Best hotels for families Santa Barbara]
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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
Offering air-conditioned rooms, Beachside Inn Santa Barbara is located 12 minutes' walk from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. This inn offers a sun terrace, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities along with a vending machine and a lift.
The seafood restaurant Toma Restaurant & Bar lies just around the corner from this Santa Barbara hotel.
Beachside Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's play area
Beachside Inn
Offering air-conditioned rooms, Beachside Inn Santa Barbara is located 12 minutes' walk from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. This inn offers a sun terrace, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities along with a vending machine and a lift.
The seafood restaurant Toma Restaurant & Bar lies just around the corner from this Santa Barbara hotel.
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Best-rated
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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
Offering a heated pool, the 3-star smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, approximately a 25-minute walk from Peabody Stadium. Boasting air-conditioned rooms with numerous modern amenities, this lovely hotel also provides guests with a 24-hour business centre featuring a photocopier and safes.
You can dine at Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, around 200 metres away.
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
Offering a heated pool, the 3-star smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, approximately a 25-minute walk from Peabody Stadium. Boasting air-conditioned rooms with numerous modern amenities, this lovely hotel also provides guests with a 24-hour business centre featuring a photocopier and safes.
You can dine at Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, around 200 metres away.
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Guest favorite
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Featuring a sundeck, a courtyard, and a library, the smoke-free Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara enjoys a central location, just a 13-minute walk from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. 2.1 km from the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park, this 3-star inn offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness centre.
Toma Restaurant & Bar with Tuscan cuisine is located 650 metres away.
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Inn By The Harbor
Featuring a sundeck, a courtyard, and a library, the smoke-free Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara enjoys a central location, just a 13-minute walk from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. 2.1 km from the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park, this 3-star inn offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness centre.
Toma Restaurant & Bar with Tuscan cuisine is located 650 metres away.
Best Luxury Family Hotels 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 oceanfront The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara, situated around 600 metres from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, entices guests with a hot tub, a sundeck, and a golf course. This Santa Barbara hotel is in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, 2.5 km from such natural sights as the primary East Beach.
You can relish Tuscan cuisine at Toma Restaurant & Bar located just around the corner from the Milo.
The Milo
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Babysitting/Child services
The Milo
The 4-star oceanfront The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara, situated around 600 metres from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, entices guests with a hot tub, a sundeck, and a golf course. This Santa Barbara hotel is in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, 2.5 km from such natural sights as the primary East Beach.
You can relish Tuscan cuisine at Toma Restaurant & Bar located just around the corner from the Milo.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The boutique-style The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is situated merely a 9-minute walk from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art" and features a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall. This 3-star hotel provides guests with whale watching for a more entertaining stay.
Louie's, located only steps away from The Upham Hotel, will spoil you with American cuisine.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The Upham Hotel
The boutique-style The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is situated merely a 9-minute walk from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art" and features a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall. This 3-star hotel provides guests with whale watching for a more entertaining stay.
Louie's, located only steps away from The Upham Hotel, will spoil you with American cuisine.
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Spa centre
- Children's menu
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara offers 10 rooms in the vicinity of Turtle Pond, a 17-minute walk away. Parking is available on site as well.
Cajun Kitchen Cafe is steps away from the Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara.
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Spa centre
- Children's menu
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara offers 10 rooms in the vicinity of Turtle Pond, a 17-minute walk away. Parking is available on site as well.
Cajun Kitchen Cafe is steps away from the Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara.
5 Star Family Hotels Santa Barbara
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Beach access
Lavender Inn By The Sea
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Located just 9 minutes on foot from Dibblee Hill, the comfortable 3-star Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara offers air-conditioned rooms with views of the garden and bicycle rentals to explore the area. Featuring a heated swimming pool, the smoke-free inn is within a few blocks of natural sights like the Stearns Wharf.
Toma Restaurant & Bar, situated a few steps from Lavender Inn By The Sea, is a perfect place to enjoy Tuscan cuisine.
Lavender Inn By The Sea
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Lavender Inn By The Sea
Located just 9 minutes on foot from Dibblee Hill, the comfortable 3-star Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara offers air-conditioned rooms with views of the garden and bicycle rentals to explore the area. Featuring a heated swimming pool, the smoke-free inn is within a few blocks of natural sights like the Stearns Wharf.
Toma Restaurant & Bar, situated a few steps from Lavender Inn By The Sea, is a perfect place to enjoy Tuscan cuisine.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
The 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is within 15 minutes' walk of the Old Mission Santa Barbara and has a heated swimming pool plus a 24-hour fitness centre. Here, guests can take advantage of a treatment room and a sauna and visit the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, located 3.1 km away.
The Dining Room and Terrace is adjacent to this Santa Barbara hotel, only 50 metres away.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
El Encanto Santa Barbara
The 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is within 15 minutes' walk of the Old Mission Santa Barbara and has a heated swimming pool plus a 24-hour fitness centre. Here, guests can take advantage of a treatment room and a sauna and visit the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, located 3.1 km away.
The Dining Room and Terrace is adjacent to this Santa Barbara hotel, only 50 metres away.
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Top location
De La Vina Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
Offering a sun terrace, a patio, and a picnic area, and views of the garden, De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara is located 14 minutes' walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. You may like the historic atmosphere of this comfortable hotel.
Serving Mediterranean dishes, Santa Barbara Public Market lies within 300 metres of this property.
De La Vina Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
De La Vina Inn
Offering a sun terrace, a patio, and a picnic area, and views of the garden, De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara is located 14 minutes' walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. You may like the historic atmosphere of this comfortable hotel.
