Best Santa Barbara hotels with Family Rooms
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
The Franciscan Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
- Family rooms
The smoke-free The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara offers proximity to the white - sand Leadbetter Beach, which is located 16 minutes' walk away. There is a car park on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Guests can dine at Sambo's Restaurant 300 metres from this accommodation.
The Franciscan Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
- Family rooms
The Franciscan Hotel
The smoke-free The Franciscan Hotel Santa Barbara offers proximity to the white - sand Leadbetter Beach, which is located 16 minutes' walk away. There is a car park on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Guests can dine at Sambo's Restaurant 300 metres from this accommodation.
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Best-rated
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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
Located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, the smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara offers a heated pool and a charging station for electric vehicles on site.
Guests will enjoy a variety of Mexican dishes in Rudy's Mexican Restaurant.
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
Located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, the smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara offers a heated pool and a charging station for electric vehicles on site.
Guests will enjoy a variety of Mexican dishes in Rudy's Mexican Restaurant.
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Offering a library and luggage storage, the 3-star Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara lies in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, merely 1.1 km from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach and only a 14-minute walk from such cultural places of interest as Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. This Santa Barbara hotel offers a sun deck, spa therapy, and a courtyard as well as rooms with views of the pool.
Guests will enjoy Italian dishes at Toma Restaurant & Bar, which is 8 minutes' walk away.
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Inn By The Harbor
Offering a library and luggage storage, the 3-star Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara lies in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, merely 1.1 km from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach and only a 14-minute walk from such cultural places of interest as Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. This Santa Barbara hotel offers a sun deck, spa therapy, and a courtyard as well as rooms with views of the pool.
Guests will enjoy Italian dishes at Toma Restaurant & Bar, which is 8 minutes' walk away.
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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
Boasting a summer terrace, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities, Beachside Inn Santa Barbara lies 0.7 km from the Santa Barbara Harbor. The hotel amenities and features include high-speed Internet access throughout the property as well as a vending machine and a lift.
Guests will enjoy Mediterranean cuisine of Toma Restaurant & Bar, which is around 100 metres away.
Beachside Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's play area
Beachside Inn
Boasting a summer terrace, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities, Beachside Inn Santa Barbara lies 0.7 km from the Santa Barbara Harbor. The hotel amenities and features include high-speed Internet access throughout the property as well as a vending machine and a lift.
Guests will enjoy Mediterranean cuisine of Toma Restaurant & Bar, which is around 100 metres away.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is located around 300 metres from Riviera Theatre. Boasting a heated pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is nestled just 1.7 km from natural attractions like the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park.
Guests are welcome to a pool bar on site. The property is within easy reach of The Dining Room and Terrace and offers a broad selection of meals.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is located around 300 metres from Riviera Theatre. Boasting a heated pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is nestled just 1.7 km from natural attractions like the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park.
Guests are welcome to a pool bar on site. The property is within easy reach of The Dining Room and Terrace and offers a broad selection of meals.
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Spa centre
- Children's menu
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara is situated 2.2 km from the compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness.
Guests may find the restaurant Cajun Kitchen Cafe 350 metres away.
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
- 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 is situated 2.2 km from the compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness.
Guests may find the restaurant Cajun Kitchen Cafe 350 metres away.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Featuring a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is nestled 2.7 km from Santa Barbara Harbor.
Restaurant Louie's offers American cuisine.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The Upham Hotel
Featuring a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is nestled 2.7 km from Santa Barbara Harbor.
Restaurant Louie's offers American cuisine.
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Beach access
Coast Village Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 10 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Coast Village Inn Santa Barbara includes 21 rooms and is 4 km from the Stearns Wharf. Street parking is available on site as well.
Coast Village Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 10 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Coast Village Inn
Coast Village Inn Santa Barbara includes 21 rooms and is 4 km from the Stearns Wharf. Street parking is available on site as well.
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Top location
De La Vina Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
Offering a sunbathing terrace, a picnic area, and a golf course, and views of the garden, the 3-star De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara is located 9 minutes' walk from Trinity Episcopal Church. Wi-Fi is featured throughout the property.
This comfortable hotel invites guests to have a drink at an outdoor bar. Mediterranean specialities are served at Santa Barbara Public Market, which is 5 minutes' stroll away.
De La Vina Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
De La Vina Inn
Offering a sunbathing terrace, a picnic area, and a golf course, and views of the garden, the 3-star De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara is located 9 minutes' walk from Trinity Episcopal Church. Wi-Fi is featured throughout the property.
This comfortable hotel invites guests to have a drink at an outdoor bar. Mediterranean specialities are served at Santa Barbara Public Market, which is 5 minutes' stroll away.
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 features 7 rooms for guests to stay in. Providing sports fans with proximity to Peabody Stadium, which is just 1.8 km away, this Santa Barbara hotel also includes hiking and bicycle trips.
The nearby dining opportunities include Bouchon, which is not far from The Craft House Santa Barbara.
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 features 7 rooms for guests to stay in. Providing sports fans with proximity to Peabody Stadium, which is just 1.8 km away, this Santa Barbara hotel also includes hiking and bicycle trips.
The nearby dining opportunities include Bouchon, which is not far from The Craft House 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
The 4-star oceanfront The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara offers a sundeck, a picnic area, and a golf course and rooms with views of the ocean.
The Milo
- 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 offers a sundeck, a picnic area, and a golf course and rooms with views of the ocean.
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
The comfortable Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is located nearly 25 minutes' walk from the acre Goleta Public Beach Park and boasts a hot tub, a picnic area, and a golf course.
