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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara 5-star hotels

A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.

1. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Ellwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing Spacial Place"
United States
Jason
The price is ￥121,640
￥152,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of buildings in the background.

2. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean best service, beautiful location"
United States
Karen
Hotel Californian
A spacious living room with a large, round, tufted sofa, two armchairs, a television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

3. Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (349 reviews)
"Amazing Resort"
United States
TIGRAN
The price is ￥208,560
￥256,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Rosewood Miramar Beach
A small building with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

4. El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (609 reviews)
"A great hotel where service and kindness are evident everywhere but not pretentious in any sense. Made for a relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings."
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥100,167
￥125,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
El Encanto Santa Barbara
A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.

5. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (734 reviews)
"One of the best places we have stayed in."
United States
Victor
The price is ￥50,822
￥68,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Simpson House Inn
A doorway with stained glass windows, a view of the sea, and a skeleton figure.

6. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Montecito
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (656 reviews)
"we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating."
United States
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ￥35,939 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
￥35,939
￥41,790 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,518 reviews)
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Live it up in plush surroundings at Hotel Californian. Loved by our customers for its high level of grandeur and comfort, this 5-star hotel located around the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail neighborhood of Downtown Santa Barbara is in a league of its own.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Downtown Santa Barbara?
In Downtown Santa Barbara, a hotel needs to provide a certain amount of high-end amenities to be designated 5 stars. These may include on-site gyms, saunas and spas, gourmet restaurants, premium bedding, luxury bathroom products and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their extraordinary standard of service. You'll enjoy things like nightly turn-down services, in-room massages and concierge services. Some may even offer thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts.