Best Santa Barbara Hotels For Families With Kids

Larisa Christos
2 years ago

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Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Agave Inn

8.5 / 10

(353 Reviews)

From 190$
The Eagle Inn

9.0 / 10

(589 Reviews)

From 199$
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

8.3 / 10

(315 Reviews)

From 275$
Beachside Inn

8.4 / 10

(2733 Reviews)

From 89$
Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg

8.4 / 10

(96 Reviews)

From 326$

What are the top family-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara? For those searching for a family accommodation, americanfreedomradio.com offers 19 deals to choose from. Hotel Milo (rating: 8.4/10) featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a picnic area, and a golf course is the top option at the cost of 167US$ per night. It’s set in West Beach area and a 15-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn, Montecito Inn, and Inn At East Beach all received 7401 reviews from families travelling in Santa Barbara. For more family deals click here.

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Agave Inn The Eagle Inn Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta Beachside Inn Best Luxury Family Hotels Santa Barbara Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel The Milo Hotel 5 Star Family Hotels Santa Barbara Ramada By Wyndham Santa Barbara Hotel Orange Tree Inn Marina Beach Motel

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8.5
Very good
353 Reviews

Agave Inn

📍 3222 State Street

From 190$

Situated a 15-minute ride from Santa Barbara City College, the inn also gives access to such sports venues as Elings Park BMX Raceway Car Racing Track, which is 10 minutes away by car. Standing around 5 minutes' walk from Chaucer's Bookstore, the Agave Inn is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

Entertainment in the area includes Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue within close distance of the property.

The bright rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with ironing facilities and air conditioner. Also, there are coffee/tea making machines as well as smoke detectors provided. The private bathrooms include a bath and a shower, and amenities such as hairdryers and towels.

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9
Excellent
589 Reviews

The Eagle Inn

📍 232 Natoma Avenue

From 199$

The comfortable 3-star accommodation places you just 1.3 km from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach and around 25 minutes' walk from The Historic La Arcada Courtyard Shopping Mall. Santa Barbara Wine Collective is only a 9-minute walk away, while Ambassador Park is within convenient reach of this hotel.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is merely 650 metres away. One of the most important attractions in Santa Barbara is Moreton Bay Fig Tree and it is located at a distance of 0.6 km from The Eagle Inn.

The accommodation welcomes guests to 29 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with free wireless internet and cable channels along with a coffee maker. They have a comfortable interior. Along with a tub and a sink, the private bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and guest toiletries. This Santa Barbara hotel also offers a holiday home with a kitchenette including a microwave oven and fridges.

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8.3
Very good
315 Reviews

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

📍 5665 Hollister Ave.

From 275$

Located in Goleta with the area's best vintage and thrift stores and specialty Asian markets, this inn is 10 minutes by car from Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm. The Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is within 5 minutes' drive of Goleta Valley Community Center bus stop and next to Devereaux Slough.

Options for cultural tourism include South Coast Railroad Museum, situated a 10-minute drive away.

The rooms at this 3-star hotel have an ironing set and central heating. Some of them comprise a sitting area and a kitchen, appointed with a sofa set. Guests can make use of a bathtub and a separate toilet along with a hairdryer and toiletries. The accommodation also offers a house with a kitchen including a microwave oven and refrigerators.

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8.4
Very good
2733 Reviews

Beachside Inn

📍 336 W Cabrillo Blvd

From 89$

Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum is located at a moderate distance from the property, and such natural sites as Santa Barbara Harbor are just 0.7 km away. From the Beachside Inn Santa Barbara it will take approximately 15 minutes to walk to University of California.

The accommodation is also just a minute's drive from Los Padres National Forest. The nearby entertainment options include Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue, which is a 10-minute ride away.

The Beachside Inn welcomes you to one of the 69 air-conditioned rooms comprising a balcony and a dressing area, and overlooking the courtyard. Guests can make use of a coffeemaker, and relax with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV. For more comfort, a hairdryer and free toiletries, along with a bathtub and a roll-in shower, are provided.

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8.4
Very good
96 Reviews

Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg

📍 31 W Carillo St

From 326$

This comfortable 4-star accommodation is near Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers and only a few minutes from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art". MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is 25 minutes' walk from the Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg, while Chapala & Canon Perdido bus stop is 5 minutes' walk away.

The property is centrally located within walking distance of shops, boutiques, and retailers. The lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden can also be found not so far from Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel.

Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature Wi-Fi and cable channels as well as a minibar. They are furnished with sofa beds along with a sofa and a work desk. Providing hairdryers and slippers, the en-suite bathrooms are also equipped with a hot tub.

