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1. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Ellwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect stay"
United States
julie
The price is €837
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Restaurant

2. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"It was such an amazing hotel!! They really do everything right. I can’t wait to go back."
United States
Tricia
The price is €563
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hotel Californian
Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

3. Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (342 reviews)
"Amazing beach experience."
United States
Khachatur
The price is €1,791
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Exterior

4. El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (603 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is €723
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Hayloft Room (1 King Bed)

5. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (733 reviews)
"One of the best places we have stayed in."
United States
Victor
The price is €387
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Simpson House Inn
3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

6. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Montecito
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (656 reviews)
"we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating."
United States
Anonymous traveller
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is €229 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
€229
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in East Beach?
Based on reviews by our travellers, Hotel Californian is one of the top-rated properties for a luxurious stay in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail neighbourhood of East Beach. Want more 5-star hotels around the area? El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara and Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara will cater to your upscale desires.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in East Beach?
How much you pay for a 5-star hotel in East Beach depends on things such as when you want to go and the length of your stay. Our insider tip for scoring the best deal? Use our pricing filters to check out all of the available options for your chosen dates.

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in East Beach?
From fine dining venues and all-day gyms to swimming pools and the finest bedding, the 5-star experience in East Beach is all about comfort and indulgence. But it requires more than just top-notch amenities to receive a 5-star rating. Accommodation also have to offer extraordinary guest services like beauty treatments, laundry and dry cleaning and a nightly turn-down service.

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