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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Zoo hotels

1. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Yessica
RM496
RM865 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Casa Jardin

2. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Monica
RM904
RM1,331 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Casa Riviera

3. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Brynn
RM789
RM1,314 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Casa Yano by The Beach

4. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Naomi
RM770
RM878 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Franciscan Hotel

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
David S
RM579
RM661 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

6. The Milo

The Milo
West Beach, 2.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Shane
RM1,191
RM1,360 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
The Milo

7. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
East Beach, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
McKenna
RM924
RM1,237 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

8. Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
West Beach, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Jose
RM500
RM700 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Villa Rosa Inn

9. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
West Beach, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
cinthya
RM422
RM609 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ala Mar by the Sea

10. Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas
West Beach, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Cynthia
RM878
RM1,030 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Tide Pool Villas

11. Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito, 3.3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Khachatur
RM6,894
RM8,363 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Rosewood Miramar Beach

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
Oak Park, 4.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Erica
RM1,088
RM1,240 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

13. Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel
7.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Ashley
RM493
RM582 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Sunset Motel

14. Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
Oak Park, 4.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Rich
RM622
RM1,009 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Casa Iglesia

15. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
12.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Mark
RM615
RM709 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

16. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
14.4 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Ramzi
RM319
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

17. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
12.3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Andrew
RM306
RM368 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

18. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Ian
RM485
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Lemon Tree Inn

19. Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
Upper East, 4.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
David
RM454
RM518 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Orange Tree Inn

20. Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Rasheed
RM400
RM472 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Town and Country Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Interior
Casa Jardin
9.8
Exceptional
301 reviews
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Interior
Casa Riviera
9.8
Exceptional
303 reviews
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Interior
Casa Yano by The Beach
9.8
Exceptional
17 reviews
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Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
1,274 reviews
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Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
9.0
Wonderful
1,470 reviews
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Top Santa Barbara Zoo Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room with lots of space and a comfortable bed. The staff was very helpful and was able to direct us to the things we wanted to see in the area. Easy check in and out."
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was very modern and clean. The staff was very helpful, friendly and nice. The hotel was very close to the Train station and the beach. There were lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance."
Joan 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Riviera Beach House
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and nice in appearance for a small inn."
Oscar 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Santa Barbara Inn
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Could use wine and cheese of an evening, always nice to meet people!! Had a very pleasant stay!!"
Brenda 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Playa Inn
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, updated, convenient, bikes complimentary and breakfast. Kitchenette is super helpful as well as utensils, and a heating plate. Have only good things to say. About a block from the ocean and super close to state st."
Kathleen 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Franciscan Hotel
The Milo

The Milo

8/10 Good
"The hotel has an amazing history, great location, cool amenities. The rooms are in need of some maintenance, the pool deck could use a good pressure washing of the loose gravel, but overall it was a fun trip."
Gregory D 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Milo
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"parking for guests, clean room, and staff were very friendly"
Reiko 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"This motel 6 is a dream! It’s clean, gorgeous, close to the beach, the staff is lovely and it’s quiet and tucked away in a lovely area of town. Will definitely be back since everything was truly perfect!"
Ian 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent
"I got great service since first showing up. The valet was very friendly and helpful. When going to the front desk, they gave my wife and I a free room upgrade for free. They ask gave great service and Kathleen took care of the 3rd party issues that I got the hotel from. They have a great and comfortable place. My wife loved the bed and the view from the balcony. It was also nice that the valet rented out the bikes for free. I highly recommend this hotel."
scott 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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9.6/10 (8 reviews)
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Cabrillo Bike Path

9.6/10 (11 reviews)
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Andree Clark Bird Refuge

10.0/10 (1 review)
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10.0/10 (1 review)
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Chase Palm Park

9.6/10 (5 reviews)
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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 81 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 Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and The Inn at East Beach.
How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
Expedia has 81 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 Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Reagan Ranch Center. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Presidio Santa Barbara. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater.
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.