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1519 Cheap Hotels in Lower Riviera - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great property"
The price is NZ$1,114
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1032)
"Loved the room and location. Would definitely stay there again! "
The price is NZ$387
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1731)
"Great location and very hotel."
The price is NZ$466
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Inn By The Harbor
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, (1900)
"Amazing staff and very close to the local bars by the beach "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1017)
"Great place"
The price is NZ$341
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
"Great place to stay"
The price is NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1057)
"Nice hotel with a beautiful view."
The price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Beachside Inn
Casa Del Sol
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (611)
"Comfortable quaint motel in quiet community."
Casa Del Sol
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"We had an amazing stay here! "
The price is NZ$508
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Mason Beach Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1016)
"Great stay"
The price is NZ$357
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (903)
"Great hotel to stay in Santa Barbara!"
The price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Upham Hotel
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1027)
"Beautiful place and lovely stay, will be back"
The price is NZ$349
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Upham Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (491)
"Excellent location"
The price is NZ$491
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1171)
"Nice location. Have stayed multiple times, and this time was a pleasant experience."
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1012)
"Very nice property will stay again "
The price is NZ$313
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
"I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!"
The price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1261)
"Super fun area and very clean hotel!"
The price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (205)
"Great stay ! "
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
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, (1020)
"Nice place to stay."
The price is NZ$319
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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, (1082)
"Plenty of courtyard & poolside seating, easy parking, wine & cheese, continental breakfast."
The price is NZ$446
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Lower Riviera

Find the best Lower Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

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

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

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

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

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice setting. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom in the room we stayed in had been remodeled."
Caroline 1-night trip
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The Upham Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lower Riviera like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl as part of your Lower Riviera travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Lower Riviera?

For your stay in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara Amazing City & Ocean View is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Lower Riviera area?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options in Lower Riviera to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Lower Riviera.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Santa Barbara Bowl is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Riviera. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Franceschi Park or Alice Keck Memorial Garden.