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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Zoo hotels

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Beautiful hotel, great views , and lovely staff. "
United States
Laura
The price is €271
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
Exterior
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1210)
"Great location, family friendly "
United States
Ami
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Excellent Stay"
United States
Mario
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (91)
"Was a 5-Star experience across the board! We will certainly be staying here again!"
United States
Kevin
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Casa Riviera
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Marina Beach Motel
Premier Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (130)
"Very tidy and most comfortable."
United States
Flamingstar
Casa De La Vina
Front of property
Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Very clean room and nice, hospitable staff. The place has about 10 rooms, bungalows with free parking right on property [U-shape, sitting area in the middle and all the bungalows facing the parking lot]. The room had everything I needed: fridge, water bottles, snacks available in the lobby]. I didn't use the free bicycles because of my itinerary, but was a nice amenity. I would stay again for sure."
United States
Otilia
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Harbor House Inn
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (973)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Front of property – evening/night
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast "
United States
Luciana Adgemian Menani
The price is €172
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
La Playa Inn
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1108)
"Great accommodation "
United States
Cheryl
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1027)
"Great hotel"
United States
LEI
The Franciscan Hotel
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach
Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (233)
"It was amazing, I will definitely go again "
United States
Hannah
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Casa Jardin
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Staff very courteous and rooms very nice. Great view and easy access to beach.."
United States
JohnB
The price is €266
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Harbor View Inn
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (374)
"Beautiful hotel, with a subdued vibe, exceptionally friendly staff. Walking distance from anything you might want to do in Santa Barbara."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is €287
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Front of property
The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Family, friendly staff"
United States
Justin
The price is €208
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
The Eagle Inn
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
1.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1313)
"Great looking property and very friendly staff"
Canada
Marco
The price is €177
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (931)
"Room, staff, pool, restaurant, location were all fantastic!!"
United States
Marian
Hotel Californian
City view from property
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (175)
"Amazing spot and awesome staff"
United States
Karim
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
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Top Santa Barbara Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Staff very courteous. In room coffee should be packaged coffee dropped into hot water. What is provided now is messy. Better yet, provide coffee (thermos) in lobby- Much, much better. No towel bars! Not good with small counter space taken up by stacks of towels Plenty of wall space to accommodate them. Possibly an oversight by contractor? Owners aware of this?"
John 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 81 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach.
How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Santa Barbara Zoo.
What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?
You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, Casa Del Herrero and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?
With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Santa Barbara Zoo is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can learn about water transport options at the local port.