Hotels in Waterfront, Santa Barbara from CA $195

Two of the best hotels in Waterfront that receive consistently high recommendations from travellers are Palihouse Santa Barbara and Hotel Californian.

The 4-star Palihouse Santa Barbara, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, is highly praised for its friendly and fantastic staff. Guests frequently mention the absolutely beautiful and spacious rooms, which feature premium bedding, designer toiletries, and air conditioning. Many rooms also include a cosy fireplace, and the hotel provides luxurious Frette Italian sheets and bathrobes for added comfort. Its convenient location is noted as fantastic, making it an excellent choice for exploring the area.

Another excellent option is the 5-star Hotel Californian, which has a 9.2 rating. This hotel offers a range of luxury amenities, including champagne service and a poolside bar. Guests can enjoy designer toiletries, premium bedding, and bathrobes in their rooms. The hotel also boasts a winery with a tasting room and private tours. Its location is considered perfect, with the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum just 0.9 km away and the Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum at 1.3 km. Reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful, great rooms, comfortable beds, amazing service, and friendly staff.

For excellent family-friendly hotels in Waterfront, consider the Montecito Inn, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, The Milo, Mar Monte Hotel, and Hotel Californian.

The 4-star Montecito Inn, with an 8.6 rating, offers a pool, connecting rooms, sofa beds, and cribs, with optional babysitting services on-site. Guests appreciate the attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and its great location near Montecito Village Shopping Centre and Hammond's Beach.

Another great option is the 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, rated 7.6. This hotel provides a pool, connecting rooms, complimentary cribs, and sofa beds, along with child-friendly window designs. Reviews highlight its excellent location, clean rooms, friendly staff, and great amenities.

The 4-star The Milo, boasting an 8.4 rating, is ideal for families, offering complimentary cribs, a pool, and a playpen for children. Its location is praised for direct access to the beach, and it even provides beach toys. Guests often comment on the superb location, comfortable rooms, and excellent service.

The 4-star Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, with an 8.0 rating, features complimentary cribs and rollaway beds, kids' meals, connecting rooms, and a pool. This hotel is commended for its amazing location close to East Beach and the Cabrillo Bike Path, along with clean rooms and excellent service.

For a more luxurious family stay, the 5-star Hotel Californian, rated 9.2, offers a children's club with complimentary activities, cribs, and games for children. The hotel also has a pool, valet parking, and rooms with premium bedding. Guests consistently praise its beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, superb location, and amazing service.

For a superb 5-star hotel in Waterfront, the Hotel Californian is an excellent choice.

This exceptional hotel holds a 9.2 rating and offers a range of luxurious amenities. Guests frequently highlight the beautiful and comfortable rooms with premium bedding, as well as the amazing and friendly service from the staff. Many rooms feature a fireplace and offer mountain views. The hotel provides designer toiletries and bathrobes for added comfort, along with convenient valet parking. For dining and leisure, there is a winery with a tasting room and private tours, a poolside bar, and couples dining options. The location is perfect, with the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum just 0.9 km away and De la Guerra Plaza 1.1 km away.

For exceptional spa hotels in Waterfront, consider the Hotel Californian, Harbor View Inn, or The Eagle Inn.

The 5-star Hotel Californian, with a superb 9.2 rating, offers a full-service spa with a wide array of treatments including aromatherapy, body wraps, detoxification wraps, deep tissue massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. It features dedicated treatment rooms, including options for couples, and a steam room for ultimate relaxation. Guests consistently praise its great location, beautiful rooms, and amazing service from friendly staff. It is conveniently located near Santa Barbara Harbor, just 0.7 km away.

Another excellent choice is the 3.5-star Harbor View Inn, also with an impressive 9.2 rating. While offering a spa, it also boasts an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, and accessible facilities, including a pool hoist, making it ideal for a relaxing stay. Guests highlight its great location, spacious and clean rooms, and friendly staff. It is very close to Santa Barbara Harbor, only 0.5 km away.

The 3-star The Eagle Inn, rated an outstanding 9.4, provides massage and couples treatment rooms. Guests particularly rave about the excellent and delicious free cooked breakfast, the great location, beautiful and clean rooms, and the great service from friendly staff. This hotel is also conveniently located near Santa Barbara Harbor, just 0.5 km away.

For an excellent beachfront experience in Waterfront, the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is highly recommended by travellers.

This 4-star resort, with a rating of 7.6, is praised for its great location with ocean views and proximity to the beach. Guests frequently mention the clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, and excellent food. The resort also offers a full-service spa with a variety of treatments, including Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, body wraps, and massages, superb for relaxation. It is conveniently located near Santa Barbara Harbor, the Carriage and Western Art Museum, and the Cabrillo Bike Path.

For hotels in Waterfront that offer complimentary breakfast, consider the Marina Beach Motel, Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach, The Eagle Inn, West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel, and Inn By The Harbor.

