Best hotels in Santa Barbara for families
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Guest favorite
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
- All inclusive
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
The comfortable 3-star La Playa Inn Santa Barbara lies in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers and provides ticket assistance for utmost comfort.
At Sambo's Restaurant guests can enjoy American specialities, while Toma Restaurant & Bar offers Mediterranean cuisine.
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
- All inclusive
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
The comfortable 3-star La Playa Inn Santa Barbara lies in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers and provides ticket assistance for utmost comfort.
At Sambo's Restaurant guests can enjoy American specialities, while Toma Restaurant & Bar offers Mediterranean cuisine.
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Best-rated
Marina Beach Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Family rooms
The 3-star Marina Beach Hotel Santa Barbara is situated only a 9-minute walk from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and features a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area. Nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers near a train station, this Santa Barbara hotel offers garden views and an outdoor swimming pool.
Toma Restaurant & Bar serves a good range of Italian food and lies approximately 200 metres away.
Marina Beach Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Family rooms
Marina Beach Hotel
The 3-star Marina Beach Hotel Santa Barbara is situated only a 9-minute walk from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and features a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area. Nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers near a train station, this Santa Barbara hotel offers garden views and an outdoor swimming pool.
Toma Restaurant & Bar serves a good range of Italian food and lies approximately 200 metres away.
Hotel Santa Barbara
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Cots
The 3-star Hotel Santa Barbara has 75 rooms and is located nearly a 25-minute walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. The hotel features a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service, as well as general amenities such as a lift and a vending machine.
The restaurant Joe's Cafe is located 50 metres away.
Hotel Santa Barbara
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Cots
Hotel Santa Barbara
The 3-star Hotel Santa Barbara has 75 rooms and is located nearly a 25-minute walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. The hotel features a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service, as well as general amenities such as a lift and a vending machine.
The restaurant Joe's Cafe is located 50 metres away.
All-inclusive family hotels in Santa Barbara
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Beach access
Castillo Inn At The Beach
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Family rooms
Offering 20 rooms, the boutique-style Castillo Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is near an entertainment district, approximately a 20-minute walk from Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. There is private parking on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Toma Restaurant & Bar offers a selection of contemporary delicacies and lies right near the Castillo Inn.
Castillo Inn At The Beach
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Family rooms
Castillo Inn At The Beach
Offering 20 rooms, the boutique-style Castillo Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is near an entertainment district, approximately a 20-minute walk from Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. There is private parking on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Toma Restaurant & Bar offers a selection of contemporary delicacies and lies right near the Castillo Inn.
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Beach access
Mason Beach Inn
- All inclusive
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Car park
US$ 18 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Family rooms
Featuring an outdoor heated pool with a hot tub, the 3-star smoke-free Mason Beach Inn Santa Barbara is only 5 minutes' stroll from Ambassador Park. Located just 1.6 km from a convenient place to shop such as Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Open-Air Mall, this Santa Barbara hotel provides 45 rooms.
The neighbourhood features restaurants, including Toma Restaurant & Bar, which is merely 5 minutes on foot from the Mason.
Mason Beach Inn
- All inclusive
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Car park
US$ 18 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Family rooms
Mason Beach Inn
Featuring an outdoor heated pool with a hot tub, the 3-star smoke-free Mason Beach Inn Santa Barbara is only 5 minutes' stroll from Ambassador Park. Located just 1.6 km from a convenient place to shop such as Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Open-Air Mall, this Santa Barbara hotel provides 45 rooms.
The neighbourhood features restaurants, including Toma Restaurant & Bar, which is merely 5 minutes on foot from the Mason.
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Beach access
Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
The 3-star smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is located approximately a 5-minute drive from Stearns Wharf Harbor and has a heated pool with a hot tub.
Guests will enjoy Mexican dishes at Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, which is right around the corner from the hotel.
Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach
The 3-star smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is located approximately a 5-minute drive from Stearns Wharf Harbor and has a heated pool with a hot tub.
