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1525 Cheap Hotels in Waterfront - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Love the place I will definitely come back. "
The price is AU$305
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
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, (1000)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is AU$253
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
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, (194)
"Great stay ! "
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
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, (595)
"It was a nice, safe and clean place to stay. The bed was comfortable and parking was right outside our door, which was very convenient. A cute place to visit. "
Casa Del Sol
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1177)
"The staff is very kind and courteous. "
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1200)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is AU$238
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Condo, 2 Bedrooms | Outdoor dining

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

3.0 star property
The price is AU$1,156
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1016)
"Great stay"
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (325)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is AU$434
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (279)
"Excellent property."
The price is AU$2,879
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is AU$371
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Montecito Inn
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Always friendly and clean"
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
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, (913)
"Great access to beach and close to downtown area. "
The price is AU$428
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly "
The Inn at East Beach
Palmoro House
Exterior

Palmoro House

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (300)
"Good location"
The price is AU$389
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Palmoro House
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1061)
"Great place to stay."
The price is AU$253
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Ok place to stay."
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Close to the Beach and great food"
The price is AU$560
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Santa Barbara Inn
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (901)
"Great spot, nice room and comfortable beds. "
The price is AU$381
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (68)
"Fun and close to beach "
The price is AU$549
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Montecito map

Montecito

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 map

Santa Barbara Beach

7 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 map

Downtown Santa Barbara

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.

East Beach map

East Beach

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

West Beach map

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A perfect location with nearby restaurants and the pier. They have free parking, no resort fee that I could see, free breakfast and afternoon wine, cheese and crackers, and a nice pool area."
Ruth 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?

Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.