The 3-star Marina Beach Motel, with an impressive 9.8 rating, provides a delicious continental breakfast free of charge. Guests frequently praise its excellent location, which is just 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach and 0.3 km from the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. The staff are also noted for being friendly and helpful.

Another superb option is the 3.5-star Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach, rated 9.4. This hotel offers a free continental breakfast daily and is conveniently located just 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach. Guests appreciate the spacious and clean rooms, as well as the helpful staff.

The 3-star The Eagle Inn, also with a 9.4 rating, offers a free cooked breakfast. It's situated 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach and 0.4 km from the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. Guests consistently highlight the excellent breakfast and the hotel's superb location.

The 3-star West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel, rated 9.4, provides a free continental breakfast daily. It is well-located near Leadbetter Beach, only 1.1 km away. The hotel is often commended for its superb location and friendly staff.

Finally, the 3.5-star Inn By The Harbor, with a 9.2 rating, offers a free continental breakfast. It is very close to the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum, just 0.1 km away, and 1.0 km from Leadbetter Beach. Guests often mention the friendly staff and the comfortable beds.

For top pet-friendly hotels in Waterfront, consider the Palihouse Santa Barbara, Haley Hotel, and Riviera Beach House.

The 4-star Palihouse Santa Barbara, with an impressive 9.6 rating, is a fantastic choice for travellers with pets. It specifically caters to dogs and offers amenities such as food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, and a dedicated dog exercise area. Guests frequently praise the friendly and fantastic staff, the absolutely beautiful and big rooms, and the convenient location. It is also close to the Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, just 0.7 km away.

Another excellent option is the 3.5-star Haley Hotel, rated 8.8. This hotel welcomes both dogs and cats and provides a dog exercise area. Guests appreciate its excellent location and the nice, quiet rooms. The Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum is just 0.7 km from the hotel.

The 3.5-star Riviera Beach House, with an 8.4 rating, is another highly-rated pet-friendly hotel that permits dogs and provides food and water bowls. Visitors often highlight its convenient and great location, the clean and big rooms, and the friendly and helpful staff. It is located 1.2 km from the Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum.

For budget-friendly hotels in Waterfront that come highly recommended, consider The Eagle Inn, West Beach Inn, and Marina Beach Motel.

The 3-star The Eagle Inn, with an outstanding rating of 9.4, is praised by guests for its friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and beautiful, clean rooms. It offers free WiFi, free self-parking, and complimentary cooked breakfast, along with free toiletries. It is conveniently located near Santa Barbara Carriage Museum, only 0.4 km away, and Leadbetter Beach, 1.2 km away.

Another excellent option is the 3-star West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel, which also boasts a 9.4 rating. Guests frequently highlight its superb location, friendly and helpful staff, and nice, clean rooms. This hotel provides free WiFi, free self-parking, and a complimentary continental breakfast, as well as free toiletries. It's just 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach.

The 3-star Marina Beach Motel is also a superb choice, achieving an impressive 9.8 rating. Travellers consistently praise its friendly and helpful staff, beautiful, clean rooms, and excellent location. Amenities include free WiFi, free self-parking, and a complimentary continental breakfast, along with free toiletries and bicycle usage. It is very close to Santa Barbara Carriage Museum at 0.3 km and Leadbetter Beach at 1.2 km.

For a romantic stay in Waterfront, couples have several excellent choices, including Harbor House Inn and Palihouse Santa Barbara.

The 3-star Harbor House Inn, with an impressive 9.6 rating, is great for couples seeking a coastal retreat. Guests consistently praise its great location near the ocean, beach, and sea, as well as the clean, good rooms and excellent, friendly staff. It is also very close to Santa Barbara Harbor, just 0.4 km away.

Another highly-rated option is the 4-star Palihouse Santa Barbara, scoring 9.6. This hotel is known for its beautiful rooms and fantastic, convenient location, just 0.5 km from Santa Barbara County Courthouse. It features an outdoor pool, sun loungers, and fireplaces, creating a wonderfully relaxing setting.

For family-friendly hotels near Stearns Wharf in Waterfront, consider the Hotel Californian, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara, and Moxy Santa Barbara.

The 5-star Hotel Californian, with an impressive 9.2 rating, is a luxurious option offering a pool, covered valet parking, and a winery with a tasting room. Families will appreciate the children's club with free activities and complimentary cribs. Guests frequently mention the beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, and amazing service.

Another excellent choice is the Avania Inn of Santa Barbara, boasting a 9.0 rating. This hotel provides a pool, free self-parking, and complimentary WiFi. They also offer travel cribs for families. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, spacious and clean rooms, and the convenient location.

The 3.5-star Moxy Santa Barbara, rated 8.6, is a great option for families with its outdoor pool, children's games, and secured shared pool area with sun loungers and a hoist. The staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful.

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