Cheap Hotel Chains
In Santa Barbara County

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Cheap hotel chains provide economy lodging in Santa Barbara County. Enjoy the quality you’ve come to expect from such recognized hotel chains as Ramada, Days Inn, Travelodge and Super 8.

Mid-Range Accommodations

Although Wyndham Group manages many luxury properties, the best Wyndham property in Santa Barbara is a mid-range facility. It’s just around the corner from my house, in a quite residential area only minutes from “Tourist Central.”


Ramada Limited Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (map it)
805-964-3511 | Fax: 805-964-0075
Airport Shuttle. Free high-speed internet. Free continental breakfast. Near Santa Barbara Airport and UCSB. IHOP restaurant is across the street. Fitness club privileges. Smoke-free property.

Economy-Class Lodging

There are six economy-class Wyndham Hotels in Santa Barbara County. They all provide the basics. Some are more comfortable than others. Be sure to read the reviews before booking your room.


Days Inn Santa Barbara
116 Castillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (map it)
805-963-9772
Fax: 805-963-6699
One block from the beach. Complimentary continental breakfast. VERY BASIC ECONOMY LODGING. Rooms need renovation.


Super 8 Santa Barbara/Goleta
6021 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA 93117-3217 (map it)
805-967-5591
Fax: 805-964-2461
BASIC ECONOMY LODGING. Free high-speed internet and continental breakfast. Near Santa Barbara Airport and UCSB. Nothing fancy. Located near a busy intersection.


Days Inn Buellton-Solvang
114 East Highway 246
Buellton, CA 93427 (map it)
Phone: 805-688-8448
ECONOMY LODGING. Site of the movie Sideways. Complimentary continental breakfast. RV/Truck parking. Guest laundry on-site. In the heart of the Santa Ynez Wine Country. It’s sometimes noisy when the on-site cocktail lounge closes. The property is run down. Unless you LOVE Sideways, do some comparison-shopping before booking your room.


Travelodge Santa Maria
1514 South Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (map it)
Phone: 805-922-2123
BASIC ECONOMY LODGING. Truck/bus parking. Free continental breakfast. Free high-speed internet. Some rooms newly remodeled. Inconsistent quality from room to room. Ask for a different room if you don’t like the first one you get.

Days Inn Lompoc
1122 North H Street
Lompoc, CA 93436 (map it)
Phone: 805-735-7744
Pet-Friendly. VERY GOOD VALUE. Clean, comfortable rooms for a good price. Free high-speed internet. Complimentary breakfast. On-site fitness center. Indoor pool. Within walking distance of many restaurants. In the heart of Santa Rita Hills Wine Country.

Travelodge Lompoc
1415 E Ocean Avenue
Lompoc, CA 93436 (map it)
Phone: 805-736-6514
BASIC ECONOMY LODGING. Pet-friendly. Free high-speed internet. Mixed reviews about this motel. Sometimes called a “dive”, sometimes called a “good value”. Expect only the basics.

Cheap hotel chains and other inexpensive hotels in Santa Barbara County provide basic economy lodging for budget-minded travelers.

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