Best Family hotels in Santa Barbara
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Popular choice
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Beach access
Beachside Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's play area
Centrally located 13 minutes' walk from the Stearns Wharf, Beachside Inn Santa Barbara features rooms with views of the pool. Onsite amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and essentials like a lift and a vending machine.
Guests can enjoy Tuscan cuisine in Toma Restaurant & Bar located about 100 metres away.
Beachside Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's play area
Beachside Inn
Centrally located 13 minutes' walk from the Stearns Wharf, Beachside Inn Santa Barbara features rooms with views of the pool. Onsite amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and essentials like a lift and a vending machine.
Guests can enjoy Tuscan cuisine in Toma Restaurant & Bar located about 100 metres away.
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Located merely a 6-minute walk from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum, the 3-star Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara gives quick access to various city sites. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas.
A 5-minute walk takes guests to the quick bites Rudy's Mexican Restaurant.
Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach
Located merely a 6-minute walk from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum, the 3-star Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara gives quick access to various city sites. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas.
A 5-minute walk takes guests to the quick bites Rudy's Mexican Restaurant.
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Featuring a sundeck, spa therapy, and a courtyard, the 3-star Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara is nestled around a 25-minute walk from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, the inn includes 42 unique rooms with garden views.
Contemporary cuisine is offered at Toma Restaurant & Bar, located 650 metres away.
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Inn By The Harbor
Featuring a sundeck, spa therapy, and a courtyard, the 3-star Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara is nestled around a 25-minute walk from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, the inn includes 42 unique rooms with garden views.
Contemporary cuisine is offered at Toma Restaurant & Bar, located 650 metres away.
Best Luxury Family Hotels Santa Barbara
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Beach access
The Milo
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Babysitting/Child services
Featuring views of the courtyard, the 4-star oceanfront The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara lies in a walkable area, within 10 minutes' drive of the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden.
The Milo
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Babysitting/Child services
The Milo
Featuring views of the courtyard, the 4-star oceanfront The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara lies in a walkable area, within 10 minutes' drive of the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Nestled in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is 750 metres from culture-oriented attractions like Casa Dolores Art Museum. There is Wi-Fi in public areas, provided all the time.
Louie's with American cuisine is located around 100 metres away.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The Upham Hotel
Nestled in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is 750 metres from culture-oriented attractions like Casa Dolores Art Museum. There is Wi-Fi in public areas, provided all the time.
Louie's with American cuisine is located around 100 metres away.
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Beach access
Lavender Inn By The Sea
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
The 3-star smoke-free Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara is around 5 minutes' drive from the Kid-friendly Chase Palm Waterfront Park and has an outdoor swimming pool plus a fitness centre. Located a short way from such sports venues as Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, this Santa Barbara inn lies West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers.
You can enjoy a contemporary cuisine in the Toma Restaurant & Bar located within easy reach of Lavender Inn By The Sea.
Lavender Inn By The Sea
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Lavender Inn By The Sea
The 3-star smoke-free Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara is around 5 minutes' drive from the Kid-friendly Chase Palm Waterfront Park and has an outdoor swimming pool plus a fitness centre. Located a short way from such sports venues as Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, this Santa Barbara inn lies West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers.
You can enjoy a contemporary cuisine in the Toma Restaurant & Bar located within easy reach of Lavender Inn By The Sea.
5 Star Family Hotels Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Spa centre
- Children's menu
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara is situated in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, 11 minutes' walk from Kids World Playground, which is highly recommended for a family visit.
Cajun Kitchen Cafe offers a selection of dishes a 5-minute walk away.
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Spa centre
- Children's menu
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara is situated in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, 11 minutes' walk from Kids World Playground, which is highly recommended for a family visit.
Cajun Kitchen Cafe offers a selection of dishes a 5-minute walk away.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
Treat yourself to rooms overlooking the ocean and benefit from the allergy-friendly dry cleaning and ironing service.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Treat yourself to rooms overlooking the ocean and benefit from the allergy-friendly dry cleaning and ironing service.
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Top location
De La Vina Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara, located a 14-minute walk from Granada Theatre, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. Boasting a sun deck, a picnic area, and a golf course, the hotel offers such comforts as 24-hour security.
An outdoor bar is available on site. Serving Mexican specialities, Santa Barbara Public Market is a 5-minute stroll away.
De La Vina Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
De La Vina Inn
De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara, located a 14-minute walk from Granada Theatre, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. Boasting a sun deck, a picnic area, and a golf course, the hotel offers such comforts as 24-hour security.
An outdoor bar is available on site. Serving Mexican specialities, Santa Barbara Public Market is a 5-minute stroll away.
Cheap Family Hotels Santa Barbara
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Just opened
Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
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Car park
US$ 30 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heated swimming pool
- Family rooms
The 3-star smoke-free Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel, located a mere 6 minutes on foot from Our Lady of Sorrows Church, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi throughout the property. This Santa Barbara hotel lies in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, a short way from such cultural sights as Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum.
The Cantwell's Market & Deli is right near the Courtyard.
Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
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Car park
US$ 30 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heated swimming pool
- Family rooms
Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
The 3-star smoke-free Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel, located a mere 6 minutes on foot from Our Lady of Sorrows Church, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi throughout the property. This Santa Barbara hotel lies in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, a short way from such cultural sights as Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum.
