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1. Beachside Inn

2. Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach

3. Inn By The Harbor

4. The Milo

Best Luxury Family Hotels Santa Barbara

5. The Upham Hotel

6. Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

7. Lavender Inn By The Sea

5 Star Family Hotels Santa Barbara

8. El Encanto Santa Barbara

9. De La Vina Inn

10. Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Best hotels for families Santa Barbara]

  • Popular choice
  • Beach access
Beachside Inn Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

336 W Cabrillo Blvd
1.5 km (0.9 mi) from city center
  • 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.

8.3
2425 reviews
~ US$89 / night

Beachside Inn

1.5 km (0.9 mi) from city center
  • 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.

8.3
2425 reviews
From US$ 89 / night
  • Best-rated
  • Beach access
Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach

Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach

223 Castillo Street
1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's buffet

Offering bicycles for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is approximately a 25-minute walk from Peabody Stadium. Located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, this Santa Barbara hotel offers 20 rooms along with a heated pool.

Rudy's Mexican Restaurant offers a selection of dishes around 200 metres away.

8.9
488 reviews
~ US$170 / night

Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach

1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's buffet

Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach

Offering bicycles for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is approximately a 25-minute walk from Peabody Stadium. Located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, this Santa Barbara hotel offers 20 rooms along with a heated pool.

Rudy's Mexican Restaurant offers a selection of dishes around 200 metres away.

8.9
488 reviews
From US$ 170 / night
  • Guest favorite
Inn By The Harbor Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

433 West Montecito Street
1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

Located a mere 1.1 km from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, the 3-star Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara offers spacious rooms merely a 6-minute walk from Santa Barbara City College. The inn features a heated pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Guests can enjoy Tuscan dishes at Toma Restaurant & Bar, which is 8 minutes' walk away.

8.7
697 reviews
~ US$149 / night

Inn By The Harbor

1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

Inn By The Harbor

Located a mere 1.1 km from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, the 3-star Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara offers spacious rooms merely a 6-minute walk from Santa Barbara City College. The inn features a heated pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Guests can enjoy Tuscan dishes at Toma Restaurant & Bar, which is 8 minutes' walk away.

8.7
697 reviews
From US$ 149 / night

Best Luxury Family Hotels Santa Barbara

  • Beach access
The Milo The Milo

The Milo

202 West Cabrillo Boulevard
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • 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, located a mere 600 metres from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, features a sun deck, a picnic area, and a golf course. The hotel is only 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station and right around the corner from Ambassador Park.

At Sambo's Restaurant guests can enjoy American specialities, while Toma Restaurant & Bar offers Tuscan cuisine.

8.4
1596 reviews
~ US$167 / night

The Milo

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • 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, located a mere 600 metres from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, features a sun deck, a picnic area, and a golf course. The hotel is only 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station and right around the corner from Ambassador Park.

At Sambo's Restaurant guests can enjoy American specialities, while Toma Restaurant & Bar offers Tuscan cuisine.

8.4
1596 reviews
From US$ 167 / night
The Upham Hotel The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

1404 De La Vina Street
1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • 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, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is 950 metres from such culture-oriented attractions as Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum. The hotel has air-conditioned rooms along with dry cleaning and housekeeping service.

Treating guests with American dishes, Louie's is approximately 100 metres away.

8.5
254 reviews
~ US$198 / night

The Upham Hotel

1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • 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, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is 950 metres from such culture-oriented attractions as Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum. The hotel has air-conditioned rooms along with dry cleaning and housekeeping service.

Treating guests with American dishes, Louie's is approximately 100 metres away.

8.5
254 reviews
From US$ 198 / night
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

1908 Bath Street
1.9 km (1.2 mi) from city center
  • 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. Guests travelling by car can also use parking on site.

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages is just moments from Cajun Kitchen Cafe and serves delectable meals.

8.8
111 reviews
~ US$299 / night

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

1.9 km (1.2 mi) from city center
  • 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. Guests travelling by car can also use parking on site.

