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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$243 per night
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
15.52 km from city centre
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara: Pet-friendly hotel with free WiFi and 2 outdoor pools. Located on the waterfront.
Free cancellation
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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$160 per night
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
11.53 km from city centre
Sandpiper Lodge: Motel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located in the city centre.
Free cancellation
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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is AU$213 per night
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
30.76 km from city centre
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn: Business-friendly hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Located near a train station.
Free cancellation
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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$311 per night
AU$311
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
9.71 km from city centre
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara: Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located in the suburbs.
Free cancellation
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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$220 per night
AU$220
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
15.16 km from city centre
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara: Business-friendly motel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located near a train station.
Free cancellation
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Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

4 out of 5
3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA
The price is AU$208 per night
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
30.07 km from city centre
Chumash Casino Resort: Casino resort with free WiFi and free valet parking. Guests love the pool!
Free cancellation
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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$404 per night
AU$404
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
15.09 km from city centre
Hotel Santa Barbara: Pet-friendly hotel with free WiFi and room service. Located near whale watching.
Free cancellation
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Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$278 per night
AU$278
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
14.93 km from city centre
Inn By The Harbor: Business-friendly hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located near a train station.
Free cancellation
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The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The price is AU$278 per night
AU$278
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
4.8 km from city centre
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton: Pet-friendly hotel with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Located in the business district.
Free cancellation
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Accommodation In Isla Vista

15 kilometres to the west of Santa Barbara's centre, you can reach the district of Isla Vista.

The major draws of the Santa Barbara area are immediately recognisable and those at the front and centre are the Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Presidio Santa Barbara.

Are you spending time in Isla Vista? It's worth taking the time to visit the University of California-Santa Barbara.

Plan an afternoon out at Goleta Beach and take a deep breath of the sea air while you bask in the sun. Consider the Pacifica Suites and Hampton Inn Goleta if you'd like to stay close by. Get some fresh air and enjoy the local birdlife at Coal Oil Point Reserve. The Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta is your most convenient option for this attraction.

Starbucks is an ideal hideaway on a miserable day in Isla Vista. Curl up with a book or just while away the afternoon over some coffee and pastries. Hollister Brewing Company is a well-recommended option for dinner. With all of the eye-catching meals on the menu, you may want to give yourself some time for a return visit.

Accommodation options near Isla Vista

Finding a place to stay in central Isla Vista might be problematic if you're after a last-minute option, but you'll be able to relax, there are alternatives available in the Goleta hotels guide or in the Wotif Upper State Street hotels guide. Goleta lies 4 kilometres northeast of Isla Vista, and is home to the Bacara Resort & Spa and Kimpton Goodland. Alternatively, you might like to stay in Upper State Street, home to the Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn and Sandpiper Lodge. Upper State Street is found 11 kilometres to the east of Isla Vista.

Isla Vista offers visitors plenty to see and do and some great places to rest your weary head. Come on, you know you deserve a vacation, so when it's time to discover Santa Barbara or anywhere else in this incredible world of ours, Wotif is ready to take you there, on budget and in style!

Isla Vista hotels essential information

Accommodation
1,428 hotels
Lowest Price
AU$160
Highest Price
AU$404
Popular hotels
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara, Sandpiper Lodge, Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara, Chumash Casino Resort, Hotel Santa Barbara, Inn By The Harbor, The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Frequently asked questions

How many days should I spend in Isla Vista?
There’s a bunch of things you need to consider before you start booking that Isla Vista hotel, starting with what you want to see and do. Decide whether you prefer a relaxed or more let’s-explore-it-all experience. Also work out how far your budget will stretch to cover accommodation costs, any tours you book and daily expenses.
Where should a first-time tourist stay in Isla Vista?
If you’ve never had the pleasure of visiting Isla Vista before, make your trip as easy as possible. Stay somewhere central so you’ll be close to the major attractions, transport options and things like restaurants or cafés. Keep an eye out for Isla Vista hotels that are in good locations and are highly rated by other first-time travellers.
How much does an Isla Vista hotel cost?
That depends on what kind of digs you’re after but we’ve got your back (and your budget’s well-being at heart) with our awesome Isla Vista hotel deals. Start the search for your Isla Vista hotel by selecting your dates, then use the filters to tailor the results by budget, amenities, property type and more. March, April and November are the most popular months, so steering clear of these will help you lock in AU$160 cheap accommodation in Isla Vista.
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What is the best area to stay in Isla Vista?
Nail the whole “location, location, location” thing and go for an Isla Vista hotel in the areas of Hope Ranch, Campanil or Hidden Valley. While these neighbourhoods take centre stage, there are plenty of other great Isla Vista accommodation choices nearby. Click on our “View map” feature at the top of the page to browse stays close to attractions you don’t wanna miss.

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