THE 10 BEST Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara - Sept 2018 (with Prices) - TripAdvisor

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Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara

$295

$261

HIExpress.com

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$261

Expedia.com

$261

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$295

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#1 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“Affordable Luxury!”
“Historic and affordable near the bar scene and downtown”

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Barbara Downtown

$189

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La Quinta

$189

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$189

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$189

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#2 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“If looking for a budget-friendly stay with all the location perks of scenic Santa Barbara rather than, or in lieu of the beach-side hotels, this hotel is a great choice!”
“I would definitely stay there again, and recommend it as a very affordable place to stay in Santa Barbara.”

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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

$220

$189

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$189

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$189

Lol.travel

$220

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#3 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“just returned from a 5 night stay in Santa Barbara and had a great time staying at this affordable hotel at the top of State Street (one of the main streets in SB)...paid about $175 per night... we had originally...”
“Also Whole Foods is just a short walk away offering plenty of affordable breakfast and lunch choice.”

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Best Western Plus Encina Lodge & Suites

$223

$199

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$199

Agoda.com

$199

galahotels.com

$223

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#4 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“Happy hour had some very affordable nibbles that my family and I shared.”
“Santa Barbara offers cheap parking around town.”

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Santa Barbara Inn

$321

$279

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$279

Priceline

$279

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$321

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#5 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“The restaurant was excellent for happy hour (I mean very very good and affordable).”
“The beach is just across the road, To get to town it is a 3 minute drive or there is a cheap bus outside.Reception staff are a bit disorganised but everything else worked well.”

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$126

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$126

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$126

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#6 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“This retro hotel is cute, clean, and affordable, given its excellent location in downtown Santa Barbara.”
“Perfect place if you are on a budget!”

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Hotel Santa Barbara

$255

$199

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$199

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$199

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$255

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#7 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“Everything about the hotel was great from the beautiful lobby, cheap valet parking, quirky lift to the small but perfect rooms and perfect buffet breakfasts.”
“Valet parking was affordable with nice service.”

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Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara

$204

$189

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$191

TripAdvisor

$189

galahotels.com

$204

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#8 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“Location, location: the European-style Hotel Indigo is located near the bottom of State Street, a block away from the hip culinary district known as the Funk Zone (the Lark is a must, or for cheap eats try their s...”
“I was suspicious of the "ecotel" label anticipating it to mean "small, cramped, cheap.”

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Inn At East Beach

$139

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$139

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$139

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$139

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#9 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“This is a very nice affordable place one block from the beach.”
“Nice place and much more affordable compared to the costly Hyatt across the street.”

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

$194

$149

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$149

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$149

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$194

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#10 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“As one of the relatively more affordable options in Santa Barbara, we weren't expecting much, but were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and comfort at the Avania.”
“Affordable hotel close to the beach.”

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Best Western Beachside Inn

$207

$185

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$185

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$185

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$207

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#11 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“located at the end of the beach area, it is a nice budget hotel, but you need to uber if you want to be on State quickly, otherwise it is a 30 minute walk.”
“Recommend for a cheap stopover in Santa Barbara.”

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The Upham Hotel

$208

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$194

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$208

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#12 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“The price was very affordable, post-fire.”
“The Upham is a very nice boutique hotel located in a central location in Santa Barbara. They offer on-site parking which was great, the lot is small but we always found space. Short walk to State Street. The...”

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Harbor House Inn

$255

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$255

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$255

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$255

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#13 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“Immaculate rooms/studios providing everything you could possibly want for a relaxing stay at an affordable price.”
“The price is affordable and they even loan you bikes to bike around the area.”

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Mason Beach Inn

$170

$161

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$170

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$170

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$161

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#14 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“Finding a place to stay in Santa Barbara near the beach is costly- this nice motel was a little more affordable than the others nearby and was surprisingly comfortable!”
“Tip: Their toiletries are pretty cheap.”

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Oasis Inn & Suites

$119

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$119

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$119

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$119

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#15 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“The Oasis is a great option for travelers on a budget who are looking for a clean, quiet room with great WiFi.”
“This was one of the best motels I have stayed and I highly recommend this for any budget traveler!”

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Franciscan Inn & Suites

$195

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$195

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$195

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$195

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#16 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“Would definitely recommend if you're looking for an affordable stay in a great location!”
“Imagine having a nice, private affordable place where the staff are gracious and helpful.”

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$185

$165

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$165

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$165

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$185

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#17 Best Value of 53 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

“It is a very cheap Uber journey to and from SB, making it very easy to enjoy the numerous wine tasting spots.”
“Affordable valet parking is nice treat.”

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Cheap Hotels near Santa Barbara (13)

Extended Stay America - Santa Barbara - Calle Real

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$147

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$147

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5.5 miles from Santa Barbara

“Budget and comfortable”
“Their breakfast "grab and go" offering is very minimal, but this is otherwise a top quality property at a budget price.”

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Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

$183

$161

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$161

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$161

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$183

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7.1 miles from Santa Barbara

“We were in Santa Barbara for a wedding, but due to the high hotel prices in the city, we opted to stay at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn in Goleta which was quite affordable.”
“Great affordable stay”

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Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

$177

$166

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$177

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$166

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$177

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7.1 miles from Santa Barbara

“Great location very close to the downtown area at a really affordable price.”
“If your family has a desire for a clean, modern and well managed hotel that is budget priced the Hampton Inn would be a very solid choice.”

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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

$179

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$161

Expedia.com

$161

Hotelpower.com

$184

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9.8 miles from Santa Barbara

“We've stopped here many times to charge the car (Tesla Superchargers are on the property) and enjoy the Starbucks in the lobby, but never stayed. This trip, we decided to stay here while I was working nearby…”
“We were welcomed upon arrival and our room was ready. The room was clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel needs some routine maintenance, e.g. carpet cleaning in the halls and stairwells. The ac in...”

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Clocktower Inn Hotel

$109

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$110

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$110

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$110

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24.8 miles from Santa Barbara

“I stayed at this hotel while passing through the Ventura area on a pacific coast road trip. The price was reasonable and the staff was very friendly and good at their job. I was checked in very quickly. The room…”
“This was a stopover for one night and the Clocktower needs to address a few things,service was fine but the walkways have plant seeds smudged along the pathways between Accommodation and they were there the whole...”

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$98

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$98

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$98

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25.3 miles from Santa Barbara

“Great affordable Hotel”
“Great Budget Accommodation”

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Best Western Plus Inn Of Ventura

$109

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$109

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$109

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25.3 miles from Santa Barbara

“Clean, Affordable and Friendly by the Beach”
“This is a good budget hotel that is just a couple of blocks from Main Street in Ventura.”

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Vagabond Inn Ventura

$74

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$74

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$74

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25.4 miles from Santa Barbara

“Clean efficient and affordable”
“Going to be back soon!!!!! Worth the money which are in the budget anyways!”

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Travelers Beach Inn

$60

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$60

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$60

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25.5 miles from Santa Barbara

“I stayed here for the cheap price & I would return back to this motel.”
“This motel is not actually on the beach. It is about a block or two away. Unfortunately the surrounding areas are not the best place to be walking around after dark. The motel does appear to be run down, and in…”

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