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Discover Alta Mesa hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Lower State, 1.4 mi from Alta Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1011)
"Great location and nice historic property beautifully restored."
United States
Lynette
$204 nightly
The price is $233
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Santa Barbara
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
3.3 mi from Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1008)
"Nice clean property, friendly staff, ample choices for breakfast. Great ambiance "
United States
Tapan
$173 nightly
The price is $201
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.1 mi from Alta Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1772)
"Everything was great, clean, good staff, great breakfast and good location "
United States
Maria
$153 nightly
The price is $175
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Inn By The Harbor
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
11.7 mi from Alta Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
United States
Lori
$509 nightly
The price is $572
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 mi from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1968)
"Hotel was nice and location was great."
Canada
Donald
$127 nightly
The price is $144
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 mi from Alta Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great cute little hotel Lovely pool area Very likable "
United States
MOJGAN
$177 nightly
The price is $202
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Mason Beach Inn
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 mi from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1084)
"Clean room, great breakfast choices and location is perfect across from the beach."
United States
Erika
$126 nightly
The price is $144
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Beachside Inn
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
11.9 mi from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Breakfast was excellent and courteous staff"
United States
George
$130 nightly
The price is $150
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
7.4 mi from Alta Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (496)
"Excellent location"
United States
Raquel
$243 nightly
The price is $277
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
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
4.7 mi from Alta Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Room was great, bed comfy, nice and clean, and all of the staff were exceptional! "
United States
Debbie
$178 nightly
The price is $206
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
11 mi from Alta Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1321)
"Lovely courtyard and excellent location. Great value!"
United States
Wilhelmina
$127 nightly
The price is $146
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
11.9 mi from Alta Mesa
6.8 out of 10, (621)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
$107 nightly
The price is $124
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Casa Del Sol
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 mi from Alta Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1096)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
$189 nightly
The price is $215
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.5 mi from Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1477)
"I’ve stayed here many times and it was great as always. "
United States
Adam
$204 nightly
The price is $233
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Milo
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.7 mi from Alta Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andy
$183 nightly
The price is $205
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
6.3 mi from Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (940)
"Clean Friendly and helpful staff Easy parking Good location"
United States
David
$176 nightly
The price is $201
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Front of property
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
2.1 mi from Alta Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1114)
"Great stay"
United States
Kyle
$96 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Lemon Tree Inn
Courtyard
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
6.3 mi from Alta Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Clean room, nice area, fast check in, great breakfast "
United States
Mayra
$169 nightly
The price is $193
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.4 mi from Alta Mesa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (143)
"Great place"
United States
James
$252 nightly
The price is $287
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
View from room
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Oak Park, 1.5 mi from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great place"
United States
Grant
$169 nightly
The price is $193
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Alta Mesa

Find the best Alta Mesa areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Alta Mesa Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"great staff at the Crocodile!"
John 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Lemon Tree Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Alta Mesa like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Santa Barbara's Alta Mesa neighborhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Alta Mesa area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 47 Alta Mesa hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Alta Mesa, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Alta Mesa.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Alta Mesa?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Alta Mesa, click here.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
1000 Steps Beach, Leadbetter Beach, and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Alta Mesa. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Santa Barbara Public Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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