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1432 Cheap Hotels in The Mesa - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Hotel was very clean and quiet. The cleaning staff gets an A . "
The price is NZ$322
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Exterior detail
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1236)
"Fantastic property and location."
The price is NZ$387
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1426)
"It was great! Front desk took care of me "
The price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area
Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1186)
"Great for the price. Great breakfast options included "
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Sandpiper Lodge
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1205)
"Excellent property. Spacious rooms. Great location. "
The price is NZ$387
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property - evening/night
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1507)
"Nice little spot close to ocean and restaurants. The complimentary beach cruisers are fantastic!"
The price is NZ$325
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Inn By The Harbor
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Exterior
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Met expectation and more. No breakfast, but loved their coffee machine in the lobby. Lots of cappuccinos and hot chocolate. "
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Terrace/patio
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"It was a little underwhelming, the ceiling in the bathroom looked old and it was brown too. The area in general feels underwhelming in general. Does the job."
The price is NZ$571
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor spa tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Excellent location with balcony overlooking the beach just walking distance to always where I want to go."
The price is NZ$348
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (602)
"we enjoyed our stay"
The price is NZ$310
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property
Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1291)
"We enjoyed our stay! A cute and clean hotel with comfortable beds and a wonderful continental breakfast. Easy walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. We would stay here again!"
The price is NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard
Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Conveniently located, free self-parking, clean rooms."
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Oasis Inn & Suites
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Cute and convenient. Great shower and fresh looking paint in the room. Would like to have had a microwave but the fridge was spacious."
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Location of hotel was ideal."
The price is NZ$295
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"The location was perfect … a block from the beach and easy walk to restaurants and pier. It’s was quiet and clean on the property. Breakfast was good and fresh squeezed OJ was a pleasant surprise. Only complaint was that the eating area was way too small. Other than that I would stay there again for sure. "
The price is NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The Franciscan Hotel
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1011)
"Dated property, but with great charm. Our family really enjoyed our stay there! "
The price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Lemon Tree Inn
Riviera Beach House
Sundeck
Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (972)
"We loved staying at the Riviera. It was a prime location for all of the fun activities and great food in Santa Barbara. Service was friendly and prompt for any needs we had and the hotel smelled amazing. Iwould definitely recommend a stay here for anyone wanting to experience the best of Santa Barbara. "
The price is NZ$341
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Riviera Beach House
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Excellent!"
The price is NZ$1,104
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn
Front of property - evening/night
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (954)
"Room was very comfortable… the beds were a little too high but very comfortable…"
The price is NZ$302
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
La Playa Inn
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (255)
"One of my all-time favorites anywhere"
The price is NZ$2,584
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Rosewood Miramar Beach
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mesa like?

Travellers to the The Mesa neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.

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How many hotels should I expect to find in the The Mesa area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 161 The Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Mesa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in The Mesa.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park and Elings Park. Arroyo Burro Beach and Hendrys Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around The Mesa include 1000 Steps Beach, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also worth a stop.