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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 1.3 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (290 reviews)
"To expensive for a motel like room"
Canada
Mariola
The price is AED 856
AED 976 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,548 reviews)
"We loved it here!"
United States
Morgan
The price is AED 890
AED 1,035 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

3. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
1.2 km from Lower Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (443 reviews)
"Location. The Hotel is so beautiful, chic and close to everything. Very friendly staff."
United States
Maria
The price is AED 1,432
AED 1,636 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Palihouse Santa Barbara
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

4. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
1.3 km from Lower Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (881 reviews)
"Well located and clean room. Easy to park."
United States
Rhea
The price is AED 474
AED 540 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Presidio
A green double door with a keypad lock and a small window.

5. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
3.0 star property
Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"Great location, within walking distance of most things. Parking was easy."
United States
Maria
The price is AED 387
AED 713 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

6. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Great staff at desk and valet. Very nice room. We’ll want to stay there again."
United States
John
The price is AED 780
AED 891 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

7. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (506 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Emeterio
The price is AED 922
AED 1,053 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

8. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Great place at amazing place very clean with fantastic area to walk around the staff"
United States
DAVID
The price is AED 621
AED 709 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

9. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,015 reviews)
"Super cute place!"
United States
Luan
The price is AED 896
AED 1,021 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Upham Hotel
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

10. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
Laguna, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (350 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Santa Barbara!"
United States
Melissa
The price is AED 616
AED 974 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

11. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (715 reviews)
"Great place and walking distance to fun bars"
United States
Rodney J
The price is AED 524
AED 634 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Haley Hotel
A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

12. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 1.5 km from Lower Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (711 reviews)
"Marvelous staff!! We felt right at home from the moment we walked through the door. Beautiful accommodations and all food was deliciously prepared. Can’t wait for our next stay."
United States
Cheryl
The price is AED 1,006
AED 1,149 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

13. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,201 reviews)
"Stay was great, love the place"
United States
Lori
The price is AED 551
AED 628 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

14. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,122 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!"
United States
Amanda
The price is AED 715
AED 815 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

15. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,360 reviews)
"Great location, close to beach, grounds well kept and very clean rooms. Stayed here multiple times and will continue."
United States
Brandon
The price is AED 682
AED 779 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Lavender Inn by the Sea
A modern hotel with a sign reading "Orange Tree Inn" and a number "1920" on the facade.

16. Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (933 reviews)
"One staff member in particular was amazing, he brought us towels to the pool and was generally great."
United States
Leonardo
The price is AED 378
AED 432 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Orange Tree Inn
A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

17. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"was good location"
United States
Moses
The price is AED 998
AED 1,140 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Santa Barbara Inn
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,470 reviews)
"Very clean , staff was great.loved the room. We would stay there again."
United States
David
The price is AED 860
AED 982 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

19. Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.3 km from Lower Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (824 reviews)
"noisy because it is near 101 and expensive"
United States
Hongtao
The price is AED 902
AED 1,030 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Moxy Santa Barbara
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the marina through a glass door.

20. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Lower Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,311 reviews)
"Would stay again"
United States
Jose
The price is AED 532
AED 607 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Beachside Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Riviera

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.
Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,548 reviews
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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
350 reviews
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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
443 reviews
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A wooden shed with a window, surrounded by plants and trees.
Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
734 reviews
View
A green double door with a keypad lock and a small window.
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
318 reviews
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Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Find the best Lower Riviera areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

A white colonial building with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Downtown Santa Barbara

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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, mountains in the background, and several flags on the pier.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Good location"
Christopher 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is Lower Riviera like?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera neighborhood. Consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl as part of your Lower Riviera travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Lower Riviera?
For your stay in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara Amazing City & Ocean View is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Lower Riviera area?
Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations in Lower Riviera to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Riviera, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Lower Riviera.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lower Riviera?
For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Lower Riviera, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Santa Barbara Bowl is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Riviera. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like Franceschi Park or Alice Keck Memorial Garden.