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1522 Cheap Hotels in Alta Mesa - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great stay"
The price is AU$338
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1702)
"Great hotel for vacations, me and my wife liked the place very much and recomend it."
The price is AU$402
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Inn By The Harbor
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
"Wonderful place "
The price is AU$406
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
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, (1857)
"Great location, close to the beach, with a nice park across the street. The room was clean and comfortable and the complimentary breakfast is a nice touch. "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Nice place to stay."
The price is AU$327
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Beautiful place and lovely stay, will be back"
The price is AU$327
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Upham Hotel
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (992)
"We had an amazing stay here! "
The price is AU$498
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Mason Beach Inn
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, (1000)
"The service was superb!"
The price is AU$986
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1014)
"Nice stay!"
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Lemon Tree Inn
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 AU$258
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
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, (606)
"We had a nice time "
Casa Del Sol
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1042)
"Good location and reasonable price."
The price is AU$299
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Beachside Inn
The Milo
Exterior detail

The Milo

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1415)
"The Best place to stay in Santa Barbara "
The price is AU$369
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Milo
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Very nice property will stay again "
The price is AU$321
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (97)
"Very good hotel with view of the beach and walk across the road to the beach front park and trail."
The price is AU$528
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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, (201)
"Great stay ! "
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 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, (1066)
"Good place to stay "
The price is AU$394
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (937)
"Perfect location for a weekend getaway and the staffs were very friendly. Had a great time and we will definitely be coming back! "
The price is AU$448
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Love this hotel. Location is great."
The price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1829)
"Nice place to stay!"
The price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Sandpiper Lodge
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Our guide on where to stay in Alta Mesa

Find the best Alta Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

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 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 Alta 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 1 day ago
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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Frequently asked questions

What is Alta Mesa like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Santa Barbara's Alta Mesa neighbourhood.

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

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 49 Alta Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Alta Mesa.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

1000 Steps Beach, Leadbetter Beach and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Alta Mesa. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Santa Barbara Public Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.