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages is just moments from Cajun Kitchen Cafe and serves delectable meals.

8.8
111 reviews
From US$ 299 / night

5 Star Family Hotels Santa Barbara

  • Beach access
Lavender Inn By The Sea Lavender Inn By The Sea

Lavender Inn By The Sea

206 Castillo Street
1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

The 3-star smoke-free Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara, located about a 5-minute ride from the Kid-friendly Chase Palm Waterfront Park, offers a heated pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. This Santa Barbara inn lies in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, within a few blocks of such cultural sights as MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

The nearby dining opportunities include Toma Restaurant & Bar, which is approximately 5 minutes on foot from the Lavender Inn Santa Barbara.

8.5
359 reviews
~ US$160 / night

Lavender Inn By The Sea

1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

Lavender Inn By The Sea

The 3-star smoke-free Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara, located about a 5-minute ride from the Kid-friendly Chase Palm Waterfront Park, offers a heated pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. This Santa Barbara inn lies in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, within a few blocks of such cultural sights as MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

The nearby dining opportunities include Toma Restaurant & Bar, which is approximately 5 minutes on foot from the Lavender Inn Santa Barbara.

8.5
359 reviews
From US$ 160 / night
El Encanto Santa Barbara El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place
2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Babysitting/Child services

The 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel, located a mere 1.2 km from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, offers a heated pool and Wi-Fi in the rooms.

9
94 reviews
~ US$474 / night

El Encanto Santa Barbara

2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • 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, located a mere 1.2 km from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, offers a heated pool and Wi-Fi in the rooms.

9
94 reviews
From US$ 474 / night
  • Top location
De La Vina Inn De La Vina Inn

De La Vina Inn

1323 De La Vina Street
1.0 km (0.6 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf course
  • Sun terrace
  • Family rooms

Featuring a convenient location, De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara offers views of the garden, and is 14 minutes' walk from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art". This comfortable hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Gastronomic options include an outdoor bar. Santa Barbara Public Market pampers guests with Mediterranean dishes and lies a few moments from De La Vina Inn.

8.7
111 reviews
~ US$229 / night

De La Vina Inn

1.0 km (0.6 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf course
  • Sun terrace
  • Family rooms

De La Vina Inn

Featuring a convenient location, De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara offers views of the garden, and is 14 minutes' walk from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art". This comfortable hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Gastronomic options include an outdoor bar. Santa Barbara Public Market pampers guests with Mediterranean dishes and lies a few moments from De La Vina Inn.

8.7
111 reviews
From US$ 229 / night

Affordable Family Hotels Santa Barbara

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Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

1601 State Street
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Car park
    US$ 30 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Family rooms

The 3-star modern Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel, located around 25 minutes on foot from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, offers a heated pool, Wi-Fi in the rooms. This Santa Barbara hotel is in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, 3.4 km from such natural sights as Shoreline Public Park.

Guests can relax at the on-site pool bar. Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel is in the immediate vicinity of Cantwell's Market & Deli restaurant with its Delhi dishes.

8.3
84 reviews
~ US$186 / night

Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • 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

The 3-star modern Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel, located around 25 minutes on foot from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, offers a heated pool, Wi-Fi in the rooms. This Santa Barbara hotel is in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, 3.4 km from such natural sights as Shoreline Public Park.

Guests can relax at the on-site pool bar. Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel is in the immediate vicinity of Cantwell's Market & Deli restaurant with its Delhi dishes.

8.3
84 reviews
From US$ 186 / night
  • Great deal
  • Private beach
Palmoro House Palmoro House

Palmoro House

424 Por La Mar Drive
2.5 km (1.5 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

The smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara is nestled about 5 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Zoo and features an outdoor swimming pool. Located approximately 2 km from Reagan Ranch Center, this 3-star hotel comprises 24 rooms and 2 restaurants.

Palmoro House Hotel features a lounge bar and Lido restaurant serving local cuisine.

