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, located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, also stands around 20 minutes on foot from Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Open-Air Mall and provides tour/ticket assistance for better sightseeing. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as a vending machine and a lift are provided on site.
Toma Restaurant & Bar offers Mediterranean meals and lies a stone's throw from La Playa Inn Santa Barbara.
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, located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, also stands around 20 minutes on foot from Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Open-Air Mall and provides tour/ticket assistance for better sightseeing. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as a vending machine and a lift are provided on site.
Toma Restaurant & Bar offers Mediterranean meals and lies a stone's throw from La Playa Inn Santa Barbara.
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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
Located nearly a 25-minute stroll from Kids World Playground, the 3-star smoke-free Mason Beach Inn Santa Barbara offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and private car parking. This Santa Barbara hotel offers 45 rooms in the downtown area of the city, not far from Santa Barbara Wine Collective, which is highly recommended as a place to have fun.
Situated in close proximity to Mason Beach Inn, the seafood restaurant Toma Restaurant & Bar offers a Tuscan menu.
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
Located nearly a 25-minute stroll from Kids World Playground, the 3-star smoke-free Mason Beach Inn Santa Barbara offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and private car parking. This Santa Barbara hotel offers 45 rooms in the downtown area of the city, not far from Santa Barbara Wine Collective, which is highly recommended as a place to have fun.
Situated in close proximity to Mason Beach Inn, the seafood restaurant Toma Restaurant & Bar offers a Tuscan menu.
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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
Located near the entertainment district of Santa Barbara, the 3-star smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara offers a hot tub and a sundeck. Featuring a heated pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is just 6 minutes' stroll from Pershing Park.
Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, situated about 5 minutes on foot from Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach, is a perfect place to enjoy Mexican cuisine.
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
Located near the entertainment district of Santa Barbara, the 3-star smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara offers a hot tub and a sundeck. Featuring a heated pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is just 6 minutes' stroll from Pershing Park.
Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, situated about 5 minutes on foot from Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach, is a perfect place to enjoy Mexican cuisine.
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
Offering luggage storage, the 3-star The Eagle Inn Santa Barbara lies in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, merely 1.1 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor and about 25 minutes' walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. While staying at the inn, a safe deposit box and 24-hour security are available for guests to use.
Guests may find the restaurant Sambo's Restaurant fairly close to this Santa Barbara hotel.
The Eagle Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Spa & wellness centre
- Family rooms
The Eagle Inn
Offering luggage storage, the 3-star The Eagle Inn Santa Barbara lies in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, merely 1.1 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor and about 25 minutes' walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. While staying at the inn, a safe deposit box and 24-hour security are available for guests to use.
Guests may find the restaurant Sambo's Restaurant fairly close to this Santa Barbara hotel.
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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
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable The Craft House Inn Santa Barbara sits approximately a 25-minute walk from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. This 4-star hotel entices guests to join winery tours to ensure a more exciting experience.
For American cuisine, try Rori's Artisanal Creamery which is around 500 metres away.
The Craft House Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
- Family rooms
The Craft House Inn
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable The Craft House Inn Santa Barbara sits approximately a 25-minute walk from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. This 4-star hotel entices guests to join winery tours to ensure a more exciting experience.
For American cuisine, try Rori's Artisanal Creamery which is around 500 metres away.
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Located 2.8 km from Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, the smoke-free Santa Barbara Inn offers air-conditioned rooms approximately 10 minutes by car from the top family-friendly place like Kids World Playground. Featuring golf and golfing activities along with a lounge bar at the premises, this 4-star inn overlooks the city and is nestled within a few blocks of Santa Barbara Zoo.
Serving Italian meals, Convivo Restaurant and Bar lies about 300 metres from the Santa Barbara Inn.
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Located 2.8 km from Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, the smoke-free Santa Barbara Inn offers air-conditioned rooms approximately 10 minutes by car from the top family-friendly place like Kids World Playground. Featuring golf and golfing activities along with a lounge bar at the premises, this 4-star inn overlooks the city and is nestled within a few blocks of Santa Barbara Zoo.
Serving Italian meals, Convivo Restaurant and Bar lies about 300 metres from the Santa Barbara Inn.
Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The recently renovated Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel Santa Barbara has 5 rooms and is located about 25 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf Harbor. The 3-star hotel also provides guests with a first aid kit and a first aid uniform.
The restaurant Sushi Teri is within reach of Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel.
Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel
The recently renovated Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel Santa Barbara has 5 rooms and is located about 25 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf Harbor. The 3-star hotel also provides guests with a first aid kit and a first aid uniform.
The restaurant Sushi Teri is within reach of Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel.
5-star family hotels in Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Located in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, approximately 700 metres from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art", the 3-star boutique The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara features a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall. This Santa Barbara hotel dates from 1871 and is surrounded by gardens.
