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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

1. 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, (1,888 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent, room exceeded expectations"
United States
Thomas
The price is HK$2,407
HK$2,748 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Inn By The Harbor

2. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is HK$2,213
HK$2,523 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
La Playa Inn

3. 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, (1,117 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is HK$2,266
HK$2,583 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

4. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,225 reviews)
"Stay went great would definitely be stopping in again on the next trip out…"
United States
Oscar
The price is HK$1,896
HK$2,166 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Beachside Inn

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,412 reviews)
"Great position, friendly staff, property design & appearance great, rooms comfortable"
Australia
David
The price is HK$2,464
HK$2,814 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

6. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Dayne
The price is HK$2,745
HK$3,181 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Mason Beach Inn

7. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (457 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is HK$1,529
HK$1,743 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,307 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is HK$1,686
HK$1,985 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

9. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,148 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is HK$2,191
HK$2,498 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Marina Beach Hotel

10. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,336 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is HK$2,407
HK$2,749 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Lavender Inn by the Sea

11. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,442 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
United States
Dominique
The price is HK$2,146
HK$2,495 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara

12. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Facilities were clean and the restaurant was great."
United States
Gloria
The price is HK$1,526
HK$1,743 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

13. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located to the main attractions. The staff is super friendly. The rooms are not quite updated and could be noisy with the traffic around the hotel."
United States
Li
The price is HK$1,882
HK$2,149 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Castillo Inn at the Beach

14. The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything!! Staff, food, cleanliness everything was beyond expectations."
United States
Tiarah
The price is HK$2,126
HK$2,424 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
The Eagle Inn

15. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."
Canada
Michael
The price is HK$1,800
HK$2,052 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Upham Hotel

16. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,223 reviews)
"Great place. Lots of things to do around there"
United States
Jaime
The price is HK$1,788
HK$2,038 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Franciscan Hotel

17. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.7 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Great location."
United States
Kavian
The price is HK$2,822
HK$3,218 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Harbor View Inn

18. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is HK$1,841
HK$2,099 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Harbor House Inn

19. 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, (362 reviews)
"Very nice and clean facility, but kind of spendy, but I suppose that's what you have to do to stay across from the beach."
United States
Guy
The price is HK$2,425
HK$3,121 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

20. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,604 reviews)
"Great location and hotel. Would definitely come back and stay again."
United States
Karen
The price is HK$2,822
HK$3,222 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
The Milo
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Where to stay in The Mesa

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

Santa Barbara Beach

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

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.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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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.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in The Mesa?
For your stay in The Mesa, Relaxing 2BR Condo•Near Dining•Sunsets•Parks•Close Beach Access! is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
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 164 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?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Leadbetter Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach and 1000 Steps Beach while you're in The Mesa. A visit to Mesa Lane Steps Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around The Mesa include Santa Barbara Carriage Museum, Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Carriage and Western Art Museum. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum are also worth a stop.

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