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Compare 1,331 hotels close to Santa Barbara Zoo with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
2.2 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $314 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$314
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Cute historic hotel in a great location
"Cute historic hotel in a perfect location. The rooms are a little small and a bit dated as far as decor goes, but very clean and the beds are comfortable. The bathroom is upated and modern. The service we received was excellent from the front desk to the valet employees. The best thing about this ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023

Hotel Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
2.4 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $243 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$243
per night
Jun 8 - Jun 9
9/10 Wonderful! (1,364 reviews)
"The courtyard is beautiful. You should stay at this property just for that!"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023

Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
2.2 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $179 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$179
per night
Jun 8 - Jun 9
8.6/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Had a great time! Great staff and a wonderful breakfast."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4 out of 5
0.4 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $328 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$328
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
7.8/10 Good! (403 reviews)
"beautiful and very friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3 out of 5
16 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $171 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$171
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"You can’t beat the Oceanside view and sound of the surf lulling you to sleep. The property is in good shape for its age—you just need a little patience for hot water. Friendly and helpful staff. I’d love to come back with an empty schedule and good book to enjoy as I sit by the pool, and gaze across ..."

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
27 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $169 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$169
per night
Jun 5 - Jun 6
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,906 reviews)
"Easy access to everything we needed. Friendly staff, clean and nicely remodeled. Walls seem a bit thin - hall noise traveled easily into our room, fortunately most of our fellow guests and the neighborhood were pretty quiet."

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Riviera Beach House
3.5 out of 5
1.9 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $186 per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$186
per night
Jun 6 - Jun 7
8/10 Very Good! (710 reviews)
Room was tiny.
"Room was very small. Would not have stayed there if I knew it was that small."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Riviera Beach House
Hotel Californian
5 out of 5
1.8 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $747 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$747
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
9.2/10 Wonderful! (755 reviews)
"There’s really no reason to stay anywhere else. This place gets it. A"

Reviewed on May 14, 2023

Hotel Californian
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
2.1 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $237 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$237
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Very clean and modern. They offered complimentary wine chesse and crackers. Parking on sit at no extra charge. Walking distance from shopping, food and mich more"

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Ojai Valley Inn
5 out of 5
28 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $666 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$666
per night
Jun 5 - Jun 6
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely resort"

Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Ojai Valley Inn
Beachside Inn
3 out of 5
2.2 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $175 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$175
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
8.4/10 Very Good! (873 reviews)
Quick stay, very pleasant
"Front desk staff very helpful and friendly. Stayed the night after a concert at the bowl, and was able to enjoy a morning bike ride. Place is older, but okay for one night."

Reviewed on May 21, 2023

Beachside Inn
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
27 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $247 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$247
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,123 reviews)
"Had a fun time, great location, value is good, right by the beach."

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Harbor View Inn
3.5 out of 5
1.8 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $308 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$308
per night
Jun 5 - Jun 6
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We were impressed with this hotel. Room was spacious. Property was cute. Location is next to the beach and wharf and walkable to all the shops and dining on State Street."

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Harbor View Inn
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5 out of 5
3 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $805 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
$805
per night
Jun 19 - Jun 20
9.4/10 Exceptional! (466 reviews)
"I have zero complaints about this amazing place. They keep their grounds impeccable and their service is unmatched. Even though we were in teh most luxurious accomodations, the bungalows also feel cozy and like home. We were here for our baby moon and didn't want to leave. El Encanto also has a splendid ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 2023

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
4 out of 5
0.5 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $371 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$371
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"I liked the architecture, beach access, size moderate, & food is well above average."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Santa Barbara Inn
The Pierpont Inn
3 out of 5
28 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $178 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
$178
per night
Jun 12 - Jun 13
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Overall, the stay was pleasant. Only negative was the breakfast buffet - it was not edible. Bacon undercooked, potatoes were terrible, undercooked as well. Cereal selection poor. Toaster didn't toast the bread."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

The Pierpont Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 out of 5
9.6 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $144 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$144
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The courtyard at night is absolutely stunning!!"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Ala Mar by the Sea
2 out of 5
1.9 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $111 per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$111
per night
Jun 6 - Jun 7
5.8/10 (780 reviews)
"Great for the price"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Ala Mar by the Sea
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
11 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $189 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$189
per night
Jun 5 - Jun 6
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria, an IHG Hotel
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South
2 out of 5
34 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo
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The price is $86 per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$86
per night
Jun 6 - Jun 7
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice staff .. room very clean and cozy ."

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South
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Lowest Price
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?

Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 82 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 4-star hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Santa Barbara Inn.

How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?

Expedia has 82 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Santa Barbara Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Barbara Zoo?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?

You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara, and Casa Del Herrero. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater, and Granada Theatre.

How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Santa Barbara Zoo is easy. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can explore water travel options at the local port.

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