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Featured Santa Barbara Independent accommodation
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$157 per night
AU$157
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Sandpiper Lodge: Motel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located in the city centre.
Pool
Hot tub
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$366 per night
AU$366
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Santa Barbara: Pet-friendly hotel with free WiFi and room service. Located near whale watching.
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Santa Barbara Inn
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$399 per night
AU$399
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Santa Barbara Inn: Hotel with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Guests love the restaurant!
Pool
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara: Business-friendly motel with free WiFi and free parking. Located near whale watching.
Pool
Hot tub
Free cancellation
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El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$999 per night
AU$999
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
El Encanto Santa Barbara: Luxury hotel with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Located in the city centre.
Pool
Spa
Free cancellation
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Lemon Tree Inn
2819 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$146 per night
AU$146
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Lemon Tree Inn: Business-friendly hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Guests love the restaurant!
Pool
Parking included
Free cancellation
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Hotel Californian
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Hotel Californian: Luxury hotel with an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Located near the airport.
Pool
Spa
Free cancellation
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Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$180 per night
AU$180
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Beachside Inn: Hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located by the sea.
Pool
Breakfast included
Free cancellation
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Montecito Inn
1295 Coast Village Rd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$370 per night
AU$370
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Montecito Inn: Family-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Located in the business district.
Pool
Spa
Free cancellation
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Mason Beach Inn
324 W. Mason Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$596 per night
AU$596
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Mason Beach Inn: Hotel with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Located near the boardwalk.
Pool
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Marina Beach Motel
21 Bath St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$224 per night
AU$224
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Marina Beach Motel: Pet-friendly motel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located near whale watching.
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
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