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Top Trending Hotels Near Waterfront, Santa Barbara

3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
United States
Lori
The price is ฿14,516
฿18,507 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Clean, friendly staff, beautiful grounds"
United States
Diana
The price is ฿5,469
฿6,245 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (495)
"Family’s friendly but still felt upscale. Nice room layout. Decorated well. Very safe and clean. Close to restaurants and close to Santa Barbara."
United States
Sarah
The price is ฿7,986
฿9,146 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andy
The price is ฿6,293
฿7,060 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1192)
"Great easy hotel - perfect for short stays "
United States
Lisa
The price is ฿2,780
฿3,266 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Exterior
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great stay Very pet friendly Definitely recommend"
United States
Melissa
The price is ฿5,597
฿6,269 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (617)
"We had a nice time "
United States
Nicole
Casa Del Sol
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (929)
"Very clean, friendly staff, and easy parking."
United States
Luis
The price is ฿5,938
฿6,793 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Breakfast was excellent and courteous staff"
United States
George
The price is ฿4,203
฿4,842 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1294)
"Wonderful location - check-in was extremely friendly and he upgraded my room. "
United States
Clifford
The price is ฿4,095
฿4,717 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1037)
"Excellent location, amazing staff, clean rooms. Rooms are a bit small but to be expected, would stay again."
United States
Cesar
The price is ฿6,105
฿7,098 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1759)
"Great staff, excellent location"
United States
Trevor
The price is ฿5,406
฿6,173 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Inn By The Harbor
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1981)
"Hotel was nice and location was great."
Canada
Donald
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beach
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (216)
"Our stay at the Studio 6 Suites was very pleasant. The hotel was modern and the room was nice. The floors could have been a bit cleaner, but most motels are like that. Staff was very friendly, and there was plenty of parking. "
United States
Alexa
The price is ฿3,685
฿4,238 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"We had an amazing stay here! "
United States
George
The price is ฿12,576
฿14,531 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Mason Beach Inn
View from property
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1094)
"We would stay again!"
United States
Sharon
The price is ฿4,462
฿5,095 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Beachside Inn
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1021)
"Clean and comfortable room at an affordable price."
United States
Lücio
The price is ฿5,625
฿6,633 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (854)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Gerald
The price is ฿7,371
฿8,419 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1092)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is ฿6,110
฿6,966 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (128)
"Must stay place beautiful pool, shopping and great ocean view "
United States
Alexia
The price is ฿7,396
฿9,740 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Hotels in Waterfront with a pool

Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
  • Pool
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1025)
The price is ฿4,641
฿5,213 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
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Top guest rated hotels in Waterfront

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
    7.0 out of 10, Good, (617)
    Casa Del Sol
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    Where to stay in Waterfront

    Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

    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.

    Santa Barbara Beach

    Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

    Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town
    Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
    Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

    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 Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

    West Beach

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

    East Beach

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

    Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

    Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

    Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

    10/10 Excellent
    "GREAT STAFF. Always helpful. "
    Jason 1-night trip
    Posted 6 days ago
    Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
    The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

    The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

    10/10 Excellent
    "A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
    Lori 2-night trip
    Posted 9 days ago
    The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is Waterfront like?
    Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit West Beach and East Beach as part of your Waterfront travel plans.
    If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
    Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it 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 top deals in Waterfront.
    What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
    West Beach, East Beach and Leadbetter Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.