Last Minute Hotels in Santa Barbara

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Santa Barbara, CA
7.7Good(819)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$395+
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Hotel Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Lobby
Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown
8.6Very good(1489)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$322+
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La Playa Inn Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Building
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
9.1Wonderful(1901)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$612+
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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Dining room
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
8.0Very good(711)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$266+
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Inn By The Harbor - Santa Barbara - Building
Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara, CA
8.6Very good(1354)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$337+
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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara, CA
8.7Very good(1404)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$284+
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Inn at East Beach - Santa Barbara - Front desk
Inn at East Beach
Santa Barbara, CA
7.8Good(2426)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$401+
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Palihouse Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.1Wonderful(532)
Parking
Pool
Pet friendly
$444+
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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Downtown
7.9Good(157)
Free Wi-Fi
$400+
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Rosewood Miramar Beach - Santa Barbara - Living room
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Santa Barbara, CA
7.0Good(4)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$2,165+
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February
October
$413
$814
Cheapest month to stay with an average 40% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 73% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding last minute Santa Barbara hotel deals

  • If you’re booking a last minute hotel in Santa Barbara then it’s best to book 3 days before your stay for the best last minute deal.
  • The cheapest 3-star last minute hotel room in Santa Barbara booked on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $134, while the most expensive was $673.
  • If you’re looking for a bargain, the cheapest price found on KAYAK for a last minute hotel in Santa Barbara was $135.

FAQs when booking a last minute hotel in Santa Barbara

  • How much does a last minute hotel in Santa Barbara cost?

    The latest prices from KAYAK for a last minute Santa Barbara hotel are $129 for tonight, $276 for tomorrow and $71 for this weekend.

  • How much does a last minute hotel in Santa Barbara cost for tonight?

    The latest price for a last minute hotel in Santa Barbara for tonight is $146 for a 3-star hotel and $223 for a 4-star hotel.

  • How much does a last minute hotel in Santa Barbara cost for tomorrow?

    The latest price for a last minute hotel in Santa Barbara for tomorrow is $375 for a 3-star hotel and $408 for a 4-star hotel.

  • How much does a last minute hotel in Santa Barbara cost for this weekend?

    The latest price for a last minute hotel in Santa Barbara for this weekend is $146 for a 3-star hotel and $204 for a 4-star hotel.

  • Is it cheaper to book last minute when booking a hotel in Santa Barbara?

    The average nightly price for last minute hotels in Santa Barbara is $669/day. This is compared to overall bookings, which have an average nightly price of $388/day.

  • Is it better to book a hotel early or last minute in Santa Barbara?

    On average, bookings made 90 days before arrival in Santa Barbara cost $436/day, while bookings made last minute cost $669/day.

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