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Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles.

The unique guest rooms at the Harbor House Inn include a TV with premium cable film channels and a Netflix account. Select rooms include a kitchen. All rooms offer air-conditioning as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

The location is great, two minute walk to the beach, less than 1/2miles to the pier. The kitchen although small had everything you could need, pots, pans, dishes, salt, pepper, coffee, hot chocolate and even some butter, micro, stove top, small fridge w/freezer. The motel is old but very well kept up and clean. The bed is quite high, wife had to use a chair to climb in, but was comfy and had a ton of covers. I will try to stay there again next time in Santa Barbara. The courtyard/parking area w/seating and plants is compressed but extremely attractive.

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9.5
Exceptional
345 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

In the centre of Santa Barbara, Cactus Room - Private Entrance features garden views from the terrace. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Outdoor dining is also possible at the guest house.

Very clean, cute decorations, street parking available

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9.3
Superb
46 reviews
Price from
£164
per night

An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms.

Styled in subtle coloured floral or off-white bedding, all rooms feature a contemporary feel and an iPod docking station at Franciscan Inn.

Friendly and accommodating staff. My family loved the afternoon freshly baked cookies. Beautiful comfy beds.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,346 reviews
Price from
£190
per night

Located in Santa Barbara, 200 metres from East Beach, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 1.9 km from West Beach, 2.5 km from Butterfly Beach and 20 km from University of California, Santa Barbara. The accommodation features a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.

We loved the vibe of this Inn! The rooms were well appointed and the location was fabulous. It was nice to be just across the street from the ocean.

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8
Very good
455 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

The accommodations at the Santa Barbara Casa Del Mar Inn include a work desk. In-room spa services are available upon request. A hair dryer and ironing facilities are provided.

Casa Del Mar Inn serves a buffet breakfast every morning. Complimentary wine and cheese are available in the lobby every evening. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available.

The location was impeccable. Only a street away from the beachfront and a ten minute walk from the train station. The rooms were quiet and comfortable, looking out onto the greenery. No frills stay with a simple breakfast (cereal, bagels, spreads) and a complimentary wine happy hour for guests.

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8.2
Very good
288 reviews
Price from
£177
per night

Showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean, this hotel opposite Santa Barbara beach offers a free deluxe continental breakfast. This harbour-front inn features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Free Wi-Fi is available.

all was more than amazing location staff pool rooms parking all perfect

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8.7
Fabulous
429 reviews
Price from
£181
per night

This Santa Barbara inn is located next to Pershing Park and 2 blocks from the beach. The inn offers a daily continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

Lavender Inn by the Sea features a refrigerator and coffee maker in every guest room. DVD players and free movie rentals are also included in each room. Guests will also receive a welcome beverage.

I usually don't do written reviews, but this was by far the best Inn I've ever stayed at. Aron checked us in but what he actually did was being a tour guide telling us everything we could check out in the area, all while being one of the kindest human beings I've met. Then we got a free room upgrade and the new room was basically a flat including a fully equipped living room. In addition, they provide you with champagne on the house upon arrival, every single day there is a complimentary wine tasting with snacks, you can fill up your water bottle as often as you'd like free of charge all day, there is a really nice pool, and you can do laundry (wash and dry including detergent for four dollars) and rent bikes for free at their partner hotel across the street. I'm still speechless as they offer all this at a comparably really low price and everything is super clean, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the location js just perfect, no matter if you arrive by car or train, and the beach as well as downtown are within walking distance. Thank you so much for everything!

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8.3
Very good
298 reviews
Price from
£227
per night

The spacious guest house has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house.

Amtrack Station Santa Barbara is 6.8 km from the guest house, while Antioch College is 7.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 22 km from Palm Cottage.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£343
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £165.43
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 405 reviews
    Great location. Very quaint and super cute Also very clean
    machaela
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £565.66
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    Beautifully appointed home with everything you need included. Great location and very relaying. Wish we could have stayed longer.
    Wendy
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  • Avg. price/night: £179.36
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 44 reviews
    Super nice stay and cosy, clean and fresh apartment with everything you need. Extra plus for the super silent AC. The hosts are extremely helpful and easy to reach for questions. The location are the perfect mix of quiet and cute Santa Barbara neighbourhood with just a 10 min walk to State Street with shops and cafes etc.
    Lina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £272.52
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,346 reviews
    Great location close to downtown and the beach, quiet area and nice rooms with comfy bed.
    Ian
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £671.09
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 233 reviews
    Charming boutique gem in Santa Barbara! Elegant decor, attentive staff, and prime location, amazing bar & restaurant. Enjoyed every moment. Will definitely return!
    M
    Mathias
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £228
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,092 reviews
    Lovely hotel, lovely staff, great location and clean, quiet room.
    Jane
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 46 reviews
    Charming house. Great location - walked to town centre in 5 mins. Shame not to meet the host. I think we were avoiding getting in each others way. So it was intertaction free... Which is great!
    Louis
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £117.58
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,802 reviews
    Great location, clean comfortable room, relatively quiet...
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £165.43
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 405 reviews
    quaint, clean and quiet….perfect location from restaurants, shops and renauds pattiserie for great coffee and treats. best value! affordable for montecito and elegant!
    Cynthia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £254.89
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 146 reviews
    The cottage was very quaint and the gardens were beautiful . A lot of thought had gone into the cottages and it had good facilities . We thought breakfast was included but it wasn’t in our package . Having said that the host kindly delivered croissants and coffee every morning . Extremely kind . Thank you .
    Sue
    Young couple

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