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7.6
Very good
297 Reviews

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel

📍 5650 Calle Real

From 109$

The pet-friendly Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton places you approximately 10 minutes by car from Santa Barbara Orchid Estate and not too far from Magnolia Shopping Center. At the property, guests will be within close distance of Los Padres National Forest.

The accommodation is nestled close to trade fairs. The area also includes natural sights like the acre Goleta Public Beach Park at a distance of 2.9 km from The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel.

Each of the non-smoking rooms has a balcony and a seating area, and some feature a comfortable interior. Guests can make use of a trouser press and air conditioner along with coffee/tea making equipment. Offering a shower/bath combination, the bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and bathrobes. Enjoy views of the patio, while staying at this Santa Barbara hotel.

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8.1
Very good
1676 Reviews

The Milo Hotel

📍 202 West Cabrillo Boulevard

From 167$

Santa Barbara Harbor stands a 12-minute walk away, and Waterfront is around 5 minutes' walk from the property. The nearby cultural attractions are MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (600 metres) and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (0.6 km).

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is a 9-minute walk away. Hotel Milo Santa Barbara is also not too far from Funk Zone.

Some rooms provide a coffee machine and a mini-bar as well as a LCD TV to help you enjoy your stay. Also, they feature wood flooring. Guests can take advantage of views of the mountain.

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8.3
Very good
812 Reviews

Ramada By Wyndham Santa Barbara Hotel

📍 4770 Calle Real

From 126$

Magnolia Shopping Center is about a 10-minute drive from the accommodation, while State Street is nestled nearly 10 minutes' drive away. Places of worship to visit around a 15-minute ride from the Ramada By Wyndham Santa Barbara include Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church.

The property is also surrounded by a lagoon and a garden. The area features a number of shopping sites, such as Chaucer's Bookstore, which is 4.8 km from Ramada By Wyndham Santa Barbara Hotel.

The property offers 126 spacious rooms, some of them comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony. Guests can use a hot tub and a shower/bath combination, along with hairdryers and free toiletries.

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7.6
Very good
1766 Reviews

Orange Tree Inn

📍 1920 State St

From 69$

The property is located in the very heart of Santa Barbara 6 minutes on foot from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden and approximately 10 minutes by car from Santa Barbara Zoo. Places of worship to visit at a distance of 1.8 km from the Orange Tree Inn Santa Barbara include Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Turtle Pond, which is a mere 12 minutes' walk away. Orange Tree Inn is situated within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara City College.

The comfortable rooms include a patio and a balcony, furnished with a stone fireplace, and some of them face the patio. Guests can make use of ironing facilities and climate control along with coffee and tea making facilities. Offering amenities such as hair dryers, the bathrooms also have a bath and a shower.

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9.3
Excellent
1220 Reviews

Marina Beach Motel

📍 21 Bath Street

From 223$

While staying in the non-smoking property, you are invited to discover the white - sand Leadbetter Beach, located approximately 15 minutes' walk away, or visit sports venues like Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, which is merely 1.4 km away. The Marina Beach Motel is 5 minutes' walk from Ambassador Park and not so far from Santa Barbara City College.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is 7 minutes' walk away. The nearby family attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo within a 10-minute drive of Marina Beach Motel.

Each of the air-conditioned rooms has an adjoining terrace and a place for dining, and some feature a smart interior. Along with tea and coffee making facilities, such essentials as ironing facilities and air conditioning are also available. Featuring amenities such as hairdryers and toiletries, the private bathrooms come with a bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet.

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7.9
Very good
615 Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

📍 4111 State St

From 229$

Granada Theatre is approximately 6 km from the hotel, while Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church is 10 minutes' drive away this place. The Hyatt Place Santa Barbara is also within a 10-minute drive of such natural sights as Willow Glen Park.

Entertainment options in the area feature Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue at a distance of 2.5 km from the property.

Staying at one of the 88 rooms, guests are welcome to use a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making facilities. A microwave oven, a coffee maker, and a fridge are also included. For more comfort, a hair dryer and bath sheets, along with a shower and a hot tub, are provided.

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7.9
Very good
547 Reviews

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

📍 3850 State Street

From 176$

The Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn in Upper State Street with easy access to Highway 101, approximately 10 minutes by car from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. The property offers proximity to natural sights like Santa Barbara Harbor (7 km) and the oceanfront Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (4.2 km).

Entertainment in the area includes Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue within a 10-minute drive of the accommodation.