7.7
146 reviews
~ US$79 / night

Palmoro House

2.5 km (1.5 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Palmoro House

The smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara is nestled about 5 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Zoo and features an outdoor swimming pool. Located approximately 2 km from Reagan Ranch Center, this 3-star hotel comprises 24 rooms and 2 restaurants.

Palmoro House Hotel features a lounge bar and Lido restaurant serving local cuisine.

7.7
146 reviews
From US$ 79 / night
  • Beach access
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard
2.6 km (1.6 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

The 4-star smoke-free Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara is situated within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Barbara Zoo and boasts a hot tub and a shared lounge. The hotel is a good starting point for Santa Barbara's sports attractions, including Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, which is 2.4 km away.

The American-style restaurant in Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt serves dinner, while in the à la carte restaurant guests can enjoy their breakfast. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can relax at the on-site pool bar. You can dine at Marbella, a stone's throw from the property.

7.6
248 reviews
~ US$156 / night

Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

2.6 km (1.6 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

The 4-star smoke-free Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara is situated within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Barbara Zoo and boasts a hot tub and a shared lounge. The hotel is a good starting point for Santa Barbara's sports attractions, including Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, which is 2.4 km away.

The American-style restaurant in Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt serves dinner, while in the à la carte restaurant guests can enjoy their breakfast. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can relax at the on-site pool bar. You can dine at Marbella, a stone's throw from the property.

7.6
248 reviews
From US$ 156 / night

Santa Barbara All Inclusive Hotels for Families

  • Beach access
Villa Rosa Inn Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn

15 Chapala Street
1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Babysitting/Child services

The 4-star smoke-free Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara is located just 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Wine Collective and features a sunbathing terrace and a courtyard on site.

Sambo's Restaurant is 300 metres away and serves American cuisine.

7.2
1250 reviews
~ US$436 / night

Villa Rosa Inn

1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Babysitting/Child services

Villa Rosa Inn

The 4-star smoke-free Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara is located just 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Wine Collective and features a sunbathing terrace and a courtyard on site.

Sambo's Restaurant is 300 metres away and serves American cuisine.

7.2
1250 reviews
From US$ 436 / night
  • Eco-friendly stay
  • Beach access
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 East Cabrillo Boulevard
2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Featuring air-conditioned rooms and an American-style restaurant, the 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is about a 25-minute walk from Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. Located fairly close to Chromatic Gate, this upscale resort offers a poolside bar, a patio and a wine tasting.

Set restaurant of this full-service property serves American cuisine.

6.9
78 reviews
~ US$235 / night

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Featuring air-conditioned rooms and an American-style restaurant, the 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is about a 25-minute walk from Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. Located fairly close to Chromatic Gate, this upscale resort offers a poolside bar, a patio and a wine tasting.

Set restaurant of this full-service property serves American cuisine.

6.9
78 reviews
From US$ 235 / night

Family Hotels near Santa Barbara

  • Eco-friendly stay
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

1450 Mission Drive
45.4 km (28.2 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Located just 600 metres from SolvangUSA, the 4-star eco-friendly The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel features a shared lounge and a lobby fireplace. Located not far from a convenient place to shop such as Solvang Village Square Shopping Mall, this Solvang inn provides 70 rooms.

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel offers its own American-style restaurant, where guests can try American dishes. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge bar. Sample American specialties at Solvang Brewing Company located within a 300-metre distance of the property.

8.9
383 reviews
~ US$87 / night

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

45.4 km (28.2 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Located just 600 metres from SolvangUSA, the 4-star eco-friendly The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel features a shared lounge and a lobby fireplace. Located not far from a convenient place to shop such as Solvang Village Square Shopping Mall, this Solvang inn provides 70 rooms.

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel offers its own American-style restaurant, where guests can try American dishes. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge bar. Sample American specialties at Solvang Brewing Company located within a 300-metre distance of the property.

8.9
383 reviews
From US$ 87 / night

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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