4 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara, California

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Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great views , and lovely staff. "
United States
Laura
The price is €273
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Santa Barbara Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (181 reviews)
"Perfect stay "
United States
Nishant
The price is €278
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is older architecture and had that classic feel. The rooms are small but comfortable. The hotel is at the beginning of a very nice street with restaurants and shopping. The staff is great !"
United States
Joseph
The price is €221
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Montecito Inn

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)
" Clean rooms and easy access to beach."
United States
Pradeep
The price is €245
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was A+. Will stay here again, we loved it!"
Canada
Greg
The price is €330
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Absolutely phenomenal stay check in and check out was so easy. The room was always clean in a great area with plenty of things to do with 100% recommend staying in this beautiful place."
United States
Luis
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Casa Riviera

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)
"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 €187
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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, (984 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and very clean, and we had a great stay."
United States
James S
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (215 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff. "
United States
Michael
The price is €208
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"We love this place! "
United States
Marlene
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
The Upham Hotel

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, (360 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Laguna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (376 reviews)
"Loved our room and property. Bed was comfortable!"
United States
Kathaleen and Trevor
The price is €343
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas
4.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
6.0 out of 10, (74 reviews)
"Perfect location!!"
United States
sarah
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Tide Pool Villas

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 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 €212
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
The Craft House Inn

Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had a wonderful stay and felt very comfortable as a family. The place was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and thoughtful, which made everything easy. "
United States
Zheng
The price is €280
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Casa Castillo

Santa Barbara Luxury Beach Getaways

Santa Barbara Luxury Beach Getaways
4.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
" Everything was excellent"
United States
Kent
Santa Barbara Luxury Beach Getaways

Shoreline Park House

Shoreline Park House
4.0 star property
The Mesa
Shoreline Park House

Downtown Quaint Cottage

Downtown Quaint Cottage
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
Downtown Quaint Cottage

Mission Bungalow

Mission Bungalow
4.0 star property
Oak Park
Mission Bungalow
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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.

aerial view of Shoreline Park and The Mesa, Santa Barbara, California

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Frequently asked questions

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 traveller favourite 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 travellers.

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