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1540 Cheap Hotels in Alta Mesa - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
City view from property

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (120)
"Awesome place to stay. Good breakfast, friendly staff, good vibes."
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1767)
"Very nice location and stay "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"My favorite place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara."
The price is NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House
Sundeck

Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Great location"
The price is NZ$521
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Riviera Beach House
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The property is thoughtfully designed. I love the walkability of the area. I always enjoy staying here."
The price is NZ$553
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Montecito Inn
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1012)
"Good place basic breakfast great location lived the hotel decor highly recommend "
The price is NZ$405
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Beachside Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1159)
"Great hotel"
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1016)
"Close to the harbor and beach Clean and quiet Great Breakfast Friendly and helpful staff each and every time "
The price is NZ$470
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1009)
"Staff was amazing and wonderful location"
The price is NZ$468
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Marina Beach Motel
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (357)
"Overall great experience, great location and the hospitality was amazing "
The price is NZ$573
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1642)
"It’s a nice and affordable place to stay in Santa Barbara"
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Sandpiper Lodge
La Playa Inn
Front of property - evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Great property!"
The price is NZ$480
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
La Playa Inn
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Good service and rooms very nice "
The price is NZ$569
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1636)
"amazing stay "
The price is NZ$458
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Inn By The Harbor
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great location "
The price is NZ$391
includes taxes & fees
24 July - 25 July
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"great stay"
The price is NZ$457
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (921)
"Amazing stay!"
The price is NZ$599
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Mason Beach Inn
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1024)
"Location was great and room was clean. "
The Franciscan Hotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (871)
"Love this place and would stay again!"
The price is NZ$430
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Exterior

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great stay Very pet friendly Definitely recommend"
The price is NZ$411
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
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Our guide on where to stay in Alta Mesa

Find the best Alta Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Montecito map

Montecito

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 map

Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 showing 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 map

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Presidio Santa Barbara or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

West Beach map

West Beach

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

East Beach map

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is Alta Mesa like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Santa Barbara's Alta Mesa neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Alta Mesa?

For your stay in Alta Mesa, Entire Guest Suite Luxury Retreat. is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Alta Mesa area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 47 Alta Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Alta Mesa.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

1000 Steps Beach, Leadbetter Beach and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Alta Mesa. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Santa Barbara Public Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.