Santa Barbara Hotels, Resorts, and Rentals

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Barbara?

What are the top hotels or resorts in Santa Barbara?

You have a lot of choices in or near Santa Barbara. If you need a hotel in the Santa Barbara area, consider making a reservation for a few nights at one of our suggested properties as these have been known to be the Top Vacation Rentals and Places to Stay in Santa Barbara:

• Casa Riviera
• Boutique Hotel Double Queen Patio Room
• Magnolia residence, located downtown between the Union Hotel & Bells restaurant.
• The Vista Suite - The Marlowe Boutique Hotel
• The Marlowe Library Suite - Vintage Luxury at the Beach - Hotel Amenities
• Little Denmark at your feet!
• Fiora Della Vita Italian Garden Estate Guest House next to the El Encanto Hotel
• Boutique Comfort at Inn at HWY1
• Olive residence, located downtown between the Union Hotel and Bells restaurant.
• Jasmine residence, located downtown between the Union Hotel & Bells restaurant.

How many vacation rentals have private pools in Santa Barbara?

There are 265 accommodation options with private pools in or near Santa Barbara. Top-rated hotels, resorts, and places to stay that have access to a swimming pool include:

• SB home.n Pool, hot tub. Gardens. Fab. Views. Privacy/Quiet property
• Hidden Views Mission Style house on 10 acres
• MYSTICAL HILLTOP RANCH
• Walk to Beach, Harbor and Shops! Private Pool/Patio

Which hotel or resort in Santa Barbara is best for families?

If you are looking for a family-friendly hotel, resort, or vacation home in Santa Barbara, check out one of the following places to stay as all are highly-rated accommodation choices with excellent reviews for families or groups staying in Santa Barbara:

• Old World Charm, Modern American Comforts!
• Theaterfest Lodging! 2 Comfortable Units, Pool, Parking, Continental Breakfast!
• Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches

How many hotels, resorts, or rentals are available in Santa Barbara?

At present, the total number of properties listed by Hotala -- including hotels, resorts, and rentals -- as of 2025 is over 3230 in the Santa Barbara area, and still growing. By combining listings from multiple websites, Hotala provides a huge selection of the best hotels, resorts, and vacation properties in Santa Barbara.

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