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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, (1,253 reviews)
"Nice Rooms great location "
United States
Erika
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and parking, nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed and room"
United States
Irene
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

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, (1,036 reviews)
"Room are clean and the staff helpful and friendly "
United States
Katie
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Marina Beach Motel

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (122 reviews)
"Check in was easy, room is incredibly comfortable and love the location!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is €205
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Casa Riviera

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"This hotel is so cute, super friendly staffs and location is perfect. "
United States
Vivian
The price is €181
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
La Playa 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, (1,000 reviews)
"The welcome was warm, friendly and efficient. My room was upgraded without me asking. And it was beautiful. Everything was perfect."
United States
Cathy
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Harbor House Inn

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, (143 reviews)
"Clean, quite, great shower and tub and great location. "
United States
Jennifer
Casa De La Vina

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, (1,062 reviews)
"Great brunch, beautiful property and helpful staff"
United States
Kritika
The Franciscan 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, (1,134 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
United States
Nicholas
The price is €172
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Omar
The price is €264
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Harbor View Inn

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - 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, (379 reviews)
"Loved our room and property. Bed was comfortable!"
United States
Kathaleen and Trevor
The price is €433
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Palihouse Santa Barbara

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Good staff, nice breakfast perfect location "
United States
Rabdel
The price is €230
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
The Eagle Inn

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"The room was very clean with everything you need. Short walking distance to downtown."
United States
Oksana
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Casa Jardin

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (936 reviews)
"Good size room, friendly staff, and great location."
United States
Jasper
The price is €690
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hotel Californian

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, (189 reviews)
"Highly recommended "
United States
Naya
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

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, (1,338 reviews)
"Nice staff, great breakfast and lovely room. "
United States
Toni
The price is €238
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice place."
Canada
Thomas
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful and the room was spacious with a great view. Excellent location. We can’t wait to go back. "
United States
Sarah
The price is €275
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,253 reviews
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Grand Suite | Private kitchen
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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Exterior
Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,036 reviews
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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area
Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
122 reviews
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Reception
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,007 reviews
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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?
Santa Barbara Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach and Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
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, Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater.
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.