Guests can enjoy a selection of American dishes at Louie's situated fairly close to The Upham Hotel.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The Upham Hotel
Located in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, approximately 700 metres from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art", the 3-star boutique The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara features a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall. This Santa Barbara hotel dates from 1871 and is surrounded by gardens.
Guests can enjoy a selection of American dishes at Louie's situated fairly close to The Upham Hotel.
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 is situated a mere 8 minutes on foot from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and boasts a sun deck, spa therapy, and a courtyard. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Santa Barbara inn is only 1.6 km from natural sights like Stearns Wharf Harbor.
You can enjoy a Mediterranean cuisine in the Toma Restaurant & Bar located within reach of 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 is situated a mere 8 minutes on foot from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and boasts a sun deck, spa therapy, and a courtyard. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Santa Barbara inn is only 1.6 km from natural sights like Stearns Wharf Harbor.
You can enjoy a Mediterranean cuisine in the Toma Restaurant & Bar located within reach of 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
Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, the 4-star The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara is just moments from Ambassador Park. Nearly a 15-minute walk from Funk Zone, this Santa Barbara hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness centre.
Sambo's Restaurant is located next to The Milo Hotel and serves American dishes, around 5 minutes' walk away.
The Milo
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Babysitting/Child services
The Milo
Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, the 4-star The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara is just moments from Ambassador Park. Nearly a 15-minute walk from Funk Zone, this Santa Barbara hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness centre.
Sambo's Restaurant is located next to The Milo Hotel and serves American dishes, around 5 minutes' walk away.
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
Offering a restaurant, the comfortable 4-star Palihouse Santa Barbara Hotel lies in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district of Santa Barbara, within 25 minutes' walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and just 650 metres from such cultural places of interest as Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. Located in the vicinity of The Historic La Arcada Courtyard Shopping Mall, this Santa Barbara hotel boasts Mediterranean cuisine served at the onsite à la carte restaurant.
This Santa Barbara hotel features Garden restaurant. There is a restaurant serving Middle Eastern food a mere 200 metres away.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Offering a restaurant, the comfortable 4-star Palihouse Santa Barbara Hotel lies in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district of Santa Barbara, within 25 minutes' walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and just 650 metres from such cultural places of interest as Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. Located in the vicinity of The Historic La Arcada Courtyard Shopping Mall, this Santa Barbara hotel boasts Mediterranean cuisine served at the onsite à la carte restaurant.
This Santa Barbara hotel features Garden restaurant. There is a restaurant serving Middle Eastern food a mere 200 metres away.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms, El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is about a 5-minute walk from San Marcos Building Courtyard. Guests can spend time relaxing in an adult pool, or admire a treatment room and a sauna in this 5-star hotel, located right around the corner from Riviera Theatre.
Guests are welcome to the poolside bar to relax with a drink. Serving both food and drinks, The Dining Room and Terrace is situated just near the El Encanto Santa Barbara.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms, El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is about a 5-minute walk from San Marcos Building Courtyard. Guests can spend time relaxing in an adult pool, or admire a treatment room and a sauna in this 5-star hotel, located right around the corner from Riviera Theatre.
Guests are welcome to the poolside bar to relax with a drink. Serving both food and drinks, The Dining Room and Terrace is situated just near the El Encanto Santa Barbara.
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Beach access
Hotel Californian
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Cots
Overlooking the ocean, Hotel Californian Santa Barbara is 25 minutes' walk from Granada Theatre. An outdoor swimming pool along with a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna can be enjoyed at this hotel, situated a short way from Stearns Wharf Harbor.
2 restaurants serving various cuisines await you onsite of this accommodation. The Californian Santa Barbara invites guests to the outdoor bar to relax with a drink. It overlooks the poolside. Serving American dishes, The Lark lies 5 minutes' stroll from this hotel.
Hotel Californian
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Cots
Hotel Californian
Overlooking the ocean, Hotel Californian Santa Barbara is 25 minutes' walk from Granada Theatre. An outdoor swimming pool along with a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna can be enjoyed at this hotel, situated a short way from Stearns Wharf Harbor.
2 restaurants serving various cuisines await you onsite of this accommodation. The Californian Santa Barbara invites guests to the outdoor bar to relax with a drink. It overlooks the poolside. Serving American dishes, The Lark lies 5 minutes' stroll from this hotel.
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 lies in Goleta with the area's best vintage and thrift stores and specialty Asian markets, about a 25-minute walk from Magnolia Shopping Center. 2.3 km from Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm, this comfortable hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness centre.
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 lies in Goleta with the area's best vintage and thrift stores and specialty Asian markets, about a 25-minute walk from Magnolia Shopping Center. 2.3 km from Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm, this comfortable hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness centre.
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$ |