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Our top choices for Waterfront hotels

Terrace/patio

1. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (366 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
United States
McKenna
The price is NZ$631
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Room amenity

2. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,426 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean. Parking was easy and the place was very close to the beach."
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

3. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Our second stay and definitely not our last!"
United States
Logan J
The price is NZ$577
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Santa Barbara Inn
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

4. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,316 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is NZ$385
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Reception

5. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"great beach ambience, staff helpful, room was cute"
United States
Vy
The price is NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
The Inn at East Beach
Grand Suite | Private kitchen

6. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"A great little beach getaway! The king deck room was great. Very convenient location."
United States
Victoria
The price is NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

7. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Pet-friendly, good location"
United States
Laurette
The price is NZ$380
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Riviera Beach House
Front of property

8. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is NZ$428
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Harbor House Inn
Fountain

9. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,226 reviews)
"Great place. Lots of things to do around there"
United States
Jaime
The price is NZ$395
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property – evening/night

10. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is NZ$532
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
La Playa Inn
Exterior

11. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,153 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is NZ$542
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Marina Beach Hotel
Exterior detail

12. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,608 reviews)
"Great location and hotel. Would definitely come back and stay again."
United States
Karen
The price is NZ$530
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Milo
View from property

13. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,120 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is NZ$645
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Front of property

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located to the main attractions. The staff is super friendly. The rooms are not quite updated and could be noisy with the traffic around the hotel."
United States
Li
The price is NZ$469
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Exterior

15. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay."
United States
Justin
The price is NZ$608
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Exterior

16. Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing GEM we will book again."
United States
Frank
The price is NZ$468
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Villa Rosa Inn
Lobby sitting area

17. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,228 reviews)
"Stay went great would definitely be stopping in again on the next trip out…"
United States
Oscar
The price is NZ$475
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Beachside Inn
Lobby lounge

18. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (460 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is NZ$368
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Reception

19. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,443 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
United States
Dominique
The price is NZ$595
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior

20. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State, 1.2 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (674 reviews)
"awesome stay"
United States
Rey Jacob
The price is NZ$372
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Haley Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
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West Beach

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

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

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

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Waterfront

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Cute small hotel. At first I was a little skeptical but turned out to be perfect in a great location. I would book this again!"
Eileen 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Inn By The Harbor

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 Santa Barbara Harbor and Leadbetter Beach 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?
Leadbetter Beach, West Beach and East Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center 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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