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

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$982
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great place"
The price is AU$320
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great place to stay"
The price is AU$329
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (489)
"Excellent location"
The price is AU$463
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Exterior

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great breakfast, conveniently located"
The price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1159)
"It was close to the airport, close to restaurants and was clean"
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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, (608)
"Comfortable quaint motel in quiet community."
Casa Del Sol
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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (897)
"Great hotel to stay in Santa Barbara!"
The price is AU$284
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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, (1005)
"I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!"
The price is AU$250
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1246)
"Super fun area and very clean hotel!"
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
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, (202)
"Great stay ! "
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
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, (1873)
"Spacious room and close to the beach and restaurants."
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1712)
"Great hotel for vacations, me and my wife liked the place very much and recomend it."
The price is AU$410
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Inn By The Harbor
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1016)
"Wonderful place "
The price is AU$362
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (995)
"We had an amazing stay here! "
The price is AU$470
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Mason Beach Inn
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1047)
"Jorge the maintenace guy was very friendly and the breakfast buffet was delicious overall a nice experience"
The price is AU$305
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Beachside Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (844)
"Great staff and perfect location"
The price is AU$423
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Very nice property will stay again "
The price is AU$320
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 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, (101)
"Very good hotel with view of the beach and walk across the road to the beach front park and trail."
The price is AU$526
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Very clean and quiet and convenient to restaurant and pier"
The price is AU$264
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront

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

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

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

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

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.

Top Waterfront 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 6 days ago
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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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.