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Compare 1,391 hotels close to El Capitan Lake with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Exterior
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1009)
"Good hotel. Very clean. Comfy beds. Good air conditioner, ok breakfast and spacious room. I would stay there again"
The price is SAR 789
SAR 894 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jum. II - 18 Jum. II
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great hotel in a great location. Dog friendly!"
The price is SAR 773
SAR 890 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jum. II - 12 Jum. II
Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Room
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1299)
"Great clean rooms with exceptional staff."
The price is SAR 671
SAR 770 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jum. II - 3 Jum. II
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Inn By The Harbor
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1596)
"Very nice front office staff, very informative. Property is nice inside."
The price is SAR 887
SAR 989 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jum. II - 3 Jum. II
Inn By The Harbor
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1027)
"The customer service was amazing, the room was clean, walking distance to the beach, comfy beds and great queen size sofa bed, safe atmosphere. It was a perfect stay for the family. "
The price is SAR 637
SAR 727 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jum. II - 3 Jum. II
Castillo Inn at the Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Exterior
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The staff, the ambient and overall experience was wonderful. Every staff we encounter were friendly and helpful. It is family friendly establishment but adult can still enjoy all the amenities without being run down by kids. "
The price is SAR 2,734
SAR 3,282 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jum. II - 13 Jum. II
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Exterior
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Charming small hotel right across from marina with water view. Rooms are modernised and very nice. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Staff super friendly-definitely recommendable."
The price is SAR 1,009
SAR 1,126 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jum. II - 4 Jum. II
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Exterior
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Hotel is in quiet neighborhood. Close to downtown and freeways."
The price is SAR 821
SAR 938 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jum. II - 7 Jum. II
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House
Exterior
Riviera Beach House
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (878)
"Staff were the best. Friendly, helpful, informative. Common areas were very inviting adding a warm space to sit and relax expanding the space beyond your room. Gave it a 4 on facilities only for low water pressure. Other wise it was an excellent experience. I personally won’t let that hinder a future visit. "
The price is SAR 994
SAR 1,107 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jum. II - 3 Jum. II
Riviera Beach House
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Always very friendly staff and arranged our airport shuttle for 4:15am."
The price is SAR 634
SAR 708 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jum. II - 6 Jum. II
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn
Front of property - evening/night
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (840)
"Nice hotel, but not as comfortable as expected. Room had no place to sit comfortably-just an office chair, an awkward bench, and hard folding chairs on the balcony. Otherwise ok stay, friendly staff, clean grounds and rooms, minimal breakfast offerings."
The price is SAR 928
SAR 1,035 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jum. II - 7 Jum. II
La Playa Inn
Beachside Inn
Outdoor pool
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"We enjoyed our stay at the Beachside Inn! It was right by the beach with a lot of dining and shopping locations nearby and the staff was friendly. Thank you! :)"
The price is SAR 1,100
SAR 1,232 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jum. II - 5 Jum. II
Beachside Inn
Hotel Californian
Exterior
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (828)
"Great location. Everything was really nice. However not worth $1,090 a night."
The price is SAR 2,898
SAR 3,385 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jum. II - 17 Jum. II
Hotel Californian
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Room
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1009)
"Beautiful hotel. The only negative was the pool was not available due to renovations. Did not know about this until we arrived. "
The price is SAR 520
SAR 582 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jum. II - 3 Jum. II
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1007)
"The design and layout of the property. "
The price is SAR 500
SAR 571 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jum. II - 3 Jum. II
Lemon Tree Inn
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Aerial view
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (58)
"Nice hotel but location was a bit tight and inconvenient to get and and out "
The price is SAR 908
SAR 1,013 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jum. II - 10 Jum. II
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great location!! Clean, Charming "
The price is SAR 1,009
SAR 1,125 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jum. II - 19 Jum. II
The Franciscan Hotel
The Inn at East Beach
Front of property
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"I had a wonderful stay at THE INN AT EAST BEACH. The rooms were spacious and it was nice to have a fire place! I would recommend this to everyone and I will be back :)"
The price is SAR 483
SAR 543 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jum. II - 3 Jum. II
The Inn at East Beach
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Front of property
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (486)
"The property was beautiful and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly."
The price is SAR 3,207
SAR 3,662 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jum. II - 11 Jum. II
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"We had a spacious king bedroom with lovely balcony in the North wing. Very walkable to State Street area restaurants and bars. Slight incline but essentially flat. Hotel location across from the beach is excellent and close to harbor and the wharf."
The price is SAR 1,155
SAR 1,317 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jum. II - 3 Jum. II
Harbor View Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Capitan Lake?

El Capitan Lake is located in a historic area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 319 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels can I expect to find near El Capitan Lake?

Expedia has 319 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from El Capitan Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Capitan Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to El Capitan Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near El Capitan Lake?

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What can I see and do near El Capitan Lake?

Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara, and Presidio Santa Barbara are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Lobero Theater, Granada Theatre, and Arlington Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to El Capitan Lake?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around El Capitan Lake is easy. If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can find out about water travel options at the port.

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

5/5 Excellent
"Typically not a fan of motels, we enjoyed this recently remodeled and nicely styled space. The staff were clean, attentive and the breakfast and coffee options were premium. The vanilla waffle batter was delicious! A good value stay in Santa Barbara!"
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