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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 $385 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $385
CA $494 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (57 reviews)
Santa Barbara’s Best
"Great experience and service, top quality hotel and restaurants, conveniently located from great places to visit. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on Aug. 6, 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 $383 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $383
CA $491 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (910 reviews)
Just shy of perfect
"Our room was quite comfortable it had the perfect space and furniture. We stayed in the main building and enjoyed the charm, pool and bikes. I typically will not stay in hotels rated good but the reviews were mixed with complimentary tones. The hotel is just shy of being excellent. Mostly, the linens ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 3, 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 $487 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $487
CA $616 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"They have perfect location. All walkable. Paseo Nuevo mall and all downtown fun areas were accessible by foot. Very dog friendly. Nice clean room."

Reviewed on Aug. 6, 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 $315 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $315
CA $360 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (801 reviews)
"Great property, rooms are a little quirky but facility is great overall and the location is perfect."

Reviewed on Jul. 6, 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 $343 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $343
CA $391 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,047 reviews)
"Great room, convenient, comfortable bed"

Reviewed on Aug. 9, 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 $338 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $338
CA $385 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"The location of La Playa Inn is perfect and in very close proximity to both beach, Stearn wharf and the main shopping area. Staff was lovely and very helpful, breakfast was included. My only slight criticism would be that the beds were narrower than we had in other hotels and mattresses quite soft. ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2025

La Playa Inn
Palmoro House
3 out of 5
424 Por La Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $271 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $271
CA $350 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $368 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $368
CA $420 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Pros: staff and facilities, including bed were excellent. Agree with other reviewers regarding the shower/water situation; other than that rooms are small though neat and clean. Cons: Room next to us had a dog that was barking at night for over an hour; finally complained to the front desk and it ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 5, 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 $352 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $352
CA $402 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The only problem I found with my room was the bathroom mirror was dirty. Everything else was very clean."

Reviewed on Aug. 5, 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 $218 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
CA $218
CA $249 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"One block to ocean, nice size room had view. Can’t ask for better location at any price, except for an elevator."

Reviewed on Aug. 8, 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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