Best hotels for families Santa Barbara
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Guest favorite
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
- All inclusive
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
- All inclusive
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
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Best-rated
Marina Beach Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Family rooms
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star non-smoking Marina Beach Hotel Santa Barbara is nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, only 1 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences such as Wi-Fi in public areas and access to complimentary wireless internet access and safes.
Toma Restaurant & Bar, situated 200 metres away, is a perfect place to enjoy contemporary cuisine.
Marina Beach Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Family rooms
Marina Beach Hotel
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star non-smoking Marina Beach Hotel Santa Barbara is nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, only 1 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences such as Wi-Fi in public areas and access to complimentary wireless internet access and safes.
Toma Restaurant & Bar, situated 200 metres away, is a perfect place to enjoy contemporary cuisine.
Hotel Santa Barbara
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Cots
Situated just 450 metres from Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall, the 3-star Hotel Santa Barbara features luggage storage. The hotel in Santa Barbara offers a vending machine and a lift.
Dining options also include Joe's Cafe, situated a mere 50 metres away.
Hotel Santa Barbara
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Cots
Hotel Santa Barbara
Situated just 450 metres from Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall, the 3-star Hotel Santa Barbara features luggage storage. The hotel in Santa Barbara offers a vending machine and a lift.
Dining options also include Joe's Cafe, situated a mere 50 metres away.
All-inclusive family hotels in Santa Barbara
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Beach access
Harbor View Inn
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
- Children's pool
Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara offers proximity to Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall, which is located a 19-minute walk away. A private parking lot is available on site as well.
Guests will find the seafood restaurant Santa Barbara FisHouse 5 minutes' stroll away.
Harbor View Inn
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
- Children's pool
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara offers proximity to Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall, which is located a 19-minute walk away. A private parking lot is available on site as well.
Guests will find the seafood restaurant Santa Barbara FisHouse 5 minutes' stroll away.
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Beach access
Castillo Inn At The Beach
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Family rooms
The comfortable Castillo Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara offers access to Peabody Stadium, which is located about a 25-minute walk away. A private parking lot is available on site as well.
Toma Restaurant & Bar serves contemporary dishes and lies just near Castillo Inn At The Beach.
Castillo Inn At The Beach
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Family rooms
Castillo Inn At The Beach
The comfortable Castillo Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara offers access to Peabody Stadium, which is located about a 25-minute walk away. A private parking lot is available on site as well.
Toma Restaurant & Bar serves contemporary dishes and lies just near Castillo Inn At The Beach.
The Eagle Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Spa & wellness centre
- Family rooms
The 3-star The Eagle Inn Santa Barbara provides proximity to the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse, which is located nearly a 25-minute walk away. This Santa Barbara inn provides rooms with views of the mountain and dry cleaning and housekeeping service.
The Eagle Inn is within a 300-metre distance of Toma Restaurant & Bar.
The Eagle Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Spa & wellness centre
- Family rooms
The Eagle Inn
The 3-star The Eagle Inn Santa Barbara provides proximity to the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse, which is located nearly a 25-minute walk away. This Santa Barbara inn provides rooms with views of the mountain and dry cleaning and housekeeping service.
The Eagle Inn is within a 300-metre distance of Toma Restaurant & Bar.
Family hotels in Santa Barbara with swimming pool
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Beach access
Mason Beach Inn
- All inclusive
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Car park
US$ 18 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Family rooms
Located a mere 0.9 km from Reagan Ranch Center, the 3-star Mason Beach Inn Santa Barbara is only 5 minutes' walk from Ambassador Park. This Santa Barbara hotel features an outdoor heated pool with a hot tub.
Located fairly close to this smoke-free hotel, the seafood restaurant Toma Restaurant & Bar offers an Italian menu.
Mason Beach Inn
- All inclusive
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Car park
US$ 18 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Family rooms
Mason Beach Inn
Located a mere 0.9 km from Reagan Ranch Center, the 3-star Mason Beach Inn Santa Barbara is only 5 minutes' walk from Ambassador Park. This Santa Barbara hotel features an outdoor heated pool with a hot tub.
Located fairly close to this smoke-free hotel, the seafood restaurant Toma Restaurant & Bar offers an Italian menu.
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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
The 3-star Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is nestled only a 7-minute walk from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and features a heated pool. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and a charging station for electric vehicles is provided on site too.
This Santa Barbara hotel is 250 metres from The Neighborhood and serves delectable meals.
