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1455 Cheap Hotels in Waterfront - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

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Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Our stay was 5/9 -5/10. We were very disappointed that we were not informed when we booked our room and made our spa appointments, that we would not be allowed on property until noon. This was a Mother's Day celebration for my daughters. They both took time off work and made childcare arrangements so we could take full advantage of the spa when it opened at 8:30. I received a call the day before our arrival confirming our appointments and that is when I was informed of the spa's reduced...
The price is NZ$1,484
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Ojai Valley Inn
Beach nearby, beach towels
Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (852)
"A nice hotel, spacious room. Dogs welcome but extra. Clean. A good place to stay in SB."
The price is NZ$399
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Marina Beach Motel
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1038)
"Loved the hotel and location. Very nice staff. Unfortunately we had people in next room that were beyond noisy from the time they arrived at 2:15 am."
The price is NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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Outdoor spa tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Awesome "
The price is NZ$423
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (485)
"The staff was absolutely exceptional and made the experience so great. Can't wait to go back again! "
The price is NZ$1,602
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Wonderful view from our ocean facing room and very quiet and peaceful. Pool area was great and very clean. "
The price is NZ$569
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Santa Barbara Inn
Front of property - evening/night
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (862)
"Great location. On property parking. Walkable to beach and boardwalk area. No issues with stay."
The price is NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property
Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1278)
"staff very friendly. "
The price is NZ$424
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property - evening/night
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1590)
"It was small and you felt like family "
The price is NZ$427
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Inn By The Harbor
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (822)
"Property was gorgeous and staff were amazing! Lots of great dining options within walking distance as well."
The price is NZ$1,241
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Hotel Californian
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Fantastic, and quiet stay in Santa Barbara. Easy walking to wharf, State Street, food and just drinking in the natural beauty of the beach all the way down to East Beach. CJ and Ben were great hosts, friendly and knowledgeable. Spend some time chatting with them. The suite was clean and comfortable, my only complaint was the creaky bed springs. I loved hearing the water fountain outside my window at night and smelling the sea air. Lovely and I will be back. "
The price is NZ$440
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
The Franciscan Hotel
Beach nearby, white sand
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (31)
"This was a great stay! I had a room in the "dorm" and it was quiet and convenient. It's near the train station and walkable to the harbor, pier, and downtown. Everyone was so polite and friendly! The place was clean and quiet. "
The price is NZ$325
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1272)
"Great location. Good customer service. Beds comfortable and rooms clean. Rooms abut small but comfortable. Good complimentary breakfast and their coffee machine is the best! Kuddos to Jasmin she made sure breakfast was good and kept checking up if we needed anything else. "
The price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great location."
The price is NZ$512
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Harbor View Inn
3 outdoor pools
Residence Inn By Marriott Oxnard At River Ridge
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Loved the rooms"
The price is NZ$314
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Residence Inn By Marriott Oxnard At River Ridge
Lobby
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"This is a nice hotel in a great location and staff is great! "
The price is NZ$534
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1896)
"The staff is always welcoming, the property is safe and within walking distance of downtown. We won't stay any other place."
The price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598)
"We had the best hostess here. Everyone was so friendly. Everyone was so nice. The parking is reasonably priced. The hotel is comfortable on its own. I would definitely come back here again just because of the friendliness and the courtesy of the staff."
The price is NZ$537
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Mason Beach Inn
Outdoor pool
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (82)
"Enjoyed this property in downtown Santa Barbara. The staff was excellent, they went out of the way to be helpful!! We loved all the communal spaces as we were a large family group in town for a graduation. "
The price is NZ$450
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
Tasting room
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (433)
"Let me say that I really really like this hotel. The outdoor space is so fun, the location is one block off of State Street, the rooms are nicely done, and I can bring my dog! There is easy parking right next door (you have to pay, but cheap for Santa Barbara). I like using my phone as a room key. The room is well appointed and has little touches like a wine bottle opener. The fire place in each room is nice, too! My only downside is that they require you to upload a picture of your...
The price is NZ$386
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Haley Hotel
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4.5/5(19 area reviews)

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Waterfront hotels information

Number of reviews
19,464
Accommodation
1,455 hotels
Lowest Price
NZ$114
Highest Price
NZ$1,602

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 Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Harbor 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?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Cabrillo Pavillion, Leadbetter Beach and Chase Palm Park. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or East Beach 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.

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