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Oasis Inn and Suites

Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

Free Wi-Fi is provided at this 100% non-smoking Santa Barbara motel. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and garden. Earl Warren Showgrounds are 1.6 km away. Rooms feature a TV and a seating area.

A
Ainsley
From
New Zealand
It has a lovely pacific island ‘vibe’. We stayed in room 3 which has a lovely porch/couch area. Close to the lovely clean pool. Close to eating places across the road and quick walking distance to a 7 Eleven. A coffee maker in the room and also fresh drip coffee and tea 7.30 each morning in reception. Ample parking. Ice machine/snack on property. When we couldn’t get the tv to work someone came over straight away and reset it for us. Don’t know why there have been bad reviews but maybe could be a different experience in other rooms . Staff were friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,701 reviews
Price from
US$550
1 night, 2 adults

Agave Inn

Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

Just 10 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara City College. Free WiFi is available. Featuring modern Mexican-inspired décor, each bright room at Agave Inn includes a flat-screen TV with cable.

E
Ella
From
Germany
The staff was very friendly, check-in was easy and we were offered a bigger room for free. The room was nice and equipped with all the necessary amenities. The bed was very comfortable and the room was quite (however we did have a room that wasn’t right by the street). Parking at the Inn is limited, but there are good options that work just as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
Price from
US$149.99
1 night, 2 adults

Orange Tree Inn

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara, California hotel, located 2 miles from West Beach and the Pacific Ocean, features an outdoor pool with a cabana and sun deck. Orange Tree Inn offers cable TV and free Wi-Fi.

R
Roman
From
Austria
Super easy for Mission and also possible to go to downtown. Rooms are clean, spacious and updated. Pool wasn’t used bi we got complimented towels to use. Personell at check-in and checking out was friendly, helpful and helpful he cost is probably the best you can get in town for central location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,777 reviews
Price from
US$143
1 night, 2 adults

Sunset Motel

Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

Featuring free Wi-Fi, this motel is 15 minutes’ drive from the Santa Barbara Waterfront. It offers free parking and a 24 hour front desk.

A
Ash
From
United Kingdom
Overall cleanliness, friendly staff and great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 562 reviews
Price from
US$450
1 night, 2 adults

Ala Mar by the Sea

West Beach, Santa Barbara

This motel is located on Santa Barbara's waterfront, only one block from Stearns Wharf. The inn offers a danish and coffee each morning and views of the ocean and surrounding mountains.

S
Sudhir
From
India
Rooms are good specially the location. The hotel is just opposite the sea promenade. Its a old style decorated hotel with antiques and lights. Location excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
Price from
US$273.75
1 night, 2 adults

Sandyland Reef Inn

Carpinteria (Near Santa Barbara)

Carpinteria State Beach is less than 10 minutes’ drive from this motel. The non-smoking rooms feature cable TV with HBO. Free Wi-Fi is available in every room at Sandyland Reef Inn.

F
Felipe
From
United States
Love it, super clean and staff were awesome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,774 reviews
Price from
US$408
1 night, 2 adults

Coast Village Inn

Montecito, Santa Barbara

A heated outdoor swimming pool and free beach cruiser bicycles are available for guest use at this inn. Rooms offer free WiFi and the Santa Barbara Stearns Wharf is 10 minutes’ drive away.

J
Joost
From
Switzerland
Super location, cozy and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews

Town and Country Inn

Upper State Street, Santa Barbara

Featuring free WiFi in all rooms, this Santa Barbara, California motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History. UC Santa Barbara is 15 minutes’ drive away.

C
Conchis
From
Mexico
Amazing location, public transportation to go everywhere. Kind people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 553 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 553 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 562 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Santa Barbara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,701 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Santa Barbara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,777 reviews

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  • Avg. price/night: US$164.45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,777 reviews
    The outside of this motel is a little shabby but other than that it's a great place to stay in Santa Barbara without spending an arm and a leg!
    Guest review by
    Carolyn
    Young couple