Santa Barbara, a coastal city in southwest California, overlooks the picturesque Santa Barbara Channel . Located at the foothills of Santa Ynez Mountains, this city is a world-class beach destination loved for its wide selection of sandy shores with an all-year-round pleasant climate. With a laid-back vibe, this city is perfect for relaxing family getaways. Learn about the local history at Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Ride the waves at Leadbetter Beach and play fetch with your dog at Arroyo Burro Beach County Park. Thanks to several harborside dining options and wineries with tasting rooms dotting the rolling hills, the city is also a haven for foodies. To ensure that you’re making the most of the time with your loved ones, it’s best to find stays that can accommodate all of you together. Read on to find out about the best 2-bedroom hotels in Santa Barbara, California.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to two bedrooms. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara (from USD 199)
This hotel is strategically located near several city attractions. They offer guests a luxurious heated outdoor pool surrounded by a lush garden and a jetted tub. The stylish Live Oak Cafe, the on-site eatery, serves all-day meals.
The hotel offers two-bedroom suites as well as apartments with two bedrooms. Both have posh interiors and self-catering facilities allowing guests to cook and eat in their units. The living room in the apartment features a spacious sofa bed that can be the perfect lounging spot for all of you. The ensuite bathrooms offer a relaxing bath with a tub and shower.
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Address: 2220 Bath Street
5.08 km (3.2 mi) from Santa Barbara Zoo
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2. Beach house with gorgeous views
This gorgeous beach house is built on a cliff and boasts spacious living areas with jaw-dropping sea views. It’s in a quiet neighborhood close to diners and groceries.
The house is surrounded by glass panels, so you have sweeping views of the sea while you are indoors cooking, dining, relaxing in the living room, or just getting out of bed. The glass panels in the living area slide open to a spacious balcony that overlooks the garden and the sea. The second bedroom on the lower floor can be accessed by climbing the side stairs of the house. It has glass doors that slide open to the garden. Here you can dine al fresco and sit on outdoor loungers while enjoying sea views.
Santa Barbara, California, United States
6.05 km (3.8 mi) from Santa Barbara ZooSuperhostAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
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very peaceful relaxing clean and quietthis place is amazing clean stylish and just a great location with a once in a lifetime viewHost:
lynn was the perfect host the house had everything and was immaculateRead more reviewsLocation:
such a magnificent home in a spectacular location managed by an extraordinary host—lynn and her associatesas long as you’re good with it this place is perfect
3. Country-style cottage near East Beach (from USD 323)
Up for rent is this newly renovated back unit of two cottages located a block away from East Beach. This fully furnished two-bedroom cottage features a cozy country-style motif. It features a fully equipped L-type kitchen, a dining area, and comfy bedrooms all on one floor.
The spacious living area has French doors that open to a furnished patio that offers fantastic views of the beach. The patio and garden are fenced, so your kids and pets have a safe space to play. You must book this cottage for a minimum of three nights.
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we moved the home school to the beach for a week the wifi supported our zoom classes wellbeds very comfortable with plenty of space in each bedroomthe beds were super comfortable and the backyard was a nice respite from our outingsa great little 2 bedroom cozy beach cottagethe beds were very comfortableCleanliness:
this property was very clean and cozyeven with the pandemic everything was clean and sanitary we were always comfortableHost:
would love to stay here again and plan to next year great host communication tooRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was absolutely perfectthe location is ideal you can walk to basically anything you needthis house is in an amazing locationeverything worked great and the location is awesomethe location is wonderful walking distance to the beach and even a small store around the corner
4. The Beach Getaway (from USD 355)
The rental unit occupies the entire ground floor of this restored, turn-of-the-century home in the historic West Beach area. The interiors are furnished with a mix of new and vintage furniture with an old European charm.
It features an open living concept featuring a stylish eat-in kitchen and a spacious living area where you can watch TV while sipping your complimentary champagne. You can access the private courtyard through the French doors in the living room and dine al fresco. Each bedroom comes with ensuite bathrooms offering luxurious full baths. The queen bedroom has exclusive access to a furnished patio from where guests can enjoy calming views. The hosts offer free parking spots.
