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Social Stays

Social Stays

1 out of 5
730 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.03 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $123 per night
CA $123
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this hostel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Free WiFi
Laundry
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
0.28 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $332 per night
CA $332
CA $383 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
0.37 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $553 per night
CA $553
CA $692 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Spa
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
0.94 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $333 per night
CA $333
CA $380 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.02 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $276 per night
CA $276
CA $315 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.04 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $282 per night
CA $282
CA $321 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 out of 5
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.06 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $282 per night
CA $282
CA $321 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Breakfast included
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.12 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $276 per night
CA $276
CA $314 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.13 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $501 per night
CA $501
CA $583 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.21 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $247 per night
CA $247
CA $282 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.26 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $279 per night
CA $279
CA $319 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Breakfast included
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.27 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $276 per night
CA $276
CA $314 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Breakfast included
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El Capitan Lake hotels essential information

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1,408 hotels
Lowest Price
CA $123
Highest Price
CA $553
Popular hotels
Hotel Santa Barbara, Inn By The Harbor, West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara, Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara, Riviera Beach House, Lavender Inn by the Sea, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG, Beachside Inn, The Franciscan Hotel, Social Stays

Recent El Capitan Lake hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

5 out of 5
Posted 18 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Fabulous hotel. Helpful staff and gorgeous pool. Fun happy hour every evening. My family had a blast!"
A verified traveller stayed at Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor

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