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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is ￥29,914
￥34,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Friendly staff, clean room and pet-friendly"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥45,718
￥59,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (969)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is ￥18,162
￥20,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (359)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is ￥23,172
￥26,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is ￥28,339
￥38,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Montecito Inn
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Every part of this hotel stay was excellent!"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥37,567
￥42,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
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The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1496)
"Fabulous location,great staff "
United States
Guadalupe
The price is ￥30,685
￥35,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Milo
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (164)
"great location, clean and spacious room, seemingly that is all."
United States
Lei
The price is ￥34,536
￥46,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (996)
" Clean rooms and easy access to beach."
United States
Pradeep
The price is ￥33,663
￥44,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Premier Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (130)
"Very tidy and most comfortable."
United States
Flamingstar
Casa De La Vina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Best Western Plus never disappoint us. We know the room is clean, the staff is helpful and friendly. Yes, the coffee is good. We like Carpinteria. "
Wylena 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Frequently asked questions

Are you searching for a great accommodation for your luxury holiday in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia can help you arrange a flight to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport or Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) airport, and then you can select from various places to stay that will deliver the luxury you'd like to find. Amenities are important when you plan a trip, so we make it easy to get what you'd like to make your stay special. If you want an upscale hotel with fine dining, a spa, or several swimming pools, Expedia can assist you in finding the best luxury hotel experience that Downtown Santa Barbara has to offer. During your visit, you might want to enjoy the beaches and shopping which Downtown Santa Barbara is known for.
What's there to see and do in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Take in some sights and attractions while you're in Downtown Santa Barbara by visiting Lobero Theater, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and Granada Theatre. If you have some spare time during your trip, you might want to check out Arlington Theater and Presidio Santa Barbara.