The Best Newly Opened
Hotels in Santa Barbara

Opened October 2020. Boutique hotel. Very cosy. Set in Santa Barbara, 2 km from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 2.1 km from West Beach, and within 700 metres of the city centre. Certain rooms also offer a kitchenette with a minibar. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near Palihouse Santa Barbara include Antioch College, Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and Granada Theatre. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 15 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Opened January 2019. Hip. Located in Santa Barbara, 29 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is situated 42 km from Antioch College, 42 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 43 km from Santa Barbara City College. Rooms are fitted with a patio. At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe, bed linen and a terrace with a mountain view. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Circle Bar B Guest Ranch guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. Westmont College is 49 km from the accommodation, while Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 26 km from Circle Bar B Guest Ranch. Show full description

Opened November 2018. Charming. Comfortable beds. Situated in Santa Barbara, 3.5 Km from Leadbetter Beach and 320 meters from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a garden . Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is allergy-free and is located 1.7 km from Antioch College. All rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The rooms include a wardrobe and some of them have streaming service. Guests at De La Vina Property will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Barbara, like hiking, snorkelling and windsurfing. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Granada Theatre and Brooks Institute of Photography. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 12 km from De La Vina Inn. Show full description

Opened August 2017. Comfortable beds. Popular among families. Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is located in the Goleta district in Santa Barbara, next to University of California, Santa Barbara.Private parking is available on site. Residence Inn Santa Barbara Goleta features free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms and suites offer fully equipped kitchens, work spaces, and bath amenities. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a fire pit, a fitness centre, and a sports court. You will find free shuttle service at the property. Meeting spaces are available as well. Free breakfast is available to all guests, as well as an evening social. Antioch College is 14 km from Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta, while Santa Barbara City College is 14 km away. Santa Barbara Airport is 1 km from the property. Show full description

Opened August 2016. Historic. Cosy rooms. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The rooms include a flat-screen TV. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms offer ocean or mountain views. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.Guests can also utilize the on-site fitness centre. The on-site restaurant, Convivo,offers an Italian menu with an oceanfront view. Private parking with in-and-out privileges is available on site. Kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding are located nearby. State Street, which leads to the city centre and numerous shops and restaurants, is located 1.9 km away. Show full description

Highly elegant. Great views. Offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Central Santa Barbara. It boasts an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre and an on-site bar and restaurant. All spacious rooms include free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable satellite TV is featured in all guest rooms at El Encanto. Rooms include a minibar, a fireplace and a seating area. All rooms offer garden views. A 24-hour reception is provided to guests of El Encanto. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available. Guests can unwind at El Encanto's on-site fitness centre as well. With 2 miles of this hotel guests will find attractions such as Santa Barbara Mission and Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Great value. The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. A cable TV with movie channels features in guest rooms at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara. A coffee maker and free toiletries are provided in each air-conditioned room. Santa Barbara Winery is just 2 minutes’ drive from this property. The University of California – Santa Barbara is 11 miles from La Playa Inn Santa Barbara. Show full description

Cosy rooms. Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site. Guest rooms feature free WiFi. The modern rooms at Harbor View Inn include an HDTV with film channels and a minibar. Guest robes, a safety deposit box and a work desk are also provided. A fitness center with elliptical machines and stationary bikes is available for guests of Harbor View Inn. A 24-hour business center and concierge services are featured for maximum convenience. A gift shop is also located at the hotel. East Beach is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Santa Barbara Mission and Arroyo Burro Beach County Park are both 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Great location. This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay. Rooms are furnished with white linens and look out onto the garden. They feature cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities. A refrigerator & iron with ironing facilities are also included. This non-smoking motel is 5 minutes walk from the beach, marina and wharf. Highway 101 is 5 minutes’ drive from the property. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings. Guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. The individually styled rooms at Simpson House Inn offer a flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player. Boasting hardwood floors and Victorian décor, the rooms include a coffee maker and a work desk. Bathrobes, slippers and bath amenities are provided. Guests of Inn Simpson House can enjoy breakfast in their rooms or out in the garden, cooked by a gourmet chef. Afternoon refreshments and an appetizer buffet are also provided daily. Explore the area with the property’s free bike rentals. This property is a 5-minute walk from historic downtown Santa Barbara, and is 5 blocks from Arlington Theatre. Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens is 2.3 miles away. Show full description

Great breakfast. Popular among groups of friends. Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available. The Eagle Inn features air-conditioned guestrooms with free high-speed internet access and private bathrooms. Guests will also enjoy in-room microwaves, refrigerators and cable TV. After a day spent in the sun, guests can watch a DVD borrowed from the inn's free DVD library. A business centre is located on site. Local beaches are just 3 minutes’ walk away from this hotel. Shopping and dining opportunities at Stearns Wharf are less than 1 mile away. Show full description