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very comfortable with added benefit of assigned parkingCleanliness:
would help to have it cleaned or replacedit was beautifully decorated clean and comfortableclean and quite well stocked with kitchen utensilswe loved staying at this property very clean and comfortablethe property is well maintained clean quiet and privateHost:
the outside patios are lovely to enjoy and the owners were very kind and helpfulcan't wait to go back everyone was so helpful and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for walkingthe location was perfectlocation is great making it easy to walk everywhereeverything is easy walking distancewe enjoyed the location & the apartment/condo
5. Casa Caprichio (from USD 476)
This lovely Spanish-style bungalow is the perfect base for a small family with kids for at least a three-night stay. It’s within walking distance of Stearn’s Wharf, shops, diners, Chase Palm Park, and the beach.
It has a cozy atmosphere where you can cook homestyle meals in your fully equipped eat-in kitchen and serve dinner indoors or out on the furnished patio. The dining area shares the open layout with a living room where you can watch TV by a fireplace. The fenced-in yard is surrounded by a lush garden where kids can roll on the grass while parents grill barbecues and dine a fresco.
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charming house where you can be comfortable and enjoy what santa barbara has to offerCleanliness:
the house was beautiful and cleanthe cottage was clean and cozy and had a great backyard area to eat and playthe place is small and there is no dishwasher but tidy clean and efficientHost:
the host is communicative and sweetRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walk to just about everythingan adorable two bedroom walking distance to all you needdelightful cottage with a perfect location to enjoy all of santa barbara's sights
6. Historic house in downtown (from USD 350)
This home, originally built in 1915, boasts a Parisian vibe with its modestly sized rooms and home-style amenities. It’s a magnificent home base if you want to be near the town proper. There are bicycles you can borrow to ride to the market and the local cafes. It has a cute kitchen with casual, bar-style dining that’s good for four guests.
The snug bedrooms are well appointed and there’s an extra trundle bed in the TV room. There are several seating nooks where guests can read a book or socialize with friends such as the salon and the backyard with a trellis. You can grill barbecues while playing music with the Bose sound system.
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the house has a great host alsodawn the owner made sure we had checked in ok and asked if anything else was neededdawn was very responsive to any questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfectgreat location just a short walk to markets restaurants and state stproperty is central to state street and some amazing restaurantsotherwise the house is in a perfect location and beautifully appointedthe house is decorated so cute we were a short walk away from just about anything we needed
7. Cozy guest suite with private pool (from USD 375)
This two-bedroom guest suite has easy access to a private pool. The bedrooms are separated by folding wooden panels. Both of them have comfy beds that can accommodate four guests. The unit also features a basic kitchen and a dining area where you can enjoy your complimentary coffee and breakfast.
Outside, there’s a wide deck featuring a heated pool surrounded by a garden. Guests can enjoy sea views while floating on the water, getting a tan on the deck, or dining al fresco.
The owners offer discounts for up to two children from the same family. You will have to contact the owner if you want to extend your stay beyond seven days.
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the pool and garden are great amenitiesthe pool was fantastic and always heatedthe pool was heated to a nice warm tempthe property has wonderful gardens and a perfect spot for having breakfast and watching the amazing viewthe beds were comfy the pool was warm and there are beautiful gardens throughout the propertyCleanliness:
very clean place beds were comfortable shower nice and hotperfectly clean and had everything we needed to make a memorable staythe guest house is lovely and is very cleanHost:
the owner anne was very nice and was had helpful recommendations for dining and things to doanne is a great host and was very attentive to our needsmy husband and i have stayed at many vrbo rentals and anne is truly the best hostin all of my years of using vrbo anne was our best host of them allanne and barry are great hosts warm receptive and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
we loved staying at anne’s place
8. Pisces House (from USD 150)
This lovely, well-kept, 1928 house boasts a mix of modern and rustic decor with a lot of indoor and outdoor spaces for guests to enjoy. with an additional Mediterranean-themed room installed in the backyard. It’s
Inside, one of the bedrooms has a queen-size bed while the other features a king-size one. There’s also a fully equipped kitchen, a vintage dining table as well as a cozy living area. Outside, a Viking barbecue and a picnic table are provided for those who like dining in the fresh air and the shade of trees. You also have the option of enjoying a soak in the clawfoot tub. Enjoy a luxurious soak in the hot tub hidden in a secluded area of the garden.
