Find 3 Star Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

Expedia guests highly rate Hotel Santa Barbara. A popular place to book in or close to Downtown Santa Barbara, this 3-star hotel comes with everything you want for a relaxing getaway.

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The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Downtown Santa Barbara will be the level of service and access to creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more pocket-friendly and provide the conveniences and services required for your comfort, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can expect a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket décor, premium toiletries and extra touches like day spas.

Motels generally offer cheaper rates than hotels, which makes them perfect if you’re road-tripping around Downtown Santa Barbara and keeping to a budget. A great option for overnight trips, these roadside escapes come with simply furnished rooms, limited services and on-site parking. Opt for a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay extra for additional space, privacy and amenities. Travelers can take advantage of things like free WiFi, a lobby and business services at this property type.

There sure are. Inn By The Harbor, offering hypo-allergenic bedding and a garden, and Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach are both good options in or close to Downtown Santa Barbara. Staying at a 3-star getaway with complimentary breakfast makes it a breeze to fill up for the day and keep track of your budget.

Get into the swim of things while on your Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail getaway at Inn By The Harbor or The Waterman. Both these 3-star properties in or near Downtown Santa Barbara come with a swimming pool. A perfect time for a relaxing swim is during the summer months of June, July and August. You can expect the warmest temperatures in August when they average from 61ºF at night to 82ºF during the day.

There’s a range of good options around Downtown Santa Barbara, including Inn By The Harbor. In addition to an on-site restaurant, this 3-star property offers a garden and free use of a nearby fitness center. Alternatively, check out what’s on the menu at Riviera Beach House. A terrace and an art gallery are a couple of other conveniences here.

If you want to stay up to date with your social media or emails when you’re away, have a look at our 3-star hotels around Downtown Santa Barbara. Haley Hotel and Hotel Santa Barbara are leading options where you can connect to the WiFi.

Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel are among our 3-star options around Downtown Santa Barbara with this useful amenity. Book a room at either of these getaways and you won’t need to go out and look for a parking facility or an empty spot on the street. Make sure to include a couple of fun day trips while vacationing in or around Downtown Santa Barbara. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Outlets at Tejon are two not-to-be-missed attractions.