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Top Santa Barbara LGBT Friendly Hotels

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $339 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $339
CA $442 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (79 reviews)
"Amazing for relaxing"

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $291 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $291
CA $386 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (915 reviews)
"Overall had an excellent time here."

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundable
The price is CA $482 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $482
CA $610 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The Canary is an exquisite hotel with friendly and helpful staff. We loved staying here and will gladly return. Just the Best."

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
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Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $316 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $316
CA $361 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (803 reviews)
Felt welcome and taken care of.
"Staff was more than accommodating, Room was clean and comfortable, spent time in the eclectic lobby playing games with other quests."

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2025

Moxy Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $316 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $316
CA $360 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,051 reviews)
"A perfect location with nearby restaurants and the pier. They have free parking, no resort fee that I could see, free breakfast and afternoon wine, cheese and crackers, and a nice pool area."

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
La Playa Inn
2.5 out of 5
116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $327 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $327
CA $373 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely spot"

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2025

La Playa Inn
Palmoro House
3 out of 5
424 Por La Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $222 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $222
CA $295 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (300 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2025

Palmoro House
Riviera Beach House
3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $302 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $302
CA $345 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Awesome place near restaurant and bars"

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

Riviera Beach House
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $357 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $357
CA $408 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Amazing Staff and Great Hotel
"Our stay at Hotel Virginia was so lovely simply because of the amazing staff they have. I wish I got everyones names to thank them during this review because that is how great they all were. The valet attendants were so kind and always willing to help and always had a smile on their face! The front ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $236 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $236
CA $270 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good location near the beach. It’s an older, oddly designed property, but it’s cool and the staff is super friendly and helpful. And there is parking on site."

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

The Inn at East Beach
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Find the top gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara


Are gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara available?


Yes, Santa Barbara gay-friendly hotels are available in abundance throughout the area. These hotels come in a wide variety of configurations as well, allowing you to customize your vacation whether you're looking for something budget-friendly or something more luxurious. Room configurations, amenities, styles and more can all be customized as you see fit based on the kind of vacation experience you're looking for. Plus, these hotels have strict policies against discrimination and typically are in the know regarding the best LGBTQ-friendly activities in town.



How can I find the best gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara?


Finding Santa Barbara gay-friendly hotels is easy, thanks to our search filters. You'll find a massive array of filters, so you can sort your results to only show hotels that cater specifically to your desired vacation experience. You can implement filters for amenities in your hotel as well as for star ratings and guest reviews. You'll even find filters for price, so you can limit your results to only show hotels that are within your established budget. Additionally, you'll find a filter for LGBTQ-friendly hotels, so be sure to activate that one to sort all the non-accommodating hotels out of your search results.



How can I find top deals on gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara?


To find deals, you'll want to take advantage of the various factors that affect hotel prices. These include the time of year, amenities, neighbourhood and more. Travelling during the off-season can net you lower prices, as can relinquishing amenities like spas and hot tubs. Additionally, booking outside of town can be cheaper than putting yourself right in the middle of the action. Don't forget to sort your search results by price as well to see the cheapest options for your hotel first. Gay-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara have fluctuating prices, so it's important to remember that these are more general trends than rules set in stone.



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