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1432 Cheap Hotels in The Mesa - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1012)
"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, (1247)
"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, (1439)
"Good location. Near the harbor"
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, (1212)
"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$350
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, (1198)
"Great for the price. Great breakfast options included "
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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, (1534)
"Very good, moderately priced inn. Convenient for walking Santa Barbara, and easy walk to marina area. Decent breakfast, and friendly staff. "
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, (1003)
"Good"
The price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Terrace/patio

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1008)
"It was a little underwhelming, the ceiling in the bathroom looked old and it was brown too. The area in general feels underwhelming in general. Does the job."
The price is AU$517
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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, (1014)
"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, (1297)
"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, (1008)
"Conveniently located, free self-parking, clean rooms."
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Oasis Inn & Suites
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Room amenity

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Good hotel 10/10"
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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, (1004)
"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, (1009)
"Excellent!"
The price is AU$999
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 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, (1008)
"The location was perfect … a block from the beach and easy walk to restaurants and pier. It’s was quiet and clean on the property. Breakfast was good and fresh squeezed OJ was a pleasant surprise. Only complaint was that the eating area was way too small. Other than that I would stay there again for sure. "
The price is AU$330
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The Franciscan Hotel
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (255)
"One of my all-time favorites anywhere"
The price is AU$2,693
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Rosewood Miramar Beach
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)
"This hotel is in a very convenient location on State Street, surrounded by many restaurants, bars, and stores. It's a half-mile walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf. The immediate area seems geared towards the collegiate crowd. The hotel was undergoing renovation so the temporary lobby was small. Staff was very friendly."
The price is AU$419
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1018)
"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
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Lemon Tree Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mesa like?

Travellers to the The Mesa neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.

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

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 161 The Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in The Mesa.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park and Elings Park. Arroyo Burro Beach and Hendrys Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around The Mesa include 1000 Steps Beach, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also worth a stop.