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also the back yard offered an additional table where my husband could work with great wifiexcellent value considering the many amenities (jacuzzi outdoor bath and shower) well equipped kitchen etcthe most stunning backyard and love the outdoor kitchen beautiful master bedroomthe wifi is also great out (url hidden) during day would live out there as wellthe most comfy king bed huge walk in closetCleanliness:
the house was so clean well stocked and cozybright clean and spacious the outdoor area was picturesquethe home was clean cozy and charmingvery welcoming with a bottle of wine awaiting us the house is clean and well-stockedHost:
owner was very responsiveharry is a great hostharry is an excellent hostharry was a considerate and communicative hostharry was an outstanding host - made sure everything was ok but never intrusiveRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is fantasticgreat neighborhood to walk inthe location is quite convenient as wella very relaxing and beautiful locationcharming house in the most inviting setting (and quiet neighborhood) within walking distance of downtown
9. Charming house near downtown (from USD 398)
This newly renovated home is just four blocks away from State Street and major city attractions. It features a fully equipped chef’s kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining options, and a cozy living room. The backdoor of the kitchen opens to a landscaped garden where you can lounge in a peaceful atmosphere. It’s fully fenced, so kids can play safely.
The house offers two spacious bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms to accommodate a small family. You can also spread out the sleeper sofa in the living room with a fireplace and a TV.
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the tv and the internet worked very well as indeed did everything elseevery room was well furnished and very comfortable with all the amenities you could ever needwith 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a pull out couch the house could comfortably accommodate 3 couplesthe cottage itself is very well laid-out and comfortablethe kitchen was beyond amazing and is a cooks delightCleanliness:
the airbnb was spotless and thoughtfully appointedkitchen was great and clean and the rooms were nice and comfortableit is so clean and well stocked with everything you would needit was clean very accessible to all the hotspots we wanted to explorethe home is super clean and well maintainedHost:
will is a great hostwill is an excellent host in all aspectswill was an awesome host and very accommodatingwe felt at home and will is a super thoughtful & considerate hostwill is a fantastic host and his home was perfect for our family of fourRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is idealperfect location in a great neighborhoodlocation wise it is perfectan excellent airbnb in a great locationlocation was convenient to the best of santa barbara
10. Modernized Spanish cottage near the beach (from USD 374)
This Spanish-style cottage features soothing, all-white interiors decorated with modern chic furnishings. It’s a cozy home base that’s only two blocks away from The Funk Zone and the beach.
The well-appointed interiors feature a cozy, carpeted living room, a sleek dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. The bedrooms are filled with natural light and fitted with luxurious beds. You can make use of the free parking spots provided on the premises.
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beds and sheets were super comfy and luxethe house is stocked with a ton of amenities and the beds/linens were wonderfulit also is nice if you are working from home with a desk and wifia cozy and neatly appointed mission style cottage right in the middle of where you want to bewe felt very taken care of and had all the things we needed to make the stay comfortableCleanliness:
everything was exceptionally clean and the kitchen was well stockedwe loved this house everything was clean and comfortableeverything was clean and ready for our stayneighborhood is safe clean nicegreat location and clean homeHost:
kathy was a great host and we loved itkathy was communicative and helpful throughout our stayeverything is exactly as pictured kathy is friendly and helpful host quick to respondwonderful location responsive host beautiful home comfortable beds etc highly recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectamazing location and cute stylish spacelocation was excellent with great restaurants and proximity to the beachfabulous house with a great locationthoughtfully furnished outdoor shower to wash off sand and walking distance to both the downtown and beach
Enjoy a pleasant vacation in Santa Barbara
With this wide selection of two-bedroom accommodations, you won’t have a challenging time finding a comfortable place to stay in Santa Barbara. Given the comforts and amenities they offer, you may even want to extend your stay. Make your trip to this gorgeous coastal city of California memorable by booking any of these properties.
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