What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Santa Barbara?

Motels typically offer cheaper rates than hotels, which makes them excellent if you're road-tripping around Santa Barbara on a budget. A good option for overnight stays, these roadside escapes have simply furnished rooms, basic services and ample parking. Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay extra for additional comfort, privacy and amenities. Guests can take advantage of things like a gym, free WiFi and conference rooms at this property type.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara?

Keep track of your budget at one of our 3-star hotels with complimentary breakfast in Santa Barbara. Wake up and grab a tea or coffee at Inn By The Harbor , which comes with a swimming pool and free use of a nearby fitness center. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach is another getaway that provides your morning meal and drinks without charge.

Do any 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara have a pool?

Enjoy dips in between sightseeing at Inn By The Harbor or The Waterman . They're leading 3-star escapes that have a pool in Santa Barbara. The summer months of June, July and August are a superb time to stay at a hotel with a pool in this city. If you arrive in the warmest month of August, you'll experience average temperatures of 16ºC at night to 28ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara have an on-site restaurant?

Following a day of exploring, chill out with a delicious meal at Riviera Beach House 's on-site restaurant. This 3-star Santa Barbara property also comes with premium bedding and a garden. Or dine within the comfortable surroundings of Inn By The Harbor . A garden and free use of a nearby fitness center are just a couple of the other amenities available here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara have WiFi?

Yes, they do. Haley Hotel and Hotel Santa Barbara are among Expedia's 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara with WiFi. Choose one of these stays to easily access weather forecasts, travel advice and tourist information. Remember, this handy amenity may be complimentary or incur an additional fee.

What 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara have parking?

Enjoy more time chilling out and less time looking for a spot for your car at a 3-star hotel with parking. Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel are popular stays in Santa Barbara. Up for some sightseeing opportunities away from the city? Fasten your seatbelt and hit the road. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Zuma Beach are popular day trip destinations from the center of Santa Barbara.

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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

North State

Logan

NT$5,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5

Hotel Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara

william

NT$7,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

Cheryl

NT$5,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 22 - Jan 23

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Nereyda

NT$6,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5

Lemon Tree Inn

North State

Chris

NT$3,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5

The Milo

Santa Barbara Beach

Manuel

NT$7,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

Joseph

NT$5,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 22 - Jan 23

Beachside Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Hani

NT$4,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 13 - Jan 14

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Mike

NT$6,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 3 - Jan 4

Mason Beach Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Paul

Riviera Beach House

Santa Barbara Beach

Guillermo

NT$5,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5

Marina Beach Motel

Santa Barbara Beach

Steven

NT$4,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5

Harbor View Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

JohnB

NT$9,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

Bala Yamini

NT$5,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 22 - Jan 23

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Marco

NT$6,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Santa Barbara

juan

NT$7,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park

MARTIN

NT$5,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

Tiarra

The Eagle Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Robert

NT$7,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 13 - Jan 14

Palmoro House

Santa Barbara Beach

Amy

NT$5,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 19 - Jan 20

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Santa Barbara Inn

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Santa Barbara and related destinations

Nestled between mountains and sea, this Spanish-influenced coastal paradise offers wine tasting and red-tiled architecture along State Street. Rent bikes to explore the palm-lined waterfront, then catch sunset from Stearns Wharf where locals recommend the fresh seafood.

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Hotel Santa Barbara

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"Staff very courteous. In room coffee should be packaged coffee dropped into hot water. What is provided now is messy. Better yet, provide coffee (thermos) in lobby- Much, much better. No towel bars! Not good with small counter space taken up by stacks of towels Plenty of wall space to accommodate them. Possibly an oversight by contractor? Owners aware of this?"

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara?

Hotel Santa Barbara, around 1.45 kilometers southeast of downtown Santa Barbara, is an Expedia customer favorite. Private winery tours and premium bedding are among its handy amenities. Haley Hotel is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It features a firepit and a fireplace, and is approximately 2 kilometers southeast of the center.

How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara?

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara?

Relaxation is a breeze in 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara. Alongside comfortable surroundings, these more economical properties come with an array of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, coffee or tea maker and fitness facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a classier ambience with upscale features such as a wellness center, indoor or outdoor pool and more spacious rooms. Regardless of your preferred hotel type or budget, Expedia has what you're searching for.

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Lemon Tree Inn

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Beachside Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Mason Beach Inn

Riviera Beach House

Marina Beach Motel

Harbor View Inn

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

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