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Other travellers loved these 3-star hotels in Santa Barbara

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Harbor House Inn
1.26 km from city centre
SAR 1,380
Per night
Pacific Crest Hotel
2.46 km from city centre
SAR 485
Per night
Marina Beach Motel
1.36 km from city centre
SAR 827
Per night
Harbor House Inn
1.26 km from city centre
SAR 1,380
Per night
Pacific Crest Hotel
2.46 km from city centre
SAR 485
Per night
Marina Beach Motel
1.36 km from city centre
SAR 827
Per night
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Shoreline Park

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3-star hotels in Santa Barbara: FAQs

In Santa Barbara, the expected average temperature in January is 12°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is February, with temperatures averaging 8°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is August.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Santa Barbara with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is SAR 312 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for SAR 344 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is SAR 1,119 per night, and the average price on weekends is SAR 1,205. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Santa Barbara could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 13.0km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Santa Maria Airport, which is 87.9km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Santa Barbara. And the most expensive day seems to be Friday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around SAR 964 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is SAR 395 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around SAR 1,411 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is SAR 425 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around SAR 2,571 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is SAR 1,180 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Santa Barbara is March, with an average price of SAR 1,047 per night. The most expensive month is August, when the average room rate can rise to SAR 1,838 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in February is SAR 1,126 per night, which is around 32% lower than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Palmoro House, Mason Beach Inn and Santa Barbara Inn.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Santa Barbara are Simpson House Inn, Marina Beach Motel and Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown.