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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (295 reviews)
"Very family and pet friendly. We have young boys and were traveling with our dog, and the accommodations were perfect - large, clean room, and we felt welcomed throughout the resort. We loved the shuffle board and pool area, and of course the proximity to the beach!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is CNY1,892
CNY2,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Beautiful property. Friendly staff. Perfect location. "
United States
Anna
The price is CNY1,184
CNY1,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"A wonderful stay! Ocean views, peaceful surroundings, great food at the restaurant and lovley, helpful staff. We couldn't ask for more! Valet parking too!"
United States
Sharon
The price is CNY2,023
CNY2,311 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Santa Barbara Inn
Room amenity

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,374 reviews)
"Location was great, staff was very helpful and super friendly. Rooms have been updated and comfy."
United States
Christine R
The price is CNY1,120
CNY1,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,112 reviews)
"Clean rooms and amenities, great location, Great staff. "
United States
Marineh
The price is CNY1,416
CNY1,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, Friendly staff, clean property "
United States
Rosanna
The price is CNY1,147
CNY1,308 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
The Inn at East Beach
Front of property - evening/night

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"It is a charming hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. The location is great. It is an easy walk to the train station, State Street, the beach and the Funk Zone. All you ever need. "
United States
Laura
The price is CNY1,607
CNY1,832 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
La Playa Inn
Outdoor pool

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and updated and the hotel is a great location. Highly recommend"
United States
Paul
The price is CNY2,355
CNY2,684 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Harbor View Inn
Free daily continental breakfast

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,344 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent."
United States
Margaret
The price is CNY1,419
CNY1,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"A very cute and inviting place. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Would definitely come back."
United States
teresa
The price is CNY1,516
CNY1,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Mason Beach Inn
Restaurant

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (962 reviews)
"Good size room, friendly staff, and great location."
United States
Jasper
The price is CNY3,616
CNY4,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Hotel Californian
Lobby sitting area

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,186 reviews)
"The breakfast was really much better than many other places that provided a free breakfast. Fresh fruit, and lots of various different options for breakfast meal. Right across the street from the beach perfect location. The rooms were clean and showers are huge. It was just a very enjoyable stay!"
United States
Sheila
The price is CNY1,268
CNY1,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Beachside Inn
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and the staff was awesome! "
United States
Dave
The price is CNY1,834
CNY2,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Exterior

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,126 reviews)
"Great location, clean room, comfortable bed, nice staff."
United States
Susan
The price is CNY1,458
CNY1,662 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Marina Beach Hotel
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,258 reviews)
"This was our second time staying here. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the rooms have been clean. Plus it’s in a great location. Walkable to restaurants and the beach."
United States
Ken
The price is CNY1,092
CNY1,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property

Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
6.0 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"The beach view from the couches on the huge palm tree lined sundeck was amazing! We could feel the ocean spray as baby seals frolicked in the gently breaking waves as they rolled across the shoreline. "
United States
Santana
The price is CNY1,420
CNY1,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Ala Mar by the Sea
Exterior

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,396 reviews)
"The property and grounds are lovely. Delicious breakfast, and helpful staff."
United States
Andrea
The price is CNY1,639
CNY1,872 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Exterior

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Seemed a little disorganized and in need of some maintenance, but the bed was very comfortable and the location was great."
United States
Michelle
The price is CNY691
CNY1,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Villa Rosa Inn
Lobby lounge

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (424 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, clean room, great beds, easy parking. "
United States
karen
The price is CNY1,128
CNY1,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Exterior detail

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,565 reviews)
"Nice hotel great location "
United States
Veronica
The price is CNY1,770
CNY2,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
The Milo
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Top landmarks in Waterfront

Santa Barbara Harbor at sunset

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.6/5 (2,746 reviews)
You can stroll along Santa Barbara Harbor for relaxing water views when you're in Santa Barbara Beach. If you carry on walking you'll get to Stearns Wharf, Leadbetter Beach, and West Beach for some more water views.
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Check out reviews of Waterfront hotels guests love

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"This place is perfect"
Christina 1-night trip
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The Milo

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from CNY1,002 in Waterfront to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Waterfront hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Waterfront hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
Is it worth staying in Waterfront?
Basing yourself in Waterfront makes it easy to explore Santa Barbara, including the neighborhoods of Santa Barbara Beach and Montecito.
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