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Top 10 Hotels Near Santa Barbara Zoo

Casa Riviera
Terrace/patio

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Excelente place to stay"
The price is RM684
RM1,092 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Casa Riviera
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"The continental breakfast is extensive and the property is well located."
The price is RM963
RM1,098 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Marina Beach Motel
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1064)
"Great place to stay."
The price is RM610
RM697 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Casa De La Vina
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board

Casa De La Vina

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Great location - excellent communication from management company - loved the easy check-in. Will be back!"
The price is RM862
RM1,389 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Casa De La Vina
La Playa Inn
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Great hotel!"
The price is RM999
RM1,139 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
La Playa Inn
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Ok place to stay."
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Casa Jardin
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (194)
"Great stay"
The price is RM532
RM1,012 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Casa Jardin
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Love this hotel. Location is great."
The price is RM679
RM775 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1825)
"Well-situated with friendly and helpful staff. "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
City view from property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (140)
"What a great spot! From the first intro to the property and staff to the end of my stay it was perfect. Great space, very clean, great location! "
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (901)
"Great spot, nice room and comfortable beds. "
The price is RM922
RM1,052 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly "
The Inn at East Beach
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great location"
The price is RM1,032
RM1,188 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara
Montecito Inn
View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is RM743
RM1,024 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Montecito Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (71)
"Fun and close to beach "
The price is RM1,178
RM1,514 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (369)
"The Drift Hotel was so amazing! It was the perfect location to walk around State St, and explore around Santa Barbara"
The price is RM1,076
RM1,229 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Villa Rosa Inn
Outdoor wedding area

Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (944)
"Excellent staff, great location, fun ambiance "
The price is RM1,085
RM1,357 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Villa Rosa Inn
Tide Pool Villas
Free daily continental breakfast

Tide Pool Villas

4.5 star property
6.2 out of 10, (71)
"This is a 5 star location but a 2 star property. "
Tide Pool Villas
Ala Mar by the Sea
Front of property

Ala Mar by the Sea

2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (949)
"In hotel description states continental breakfast included but only cofe and sweets "
Ala Mar by the Sea
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Living area

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (516)
"Staff and service was truly remarkable! Loved my stay "
The price is RM3,285
RM3,752 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
El Encanto Santa Barbara
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Top Santa Barbara Zoo Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"I loved the complimentary breakfast."
Kevin 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?

Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 84 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach and Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?

Expedia has 84 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Santa Barbara Zoo.

What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?

You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara and Casa Del Herrero. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre.

How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Santa Barbara Zoo is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can learn about water transport options at the local port.