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 only 1.4 km from the Stearns Wharf, the smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara offers air-conditioned rooms about a 25-minute walk from the top family-friendly place like the Kids World playground. Highlights at the 3-star hotel include a vending machine and complimentary newspapers, it also offers high-speed Internet access in public areas.
Rudy's Mexican Restaurant serves various kinds of Mexican dishes around 5 minutes' walk away.
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 only 1.4 km from the Stearns Wharf, the smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara offers air-conditioned rooms about a 25-minute walk from the top family-friendly place like the Kids World playground. Highlights at the 3-star hotel include a vending machine and complimentary newspapers, it also offers high-speed Internet access in public areas.
Rudy's Mexican Restaurant serves various kinds of Mexican dishes around 5 minutes' walk away.
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
The smoke-free Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara, located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, about a 25-minute walk from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse, offers bicycles for rent. Boasting access to the Stearns Wharf, a mere 1.6 km away, this 3-star inn includes a sundeck, spa therapy, and a courtyard providing guests with air-conditioned rooms.
0.6 km from Inn By The Harbor, Toma Restaurant & Bar serves contemporary dishes.
Inn By The Harbor
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Inn By The Harbor
The smoke-free Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara, located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, about a 25-minute walk from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse, offers bicycles for rent. Boasting access to the Stearns Wharf, a mere 1.6 km away, this 3-star inn includes a sundeck, spa therapy, and a courtyard providing guests with air-conditioned rooms.
0.6 km from Inn By The Harbor, Toma Restaurant & Bar serves contemporary dishes.
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
The 4-star traditional The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara is in the immediate vicinity of the Ambassador Park and entices guests with a Jacuzzi, a summer terrace, and a golf course. Perfectly located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers a mere 0.7 km from the Stearns Wharf, this Santa Barbara hotel has 122 rooms.
Choose from an unlimited choice of Mediterranean dishes at Toma Restaurant & Bar which is a few steps from The Milo Hotel.
The Milo
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Babysitting/Child services
The Milo
The 4-star traditional The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara is in the immediate vicinity of the Ambassador Park and entices guests with a Jacuzzi, a summer terrace, and a golf course. Perfectly located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers a mere 0.7 km from the Stearns Wharf, this Santa Barbara hotel has 122 rooms.
Choose from an unlimited choice of Mediterranean dishes at Toma Restaurant & Bar which is a few steps from The Milo Hotel.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Offering a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is situated in Santa Barbara, merely a 7-minute walk from Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church. This charming hotel has views of the garden and features Wi-Fi in public areas.
In the immediate vicinity of The Upham Hotel, Louie's serves American dishes.
The Upham Hotel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
The Upham Hotel
Offering a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is situated in Santa Barbara, merely a 7-minute walk from Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church. This charming hotel has views of the garden and features Wi-Fi in public areas.
In the immediate vicinity of The Upham Hotel, Louie's serves American dishes.
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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 comfortable 3-star Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara, located approximately 25 minutes on foot from the El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. The smoke-free inn lies in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, a short way from such cultural sights as the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
While staying at Lavender Inn By The Sea, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Toma Restaurant & Bar, located nearly a 5-minute walk away, or Rudy's Mexican Restaurant at a 5-minute walking distance.
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 comfortable 3-star Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara, located approximately 25 minutes on foot from the El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. The smoke-free inn lies in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, a short way from such cultural sights as the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
While staying at Lavender Inn By The Sea, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Toma Restaurant & Bar, located nearly a 5-minute walk away, or Rudy's Mexican Restaurant at a 5-minute walking distance.
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
Overlooking the city, Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara is located a 25-minute walk from the air Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall.
Guests can dine at Cajun Kitchen Cafe just a few steps from the Secret Garden Inn & Cottages 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
Overlooking the city, Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara is located a 25-minute walk from the air Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall.
Guests can dine at Cajun Kitchen Cafe just a few steps from the Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel, guests can quickly reach Riviera Theatre. At this Santa Barbara hotel you can benefit from a restaurant along with an adult pool.
You can dine at The Dining Room and Terrace, just a few steps from the El Encanto Santa Barbara.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel, guests can quickly reach Riviera Theatre. At this Santa Barbara hotel you can benefit from a restaurant along with an adult pool.
You can dine at The Dining Room and Terrace, just a few steps from the El Encanto Santa Barbara.
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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
Offering a charming atmosphere and being located 5 minutes' walk from the annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara boasts a location in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers. Featuring 9 rooms with views of the garden, the hotel is 2.4 km from the Stearns Wharf.
Santa Barbara Public Market offers Mexican dishes and lies a few moments from De La Vina Inn.
De La Vina Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
- Family rooms
De La Vina Inn
Offering a charming atmosphere and being located 5 minutes' walk from the annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara boasts a location in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers. Featuring 9 rooms with views of the garden, the hotel is 2.4 km from the Stearns Wharf.
Santa Barbara Public Market offers Mexican dishes and lies a few moments from De La Vina Inn.
