Santa Barbara Family Friendly Hotels

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The Craft House Inn - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
The Craft House Inn
Downtown
9.8Wonderful(287)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$1,898+
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Harbor House Inn - Santa Barbara - Living room
Harbor House Inn
Santa Barbara, CA
9.5Wonderful(886)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$446+
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Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Patio
Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
9.4Wonderful(48)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$450+
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The 3 Dux - Santa Barbara - Living room
The 3 Dux
Santa Barbara, CA
9.4Wonderful(30)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$580+
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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages - Santa Barbara - Living room
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Downtown
9.4Wonderful(731)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$425+
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Santa Barbara Serenity Large 1-bedroom Guest Apt. - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Serenity Large 1-bedroom Guest Apt.
Santa Barbara, CA
9.4Wonderful(6)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$331+
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Casa Jardin - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Living room
Casa Jardin - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.3Wonderful(135)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$366+
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Casa Valerio - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara
Casa Valerio - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.3Wonderful(129)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$390+
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Marina Beach Motel - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Marina Beach Motel
Santa Barbara, CA
9.3Wonderful(2025)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$438+
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La Playa Inn Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Building
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
9.1Wonderful(1829)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$380+
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Palihouse Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.1Wonderful(522)
Parking
Pool
Pet friendly
$781+
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The Eagle Inn - Santa Barbara - Building
The Eagle Inn
Santa Barbara, CA
9.1Wonderful(1172)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$552+
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Bath Street Inn - Santa Barbara
Bath Street Inn
Downtown
9.1Wonderful(1185)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$342+
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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Pool
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
9.1Wonderful(336)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$1,246+
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Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach - Santa Barbara - Living room
Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara, CA
9.0Wonderful(843)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$477+
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KAYAK’s insights for family friendly hotels in Santa Barbara

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in California with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest family friendly hotel rates in Santa Barbara?

Family friendly hotels are cheapest in Santa Barbara in April, with average rates of $297. In comparison, September is the most expensive month, with prices at $854.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a family friendly hotel in Santa Barbara?

Monday offers the lowest rates in Santa Barbara, with an average nightly price of $297. The highest prices are found on Friday, with average rates at $965.

How much is a family friendly hotel in Santa Barbara for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star family friendly hotel room in Santa Barbara found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was $209, while a 4-star family friendly hotel the lowest price was $238. The cheapest room found overall was for $209.

How much is a family friendly hotel in Santa Barbara for this weekend?

The cheapest family friendly hotel room in Santa Barbara for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for $341 per night. For the same dates, 3-star family friendly hotel rooms have been found for as low as $341 per night and 4-star family friendly hotel rooms from $497 per night.

How early should you book a family friendly hotel in Santa Barbara?

Book at least 81 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Santa Barbara family friendly hotel.
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High season

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Average price (weekend night)

April
September
$496
$688
Cheapest month to stay with an average 36% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 84% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding Santa Barbara family friendly hotel deals

  • Prices for family friendly hotels in Santa Barbara are cheaper in the low season, which is in April and February.
  • Family friendly room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally rooms cost less on a Monday. The most expensive night for a stay is Friday.
  • The cheapest family friendly hotel room in Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $281. The most expensive cost $757.

FAQs about Santa Barbara family friendly hotels

  • How much does a room in a family friendly hotel in Santa Barbara cost?

    On average, family friendly hotel rooms in Santa Barbara cost $463. Depending on when you make your booking, when you book for, and other factors, it is possible to get better deals. The cheapest price booked on KAYAK in the last 3 days was $296.

  • Which highly-rated family friendly hotels in Santa Barbara are close to Los Angeles Airport?

    Some of the best family friendly hotels in Santa Barbara that are in close proximity to the airport are Hyatt Place Lax El Segundo, Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX and Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel.

Where to stay in a family friendly hotel in Santa Barbara?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Santa Barbara by showing you the exact location of each hotel.

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