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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

1. 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)
"Amazing place to stay!"
United States
Amanda
The price is HK$1,794
HK$2,045 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

2. 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, (1,450 reviews)
"Great location Very nice staff"
United States
Liad
The price is HK$1,813
HK$2,071 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3. 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, (1,944 reviews)
"Pleasant stay with excellent breakfast."
United States
emiliano
The price is HK$1,752
HK$2,000 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Inn By The Harbor

4. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Such a beautiful place. We stayed here for one night and definitely will come back again."
Canada
WENHUAN
The price is HK$1,927
HK$2,197 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
La Playa Inn

5. 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, (2,398 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is HK$1,546
HK$1,824 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel and location!"
United States
Rachita
The price is HK$1,936
HK$2,258 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Mason Beach Inn

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,503 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and great rooms."
United States
Veronica
The price is HK$1,782
HK$2,072 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

8. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,284 reviews)
"Great location, free parking on site was great, nice staff, nice rooms, and amazing breakfast!!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is HK$1,349
HK$1,541 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Beachside Inn

9. 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, (1,343 reviews)
"Good location, ample parking, pleasant atmosphere, wonderful bed, daily housekeeping, fair price."
United States
Terry
The price is HK$1,697
HK$1,937 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Lavender Inn by the Sea

10. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,179 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is HK$1,686
HK$1,922 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel

11. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"We loved the fact that they had accessible parking, pool, hot tub, and laundry room."
United States
Brenda
The price is HK$1,394
HK$1,591 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

12. 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, (487 reviews)
"The staff was excellent and the rooms were extremely cozy. I will be staying with my little Pomeranian again!"
United States
Channah
The price is HK$1,275
HK$1,454 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

13. 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)
"Very conveniently located and clean"
United States
Julian
The price is HK$2,259
HK$2,576 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Eagle Inn

14. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,287 reviews)
"Quiet. Friendly staff, great location, terrific breakfast."
United States
Bob
The price is HK$1,574
HK$1,794 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Franciscan Hotel

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, (1,010 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Loved staying here for a long weekend"
United States
Eila
The price is HK$1,548
HK$1,765 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Upham Hotel

16. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.7 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"A great stay in the most perfect location in Santa Barbara."
United States
Gabriel
The price is HK$2,314
HK$2,638 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Harbor View Inn

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in great location. Beautiful roof top pool and walking access to downtown. Really nice hotel."
United States
Paul
The price is HK$3,130
HK$3,970 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

18. 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, (1,182 reviews)
"Great breakfast, clean rooms, nice."
United States
Robert
The price is HK$1,594
HK$1,875 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

19. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing, quiet, clean, and walkable."
United States
Izak
The price is HK$2,027
HK$2,311 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Harbor House Inn

20. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,628 reviews)
"Great location and lovely accommodation."
United States
Shane
The price is HK$2,309
HK$2,637 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 West Beach.

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 Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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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 161 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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