Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Hotel Californian

8.5 / 10

(200 Reviews)

From 619$
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

9.1 / 10

(108 Reviews)

From 1034$
Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel

7.3 / 10

(127 Reviews)

From 344$
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

9.3 / 10

(321 Reviews)

From 314$
Santa Barbara Inn

9.0 / 10

(586 Reviews)

From 395$

If you prefer luxurious stays not far from Stearns Wharf, luxury-hotels.guru offers 4 deals to choose from.
Consider booking Bath Street Inn (rating: 8.4/10) at the cost of 306US$ per night. It's located 2.1 km from Stearns Wharf and provides concierge service, a business centre and board games.

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Hotel Californian El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara Inn Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Harbor View Inn

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8.5
Very good
200 Reviews

Hotel Californian

📍 36 State Street

From 619$

Located off Moreton Bay Fig Tree, the property is about 15 minutes’ walk from Santa Barbara city centre. It is only 0.7 km from the Kid-friendly Chase Palm Waterfront Park. Hotel Californian is a short ride from De La Guerra Plaza.

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9.1
Excellent
108 Reviews

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

📍 800 Alvarado Place

From 1034$

The accommodation is 2 km from the city centre and adjacent to San Marcos Building Courtyard. This welcoming hotel is sited very close to the Pacific Ocean. You can get to Sea Center in a few minutes by car.

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7.3
Good
127 Reviews

Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel

📍 31 W Carrillo St

From 344$

This accommodation is set within easy reach of University of California and in the centre of Santa Barbara. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel is a short ride from Stearns Wharf Harbor.

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9.3
Excellent
321 Reviews

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

📍 36 West Valerio Street

From 314$

The property is situated in Santa Barbara Downtown district, near Our Lady of Sorrows Church. The venue is 1 km away from the centre of Santa Barbara. The lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is also located near the hotel. You can get to Santa Barbara City College in a few minutes by car.

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9
Excellent
586 Reviews

Santa Barbara Inn

📍 901 E Cabrillo Blvd

From 395$

Situated in East Beach district, the inn is set around 20 minutes' walk from Funk Zone. The city centre is close by, about 30 minutes' walk away. This charming accommodation is located close to the Pacific Ocean. You can get to Andree Clark Bird Refuge Nature Preserve in a few minutes by car.

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Hotels in Santa Barbara

Average Price 🏷️ 455$
Rating 🏆 40
Landmarks nearby 🌆 Reagan Ranch Center, Casa del Herrero, Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Zoo
Top Santa Barbara Hotels 🔑 55
Family Hotel 👪 Hotel Californian
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel

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7.5
Very good
383 Reviews

Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

📍 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard

From 319$

The venue is set in East Beach district, in vicinity of Santa Barbara Zoo. The interdenominational Christian liberal arts Westmont College is 3.7 km from the accommodation. Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt is a short ride from Stearns Wharf Harbor.

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7.5
Very good
723 Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

📍 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard

From 327$

This accommodation is in a 15-minute walk from Funk Zone. Pristine private beach is near the hotel. This unique property is located close to Santa Ynez Mountains. You can get to Stearns Wharf Harbor in a few minutes by car.

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9.2
Excellent
103 Reviews

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

📍 1260 Channel Drive

From 645$

The venue is set about 5 minutes’ walk from the surfing beach. The hotel has a beachfront location next to the beach. You can get to Santa Barbara Zoological Gdns in a few minutes by car.

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8
Very good
1145 Reviews

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

📍 2220 Bath Street

From 191$

University of California is a 25-minutes’ walk away. It takes only 10 minutes to get to Stearns Wharf Harbor by car.

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8.8
Excellent
1308 Reviews

Harbor View Inn

📍 28 West Cabrillo Boulevard

From 285$

The hotel is situated in West Beach district, near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. It is less than 1.5 km from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. The family-friendly beach is located 20 minutes' walk away. Harbor View Inn is a short ride from the public Arroyo Burro Beach County Park.

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8.1
Very good
414 Reviews

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

📍 421 South Milpas Street

From 469$

The accommodation is set in East Beach district, a few steps from Santa Barbara Zoo. Guests can also easily visit Cabrillo Pavillion Event Hotel or EL Presidio de Santa Barbara State Park, which is 25 minutes' walk away. Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Property is a short ride from Santa Barbara Art Glass.

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Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara near Santa Barbara Zoo FAQ
What are the best budget hotels to book near Stearns Wharf?
According to luxury-hotels.guru travel data, there are more than 14 cheap hotels in the area.
For example, Beachside Inn rated 7.8/10 is one of the best options from 74US$ per night.
Try as well Extended Stay America - Calle Real — it is rated 7.2/10 and costs 109US$ per night.
What is the best place to stay not far from Stearns Wharf?
For those searching for a hotel not far from Stearns Wharf, we offer 16 top deals.
Guests have left more than 2574 positive reviews about Ramada By Wyndham rated 7.8/10 for 156US$ per night.
Motel 6 - State Street rated 7.4/10 may also suit you — only 89US$ per one night.
Other top-rated options include The Eagle Inn, Bath Street Inn and Marina Beach Motel.
How much are hotels not far from Stearns Wharf?
For a hotel room in Santa Barbara you will pay about 149US$ per night.
Casa Del Mar Inn with room rates from 166US$ per night is a 3-star property that includes a tennis court, hiking and laundry service.
One more suitable place is Hilton Beachfront Resort — pay about 246US$ to book it.
Other great deals are Avania Inn Of, Mason Beach Inn and La Playa Inn.

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