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Guests can enjoy a wine and cheese hour every evening at this Santa Barbara bed and breakfast. Rooms are uniquely furnished and feature free Wi-Fi. Stearns Wharf is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

Downtown Santa Barbara is 1.6 km from the bed and breakfast. The Santa Barbara Mission is 5 minutes’ drive away.

super friendly / great breakfast

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9.3
Superb
419 reviews
Price from
£263
per night

The 3-course gourmet breakfast includes home-made granola, fresh fruit, yogurt and a hot entree that varies daily, such as eggs Florentine or cottage cheese pancakes. Organic free trade coffee, a large selection of choice teas and juice are also included.

It was like a dream house. Beautiful.

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9
Superb
582 reviews
Price from
£190
per night

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 room was very tastefully decorated and included a fully equipped kitchen!

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9.5
Exceptional
342 reviews
Price from
£220
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
44 reviews
Price from
£192
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.

bath room is up-dated design, clean and good. Staff in the office is extremely helpful and welcoming.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,335 reviews
Price from
£190
per night

At the inn, rooms have a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a patio. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

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
£222
per night

Originally built in 1905, this quaint Santa Barbara B&B features individually decorated guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers spa and massage services and serves a daily buffet breakfast. Santa Barbara town centre is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Dominique is lovely and we enjoyed the croissants and beautiful home cooked breakfast!

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8.7
Fabulous
145 reviews
Price from
£213
per night

This hotel is located less than 5 minutes from Stearns Wharf and Ledbetter Beach and Park. It features rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

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.

The hotel environment is great, surrounded by various plants, and the rooms are very independent. I like this kind of hotel, and the staff are very friendly.

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8.3
Very good
286 reviews
Price from
£176
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.

Location, room, cheese and wine, staff and pool

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8.7
Fabulous
426 reviews
Price from
£190
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
299 reviews
Price from
£226
per night

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  • Bath Street Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 584 reviews

    Nestled in Santa Barbara, this Victorian B&B is less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters.

    Breakfast comfy bed little cute living room and patio

  • Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 146 reviews

    Originally built in 1905, this quaint Santa Barbara B&B features individually decorated guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers spa and massage services and serves a daily buffet breakfast.

    The genuine kindness and thoughtful of of the staff and guest.

  • Casa Del Mar Inn
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 288 reviews

    This hotel is located less than 5 minutes from Stearns Wharf and Ledbetter Beach and Park. It features rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

    Staff was very nice. Great location and very cozy.⁰

  • West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 426 reviews

    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.

    Kind and helpful staff. Clean and nice rooms. Great location.

  • Lavender Inn by the Sea
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 299 reviews

    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.

    The staff were excellent,,, loved the pool , loved the afternoon wine 😍

Great access to the city centre! Check these B&Bs in Santa Barbara

  • Harbor House Inn
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 342 reviews

    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.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Bikes were great!

  • Cactus Room - Private Entrance
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 44 reviews

    In the centre of Santa Barbara, Cactus Room - Private Entrance features garden views from the terrace.

    Very clean, cute decorations, street parking available

  • Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 420 reviews

    Guests can enjoy a wine and cheese hour every evening at this Santa Barbara bed and breakfast. Rooms are uniquely furnished and feature free Wi-Fi. Stearns Wharf is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

    location, welcome, Andrea was wonderful and helpful.

  • The Franciscan Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,335 reviews

    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.

    Lovely hotel in a great location. Staff were excellent

  • Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 455 reviews

    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 guy in the reception was perfect - he helped a lot 🙏

  • The Craft House Inn

    Ideally situated in Santa Barbara, The Craft House Inn is a recently renovated bed and breakfast, which features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

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  • Avg. price/night: £441.44
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 234 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: £227.28
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,090 reviews
    Lovely hotel, lovely staff, great location and clean, quiet room.
    Jane
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £171.72
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,150 reviews
    Very nice staff. Great location. Overall quiet. Simple but sufficient breakfast. Big room. TV OK. Clean. Easy safe parking. Plenty of nearby restaurants within walking distance. I would return.
    Peter
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £209.41
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 584 reviews
    The place is quiet and conveniently located and has a private parking which makes the trip super. The beds were best I stayed in US and had a good deep sleep.
    Mahmood
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 44 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: £94.60
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 771 reviews
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location. Quiet at night. Rooms are dark and easy to sleep in. I recommend this hotel.
    TeeZees
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £441.44
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 234 reviews
    Quietly elegant yet home-like, my experience of Palihouse was a delight. The staff are all—to a person— kind and welcoming, and the vibe is warm, familiar, well-curated and much like a club of which you’re a long-time, valued member. The room was very spacious, extraordinarily well-appointed, quiet, and comfortable. A private taste of SoCal at its best; I’ll definitely be returning.
    Katherine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £117.21
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,796 reviews
    Great location, clean comfortable room, relatively quiet...
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £209.41
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 584 reviews
    Great Inn, very cute and quaint. It is located in a quiet district, Spotlessly clean, delicious cookies upon arrival and delicious homemade breakfast. Maria was very kind. Complimentary teas ans coffees throughout the day, and a nice wine tasting to finish the day. It was just amazing, we would have happily stayed another night!
    Natalie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £197.17
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 268 reviews
    Great location, very friendly and accommodating staff, quaint and comfortable rooms, nice patio for a quiet morning coffee... will come back. Coffee and water in the comfortable lobby were nice, too - and promptly refilled.
    Lars
    Group

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