The Cantwell's Market & Deli is right near the Courtyard.
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Great deal
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Private beach
Palmoro House
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
The smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara provides proximity to Santa Barbara Wine Collective, which is situated approximately 25 minutes' walk away. Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and benefit from an à la carte restaurant at this 3-star hotel.
Lido restaurant of this Santa Barbara hotel serves local cuisine.
Palmoro House
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Palmoro House
The smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara provides proximity to Santa Barbara Wine Collective, which is situated approximately 25 minutes' walk away. Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and benefit from an à la carte restaurant at this 3-star hotel.
Lido restaurant of this Santa Barbara hotel serves local cuisine.
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Beach access
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the 4-star beachfront Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara, guests can reach Dwight Murphy Park. Featuring a heated pool along with an American-style restaurant, the hotel offers a setting within easy reach of Santa Barbara Zoo.
Lido, the onsite restaurant, serves American cuisine, while costa Kitchen boasts Italian specialties.
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the 4-star beachfront Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara, guests can reach Dwight Murphy Park. Featuring a heated pool along with an American-style restaurant, the hotel offers a setting within easy reach of Santa Barbara Zoo.
Lido, the onsite restaurant, serves American cuisine, while costa Kitchen boasts Italian specialties.
Santa Barbara All Inclusive Hotels for Families
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Beach access
Villa Rosa Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Spa & wellness centre
- Babysitting/Child services
Situated nearly 15 minutes' walk from Leadbetter Beach, the 4-star smoke-free Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara offers 29 rooms. Boasting a sunbathing terrace and a courtyard, this Santa Barbara hotel is just around the corner from Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers.
Offering Italian dishes, Toma Restaurant & Bar lies 6 minutes on foot from Villa Rosa Inn.
Villa Rosa Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Spa & wellness centre
- Babysitting/Child services
Villa Rosa Inn
Situated nearly 15 minutes' walk from Leadbetter Beach, the 4-star smoke-free Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara offers 29 rooms. Boasting a sunbathing terrace and a courtyard, this Santa Barbara hotel is just around the corner from Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers.
Offering Italian dishes, Toma Restaurant & Bar lies 6 minutes on foot from Villa Rosa Inn.
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Eco-friendly stay
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Beach access
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Located 12 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Zoo, the 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort offers air-conditioned rooms 3 km from the top family-friendly place like Kids World Playground. Offering a poolside bar and a treatment room and a Jacuzzi, this unique resort is nestled near a train station.
Set is a restaurant at the upscale Hilton, which serves American cuisine.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Located 12 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Zoo, the 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort offers air-conditioned rooms 3 km from the top family-friendly place like Kids World Playground. Offering a poolside bar and a treatment room and a Jacuzzi, this unique resort is nestled near a train station.
Set is a restaurant at the upscale Hilton, which serves American cuisine.
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Eco-friendly stay
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
The 4-star environmentally friendly The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel is located just 1.2 km from Elverhoj Museum of History and Art and boasts a shared lounge and a lobby fireplace. Area attractions, including Solvang Park, are located in the vicinity of the inn.
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel has an American-style restaurant and a lounge bar. Guests will enjoy American dishes at Solvang Brewing Company, which is a few moments from this hotel.
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
The 4-star environmentally friendly The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel is located just 1.2 km from Elverhoj Museum of History and Art and boasts a shared lounge and a lobby fireplace. Area attractions, including Solvang Park, are located in the vicinity of the inn.
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel has an American-style restaurant and a lounge bar. Guests will enjoy American dishes at Solvang Brewing Company, which is a few moments from this hotel.
Family Hotels In Downtown Santa Barbara
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Family rooms
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana, the 2-star smoke-free Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn Buellton has an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub and a pool cover. While staying within reach of Zaca Creek Golf Course, guests can benefit from a picnic area and a golf course.
You can have lunch or dinner at The Habit Burger Grill and Pea Soup Andersen's.
Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Family rooms
Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana, the 2-star smoke-free Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn Buellton has an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub and a pool cover. While staying within reach of Zaca Creek Golf Course, guests can benefit from a picnic area and a golf course.
You can have lunch or dinner at The Habit Burger Grill and Pea Soup Andersen's.
The Old Bear Bnb
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Live entertainment
- Family rooms
The Old Bear Bnb Pine Mountain Club hotel, located a 7-minute walk from Lampkin Park, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This bed & breakfast also includes a charging station for electric vehicles.
This 3-star hotel is within 200 metres of the restaurant La Lena Mexican Restaurant.
The Old Bear Bnb
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Live entertainment
- Family rooms
The Old Bear Bnb
The Old Bear Bnb Pine Mountain Club hotel, located a 7-minute walk from Lampkin Park, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This bed & breakfast also includes a charging station for electric vehicles.
This 3-star hotel is within 200 metres of the restaurant La Lena Mexican Restaurant.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Beachside Inn |
8.3 / 10 (2435 Reviews) |
From 89$ | |
| Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach |
8.9 / 10 (485 Reviews) |
From 170$ | |
| Inn By The Harbor |
8.7 / 10 (698 Reviews) |
From 149$ | |
| The Milo |
8.4 / 10 (1599 Reviews) |
From 167$ | |
| The Upham Hotel |
8.5 / 10 (255 Reviews) |
From 198$ |
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