🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States · Cheap Hotels
Five of the best cheap hotels in Santa Barbara, ranked using verified Booking.com hotel data, guest ratings and review support.
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
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| Hotel | Area | 5stays | Booking.com | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Playa Inn Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | 5stays selection | 9.1 | 2,157 | $219 |
| Castillo Inn at the Beach | Santa Barbara | 5stays selection | 8.7 | 1,245 | $251 |
| Avania Inn of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | 5stays selection | 8.3 | 904 | $212 |
| The Upham Hotel | Santa Barbara | 5stays selection | 8.7 | 260 | $341 |
| Best Western Plus Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | 5stays selection | 8.2 | 2,223 | $216 |
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Santa Barbara Winery is just 2 minutes’ drive from this property. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property.
Castillo Inn at the Beach offers rooms with a terrace or balcony. Its waterfront location supports beach-focused stays. The central setting provides convenient access but less seclusion.
Avania Inn is one and a half blocks from the Santa Barbara waterfront and Stearns Wharf. Free parking is available on site. The location also provides access to Downtown without requiring a beachfront rate.
This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Louie’s Restaurant, located on site, serves California comfort food and features an extensive wine selection.
The Santa Barbara Airport is a 12-minute drive from the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara. The hotel also features a heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Rooms have ironing facilities and hairdryers.
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Frequently asked questions
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara, Castillo Inn at the Beach, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara, The Upham Hotel, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara form this value-focused shortlist after destination, property type, guest score, review depth and dated price checks.
Cheap is relative to the local hotel market and travel dates. We compare the lower-priced eligible hotels found in our dated checks rather than promise a permanent rate ceiling.
We verify that every property is a hotel in the named destination, then compare dated nightly prices, Booking.com guest scores and verified review volume.
Compare Downtown, State Street, Waterfront, Funk Zone and Montecito. Staying outside the most central area can reduce the nightly rate, but transport costs and journey time also matter.
No. Displayed prices are dated reference rates. Live prices vary with season, room type, occupancy, taxes and cancellation terms.
