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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3.0 star property
North State
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"Clean, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast. Excellent hotel"
United States
Mei
$139 nightly
The price is $158
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1035)
"The staff was lovely, and the hotel was in a great location. The rooms were super cute and comfortable too. Would definitely stay here again. "
United States
Leala
$199 nightly
The price is $227
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Santa Barbara
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
Carpinteria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1336)
"Good hotel"
United States
MINH
$110 nightly
The price is $126
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1097)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
$159 nightly
The price is $181
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Nice clean property, friendly staff, ample choices for breakfast. Great ambiance "
United States
Tapan
$172 nightly
The price is $200
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Front of property
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
North State
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1139)
"Clean, comfortable, quiet, and excellent restaurant and staff"
United States
Davita
$100 nightly
The price is $114
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Lemon Tree Inn
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1483)
"Great location, friendly staff and valet, pretty room. "
United States
Asha
$196 nightly
The price is $224
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
The Milo
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1786)
"Everything was great, clean, good staff, great breakfast and good location "
United States
Maria
$167 nightly
The price is $191
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Inn By The Harbor
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1084)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
$117 nightly
The price is $134
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Beachside Inn
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Friendly staff; quiet room as requested; nice garden and pond view; comfortable beds; substantial breakfast; all-day coffee and hot drinks in the lobby."
United States
Lily
$152 nightly
The price is $177
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Room was clean, place was centrally located near to beach and downtown, staff was courteous "
United States
Anirban
$158 nightly
The price is $180
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Mason Beach Inn
Sundeck
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Great stay"
United States
Scott
$153 nightly
The price is $175
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Riviera Beach House
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The best utility and quality you can get from a motel."
United States
DANAIL IVANOV
$146 nightly
The price is $166
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Marina Beach Motel
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Cozy inn near the beach. excellent location"
United States
Sreekrishnan
$245 nightly
The price is $279
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Harbor View Inn
Front of property
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1296)
"The room was maintained clean, staff were kind, and parking was easy. Super close to the beach and piers (walkable), so as to downtown and old mission. "
United States
Jin
$167 nightly
The price is $191
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
Mussel Shoals
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)
"It was great. Staff really nice, room great and the restaurant was excellent. "
United States
Shaunna
$195 nightly
The price is $211
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
Goleta
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Service, location, rooms, cleanliness, food were great"
United States
Daisy
$170 nightly
The price is $190
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1290)
"Nice location"
United States
Patricia
$199 nightly
The price is $227
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (397)
"The staff was nice and the hotel was comfy "
United States
Tiffany
$209 nightly
The price is $239
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
View from room
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Oak Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great place"
United States
Grant
$129 nightly
The price is $147
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
$255 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$291 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast. Excellent hotel"
Mei 6-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Downtown Santa Barbara?
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