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Top Trending Hotels Near Riviera, Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"It’s a wonderful getaway with the most beautiful ocean views. "
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Friendly staff and easy check in"
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (184)
"Really nice rooms and the staff was friendly. "
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Casa Del Sol
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (579)
"Great location near everything! Lovely walking trails and friendly front desk staff."
Casa Del Sol
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1169)
"Easy location.. plenty of parking.. safe area.."
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1174)
"Great hotel"
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Condo, 2 Bedrooms | Outdoor dining

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

3.0 star property
The price is €680
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Simple hotel in great location close to Santa Barbara Polo. Would stay here again. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful"
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (321)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is €293
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Inn on Summer Hill
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (277)
"Excellent property."
The price is €1,774
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The property is thoughtfully designed. I love the walkability of the area. I always enjoy staying here."
The price is €310
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Montecito Inn
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"This is a lovely, discreet hotel. Location is excellent and staff are welcoming and accommodating. I’ve stayed here before and will continue to do so as you get your money’s worth. "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (891)
"They were very friendly! And the valet service was exceptional "
The price is €300
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly "
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
The Inn at East Beach
Palmoro House
Exterior

Palmoro House

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (298)
"Having access to the main hotel and restaurants was ideal. The Palmoro house itself was clean however we easily heard guests in other rooms and the ac unit struggled to keep unit cool. "
The price is €237
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Palmoro House
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1015)
"Fantastic motel, great location and extremly friendly staff. "
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"It was our first time visiting Santa Barbara and first stay at Pacific Crest Hotel. This was a last minute trip and we were pleasantly surprised on how nice and welcoming this hotel was to our family and how close it was to the beach. We will definitely visit again with more time to spend. "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"staff was lovely and the hotel is in an amazing location "
The price is €372
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (882)
"Love this place and would stay again!"
The price is €200
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (34)
"Great service, easy checking and check out"
The price is €326
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Where to stay in Riviera

Find the best Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Montecito map

Montecito

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Santa Barbara Beach map

Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara map

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

East Beach map

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

West Beach map

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Staff at reception very helpful and offered help and advice. Room was a huge family room - a little old fashioned but very comfy and would stay again. Slept 6 easily!"
Mike 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sandpiper Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Riviera?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Riviera neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Riviera travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Riviera?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels are there in the Riviera area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 25 Riviera hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Riviera.

What are the top things to see and do in Riviera?

Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.