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, situated only 450 metres from the Our Lady of Sorrows Church, offers an outdoor swimming pool as well as a tennis centre. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Santa Barbara, including the compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art, which is just 0.7 km away.
Guests are welcome to a pool bar on site. You can enjoy a Central European cuisine in the Cantwell's Market & Deli located near Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel.
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, situated only 450 metres from the Our Lady of Sorrows Church, offers an outdoor swimming pool as well as a tennis centre. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Santa Barbara, including the compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art, which is just 0.7 km away.
Guests are welcome to a pool bar on site. You can enjoy a Central European cuisine in the Cantwell's Market & Deli located near Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel.
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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
Offering baggage storage and a restaurant, the 3-star smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara lies in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district, around 2 km from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective and about 25 minutes' walk from the Scenic Butterfly Sandy Beach. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool along with an à la carte restaurant, the wonderful hotel offers a setting only a few steps from the Santa Barbara Zoo.
Palmoro House Hotel provides 2 dining options, including Lido restaurant serving local dinner, and costa Kitchen restaurant which also offers Italian breakfast. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. There is a restaurant serving Mediterranean food a mere 550 metres away.
Palmoro House
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Palmoro House
Offering baggage storage and a restaurant, the 3-star smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara lies in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district, around 2 km from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective and about 25 minutes' walk from the Scenic Butterfly Sandy Beach. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool along with an à la carte restaurant, the wonderful hotel offers a setting only a few steps from the Santa Barbara Zoo.
Palmoro House Hotel provides 2 dining options, including Lido restaurant serving local dinner, and costa Kitchen restaurant which also offers Italian breakfast. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. There is a restaurant serving Mediterranean food a mere 550 metres away.
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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
Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Zoo, the 4-star beachfront Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Featuring a restaurant, this Santa Barbara hotel is just around the corner from Dwight Murphy Park.
Staying in Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt you can choose from 2 restaurants to have dinner at. The restaurant serves American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Come for a refreshing drink at the lounge bar.
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
Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Zoo, the 4-star beachfront Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Featuring a restaurant, this Santa Barbara hotel is just around the corner from Dwight Murphy Park.
Staying in Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt you can choose from 2 restaurants to have dinner at. The restaurant serves American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Come for a refreshing drink at the lounge bar.
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
Perfectly situated only 6 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, the comfortable Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara offers a sunbathing terrace, a courtyard, and various recreational opportunities. Nestled in the immediate vicinity of the Stearns Wharf, the 4-star smoke-free hotel features a heated swimming pool and 29 rooms near a train station.
American cuisine is offered at Sambo's Restaurant, situated in close proximity to 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
Perfectly situated only 6 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, the comfortable Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara offers a sunbathing terrace, a courtyard, and various recreational opportunities. Nestled in the immediate vicinity of the Stearns Wharf, the 4-star smoke-free hotel features a heated swimming pool and 29 rooms near a train station.
American cuisine is offered at Sambo's Restaurant, situated in close proximity to 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
Offering spa therapy, a living area, and a wine tasting, the 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort lies in a shopping area of Santa Barbara, 12 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.4 km from the Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Guests will appreciate the views of the garden and an ideal location near a train station, while staying in this unique resort.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort features a pool bar and Set restaurant serving 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
Offering spa therapy, a living area, and a wine tasting, the 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort lies in a shopping area of Santa Barbara, 12 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.4 km from the Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Guests will appreciate the views of the garden and an ideal location near a train station, while staying in this unique resort.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort features a pool bar and Set restaurant serving 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 merely 0.8 km from the Nojoqui Falls Park and features facials, massage therapy, and a shared lounge.
The American-style Boiler Room restaurant serves American cuisine.
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 merely 0.8 km from the Nojoqui Falls Park and features facials, massage therapy, and a shared lounge.
The American-style Boiler Room restaurant serves American cuisine.
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
Conveniently situated within 5 minutes' walk of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana, the charming Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn Buellton offers spa therapy, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities. Located in proximity to Zaca Creek Golf Course, the 2-star smoke-free inn boasts an outdoor swimming pool.
Pea Soup Andersen's with American cuisine is located approximately 5 minutes' walk from Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn.
Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Family rooms
Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn
Conveniently situated within 5 minutes' walk of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana, the charming Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn Buellton offers spa therapy, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities. Located in proximity to Zaca Creek Golf Course, the 2-star smoke-free inn boasts an outdoor swimming pool.
Pea Soup Andersen's with American cuisine is located approximately 5 minutes' walk from Pea Soup Andersen'S Inn.
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 the Lampkin Park, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This bed & breakfast also includes a charging station for electric vehicles.
Located within 200 metres of the Old Bear Bnb, the restaurant La Lena Mexican Restaurant offers a Latin American menu.
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 the Lampkin Park, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This bed & breakfast also includes a charging station for electric vehicles.
Located within 200 metres of the Old Bear Bnb, the restaurant La Lena Mexican Restaurant offers a Latin American menu.
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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