Furnished with a writing desk, some of the 68 rooms feature an iron and ironing board, and climate control along with high-speed internet and a cable TV with on-demand films. A swimming pool provided on the a private balcony will add more comfort to your stay. The upscale bathrooms are appointed with hair dryers and bath sheets as well as a hot tub and a shower/bath combination. Guests can enjoy views of the pool from the welcoming hotel.

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8.9
Excellent
2002 Reviews

Mason Beach Inn

📍 324 West Mason Street

From 220$

Situated in the heart of Santa Barbara, in a downtown area, the property is right by Ambassador Park. Standing around 10 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, the Mason Beach Inn is at a distance of 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Wine Collective.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Leadbetter Beach, which is approximately a 10-minute walk away. Stearns Wharf Harbor is within walking distance of Mason Beach Inn.

Some of the 45 comfortable rooms come with a mini-fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, and essentials such as an iron/ironing board and air conditioner. Guests can use a hot tub and a sink, along with shower caps and bath sheets.

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7.3
Good
92 Reviews

Montecito Inn

📍 1295 Coast Village Road

From 231$

The Montecito Inn Santa Barbara has a charming location 5 minutes' drive from Casa del Herrero, while shopping venues like Montecito Village Shopping Center are 2.5 km away. The charming accommodation offers proximity to such natural sights as Andree Clark Bird Refuge Nature Preserve (1.8 km) and Stearns Wharf Harbor (4.4 km).

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Butterfly Beach, which is just a 10-minute stroll away. Along with other cultural attractions Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is nestled 10 minutes by car from Montecito Inn.

Some of the soundproof rooms comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and are furnished with a sofa set and a work desk. Guests can make use of a minibar fridge and tea/coffee making equipment, and relax with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For more comfort, a hairdryer and bathrobes, along with a Jacuzzi and a steam shower, are provided. You can enjoy views of the ocean.

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6
Good
50 Reviews

Haley Hotel

📍 26 E Haley St, Santa Barbara

From 247$

The accommodation lies in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, around 10 minutes' drive from such family-friendly attractions as Santa Barbara Zoo. Storke Plaza is within walking distance of the hotel, while Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum is around 5 minutes away by car.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is 13 minutes' walk away. There is Stearns Wharf Harbor 1.3 km away, and Transit Center bus station around 10 minutes' walk from Haley Hotel.

The rooms are equipped with coffee/tea making equipment, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' comfort. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also feature hairdryers and bath sheets for guests' extra comfort.

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6.8
Good
41 Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

📍 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard

From 235$

The pet-friendly property has a great setting a 5-minute ride from Santa Barbara City College, while natural sights like Stearns Wharf Harbor are approximately 25 minutes' walk away. Standing at a 750-metre distance from The Cabrillo Ball Park, the full-service Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a 10-minute drive from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is about 20 minutes' walk away. The nearby family attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo a few minutes' drive from the unique Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

Some of the non-smoking rooms have a patio and a balcony, and such facilities as wireless internet and a cable TV with on-demand films, along with a mini-fridge-bar. They are furnished with spacious decor. Offering a hot tub and a shower, the bathrooms are also fitted with dressing gowns and towels. You can enjoy views of the outdoor pool.

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8
Very good
612 Reviews

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

📍 5620 Calle Real

From 167$

Surrounded by gardens, the contemporary 3-star property is a 5-minute ride from Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm. Santa Barbara Orchid Estate is not too far from the hotel, while Calle Real & Kellogg bus stop is around 5 minutes' drive away.

The nearby cultural attractions include Rancho La Patera and Stow House Art Museum, which is about 3 km from this accommodation.

Providing a bathtub and a roll-in shower, some bathrooms come with a hairdryer and toiletries.

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8.9
Excellent
2185 Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

📍 109 Bath Street

From 175$

The sand Leadbetter Beach is nearly a 5-minute drive from this Santa Barbara property, while relatively near University of California this place. West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, where the Franciscan Santa Barbara sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, which is only 0.9 km away.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is a mere 0.6 km away. The Franciscan Hotel is also 600 metres from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and 5 minutes on foot from Sea Center.

Some of the spacious rooms of this Santa Barbara property face the mountain, and comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony. Guests can use a hot tub and a shower, along with a hairdryer and guest toiletries.

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8.1
Very good
2253 Reviews

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

📍 2220 Bath Street

From 127$

This full-service accommodation puts you in the centre of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of such entertainment sites as Lobero Theatre. Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue is 25 minutes on foot from the Best Western Plus, and Santa Barbara airport is 20 km away.

