Finding the best stays in Santa Barbara…
Scoring hotels on cleanliness, location, price fairness, and trust — the risks a star rating hides.
Hotels in Santa Barbara, United States, scored by risk
42 hotels rated on the risks stars hide — cleanliness, noise, location, and whether the price is fair for what you get. Our top pick: The Eagle Inn.
Best hotels in Santa Barbara · 42 scored, fewest red flags first
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The Eagle Inn
84Few red flags — 4.8★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 1,277 reviews · ~$407/night · 14 km from Center
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
81Few red flags — 4.8★ guest rating; safety 22% negative
2★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 522 reviews · ~$116/night · 14 km from Center
Casa De La Vina
79Few red flags — 5.0★ guest rating
5.0 guest rating · 148 reviews · ~$281/night · 13 km from Center
La Playa Inn
78Few red flags — 4.8★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 275 reviews · ~$214/night · 13 km from Center
Casa Riviera
78Few red flags — 5.0★ guest rating
5.0 guest rating · 145 reviews · ~$322/night · 13 km from Center
Palihouse Santa Barbara
77Few red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 230 reviews · ~$388/night · 13 km from Center
Simpson House Inn
76Few red flags — 4.8★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 208 reviews · ~$493/night · 12 km from Center
De La Vina Inn
76Few red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
4.7 guest rating · 195 reviews · ~$158/night · 12 km from Center
Rosewood Miramar Beach
76Few red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 1,197 reviews · ~$2344/night · 19 km from Center
Kimpton Canary Hotel
74Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 752 reviews · ~$449/night · 13 km from Center
Casa Iglesia
74Some red flags — 5.0★ guest rating
5.0 guest rating · 93 reviews · ~$276/night · 11 km from Center
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
73Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 321 reviews · ~$268/night · 13 km from Center
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
72Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
2★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 270 reviews · ~$226/night · 11 km from Center
Franciscan Inn & Suites
72Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 542 reviews · ~$243/night · 14 km from Center
Casa Valerio
72Some red flags — 4.9★ guest rating
4.9 guest rating · 79 reviews · ~$256/night · 12 km from Center
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
72Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 486 reviews · ~$240/night · 14 km from Center
Casa Castillo
71Some red flags — 5.0★ guest rating
5.0 guest rating · 49 reviews · ~$312/night · 12 km from Center
El Encanto, Santa Barbara
70Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 895 reviews · 13 km from Center
Hotel Californian
70Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; service 28% negative
5★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 578 reviews · ~$1186/night · 14 km from Center
Casa Del Mar Inn
70Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 271 reviews · ~$222/night · 14 km from Center
Lavender Inn by the Sea
70Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 309 reviews · ~$242/night · 13 km from Center
Inn by the Harbor
69Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 523 reviews · ~$211/night · 13 km from Center
The Craft House Inn
69Some red flags — 4.8★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 31 reviews · 12 km from Center
Mason Beach Inn
68Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating
2★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 536 reviews · ~$269/night · 14 km from Center
Santa Barbara Inn
67Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 473 reviews · ~$506/night · 15 km from Center