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1525 Cheap Hotels in Waterfront - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

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, (1001)
"All excellent, period!"
The price is NZ$1,175
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, 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, (1007)
"Friendly staff, wonderful breakfast and beautifully landscaped grounds all added up to a very pleasant stay."
The price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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, (1003)
"Very clean modern property will stay there again "
The price is NZ$413
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
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, (480)
"Great location and hotel "
The price is NZ$553
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Exterior

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great stay Very pet friendly Definitely recommend"
The price is NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
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, (861)
"Overall, we enjoyed our stay!"
The price is NZ$333
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1137)
"Wonderful place to stay, but little expensive "
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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, (596)
"It was a nice, safe and clean place to stay. The bed was comfortable and parking was right outside our door, which was very convenient. A cute place to visit. "
Casa Del Sol
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (836)
"Great staff and perfect location"
The price is NZ$514
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1201)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1670)
"Such a charming property, friendly and helpful staff, blocks from beach and so many dining options. "
The price is NZ$450
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Inn By The Harbor
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, (1001)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
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, (1838)
"Well-situated with friendly and helpful staff. "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great location"
The price is NZ$463
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara
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, (194)
"Great stay ! "
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
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, (1051)
"Great room, convenient, comfortable bed"
The price is NZ$460
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Property amenity

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (178)
"Beautiful hotel. Clean and lovely pool and patio areas. Lots of staff they are doing a great job taking care of everyone. "
The price is NZ$497
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (70)
"Fun and close to beach "
The price is NZ$607
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"Very nice property will stay again "
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (962)
"Such a lovely little hotel close to the beach and beautiful. "
The price is NZ$612
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Mason Beach Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront

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

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 map

Santa Barbara Beach

7 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

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.

East Beach map

East Beach

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

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.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The beds were very comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Restaurant has very good food selections"
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Lemon Tree Inn

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 East Beach 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 Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor 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.