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Our top choices for Butterfly Beach hotels

A room with a glass table, wicker chairs, a bed, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

1. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.6 km from Butterfly Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"The staff was super attentive and kind. The pool and spa were very nice and the room, view and location were all superb."
United States
Andrew
The price is €286
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Santa Barbara Inn
A spacious living room with a large, round, tufted sofa, two armchairs, a television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

2. Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 1.5 km from Butterfly Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (356 reviews)
"Amazing Resort"
United States
TIGRAN
The price is €1,387
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

3. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 2.5 km from Butterfly Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,524 reviews)
"Good parking options, simple room which was all we needed!"
Australia
Jess
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
A rocky beach with people walking, palm trees, and a clear sky.

4. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
0.5 km from Butterfly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and staff"
United States
Kizar
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.

5. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 2.6 km from Butterfly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Really enjoyed. Totally worth the stay and well priced. Really good room. Clean too."
United States
Nimrod
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

6. Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
0.6 km from Butterfly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"great stay! Amazing bar Lion’s Tale, and walking distance to beach, Honor Bar, Bettina pizza. great location."
United States
Mirko
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Montecito Inn
A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

7. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.4 km from Butterfly Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Loved my stay here! Just across the street from east beach, lots of parking, perfect location"
United States
Alison
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Inn at East Beach
A hotel entrance with a large glass ceiling, multiple chandeliers, and palm trees.

8. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.4 km from Butterfly Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff! Once the receptionist found out we were visiting our son at UCSB for my wife’s birthday, she immediately looked for the best available room to upgrade us."
United States
Jorge
The price is €214
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.

9. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Butterfly Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (499 reviews)
"Its location"
United States
Veronica
The price is €266
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
A white sign with "Palmoro House" written on it, surrounded by a metal fence and greenery.

10. Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 2.5 km from Butterfly Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (352 reviews)
"It’s cool annex spot w access to all amenities in main hotel. Would recommend"
United States
Rolando
The price is €271
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Palmoro House
A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.

11. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 4.6 km from Butterfly Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Cozy and cool property just a block away from the harbor. Great location to"
United States
James
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Harbor House Inn
A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

12. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 4.7 km from Butterfly Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,201 reviews)
"Lovely quiet hotel in a wonderful location! Will definitely stay there again"
United States
Ingrid
The price is €160
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Marina Beach Hotel
A wooden shed with a window, surrounded by plants and trees.

13. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East, 6.1 km from Butterfly Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (734 reviews)
"One of the best places we have stayed in."
United States
Victor
The price is €391
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Simpson House Inn
Beach/ocean view

14. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
19.9 km from Butterfly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,042 reviews)
"Excellent stay, again. Can't beat the view, everything was great."
United States
Monica J.
The price is €160
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

15. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
5.9 km from Butterfly Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Amazing property!"
United States
David
The price is €213
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area, and a landscaped garden.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
12.6 km from Butterfly Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly"
United States
Cassidy
The price is €189
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
A green double door with a keypad lock and a small window.

17. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
3.0 star property
Laguna, 5.1 km from Butterfly Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (326 reviews)
"Very clean and neat room for a few nights stay and convenience to a lot of places within walking distance."
United States
Isaac
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

18. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
Laguna, 4.8 km from Butterfly Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (365 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Santa Barbara!"
United States
Melissa
The price is €219
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

19. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
5 km from Butterfly Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (236 reviews)
"This property was exactly as advertised. Very clean, very private, in a perfect location for everything Santa Barbara has to offer"
United States
Ryan
The price is €213
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
A building entrance with a sign reading '1915 CASA IGLESIA,' an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

20. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 6.7 km from Butterfly Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (88 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Casa Iglesia! We had our wedding at the Santa Barbara courthouse nearby, it was the perfect distance just a short drive down the street and perfect aesthetic for pictures. Overall, a lovely place would highly recommend."
United States
Jillian
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Butterfly Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with a glass table, wicker chairs, a bed, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,006 reviews
View
A spacious living room with a large, round, tufted sofa, two armchairs, a television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
356 reviews
View
Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,524 reviews
View
A rocky beach with people walking, palm trees, and a clear sky.
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,006 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Butterfly Beach

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004)
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Montecito Inn

Top Butterfly Beach Hotel Reviews

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great location that is well kept by the staff."
Daniel 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Other attractions near Butterfly Beach

A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

Miramar Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Miramar Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Butterfly Beach?
Butterfly Beach is located in Santa Barbara. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 117 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Butterfly Beach?
Adjacent to Butterfly Beach, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options close by include Montecito Inn and Rosewood Miramar Beach.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Butterfly Beach?
Expedia has 117 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Butterfly Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Butterfly Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Butterfly Beach.
What can I see and do near Butterfly Beach?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center or MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Mission Santa Barbara, Casa Del Herrero and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Butterfly Beach. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater.