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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1014)
"My stay was fine."
The price is AU$291
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Exterior detail

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1248)
"Perfect location in Santa Barbara!"
The price is AU$364
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hotel Milo 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, (1445)
"The room had an odd smell but for just one night and check-in late can't complain too much had a good nights rest . Very nice staff . Morning breakfast was good. "
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1214)
"Diego was the favorite part of our stay, giving incredible hospitality, who is very knowledgeable and has a lovely energy!! We also received a complimentary room upgrade and a bottle of wine for my birthday. Truly a wonderful stay in Santa Barbara!! Couldn’t have asked for more :)"
The price is AU$330
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1199)
"Clean "
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Sandpiper Lodge
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property - evening/night

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1540)
"A great stay and the staff was above and beyond "
The price is AU$294
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Inn By The Harbor
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Exterior

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1011)
"Good"
The price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (602)
"Stayed 2 nights & it was a comfortable stay."
The price is AU$280
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor spa tub

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1017)
"Excellent location with balcony overlooking the beach just walking distance to always where I want to go."
The price is AU$315
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1302)
"We enjoyed our stay! A cute and clean hotel with comfortable beds and a wonderful continental breakfast. Easy walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. We would stay here again!"
The price is AU$308
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1016)
"Conveniently located, free self-parking, clean rooms."
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Oasis Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Location of hotel was ideal."
The price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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, (1012)
"Excellent!"
The price is AU$1,016
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1015)
"Charming property near the SB Harbor and Pier. Area is safe and within walking distance of all restaurants and attractions. "
The price is AU$330
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
The Franciscan Hotel
Riviera Beach House
Sundeck

Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (972)
"We loved staying at the Riviera. It was a prime location for all of the fun activities and great food in Santa Barbara. Service was friendly and prompt for any needs we had and the hotel smelled amazing. Iwould definitely recommend a stay here for anyone wanting to experience the best of Santa Barbara. "
The price is AU$309
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Riviera Beach House
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Kind of an inconvenient remodel happening. But the staff is trying to work it all out for everyone. "
The price is AU$462
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1021)
"I usually don’t leave comments, but this hotel truly deserves one. I stayed there for one night last weekend and accidentally left my iPad in the room. The kind manager went out of their way to ship it back to me. Amazing service!"
The price is AU$251
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Lemon Tree Inn
La Playa Inn
Front of property - evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (954)
"Room was very comfortable… the beds were a little too high but very comfortable…"
The price is AU$265
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
La Playa Inn
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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Quiet but convenient location. The coffee and breakfast were pluses."
The price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (755)
"Wonderful place in a great location. We’ve stayed here before and will stay here again. "
The price is AU$376
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Mason Beach Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sands Beach?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Sands Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 55 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Sands Beach?

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sands Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Sands Beach?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sands Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sands Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Sands Beach.

What can I see and do near Sands Beach?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Goleta Point, Goleta Butterfly Grove or Santa Barbara Orchid Estate. Isla Vista Beach, Goleta Beach and Campus Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Devereaux Slough, South Coast Railroad Museum and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are some favourites close by Sands Beach.