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Top 10 Hotels Near El Capitan Lake

Terrace/patio
Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
Laguna, 0.5 km from El Capitan Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (69)
"Excelente place to stay"
Mexico
Luis Alonso
The price is RM503
RM882 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Casa Riviera
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

3.0 star property
0.5 km from El Capitan Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (122)
"Love everything about this location. "
United States
roxana
Casa De La Vina
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from El Capitan Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Nicely remodeled motel with comfortable rooms in a great location near beach and restaurants."
United States
Greg
The price is RM637
RM726 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Marina Beach Motel
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
Laguna, 0.7 km from El Capitan Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (215)
"Great stay"
United States
Scott
The price is RM385
RM747 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Casa Jardin
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property
0.6 km from El Capitan Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (367)
"Stellar!! I will definitely be back. Super clean, very friendly, great location, and a very fun vibe."
United States
James
The price is RM1,748
RM2,159 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Front of property – evening/night
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from El Capitan Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Nice room, helpful staff, good breakfast "
United States
chris
The price is RM770
RM877 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
La Playa Inn
Garden
Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property
Upper East, 1.4 km from El Capitan Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (684)
"Beautiful, comfortable and very kind and attentive personnel. Highly recommended."
Canada
Shirin
The price is RM1,494
RM1,707 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Simpson House Inn
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Lower State, 0.3 km from El Capitan Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"The hotel was a wonderful experience and I recommend to all! "
United States
Meaghan
The price is RM730
RM849 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property
Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from El Capitan Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"The free bike rental made our day trip perfect. "
United States
Ebony
The price is RM579
RM661 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Harbor House Inn
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
West Beach, 1 km from El Capitan Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1294)
"Great location - staff was very friendly"
United States
Lisa
The price is RM829
RM947 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Restaurant
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

3.0 star property
Oak Park, 1.5 km from El Capitan Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (674)
"Wonderful experience at the Cheshire Cat! So much pride exhibited in this family owned and run business. Bed very comfortable, grounds lovely, lots of outdoor spaces which is important to me. And the breakfast and bonus choc chip cookies were delicious! Can’t wait to return to my new Go-to! Highly recommend!! Cheers, Debra"
United States
DEBRA
The price is RM966
RM1,103 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from El Capitan Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1093)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is RM787
RM897 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn

3.5 star property
Oak Park, 1.6 km from El Capitan Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (316)
"The bathtub was so relaxing"
United States
Benjamin
The price is RM745
RM866 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Bath Street Inn
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from El Capitan Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Clean and renovated property with SB charm. Kitchenette was great! "
United States
Madeline
The Franciscan Hotel
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
West Beach, 1 km from El Capitan Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1764)
"Everything was great, clean, good staff, great breakfast and good location "
United States
Maria
The price is RM692
RM790 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property
The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from El Capitan Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"within blocks of the heart of the downtown area and funk zone. great location, wonderful place. staff is very attentive. "
United States
gary
The price is RM588
RM671 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The Eagle Inn
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from El Capitan Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Wonderful Stay"
United States
Wilma
The price is RM619
RM707 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from El Capitan Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1961)
"Hotel was nice and location was great."
Canada
Donald
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from El Capitan Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great cute little hotel Lovely pool area Very likable "
United States
MOJGAN
The price is RM1,369
RM1,586 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Mason Beach Inn
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 1.1 km from El Capitan Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (924)
"Spotless rooms and the beds were AMAZING"
United States
Jill
The price is RM2,473
RM3,038 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Hotel Californian
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Top El Capitan Lake Hotel Reviews

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the Spanish Mediterranean exterior and the high quality interior finishes. The bed was comfy, nice pillows, amazing rainhead shower, and cute balcony. Location was perfect. Would definitely stay here again. "
Julie 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Casa Riviera

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Capitan Lake?
El Capitan Lake is located in a historic area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 345 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near El Capitan Lake?
Adjacent to El Capitan Lake, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and The Milo.
How many hotels can I expect to find near El Capitan Lake?
Expedia has 345 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from El Capitan Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Capitan Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near El Capitan Lake.
What can I see and do near El Capitan Lake?
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Casa de la Guerra feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Mission Santa Barbara, Presidio Santa Barbara and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Lobero Theater, Granada Theatre and Arlington Theater if you're interested in local theatre.