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Affordable Hotels in Santa Barbara

Affordable Santa Barbara Hotels

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Inn At East Beach
$138 and up *
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Ranked #9 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 473 reviews
  • "Exceeded Expectations"
    "We were looking for a great place to stay with a toddler, close to the beach, with an affordable price. We initially booked two nights at the Oceana Hotel, but after seeing their..."
  • "Excellent Hotel!"
    "This is a great, affordable hotel half a block from the beach! Clean newly remodeled rooms, flat screen tvs, fireplaces in some rooms, nicely decorated. Free breakfast items and aaa..."
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Santa Barbara Inn 3.0 of 5
$207 and up *
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Ranked #19 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 344 reviews
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Pepper Tree Inn 3.0 of 5
$175 and up *
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Ranked #20 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 393 reviews
  • "Decent hotel but not worth the money"
    "This also applies to the budget motels. While the hotel was fairly clean, friendly staff, and (surprisingly) comfortable beds, it was hard to get over the fact that we were..."
  • "Very Nice When The Price Is Right"
    "As a result, a place like the Best Western has to struggle to honor its corporate bones as a budget chain, while nabbing and satisfying customers who they wouldn't normally get..."
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The Sandman Inn 2.0 of 5
$78 and up *
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Ranked #26 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 472 reviews
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Franciscan Inn
$115 and up *
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Ranked #15 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 235 reviews
  • "Quaint and Cozier than Ever"
    "is appreciated. You really can't go wrong if you visit Santa Barbara and would like a quaint, cozy, charming and affordable place to stay..."
  • "Great Location"
    "If you are visiting Santa Barbara on a tight budget..but dont want to comprise on the location ...with decent rooms and a great break fast, you have found the right place...."
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Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara 3.0 of 5
$169 and up *
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Ranked #24 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 121 reviews
  • "Ridiculously small rooms and other flaws"
    "The hotels of the Indigo chain usually stand for pragmatic, stylish and affordable rooms. This hotel offers rooms which are more like shoe boxes - once you managed to open all your..."
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Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara 2.5 of 5
$180 and up *
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Ranked #16 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 355 reviews
  • "Great location and great bargain"
    "I found it to be affordable and stylish with good service and a superb location. The hotel appears to be historic, so it has some real character -- my room had exposed brick walls..."
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Holiday Inn Santa Barbara - Goleta 3.0 of 5
$152 and up *
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Ranked #42 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 128 reviews
  • "Dated but Good Price"
    "We booked this hotel because it was one of the most affordable hotels in the Santa Barbara area. The hotel is a little dated, but the rooms were roomy and it was clean. There was a..."
  • "Great Hotel, real California feel"
    "We found this hotel to be everything we needed, clean comfy and affordable. The hotel is certainly NOT dated, the rooms and bathrooms are great. The location was a little out of..."
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Oasis Inn & Suites
$87 and up *
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Ranked #44 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3 of 5 stars 45 reviews
  • "Great Value!"
    "continental breakfast that was fairly good (they had fruit cups!) If you are looking for great value for budget, then this place is it!..."
  • "Great find for Budget seekers!!"
    "I noticed there were some party-goers at the 2 story building, something you'd expect from a budget motel. Fortunately, the 2 story building is separated by another parking lot..."
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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara 2.5 of 5
$139 and up *
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Ranked #33 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 291 reviews
  • "Great business hotel in SB"
    "When in Santa Barbara on biz travel you need to balance glitz with a hotel that delivers basic affordable biz amenities. The Avania is close to the beach and downtown, with fast..."
  • "Super comfortable Motel near the beach at Santa Barbara"
    "Also, the room has micro-wave and fridge if you are travelling budget. I enjoyed having access to ESPN too as I was following soccer and basketball at the time. We didn't try the..."
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Lemon Tree Inn
$111 and up *
Lemon Tree Inn
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Ranked #31 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 125 reviews
  • "Last-minute trip"
    "Overall, I would recommend this place if you are looking for something basic and affordable and do not plan to spend much time at the Inn...."
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Montecito Inn
$168 and up *
Special Offer Third Night Free!
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Ranked #30 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 186 reviews
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BEST WESTERN Beachside Inn 3.0 of 5
$159 and up *
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Ranked #28 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 152 reviews
  • "Location and price"
    "The Beachside offered a great location at a budget rate. The facility was modest but better than adequate. The rooms were large, well-decored and in good condition, with all the..."
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3.9 of 5 stars Overall rating 3.9 out of 5
3.7 of 5 stars Value
4.1 of 5 stars Comfort
4.0 of 5 stars Convenience
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