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Featured Santa Barbara Independent accommodation
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$180 per night
NZ$180
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Golf Club are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$420 per night
NZ$420
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and El Capitan Lake are located nearby.
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Santa Barbara Inn
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$458 per night
NZ$458
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and East Beach are located nearby.
Pool
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Free cancellation
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El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$1,148 per night
NZ$1,148
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Mission Santa Barbara are located nearby.
Pool
Spa
Free cancellation
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Lemon Tree Inn
2819 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$167 per night
NZ$167
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Earl Warren Showgrounds are located nearby.
Pool
Parking included
Free cancellation
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Hotel Californian
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are located nearby.
Pool
Spa
Free cancellation
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Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$207 per night
NZ$207
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are located nearby.
Pool
Breakfast included
Free cancellation
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Montecito Inn
1295 Coast Village Rd Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$426 per night
NZ$426
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a fitness centre, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Soma Get Fit are located nearby.
Pool
Spa
Free cancellation
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Mason Beach Inn
324 W. Mason Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$678 per night
NZ$678
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are located nearby.
Pool
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Marina Beach Motel
21 Bath St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$258 per night
NZ$258
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are located nearby.
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free cancellation
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La Playa Inn
116 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$347 per night
NZ$347
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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