify as LGBTQIA+. Expedia has compiled a selection of LGBTQ-friendly hotels worldwide. In Waterfront, these hotels prioritise a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.
What can I expect from an LGBTQ-friendly Waterfront hotel?
Take a holiday from the ordinary; stay at an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Waterfront, and the staff will help you explore the local gay scene and the LGBTQ+ culture. Some of Expedia's LGBTQ-friendly hotels go the extra mile and offer wedding ceremonies and honeymoon packages for same-sex couples.