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1433 Cheap Hotels in Waterfront - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Exterior detail

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1247)
"Perfect location in Santa Barbara!"
The price is NZ$406
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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, (1439)
"Good location. Near the harbor"
The price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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, (1212)
"Diego was the favorite part of our stay, giving incredible hospitality, who is very knowledgeable and has a lovely energy!! We also received a complimentary room upgrade and a bottle of wine for my birthday. Truly a wonderful stay in Santa Barbara!! Couldn’t have asked for more :)"
The price is NZ$390
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, (1534)
"Very good, moderately priced inn. Convenient for walking Santa Barbara, and easy walk to marina area. Decent breakfast, and friendly staff. "
The price is NZ$327
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Inn By The Harbor
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1016)
"The view of the ocean was beautiful. "
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Terrace/patio

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1008)
"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$576
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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, (1014)
"Excellent location with balcony overlooking the beach just walking distance to always where I want to go."
The price is NZ$351
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1297)
"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$343
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Property amenity

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1077)
"First time in Ventura and the hotel was a beautiful place to stay. The views were incredible and the location was central."
The price is NZ$307
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Room amenity

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Good hotel 10/10"
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Fireplace, Balcony

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1794)
"Good and comfortable "
The price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"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$368
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The Franciscan Hotel
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$3,001
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Rosewood Miramar Beach
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$344
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Riviera Beach House
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"This hotel is in a very convenient location on State Street, surrounded by many restaurants, bars, and stores. It's a half-mile walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf. The immediate area seems geared towards the collegiate crowd. The hotel was undergoing renovation so the temporary lobby was small. Staff was very friendly."
The price is NZ$467
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Hotel Santa Barbara
Ojai Valley Inn
Exterior

Ojai Valley Inn

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1028)
"Spectacular – can't wait to return! "
The price is NZ$1,420
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Ojai Valley Inn
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$304
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
La Playa Inn
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (755)
"Wonderful place in a great location. We’ve stayed here before and will stay here again. "
The price is NZ$419
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Mason Beach Inn
Harbor View Inn
Outdoor pool

Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1051)
"Beautiful property and rooms with very friendly and helpful staff. The location was perfect, right across the street from the pier and within walking distance of many dining options, etc."
The price is NZ$479
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Harbor View Inn
Beachside Inn
View from room

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Loved the huge shower! "
The price is NZ$316
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Beachside Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?

Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Cabrillo Pavillion, Leadbetter Beach and Chase Palm Park. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or East Beach while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.