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This boutique hotel is 5 minutes' drive from Central Santa Barbara and offers spectacular Pacific Ocean views. It has an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness center, and a bar and restaurant on the premises. Free Wi-Fi is available in all of the hotel's spacious rooms.
All of El Encanto's guest rooms have a flat-screen cable satellite TV. There is a minibar, a fireplace, and a seating area in each room. All of the rooms have a view of the garden.
Pet Friendly Luxury Hotels Near Santa Barbara
This Santa Barbara resort, located next to the Sandpiper golf course, features spectacular coastal views, an outdoor pool, and on-site restaurants. A private terrace with a view is included in every guest room.
All en suite rooms of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, have a television. All of the rooms are well-appointed and include a seating space. Slippers and robes are provided.
The Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, just steps from the ocean and with an outdoor pool, is located near to the Funk Zone. Guests can dine at one of the on-site restaurants and relax in the on-site spa.
A flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, free amenities, and a desk are included in each air-conditioned guest room. A balcony is available in some rooms.

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Palihouse Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from Leadbetter Beach, and features a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. The hotel has a bar and is close to several notable sites, including Antioch College, Santa Barbara City College, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour front desk and room service.

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The Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is located in the Goleta neighborhood of Santa Barbara, near to the University of California, Santa Barbara, and features an outdoor pool and hot tub. On-site private parking is available.
Free WiFi is available throughout the Residence Inn Santa Barbara Goleta. Kitchens, work areas, and bath amenities are available in all rooms and suites.
Sterns Wharf is 3.2 kilometers away. All guests have access to free Wi-Fi in their accommodations.
At La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Barbara Downtown, each air-conditioned room has a desk, a flat-screen cable TV, and a seating space. In the en suite bathroom, there are also coffee-making amenities, a small refrigerator, and free toiletries.
This beachside resort in Santa Barbara has an outdoor pool and a poolside lounge. It takes 5 minutes to travel to Sterns Wharf and State Street shops. In every room, you'll find fresh bathrobes and complimentary WiFi.
At The Unbound Collection by Hyatt's Mar Monte Hotel, select rooms have an ocean view. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, trendy dark wood furnishings, white bedding, and red accents.
Stearns Wharf is only a 4-minute stroll from this seaside hotel in downtown Santa Barbara. There are two heated outdoor pools as well as a modern fitness center.
Each of the bright, contemporary rooms has a flat-screen cable TV. An iPod dock, wooden floors, and a ceiling fan are included in each air-conditioned room. Each guest room has an unique coffee machine with coffee, and ocean view accommodations are offered.

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In Santa Barbara, the Hyatt Place Santa Barbara has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a communal lounge. Antioch College is 7 kilometers away, Santa Barbara City College is 8 kilometers away, and Westmont College is 16 kilometers away. There is free WiFi available, and private parking can be obtained for an additional fee.
An American breakfast is available to hotel guests.

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Casa Del Sol is located in Carpinteria, 600 meters from Carpinteria State Beach, and features a communal lounge, free private parking, a garden, and BBQ amenities. Family rooms are available at the inn.
All rooms at the inn have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linens, and towels. Casa Del Sol's rooms have air conditioning and a wardrobe.

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Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara beachfront are within a 5-minute walk from this contemporary hotel. There is free Wi-Fi available. In the en suite European-style baths, all rooms have luxurious bathrobes.
Each room at Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara has a platform bed with recessed lighting and modern décor. A work desk and a flat-screen cable TV with premium channels are offered. There are facilities for preparing tea and coffee.
Pet Friendly Comfort Hotels Near Santa Barbara
This ancient hotel, located 3.2 miles from Old Mission Santa Barbara, offers a daily cooked breakfast. It offers free WiFi in all of its guest rooms. There is a reception desk open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Each air-conditioned guest room at the Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara comes with a flat-screen TV. All rooms have a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and ironing facilities.
There is a business center on site that offers fax and photocopying services.
This all-suites hotel, located off Highway 101 in a thick grove of trees, with an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. The Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is around 5 minutes away by car.
All of Pacifica Suites' contemporary guest suites include with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator. The suites are spacious and well-appointed, with a work desk, hairdryer, guest bathrobes, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

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This Santa Barbara motel, located 15 minutes from the University of California, Santa Barbara, provides its visitors with a complimentary daily breakfast buffet as well as complimentary bicycles during their stay.
White linens are used in the rooms, which provide views of the garden. Cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities are also available. There's also a refrigerator and an iron with ironing capabilities.

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The Santa Barbara Zoo is a 5-minute walk from this hotel, which is 3.2 miles from Santa Barbara. It has a terrace, an outdoor pool, and rooms with flat-screen TVs.
Rooms at the Inn at East Beach come with a refrigerator. Cable television is available in each room. Guests staying at The Inn at East Beach can take use of the complimentary beach amenities.

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All rooms at the Extended Stay America - Santa Barbara - Calle Real are equipped with a kitchenette, making it ideal for longer visits. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, as well as a 24-hour front desk.
A stovetop, microwave, and refrigerator are included in every kitchenette at Extended Stay America - Santa Barbara. Laundry and ironing facilities are also available, as well as enhanced bedding with extra pillows.
Pet Friendly Budget Hotels Near Santa Barbara
This pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel is less than a minute's walk from the beach and features an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is only 5 minutes distant by car.
Each attractively decorated room at Motel 6 Santa Barbara has a seating area. The room has an en suite bathroom.
Late-night snacking is available from vending machines.
This Santa Barbara, California motel has pleasant accommodations and an outdoor pool, and is close to gorgeous beaches and local attractions such as the historic Santa Barbara Mission.
The Motel 6 Santa Barbara-State is conveniently located near the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens and the Santa Barbara Museum of History. The Santa Barbara Zoo, as well as a number of stores and restaurants, are all within walking distance.
This motel in Goleta, California, has an outdoor pool and beautifully painted rooms with an accent wall. It takes 10 minutes to drive to the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Every room at Motel 6 Santa Barbara – Goleta has a 32-inch LCD TV with extended cable. Every room has a phone that can make free local calls.
The pet-friendly Motel 6 is located just a few blocks from central Carpinteria, California, near beaches, shops, and restaurants, and offers soothing comforts and handy services.
The Santa Barbara Polo Grounds are only 6.5 kilometers away from the Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria. Within 16 kilometers of the resort are the Andree Clark Bird Refuge and the Santa Barbara Zoo.
The Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North has an outdoor pool and is less than 3 km from the beach and 14 km from the Santa Barbara Zoo. A 32-inch flat-screen TV with expanded channels is included in every room. On-site laundry is available.
Colorful dcor and an en suite bathroom are featured in each air-conditioned room. A refrigerator is available in some rooms.