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Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Encanto Santa Barbara	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 613 reviews	View
Hotel Santa Barbara	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,540 reviews	View
Palihouse Santa Barbara	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 443 reviews	View
Santa Barbara Inn	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
La Playa Inn	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families in Riviera

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El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

NT$26,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Where to stay in Riviera

Find the best Riviera areas and neighborhoods 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 in the area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Right on State Street. Easy parking. Friendly staff."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Room had spider webs in corner of ceiling. Our coffee pot didn’t work. These issues were taken care of once we notified front desk personnel. The grounds and pool area were nice and well kept. Front desk workers had little to no customer care skills. I should not feel like I need a favor when asking them to handle issues with my room. The woman working the morning continental breakfast was very polite, helpful, and a bright spot in our visit."

The Franciscan Hotel

8/10 Good

"It is in a perfect walkable location in SB. We picked it because they allow dogs and the room is actually perfect to have dogs! Little kitchen, which makes feeding them easy. Also spacious! We brought a Great Dane and there was plenty of room :) Bed was pretty comfy and room has AC and a nice bathroom. The only thing I didn’t love was the noise. You can hear the people above you, but a sound machine helps! Honestly despite the noise, would stay here again ;)"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Riviera?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Riviera neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Riviera travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Riviera?

Based on our traveler data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels are there in the Riviera area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 21 Riviera hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Riviera.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Riviera?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Riviera, click here.

What are the top things to see and do in Riviera?

Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

3. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4. Palihouse Santa Barbara

5. Santa Barbara Inn

6. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

7. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

9. La Playa Inn

10. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

11. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

13. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

14. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

15. The Upham Hotel

16. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

17. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

18. Mason Beach Inn

19. Lavender Inn by the Sea

20. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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Hotels recommended for families in Riviera

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Where to stay in Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

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