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
The comfortable Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is located nearly 25 minutes' walk from the acre Goleta Public Beach Park and boasts a hot tub, a picnic area, and a golf course.
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Beach access
Lavender Inn By The Sea
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara is a great place to stay in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, a 17-minute walk from Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall. This inn features both Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.
Offering Italian dishes, Toma Restaurant & Bar is a 5-minute walk away.
Lavender Inn By The Sea
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Lavender Inn By The Sea
Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara is a great place to stay in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, a 17-minute walk from Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall. This inn features both Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.
Offering Italian dishes, Toma Restaurant & Bar is a 5-minute walk away.
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Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
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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 is located nearly a 5-minute stroll from Alameda Park, offering 122 rooms, Wi-Fi, and private car parking. Boasting a heated pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is nestled not far from natural attractions like Rocky Nook Park.
Cantwell's Market & Deli, situated just around the corner from Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel, is a perfect place to enjoy American cuisine.
Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
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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 is located nearly a 5-minute stroll from Alameda Park, offering 122 rooms, Wi-Fi, and private car parking. Boasting a heated pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is nestled not far from natural attractions like Rocky Nook Park.
Cantwell's Market & Deli, situated just around the corner from Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel, is a perfect place to enjoy American cuisine.
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Private beach
Palmoro House
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Located around 25 minutes' walk from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum, the smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara offers access to tourist attractions throughout Santa Barbara. The 3-star hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.
The on-site restaurant, Lido, serves local cuisine for lunch.
Palmoro House
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Palmoro House
Located around 25 minutes' walk from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum, the smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara offers access to tourist attractions throughout Santa Barbara. The 3-star hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.
The on-site restaurant, Lido, serves local cuisine for lunch.
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Beach access
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
- 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, located about 900 metres from Santa Barbara Zoological Gdns, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel is within walking distance of many of the attractions including Santa Barbara Zoo and Dwight Murphy Park.
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt features 2 dining venues, including an American-style restaurant.
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
- 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, located about 900 metres from Santa Barbara Zoological Gdns, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel is within walking distance of many of the attractions including Santa Barbara Zoo and Dwight Murphy Park.
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt features 2 dining venues, including an American-style restaurant.
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, $ | |
| The Franciscan Hotel |
8.9 / 10 (2104 Reviews) |
From 334$ | |
| Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach |
8.9 / 10 (485 Reviews) |
From 170$ | |
| Inn By The Harbor |
8.7 / 10 (698 Reviews) |
From 149$ | |
| Beachside Inn |
8.3 / 10 (2435 Reviews) |
From 89$ | |
| El Encanto Santa Barbara |
9.0 / 10 (95 Reviews) |
From 474$ |
More accommodations in Santa Barbara
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hotels in Santa Barbara are best for families with kids and offer easy access to the beach?
Beachside Inn and Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach are great options for families. Both are just steps from West Beach and offer various amenities suitable for children.
Visit the beach early in the morning for fewer crowds and explore the nearby Santa Barbara Zoo for a fun family outing.
Which family hotels near attractions like Stearns Wharf are recommended for activities?
The Milo and Inn By The Harbor are both close to Stearns Wharf. These hotels provide family-friendly features like spacious rooms and easy access to attractions.
Plan a visit to Stearns Wharf after lunch when it's less crowded, and enjoy ice cream with the kids at nearby shops.
What hotels in Santa Barbara have pools that are ideal for families with children?
The Franciscan Hotel and Lavender Inn By The Sea both feature heated outdoor pools. Families can enjoy relaxation while kids swim during their stay.
Try to swim during the late afternoon when the pool area tends to be quieter, especially if you have little ones.
Are there family-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara that offer breakfast?
Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and The Milo both provide complimentary breakfast options. Families can start their day with a hearty meal before heading out.
Head to breakfast earlier than 8am to avoid the lunch rush and enjoy quieter dining areas.
Which Santa Barbara hotels are recommended for families traveling with pets?
Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach and The Milo are both pet-friendly, allowing families to bring their furry companions. They offer amenities that cater to pets, making your stay enjoyable.
Contact the hotel in advance to ensure pet amenities are available and inquire about nearby parks for walks.
What family-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara offer special activities for kids?
The Milo and Inn By The Harbor provide complimentary bicycles for exploring the area. This encourages family bonding time and outdoor fun.
Choose to bike along the beachfront paths early in the morning for a scenic ride, which can be a unique way for kids to discover local attractions.
Which Santa Barbara hotels are best suited for larger families needing two-bedroom accommodations?
Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta offers spacious suites with two bedrooms and kitchen facilities. Families can enjoy more privacy and comfort during their stay.
Book your two-bedroom suite well in advance, especially for peak travel times when they fill up quickly.
What is the best time for families to visit Santa Barbara for outdoor activities?
Visiting Santa Barbara in the spring or fall offers mild weather and fewer crowds, perfect for families to engage in outdoor activities.
Plan your visit during weekdays in April or October for the best weather and access to local attractions without long waits.
How can families navigate transportation in Santa Barbara efficiently?
Santa Barbara has a convenient public bus system, the MTD, which connects most popular attractions. Families can use this service to travel easily around the city.
Purchase an all-day bus pass for $5 to save on transportation while allowing unlimited rides on the same day.
What seasonal events in Santa Barbara should families not miss?
Families should consider attending the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade in June. This vibrant and colorful event features various performances that are engaging for all ages.
Arrive early for good viewing spots along State Street, and enjoy the festive atmosphere before the parade starts.
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