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Popular motels in Santa Barbara

Pricing data was last updated on 9 September 2025.
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3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Boasting an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, Oasis Inn and Suites is located in Santa Barbara and offers beachfront accommodation. The various facilities this hip motel features include parking, a BBQ/picnic area and a wake-up service.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
2605 reviews
Location
2.3 mi from city centre
3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Ideally situated in Santa Barbara, the motel offers beachfront accommodation an easy drive from Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Janssens-Orella-Birk Building and Stearns Wharf. It also features free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.9
Good
905 reviews
Location
2.5 mi from city centre
1920 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Featuring an outdoor pool, Orange Tree Inn provides beachfront rooms close to Stearns Wharf. It also features a ticket service, free Wi-Fi and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.6
Good
4239 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Opened in 1962, Motel 6 Santa Barbara, Ca - Beach is set in Santa Barbara and provides a 24-hour reception, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. It also offers private parking on site and is within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
2353 reviews
Location
1.8 mi from city centre
2800 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Boasting free Wi-Fi, Town and Country Inn is located in Santa Barbara and provides beachfront accommodation. It is also a short drive from Stearns Wharf and Janssens-Orella-Birk Building.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.4
Good
942 reviews
Location
1.8 mi from city centre
3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Ideally located in Santa Barbara, Sunset Motel offers beachfront accommodation an easy drive from Janssens-Orella-Birk Building, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra. It also provides a designated smoking area, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
6.9
Good
1337 reviews
Location
2.4 mi from city centre
3643 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Rose Garden Inn is situated in Santa Barbara and offers free Wi-Fi. It also features laundry facilities, a 24-hour reception and a garden.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.2
Good
2028 reviews
Location
2.6 mi from city centre

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Highest-rated Santa Barbara motels

Pricing data was last updated on 9 September 2025.
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443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£108
Avg. per night
3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£94
Avg. per night
1920 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£122
Avg. per night
3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£103
Avg. per night
3643 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£91
Avg. per night
3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£100
Avg. per night
2800 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£88
Avg. per night

Cheapest motels in Santa Barbara, CA

Pricing data was last updated on 9 September 2025.
These are some of the lowest-priced motels in Santa Barbara we’ve come across for the dates selected. Motels in Santa Barbara can be found for as low as £88 per night.
2800 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£88
Avg. per night
3643 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£91
Avg. per night
3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£94
Avg. per night
3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£100
Avg. per night
3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£103
Avg. per night
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£108
Avg. per night
1920 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£122
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Santa Barbara

Pricing data was last updated on 9 September 2025.
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433 West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£225
Avg. per night
36 West Valerio Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£270
Avg. per night
18 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£197
Avg. per night
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.5 mi from city centre
£280
Avg. per night
306 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£210
Avg. per night
104 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£241
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Santa Barbara

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