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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,456 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
United States
Dominique
The price is ¥48,706
¥56,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,027 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."
Canada
Michael
The price is ¥37,625
¥42,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 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, (373 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
United States
McKenna
The price is ¥48,606
¥62,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,621 reviews)
"Great location and hotel. Would definitely come back and stay again."
United States
Karen
The price is ¥44,203
¥50,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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, (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay."
United States
Justin
The price is ¥45,844
¥58,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,018 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located to the beach"
United States
Mario
The price is ¥47,041
¥53,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Santa Barbara Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is ¥45,650
¥58,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Montecito Inn

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (262 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet, great location, easy check-in and out, and extra amenities made the stay very comfortable and enjoyable."
United States
Madelaine
The price is ¥33,229
¥50,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Casa Riviera

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, (262 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
isabel
The price is ¥42,601
¥48,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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 ¥57,142
¥73,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
United States
Derrick
The price is ¥28,313
¥44,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Casa Iglesia

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Laguna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (428 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 ¥68,817
¥78,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (464 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is ¥28,202
¥32,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is ¥43,129
¥49,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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, (195 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 ¥33,548
¥50,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Casa De La Vina

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

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 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 ¥39,415
¥45,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Craft House Inn

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 ¥45,042
¥68,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Casa Yano by The Beach

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 ¥30,299
¥53,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Tide Pool Villas

Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Amazing property!"
United States
David
The price is ¥35,951
¥53,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Casa Castillo
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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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