The charming property is also at a medium distance from the Pacific Ocean. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Rocky Nook Park, relatively close to Best Western Plus Santa Barbara.

Some rooms provide a coffee maker as well as high-speed internet and a TV to help you enjoy your stay. Guests can also use a hot tub and a shower, along with such amenities as hairdryers and dressing gowns.

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6.1
Good
1001 Reviews

Rose Garden Inn

📍 3643 State Street

From 77$

Nestled a 5-minute drive from Willow Glen Park, this 2-star inn is a 10-minute ride from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. From the hotel it will take approximately 20 minutes to walk to Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue.

The property is right next to Santa Barbara Golf Club and within walking distance of Chaucer's Bookstore.

This comfortable accommodation offers 47 rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries, are provided.

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7.6
Very good
307 Reviews

Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

📍 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard

From 156$

The Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt is just moments from Santa Barbara Zoo and in the heart of Santa Barbara. This 4-star accommodation is a 6-minute walk from The Cabrillo Ball Park and nearly a 25-minute walk from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

The property is also a few minutes' drive from the Pacific Ocean. Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt is at a distance of 3.4 km from the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park.

Certain rooms have a balcony and a dining area for your convenience. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature tea and coffee making facilities. For more comfort, a hair dryer and towels, along with a spa bathtub, are provided.

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Best Santa Barbara Hotels For Families With Kids FAQ
What are the best Santa Barbara hotels near Santa Maria Public airport?
There are more than 614 reviews of our guests for 4 options not far from Santa Maria Public airport. Buckboard Motel rated 8.0/10 from 75US$ per night is the best hotel with 24-hour front desk, free parking, and laundry, located 4.1 km from the airport. To see more airport hotels click here.
What are the top places in Santa Barbara city centre?
There are 7 hotels and other accommodations in Santa Barbara city centre to choose from. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, cots, and a business centre on site. Spanish Garden Inn with rating 8.4/10 and Hotel Santa Barbara rated 8.4/10 are other favourite hotels in the area. To check more central hotels click here.
What are the best hotels in East Beach district?
More than 7 properties are situated in East Beach district. The greatest place to stay in East Beach district is Hilton Beachfront Resort, featuring free shuttle bus service, a spa lounge, and a Jacuzzi at the cost of 235US$ per night. Another top accommodation is Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel at the cost of 109US$ per night, which can offer a picnic area, a golf course, and concierge service on site. Cabrillo Inn At The Beach is a hotel with rating 8.0/10 at the cost of 127US$ per one night. Go here to see more suitable hotels.
What are the top cheap hotels in Santa Barbara?
There are more than 13 top budget properties in Santa Barbara. Inn By The Harbor rated 8.4/10 is great for your budget stay in Santa Barbara. This property has an outdoor swimming pool, cots, and a business centre. Ramada By Wyndham rated 8.4/10 is one more great hotel, offering a golf course, free shuttle bus service, and a Jacuzzi, as well as prices from 126US$ per one night. Sunset Motel, Sandpiper Lodge -, and Agave Inn are other popular cheap hotels. To see more cheap hotels go here.
What are the top 5-star hotels in Santa Barbara?
Americanfreedomradio.com recommends you more than 4 5-star options to stay in Santa Barbara. One of the finest luxury Santa Barbara hotels is Rosewood Miramar Beach rated 8.4/10 — it has more than 349 positive reviews from our guests. Offering free city shuttle service, concierge service, and wedding services on site, it costs 1695US$ per night. To see more favoured 5-star hotels click here.
What are the top boutique hotels in Santa Barbara?
For guests searching for a modern hotel in Santa Barbara, americanfreedomradio.com has more than 10 boutique options. We recommend Harbor View Inn rated 8.2/10 as the top boutique property for 239US$ per night with an outdoor swimming pool, cots, and a business centre on site. One more boutique option is a 3-star Moxy Santa Barbara rated 8.2/10 for 67US$ per one night. Hotel Virginia, Tapestry Collection By Hilton with rating 8.2/10: a 4-star property for 204US$ per night. To see more modern hotels go here.
What are the top Santa Barbara hotels for couples?
According to americanfreedomradio.com travel data, there are 56 deals for couples. Hotel Virginia, Tapestry Collection By Hilton rated 8.2/10 is a favourite 4-star hotel for couples, featuring concierge service, hiking, and cycling. Guests can book a room at this property for about 204US$ per night. Other top options are Palmoro House, Palihouse Santa Barbara, and Hotel Californian. For more romantic deals go here.

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