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Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

4 out of 5
3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$217 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$217
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, you'll be steps from Chumash Casino and Santa Ynez Valley.
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The Genevieve

The Genevieve

4 out of 5
3627 Sagunto Street Santa Ynez CA
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The price is AU$455 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$455
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at The Genevieve in Santa Ynez, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Chumash Casino and Santa Ynez Valley.
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ForFriends Inn Bed and Breakfast

ForFriends Inn Bed and Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
1121 Edison Street Santa Ynez CA
The price is AU$431 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$431
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at ForFriends Inn Bed and Breakfast in Santa Ynez, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Chumash Casino and Santa Ynez Valley.
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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$253 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
AU$253
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn in Santa Barbara (North State), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara ...
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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$299 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$299
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Santa Barbara, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara is in the suburbs, a 1-minute drive from La Cumbre Plaza and 6 minutes from Arlington Theater.
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Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

3.5 out of 5
1455 Mission Dr Solvang CA
With a stay at Vinland Hotel and Lounge, you'll be centrally located in Solvang, within a 10-minute drive of Chumash Casino and Santa Ynez Valley.
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Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

3 out of 5
1564 Copenhagen Dr Solvang CA
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The price is AU$513 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$513
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Wine Valley Inn in Solvang (Downtown Solvang), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Chumash Casino and Santa Ynez Valley.
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King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn

2.5 out of 5
1617 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA
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The price is AU$190 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$190
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
A stay at King Frederik Inn places you in the heart of Solvang, within a 5-minute walk of Solvang Brewing Company and Solvang Festival Theater.
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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$263 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$263
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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Hotels in Santa Ynez

Today's the day you stop Googling cheap holidays and book that Santa Ynez trip. While there aren't many opportunities to base yourself downtown, you'll find a fabulous hotel a bit further out. Check out our 3 places within 10 kilometres of central Santa Ynez.

After a lively day of incredible adventures, crawl into a comfy bed at Santa Ynez Inn, Luxury Boutique Hotel and ForFriends Inn Bed and Breakfast. They're some of the closest hotels to all the action.

Strapped for cash? No worries. There are only a handful of economical options for those on a budget, but who needs choice when you've got Chumash Casino Resort?

You might also like to check out The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara or the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is 25 kilometres away from the centre of Santa Ynez, and the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn is 10 kilometres away. The Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta, 30 kilometres away, and the Mirabelle Inn and Restaurant, 13 kilometres away, are some alternate options.

Attractions and Hotels Near Santa Ynez

But don't just limit your travels to Santa Ynez. Take some time to experience some of the spectacular attractions and activities that the wider California region has to offer. The area is home to some amazing beaches, mountains and sandy beaches. After staring slack-jawed at nature's masterpieces, hit up well-known tourist attractions like art galleries and lighthouses. Alternatively, try your hand at popular regional pastimes like snowboarding and skiing.

Designer jeans or year-round shorts? However you roll, you're sure to enjoy a trip to Solvang, 12 kilometres away. With the Gainey Vineyard and the Bridlewood Winery to explore, you're not gonna be bored. The Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge-Americas Best Value Inn and Ballard Inn & Gathering Table are some of the hotel options here. Or, you could consider staying in Buellton, 18 kilometres to the west of Santa Ynez, where you can choose from the Quality Inn Buellton and Pea Soup Andersen's Inn. The Hans Christian Andersen Museum and the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art are just some of the most popular places to experience when you're in Buellton.

If you're travelling with your mates and your flight lands a wee bit earlier than theirs, why not head over to the Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Goleta and put dibs on the best room? It's pretty close to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, which is 30 kilometres from the centre of town.

Santa Ynez hotels essential information

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AU$190
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Popular hotels
Chumash Casino Resort, The Genevieve, ForFriends Inn Bed and Breakfast, Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara, Vinland Hotel and Lounge, Wine Valley Inn, King Frederik Inn, Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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