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Cheap Motels in Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $158 per night from May 4 to May 5
$158
per night
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,469 reviews)
Sandpiper Lodge
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $158 per night from May 5 to May 6
$158
per night
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $212 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$212
per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,617 reviews)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is $100 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$100
per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,175 reviews)
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is $113 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$113
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,082 reviews)
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
King Frederik Inn
King Frederik Inn
2.5 out of 5
1617 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA
The price is $128 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$128
per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Book a stay at this golf motel in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,563 reviews)
King Frederik Inn
Royal Copenhagen Inn
Royal Copenhagen Inn
2.5 out of 5
1579 Mission drive, Solvang, CA
The price is $138 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$138
per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this motel in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,791 reviews)
Royal Copenhagen Inn
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2 out of 5
4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA
The price is $92 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$92
per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Motel 6 Lompoc, CA
Motel 6 Lompoc, CA
2 out of 5
1521 North H Street, SR 1/N. H Street at E. Central Ave, Lompoc, CA
The price is $76 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$76
per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Stay at this motel in Lompoc. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6/10 (1,004 reviews)
Motel 6 Lompoc, CA
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $182 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$182
per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
The Inn at East Beach
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
2 out of 5
333 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA
The price is $77 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$77
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this motel in Buellton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
Oasis Inn & Suites
Oasis Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $125 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$125
per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Oasis Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Trending Hotels in Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $227 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$227
per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
A lovely relaxing place
"This hotel is lovely and in a great location overlooking the harbour. The staff are all very friendly and the pool & hut tub were delightful. We enjoyed our stay and realy relaxed."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $242 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$242
per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,574 reviews)
"We didn’t have high expectations. Room is dated but courtyard is very cute, hot tub was welcome feature after a long day, staff very friendly and breakfast was good."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Inn By The Harbor
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $158 per night from May 4 to May 5
$158
per night
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,469 reviews)
"The only "bad" thing I can think of is parking: the parking spots are very narrow, and you may not be able to fit into some of the parking spots if you have a bigger car. But there were enough spots to choose from. Everything else was very nice!"

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other Cheap Accommodation in Santa Barbara

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So, funds are a little tight right now, and you’re looking for a beyond-great deal for cheap motels in Santa Barbara this weekend. A buy one taco, get three free kind of bargain. One that’s all that and a bag of tortilla chips. And while you can search for the cheapest motel in Santa Barbara until your fingers go numb (just don’t spill salsa on your keyboard), there are even bigger savings at unreal spots for you to discover.

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Sure, you can find Santa Barbara motels aplenty. They’re a dime a dozen, practically. But when you book Hot Rate Deals from Hotwire, you can leave the bargain motels for another time and go for something way sweeter. Because for the same amount of dough, you can get so much more. Like a killer 4-star hotel deal, more. And you can get it for this weekend.

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Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Motels

How much does it cost to stay at a motel in Santa Barbara?

Most people choose to stay in motels to save a couple bucks and bank on a good deal. If you’re looking for cheap motels in Santa Barbara, why not level up your savings and your spot by booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead? When you book a Hot Rate, you end up getting way more bang for your buck. You’ll feel like you’re getting surf ‘n’ turf for kids’ menu prices, even when you book at the last minute. Because the longer you wait to book a Hot Rate deal, the bigger the savings get.


What are the best motels to stay in Santa Barbara?

Even the best Santa Barbara motels are sure to leave you wanting more. Instead of waking up on the wrong side of regret in a cheap motel, get more than you expected and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Looking for big-time amenities like sparkling pools, high-end gyms, or primo locations? You won’t get that with any ol’ motel in Santa Barbara. But when you book a Hot Rate deal, you could get a 4-star hotel for a 2-star price. You’ll be saying, “Motel, who?” as you luxuriate in a fluffy hotel robe. 


What are some cheap motels in Santa Barbara?

Sure, you can find a handful and a half of cheap motels in Santa Barbara for your last-minute getaway, but why stop there? You could get so much more on your quick trip to Santa Barbara with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Yeah, you might luck out at your motel in Santa Barbara and get some less-scratchy sheets. But why risk it? Save dough and get a top-shelf hotel when you book with a Hotwire Hot Rate. Just pick the area, scope out what you’re looking for (amenities, price, even reviews), and book. You won’t find out the exact name of the spot until after you’ve booked, but expect to really score. 


How can I find weekly rate motels in Santa Barbara?

If you’re looking to pack it in and stay a while, you deserve a deal. And not just at any motel in Santa Barbara will do when you could get a big upgrade thanks to Hotwire Hot Rates. Snag the best deal on a hotel that has everything you want for your extended stay and for way less than you thought you’d spend. A win like that deserves a celebration—beyond the best motel vending machine snacks. 


Are there any pet-friendly motels in Santa Barbara?

If traveling with your four-legged best bud is a must, your stay has to be pet-friendly. And you could search for pet-friendly motels in Santa Barbara for hours, but there’s a way better option for you and that fur-faced sweetie. Grab life with four paws and get a great deal on an incredible (and pet-friendly) hotel for less bones than you would think. Get out of the doghouse and scratch up a 4-star hotel at a 2-star price—treats all around.