Serving Mediterranean dishes, Santa Barbara Public Market lies within 300 metres of this property.
Affordable Family Hotels Santa Barbara
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Just opened
Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
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Car park
US$ 30 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heated swimming pool
- Family rooms
Located around 25 minutes on foot from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, the 3-star modern Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a parking garage. Boasting a heated pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is nestled 3.4 km from natural attractions like Shoreline Public Park.
There is also a poolside bar. Situated in close proximity to the Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown, the restaurant Cantwell's Market & Deli offers a Delhi menu.
Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
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Car park
US$ 30 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heated swimming pool
- Family rooms
Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
Located around 25 minutes on foot from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, the 3-star modern Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a parking garage. Boasting a heated pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is nestled 3.4 km from natural attractions like Shoreline Public Park.
There is also a poolside bar. Situated in close proximity to the Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown, the restaurant Cantwell's Market & Deli offers a Delhi menu.
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Great deal
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Private beach
Palmoro House
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
The 3-star smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara, located about 25 minutes' walk from the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. Offering a waterfront location 1.4 km from West Beach, this wonderful hotel offers to taste local cuisine on site.
The à la carte restaurant in this Santa Barbara hotel offers dinner options, while in the à la carte restaurant guests can eat something for breakfast. The poolside bar provides you with a place to unwind. Convivo Restaurant and Bar is ideal for tasting Mediterranean cuisine and is situated in the vicinity of Palmoro House Hotel.
Palmoro House
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Palmoro House
The 3-star smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara, located about 25 minutes' walk from the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. Offering a waterfront location 1.4 km from West Beach, this wonderful hotel offers to taste local cuisine on site.
The à la carte restaurant in this Santa Barbara hotel offers dinner options, while in the à la carte restaurant guests can eat something for breakfast. The poolside bar provides you with a place to unwind. Convivo Restaurant and Bar is ideal for tasting Mediterranean cuisine and is situated in the vicinity of Palmoro House Hotel.
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Beach access
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Located within 5 minutes' walk of the Santa Barbara Zoo, the 4-star beachfront Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara features a hot tub and a shared lounge. An American-style restaurant is available in this Santa Barbara hotel that boasts a waterfront location, 3.2 km from such entertainment venues as Granada Theatre.
Serving Mediterranean cuisine, Lido restaurant also faces the ocean. In the poolside bar you will find a wide range of refreshing drinks.
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
Located within 5 minutes' walk of the Santa Barbara Zoo, the 4-star beachfront Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara features a hot tub and a shared lounge. An American-style restaurant is available in this Santa Barbara hotel that boasts a waterfront location, 3.2 km from such entertainment venues as Granada Theatre.
Serving Mediterranean cuisine, Lido restaurant also faces the ocean. In the poolside bar you will find a wide range of refreshing drinks.
Santa Barbara All Inclusive Hotels for Families
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Beach access
Villa Rosa Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Spa & wellness centre
- Babysitting/Child services
The comfortable Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara, located merely 0.7 km from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. Thanks to its comfortable location, the 4-star smoke-free hotel is right around the corner from the Stearns Wharf and near a train station.
Choose from an unlimited choice of American dishes at Sambo's Restaurant which is a few moments from Villa Rosa Inn.
Villa Rosa Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Spa & wellness centre
- Babysitting/Child services
Villa Rosa Inn
The comfortable Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara, located merely 0.7 km from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. Thanks to its comfortable location, the 4-star smoke-free hotel is right around the corner from the Stearns Wharf and near a train station.
Choose from an unlimited choice of American dishes at Sambo's Restaurant which is a few moments from Villa Rosa Inn.
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Eco-friendly stay
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Beach access
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
The 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is situated in a shopping area of Santa Barbara, about a 25-minute walk from the Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum and only 1.9 km from the Stearns Wharf. Nestled in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district near a train station, this upscale resort offers mountain views and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
The full-service Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort has an American-style Set restaurant that serves American dishes. Guests are welcome to the poolside bar to relax with a drink.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
The 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is situated in a shopping area of Santa Barbara, about a 25-minute walk from the Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum and only 1.9 km from the Stearns Wharf. Nestled in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district near a train station, this upscale resort offers mountain views and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
The full-service Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort has an American-style Set restaurant that serves American dishes. Guests are welcome to the poolside bar to relax with a drink.
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Eco-friendly stay
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
The 4-star eco-friendly The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel, located a mere 600 metres from the SolvangUSA visitor center, features facials, massage therapy, and a shared lounge. The inn is situated right in the centre of Solvang, not far from such cultural attractions as the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art.
Guests can enjoy a meal at American-style Boiler Room restaurant or a drink at the lounge bar. The restaurant serves American cuisine.
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
The 4-star eco-friendly The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel, located a mere 600 metres from the SolvangUSA visitor center, features facials, massage therapy, and a shared lounge. The inn is situated right in the centre of Solvang, not far from such cultural attractions as the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art.
Guests can enjoy a meal at American-style Boiler Room restaurant or a drink at the lounge bar. The restaurant serves American cuisine.
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, $ | |
| Beachside Inn |
8.3 / 10 (2425 Reviews) |
From 89$ | |
| Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach |
8.9 / 10 (488 Reviews) |
From 170$ | |
| Inn By The Harbor |
8.7 / 10 (697 Reviews) |
From 149$ | |
| The Milo |
8.4 / 10 (1596 Reviews) |
From 167$ | |
| The Upham Hotel |
8.5 / 10 (254 Reviews) |
From 198$ |
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