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1516 Cheap Hotels in The Mesa - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"What a beautiful place to stay right on the waterfront. The food at the restaurant was amazing. Highly recommended for a quiet stay and great food. Thanks!!"
The price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1014)
"Would definitely stay again"
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1172)
"Pleasent quiet stay"
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
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, (1004)
"I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!"
The price is NZ$286
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, (1242)
"It is a beutifull place, Spanish style building. "
The price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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, (202)
"Great stay ! "
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"We had a great stay, clean and easy!"
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is NZ$388
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Montecito Inn
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1092)
"Great place to stay."
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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, (608)
"We had a nice time "
Casa Del Sol
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (327)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is NZ$477
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
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, (921)
"Beautiful hotel "
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Casa Riviera
Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (40)
"Great place to stay near downtown!"
The price is NZ$441
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Casa Riviera
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1006)
"Nice clean place "
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Oasis Inn & Suites
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Friendly staff "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great location, clean and charming"
The Inn at East Beach
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Always a great place to stay, so close to everything "
The price is NZ$378
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Marina Beach Motel
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Very clean and quiet and convenient to restaurant and pier"
The price is NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Agave Inn
Interior entrance

Agave Inn

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (723)
"Will be staying here again! "
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Agave Inn
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1021)
"Nice stay!"
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Lemon Tree Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in The Mesa

Find the best The Mesa 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

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

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 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 The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The service is top notch"
Silvana 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mesa like?

Travellers to the The Mesa neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.

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

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 166 The Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in The Mesa.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Leadbetter Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in The Mesa. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center are also worth a stop.