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Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,015 reviews)
"I loved the location on east beach but even better was the cozy vibe and the superb staff. There’s a very good restaurant on property also. Great stay!"
United States
otieno
The price is ¥43,121
¥49,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Santa Barbara Inn

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,593 reviews)
"Great location, nice room and pool!"
United States
Natasha
The price is ¥55,924
¥63,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
The Milo

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, (1,013 reviews)
"Very nice stay. Great location."
United States
brian
The price is ¥43,363
¥55,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Good location in downtown SB, good value! Parking available! Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Will certainly stay again!"
United States
David
The price is ¥30,779
¥35,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
The Upham Hotel

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (309 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit and will be returning"
United States
Simon
The price is ¥52,254
¥66,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is ¥35,682
¥47,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Montecito Inn

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is ¥62,013
¥78,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (222 reviews)
"Love this place, always a great stay."
United States
Teresa Gayle Dumas
The price is ¥26,834
¥42,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Casa Riviera

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is ¥31,247
¥35,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Laguna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (412 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel centrally located! My new favorite hotel in Santa Barbara!"
United States
Margo
The price is ¥100,006
¥114,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (436 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is ¥35,333
¥40,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (248 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
isabel
The price is ¥41,603
¥47,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is ¥48,982
¥55,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (180 reviews)
"The property was clean and the location was great."
United States
Mary
The price is ¥25,310
¥40,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Casa De La Vina

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"this is my second time staying with them and it has been a great experience everytime. I usually stay for a single night when traveling down for work and everytime its been great. Will definitely stay again and most likely be my go-to spot when coming down for work!"
United States
Emanuel
The price is ¥25,530
¥40,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Casa Iglesia

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is ¥34,044
¥84,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
The Craft House Inn

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Really nice stay! Modern and very clean. I love how close we were to everything. Walking distance to shops, the harbor and restaurants. The hosts were very nice and the communication was excellent! We will definitely go back."
United States
Kelli
The price is ¥39,808
¥61,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Casa Yano by The Beach

Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas
4.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
6.2 out of 10, (84 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to the pier, many eateries, Moxi museum. "
United States
Cynthia
The price is ¥29,546
¥34,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Tide Pool Villas

Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Amazing property!"
United States
David
The price is ¥32,856
¥49,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Casa Castillo

Santa Barbara Luxury Beach Getaways

Santa Barbara Luxury Beach Getaways
4.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Was a little noisy but nice property"
United States
betty
Santa Barbara Luxury Beach Getaways
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Nestled between mountains and sea, this Spanish-influenced coastal paradise offers wine tasting and red-tiled architecture along State Street. Rent bikes to explore the palm-lined waterfront, then catch sunset from Stearns Wharf where locals recommend the fresh seafood.

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What are the best 4-star hotels in Santa Barbara?
Kick back in 4-star hotel comfort at Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel. Ranked highly by many of our guests, it comes with Frette Italian sheets and a terrace. Also take a look at The Upham Hotel. A pillowtop mattress and a terrace make this stay another traveler favorite in Santa Barbara.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Santa Barbara?
If you choose to stay at a 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara, you'll typically find lots of conveniences to ensure you're relaxed, such as a restaurant, pool and gym. You can enjoy high-quality service and upscale surroundings. Pick a 5-star hotel and you'll get a few extra perks — think on-site spas, around-the-clock concierge and opulent turndown services. You'll most likely get extra amenities and first-class services at a 5-star retreat, but both are fabulous options for luxury travelers.

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