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
The 3-star Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is nestled only a 7-minute walk from Moreton Bay Fig Tree and features a heated pool. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and a charging station for electric vehicles is provided on site too.
This Santa Barbara hotel is 250 metres from The Neighborhood and serves delectable meals.
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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 an outdoor swimming pool and views of the park, Beachside Inn Santa Barbara is situated 6 minutes' walk from Veteran's Memorial Bldg Concert Hall. Wi-Fi throughout the property, a vending machine and a lift are featured at this inn.
Toma Restaurant & Bar pampers guests with contemporary dishes and lies fairly close to Beachside Inn.
Beachside Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's play area
Beachside Inn
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and views of the park, Beachside Inn Santa Barbara is situated 6 minutes' walk from Veteran's Memorial Bldg Concert Hall. Wi-Fi throughout the property, a vending machine and a lift are featured at this inn.
Toma Restaurant & Bar pampers guests with contemporary dishes and lies fairly close to Beachside Inn.
Luxury hotels in Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Featuring bicycle rentals, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara is merely a 13-minute walk from Plaza del Mar Band Shell. The inn lies within reach of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and boasts a heated pool along with views of the garden.
Sample American specialities at The Brewhouse located within 5 minutes' walk of the Harbor Santa Barbara.
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Inn By The Harbor
Featuring bicycle rentals, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara is merely a 13-minute walk from Plaza del Mar Band Shell. The inn lies within reach of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and boasts a heated pool along with views of the garden.
Sample American specialities at The Brewhouse located within 5 minutes' walk of the Harbor Santa Barbara.
The Craft House Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
- Family rooms
The comfortable The Craft House Inn Santa Barbara is rated 4 stars and comprises 7 rooms with homely comforts. Located within 25 minutes' walk of such sports venues as Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, this Santa Barbara hotel lies Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers.
Bouchon serves a good range of European food and lies just 8 minutes' walk from the accommodation.
The Craft House Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
- Family rooms
The Craft House Inn
The comfortable The Craft House Inn Santa Barbara is rated 4 stars and comprises 7 rooms with homely comforts. Located within 25 minutes' walk of such sports venues as Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, this Santa Barbara hotel lies Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers.
Bouchon serves a good range of European food and lies just 8 minutes' walk from the accommodation.
Santa Barbara Inn
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
The 4-star smoke-free Santa Barbara Inn, located about a 25-minute stroll from Moreton Bay Fig Tree, boasts a heated pool and a fitness room. This Santa Barbara inn is in East Beach with plenty to do for all active beachgoers, 3.1 km from such natural sights as the ganna Walska Lotusland.
Santa Barbara Inn invites guests to the lounge bar to relax with a drink and enjoy mountain views. Offering Italian meals, Convivo Restaurant and Bar is situated fairly close to this hotel.
Santa Barbara Inn
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Santa Barbara Inn
The 4-star smoke-free Santa Barbara Inn, located about a 25-minute stroll from Moreton Bay Fig Tree, boasts a heated pool and a fitness room. This Santa Barbara inn is in East Beach with plenty to do for all active beachgoers, 3.1 km from such natural sights as the ganna Walska Lotusland.
Santa Barbara Inn invites guests to the lounge bar to relax with a drink and enjoy mountain views. Offering Italian meals, Convivo Restaurant and Bar is situated fairly close to this hotel.
5-star family hotels in 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
Located right around the corner from the 4-star oceanfront The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara, guests can quickly reach Ambassador Park. This Santa Barbara hotel lies just 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor and boasts a heated pool along with views of the sea.
Within 5 minutes' walk of The Milo Hotel, Toma Restaurant & Bar serves Tuscan dishes.
The Milo
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Babysitting/Child services
The Milo
Located right around the corner from the 4-star oceanfront The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara, guests can quickly reach Ambassador Park. This Santa Barbara hotel lies just 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor and boasts a heated pool along with views of the sea.
Within 5 minutes' walk of The Milo Hotel, Toma Restaurant & Bar serves Tuscan dishes.
Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The 3-star Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel Santa Barbara includes air-conditioned rooms nearly 25 minutes on foot from Moreton Bay Fig Tree. This Santa Barbara hotel is in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, 2.2 km from such natural sights as Santa Barbara Harbor.
You may walk 8 minutes to Rusty's Pizza Parlor or eat by Taqueria Cuernavaca, located just 500 metres away.
Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel
The 3-star Casa Castillo, A Zenstay Hotel Santa Barbara includes air-conditioned rooms nearly 25 minutes on foot from Moreton Bay Fig Tree. This Santa Barbara hotel is in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, 2.2 km from such natural sights as Santa Barbara Harbor.
You may walk 8 minutes to Rusty's Pizza Parlor or eat by Taqueria Cuernavaca, located just 500 metres away.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Comprising 55 rooms, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is near a shopping district, about a 25-minute walk from the sand West Beach. Located a mere 1.6 km from Rocky Nook Park, the hotel faces the garden and features a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall.
Guests can try American dishes at the restaurant Louie's located approximately 100 metres away.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The Upham Hotel
Comprising 55 rooms, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is near a shopping district, about a 25-minute walk from the sand West Beach. Located a mere 1.6 km from Rocky Nook Park, the hotel faces the garden and features a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall.
Guests can try American dishes at the restaurant Louie's located approximately 100 metres away.
Cheap family hotels in Santa Barbara
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Top location
Palihouse Santa Barbara
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
The 4-star Palihouse Santa Barbara Hotel, located just a 5-minute walk from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and 400 metres from Santa Barbara Historical Museum, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. The hotel offers 24 rooms and amenities such as a restaurant.
The à la carte Garden restaurant specialises in Mediterranean dishes.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Palihouse Santa Barbara
The 4-star Palihouse Santa Barbara Hotel, located just a 5-minute walk from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and 400 metres from Santa Barbara Historical Museum, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. The hotel offers 24 rooms and amenities such as a restaurant.
The à la carte Garden restaurant specialises in Mediterranean dishes.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
Offering a restaurant, the 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is nearly 5 minutes' walk from Riviera Theatre. Located 2.9 km from a convenient place to shop such as Chaucer's Bookstore, this Santa Barbara hotel provides 95 rooms.
Also, El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel features a poolside bar. The Dining Room and Terrace is situated just near the property.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Offering a restaurant, the 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is nearly 5 minutes' walk from Riviera Theatre. Located 2.9 km from a convenient place to shop such as Chaucer's Bookstore, this Santa Barbara hotel provides 95 rooms.
Also, El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel features a poolside bar. The Dining Room and Terrace is situated just near the property.
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Beach access
Hotel Californian
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Cots
Offering a restaurant and a barber shop, the 5-star Hotel Californian Santa Barbara lies in The Funk Zone with galleries, studios, museums, microbreweries, and restaurants, nearly a 25-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.4 km from Peabody Stadium. A heated pool along with a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna can be enjoyed at the hotel, situated a stone's throw from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
There is a pool bar onsite. The restaurant Finney's is located just a few steps from Hotel Californian.
Hotel Californian
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Cots
Hotel Californian
Offering a restaurant and a barber shop, the 5-star Hotel Californian Santa Barbara lies in The Funk Zone with galleries, studios, museums, microbreweries, and restaurants, nearly a 25-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.4 km from Peabody Stadium. A heated pool along with a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna can be enjoyed at the hotel, situated a stone's throw from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
There is a pool bar onsite. The restaurant Finney's is located just a few steps from Hotel Californian.
Family hotels in central Santa Barbara
Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Cots
Located 2.9 km from Rancho La Patera and Stow House Art Museum, the comfortable Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta offers air-conditioned rooms around 25 minutes' walk from Magnolia Shopping Center. Featuring an ideal location, this 3-star smoke-free hotel includes a heated pool and a fitness club, plus guests can visit the protected Goleta Butterfly Grove, which is 4.7 km away.
Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Cots
Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Located 2.9 km from Rancho La Patera and Stow House Art Museum, the comfortable Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta offers air-conditioned rooms around 25 minutes' walk from Magnolia Shopping Center. Featuring an ideal location, this 3-star smoke-free hotel includes a heated pool and a fitness club, plus guests can visit the protected Goleta Butterfly Grove, which is 4.7 km away.
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, $ | |
| La Playa Inn Santa Barbara |
9.1 / 10 (2126 Reviews) |
From 75$ | |
| Marina Beach Hotel |
9.2 / 10 (1199 Reviews) |
From 223$ | |
| Hotel Santa Barbara |
9.0 / 10 (689 Reviews) |
From 189$ | |
| Harbor View Inn |
8.9 / 10 (1335 Reviews) |
From 239$ | |
| Castillo Inn At The Beach |
8.7 / 10 (1232 Reviews) |
From 135$ |