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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
17.6 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1354)
"Really nice hotel"
United States
Denesse
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
19.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.9 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is S$214
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan, 2026
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.4 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2004)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
17 km from The Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1013)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is S$106
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1494)
"Fabulous location,great staff "
United States
Guadalupe
The price is S$289
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
The Milo
Lobby sitting area
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1093)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
The price is S$165
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
Beachside Inn
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1055)
"Perfect location for state street fun!"
United States
Sherie
The price is S$316
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1812)
"Love the architecture / courtyard of the hotel"
United States
Ohlisa
The price is S$234
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Inn By The Harbor
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1102)
"Spotless rooms, courteous staff, happy hrs every day with wine and cheese. Can not ask more. "
United States
Nalin
The price is S$263
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1014)
"Great hotel"
United States
LEI
The Franciscan Hotel
View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
7.4 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is S$343
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan, 2026
Montecito Inn
Terrace/patio
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4 km from The Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (157)
"We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara."
United States
Deborah
The price is S$250
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is S$184
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 4.6 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1202)
"Great location,very nice staff!"
United States
Patricia
The price is S$153
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.7 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Great stay"
United States
Scott
The price is S$228
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Riviera Beach House
Shopping centre
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is S$281
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
5.7 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location"
United States
ALEENA
The price is S$259
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Good location right price"
United States
James
The price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in The Mesa

Find the best The Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

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

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 which includes 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

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.

West Beach

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

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.

Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"The room was nice and clean. Check-in process was very smooth. I arrived with a pet and they provided a room with yard access. Hotel is across the street from the beach and walking distance from many nice restaurants. Would highly recommend."
Saumitra 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Milo

Frequently asked questions

What is The Mesa like?
Travellers to the The Mesa neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the The Mesa area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 167 The Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Mesa, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in The Mesa.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Leadbetter Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in The Mesa. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center are also worth a stop.

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