Guests will enjoy Mexican dishes at Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, which is right around the corner from the hotel.
Family hotels in Santa Barbara with swimming pool
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Beach access
Harbor View Inn
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
- Children's pool
Nearly 25 minutes' walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, the 4-star Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara includes 51 rooms. Located in close proximity to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, this Santa Barbara inn features a swimming pool for guests to relax in.
Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Blackbird is only a few steps from the Harbor View.
Harbor View Inn
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
- Children's pool
Harbor View Inn
Nearly 25 minutes' walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, the 4-star Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara includes 51 rooms. Located in close proximity to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, this Santa Barbara inn features a swimming pool for guests to relax in.
Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Blackbird is only a few steps from the Harbor View.
The Eagle Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Spa & wellness centre
- Family rooms
Nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, the 3-star The Eagle Inn Santa Barbara features luggage storage.
The Eagle Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Spa & wellness centre
- Family rooms
The Eagle Inn
Nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, the 3-star The Eagle Inn Santa Barbara features luggage storage.
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Popular choice
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Beach access
Beachside Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's play area
The 3-star Beachside Inn Santa Barbara, situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from Peabody Stadium, features a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area. This Santa Barbara hotel offers 69 rooms in the walkable area of the city, approximately 2 km from Granada Theatre, which is highly recommended as a place to have fun.
Toma Restaurant & Bar is located next to Beachside Inn and serves Italian dishes, a mere 5 minutes' walk away.
Beachside Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's play area
Beachside Inn
The 3-star Beachside Inn Santa Barbara, situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from Peabody Stadium, features a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area. This Santa Barbara hotel offers 69 rooms in the walkable area of the city, approximately 2 km from Granada Theatre, which is highly recommended as a place to have fun.
Toma Restaurant & Bar is located next to Beachside Inn and serves Italian dishes, a mere 5 minutes' walk away.
Luxury hotels in Santa Barbara
The Craft House Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
- Family rooms
Situated approximately a 25-minute walk from the comfortable The Craft House Inn Santa Barbara, guests can visit the sand Leadbetter Beach. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas at this 4-star hotel.
Bouchon offers a wide range of French dishes and lies not far from this accommodation.
The Craft House Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
- Family rooms
The Craft House Inn
Situated approximately a 25-minute walk from the comfortable The Craft House Inn Santa Barbara, guests can visit the sand Leadbetter Beach. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas at this 4-star hotel.
Bouchon offers a wide range of French dishes and lies not far from this accommodation.
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Guests of the smoke-free Santa Barbara Inn can easily reach The Cabrillo Ball Park, located just 6 minutes' walk away. The 4-star inn offers private parking on site and a heated pool.
Serving Italian meals, Convivo Restaurant and Bar lies right around the corner from Santa Barbara Inn.
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Guests of the smoke-free Santa Barbara Inn can easily reach The Cabrillo Ball Park, located just 6 minutes' walk away. The 4-star inn offers private parking on site and a heated pool.
Serving Italian meals, Convivo Restaurant and Bar lies right around the corner from Santa Barbara Inn.
Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The 3-star Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel Santa Barbara, located about 25 minutes' walk from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, offers air-conditioned rooms.
Tino's Italian Grocery is located next to Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel and serves Italian dishes, 550 metres from the property.
Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel
The 3-star Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel Santa Barbara, located about 25 minutes' walk from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, offers air-conditioned rooms.
Tino's Italian Grocery is located next to Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel and serves Italian dishes, 550 metres from the property.
5-star family hotels in Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Located approximately 700 metres from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art", the 3-star boutique The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara has a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall.
Guests can also enjoy American food at Louie's located fairly close to The Upham Santa Barbara.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The Upham Hotel
Located approximately 700 metres from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art", the 3-star boutique The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara has a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall.
Guests can also enjoy American food at Louie's located fairly close to The Upham Santa Barbara.
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
The 3-star smoke-free Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara offers a location a mere 5 minutes on foot from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum and such amenities as an outdoor swimming pool, a sun deck, spa therapy, and a courtyard. Located within reach of the white - sand Leadbetter Beach, this Santa Barbara inn features a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
The Toma Restaurant & Bar is only 0.6 km from the Harbor Santa Barbara.
