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Top West Beach 5 Star Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"The service was superb!"
The price is €706
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (905)
"The best hotel in Santa Barbara. Great attentive and friendly staff. The premises take you away to Caribbean paradise feeling."
The price is €777
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Hotel Californian
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (281)
"One of the best properties I’ve stayed at. Beautiful and clean . Service is excellent. "
The price is €1,619
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Rosewood Miramar Beach
El Encanto Santa Barbara
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (517)
"We especially appreciated the handicap access of our room and the pathways."
The price is €765
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Simpson House Inn
Garden

Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (667)
"The property was beautiful and hope to return someday soon!"
The price is €318
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Simpson House Inn
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

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

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €275 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€275
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (83 reviews)
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Top West Beach Hotel Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"The service was superb!"
Brad 4-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in West Beach?
Hotel Californian is one of the most popular picks around the Santa Barbara Beach neighbourhood of West Beach based on Expedia customer reviews. El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara and Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara are other 5-star hotels in this area that rank highest with travellers.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in West Beach?
You'll find a variety of pricing options for 5-star hotels in West Beach on Expedia. The amount you pay will depend on your holiday dates, trip length and other factors. Compare all of the available properties for your chosen dates and use our pricing and other filters to find the perfect luxury stay.

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in West Beach?
From gourmet dining venues and all-day fitness centres to swimming pools and premium bedding, the 5-star experience in West Beach is all about comfort and luxury. But it calls for more than just top-notch amenities to receive a 5-star rating. Accommodation also have to provide superior guest services like massage treatments, on-site dry cleaning and laundry and room service any time day or night.