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1. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,445 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
Kennedy
The price is ¥47,445
¥55,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hotel Santa Barbara

2. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,029 reviews)
"Highly recommend for anyone to stay here. It’s beautiful and located in a perfect location."
United States
Sean
The price is ¥36,651
¥41,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
The Upham Hotel

3. 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, (263 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
isabel
The price is ¥38,626
¥44,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (376 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
United States
McKenna
The price is ¥47,348
¥61,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

5. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,605 reviews)
"Amazing location and beautiful grounds"
United States
gina
The price is ¥43,060
¥49,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
The Milo

6. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Adolfo
The price is ¥43,254
¥55,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

7. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located to the beach"
United States
Mario
The price is ¥46,979
¥53,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Santa Barbara Inn

8. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in great location. Beautiful roof top pool and walking access to downtown. Really nice hotel."
United States
Paul
The price is ¥55,704
¥71,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

9. Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is ¥44,270
¥57,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Montecito Inn

10. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (266 reviews)
"Amazing Stay"
United States
Monica
The price is ¥32,576
¥48,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Casa Riviera

11. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Laguna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (429 reviews)
"Wonderful stay - the hotel is unique and centrally located, just a quick walk to the main drag. Room was spacious and very well appointed."
United States
Mary
The price is ¥63,046
¥71,996 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Palihouse Santa Barbara

12. Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
United States
Derrick
The price is ¥27,623
¥43,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Casa Iglesia

13. 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, (464 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is ¥32,321
¥36,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

14. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is ¥41,131
¥46,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (196 reviews)
"Great location. Very comfortable room; nice amenities. Within walking distance to many great places. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Jane Hodges
The price is ¥31,746
¥48,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Casa De La Vina

16. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

17. The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 reviews)
"Great, clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated.. ideal location "
United States
Sonya
The price is ¥39,437
¥45,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Craft House Inn

18. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 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 ¥44,292
¥67,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Casa Yano by The Beach

19. Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Amazing property!"
United States
David
The price is ¥35,434
¥52,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Casa Castillo

20. Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas
4.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
6.2 out of 10, (90 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to the pier, many eateries, Moxi museum. "
United States
Cynthia
The price is ¥31,876
¥37,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Tide Pool Villas
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Santa Barbara and related destinations

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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