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Inn By The Harbor
The 3-star smoke-free Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara offers a location a mere 5 minutes on foot from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum and such amenities as an outdoor swimming pool, a sun deck, spa therapy, and a courtyard. Located within reach of the white - sand Leadbetter Beach, this Santa Barbara inn features a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
The Toma Restaurant & Bar is only 0.6 km from the Harbor Santa Barbara.
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Beach access
The Milo
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Babysitting/Child services
The 4-star The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara, located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, just moments from Ambassador Park, features views of the courtyard. This Santa Barbara hotel has air-conditioned rooms along with dry cleaning and housekeeping.
The nearby dining opportunities include Sambo's Restaurant, which is just around the corner from the Milo Santa Barbara.
The Milo
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Babysitting/Child services
The Milo
The 4-star The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara, located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, just moments from Ambassador Park, features views of the courtyard. This Santa Barbara hotel has air-conditioned rooms along with dry cleaning and housekeeping.
The nearby dining opportunities include Sambo's Restaurant, which is just around the corner from the Milo Santa Barbara.
Cheap family hotels in Santa Barbara
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Top location
Palihouse Santa Barbara
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Guests of the comfortable 4-star Palihouse Santa Barbara Hotel can visit MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, situated approximately a 25-minute walk away. Immerse yourself in the comfort of air-conditioned rooms and dry cleaning and housekeeping at this Santa Barbara hotel.
The Palihouse offers a menu of Mediterranean cuisine, which you can taste in the à la carte Garden restaurant.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Guests of the comfortable 4-star Palihouse Santa Barbara Hotel can visit MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, situated approximately a 25-minute walk away. Immerse yourself in the comfort of air-conditioned rooms and dry cleaning and housekeeping at this Santa Barbara hotel.
The Palihouse offers a menu of Mediterranean cuisine, which you can taste in the à la carte Garden restaurant.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is located about a 5-minute walk from San Marcos Building Courtyard and offers a restaurant. This 5-star hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
El Encanto Santa Barbara
El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is located about a 5-minute walk from San Marcos Building Courtyard and offers a restaurant. This 5-star hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms.
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Beach access
Hotel Californian
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Cots
Centrally located 25 minutes' walk from Granada Theatre, Hotel Californian Santa Barbara features rooms with views of the mountain. Guests can visit Stearns Wharf Harbor, which is 650 metres away, and enjoy an outdoor swimming pool or a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.
Hotel Californian is within a 5-minute drive of the seafood restaurant Santa Barbara FisHouse.
Hotel Californian
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Cots
Hotel Californian
Centrally located 25 minutes' walk from Granada Theatre, Hotel Californian Santa Barbara features rooms with views of the mountain. Guests can visit Stearns Wharf Harbor, which is 650 metres away, and enjoy an outdoor swimming pool or a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.
Hotel Californian is within a 5-minute drive of the seafood restaurant Santa Barbara FisHouse.
Family hotels in central Santa Barbara
Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Cots
Offering a hot tub and a golf course, the 3-star Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is located about a 25-minute walk from Magnolia Shopping Center. Guests have access to a heated pool, a fitness club and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Cots
Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Offering a hot tub and a golf course, the 3-star Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is located about a 25-minute walk from Magnolia Shopping Center. Guests have access to a heated pool, a fitness club and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| La Playa Inn Santa Barbara |
9.1 / 10 (2126 Reviews) |
From 75$ | |
| Marina Beach Hotel |
9.2 / 10 (1199 Reviews) |
From 223$ | |
| Hotel Santa Barbara |
9.0 / 10 (689 Reviews) |
From 289$ | |
| Castillo Inn At The Beach |
8.7 / 10 (1232 Reviews) |
From 135$ | |
| Mason Beach Inn |
8.9 / 10 (1537 Reviews) |
From 280$ |