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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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Our top choices for Santa Barbara 4-star hotels

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.
A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

1. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Karri
Rp4.048.339
Rp4.707.409 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.
A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

2. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp6.681.750
Rp7.632.340 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Santa Barbara Inn
A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A house with a porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.

3. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Rana
Rp3.530.280
Rp4.024.552 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Upham Hotel
A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and sailboats.
A hotel room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a lamp.
A two-story building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with flowering plants and a tree.

4. The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Zayra
Rp5.504.337
Rp6.285.677 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Milo
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, palm trees, and mountainous background.
A tennis court complex with multiple courts, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.
A spacious lobby with modern seating, a high ceiling, and a large arched window.

5. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
Canada
John
Rp4.376.992
Rp5.798.691 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
A patio with a sofa and a small table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a comfortable seating area.
A bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

6. Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara
United States
Cindy
Rp4.009.050
Rp5.318.673 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Montecito Inn
A cozy indoor seating area with a swing chair, a cushioned bench, and a coffee table.
A cozy seating area with round tables and cushioned benches, large windows with blinds, and hanging pendant lights.
A patio area with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a view of a building with multiple balconies.
A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

7. The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Santa Barbara
United Kingdom
Cecil
Rp4.472.318
Rp5.107.164 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.
A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.
A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

8. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna
United States
Katia
Rp3.590.327
Rp5.413.285 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
A hotel entrance with a large glass ceiling, multiple chandeliers, and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.
A long dining table with chairs, chandeliers, and large windows.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, multiple buildings, and a prominent tower.

9. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Alyse
Rp4.686.134
Rp6.062.268 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.
A rooftop patio with a fireplace, outdoor seating, and a pergola.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

10. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Paul
Rp7.109.382
Rp9.018.224 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.
A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.
A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

11. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
Oak Park
United States
Rich
Rp2.939.970
Rp4.671.879 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.
A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

12. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Laguna
United States
Demey
Rp7.511.280
Rp8.577.507 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Palihouse Santa Barbara
A modern living room with a white desk, a computer, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, white walls, a sloped ceiling, a window with a view of trees, and bedside lamps.
A two-story house with large windows, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden.
A bright, sunlit room with large windows, white furniture, and a checkered floor.

13. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Channah
Rp3.006.788
Rp3.427.827 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bar area in the background.
A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple stools, and a large wine rack.
The exterior of Hotel Virginia with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a well-lit facade.

14. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Irina
Rp4.245.673
Rp4.848.346 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.
A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.
A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

15. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
Santa Barbara
United States
Jhoana
Rp3.243.263
Rp5.022.524 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
A modern living room with a beige sofa, blue cushions, wicker chairs, and a large window with a view of palm trees.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, a staircase with colorful tiles, and a balcony.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of greenery through the window.
The exterior of the Blue Sands Inn, featuring a white facade with blue signage, surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees.

16. Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Stacey
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.
A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.
A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

17. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Jacob
Rp4.748.497
Rp7.241.412 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Casa Yano by The Beach
A dark-colored house with a front porch, a gated entrance, and a mailbox.
A kitchen with marble backsplash, a gold faucet, a pendant light, and a window with a view.
A living room with a fireplace, a painting above it, and a sofa with a throw blanket.
A hallway with a console table, a framed artwork, a lamp, and a staircase leading to another room.

18. The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
Santa Barbara
United States
Sonya
Rp4.233.557
Rp4.834.510 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Craft House Inn
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

19. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
Santa Barbara
United States
David
Rp2.941.752
Rp4.673.840 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
A beachside street lined with palm trees and a stop sign.
A courtyard with a tiled floor, a glass table, and a planter with flowers.
A wooden table with a decorative ceramic pot containing orchids, a glass vase, and a glass fan.
A staircase with ornate, colorful tiles leading to a building entrance.

20. Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Kimi
Rp3.581.418
Rp6.168.948 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Tide Pool Villas
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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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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Convenient location next to shops and farmers market. Our room was on the smaller side, but was very nice, quiet, and clean! All the staff were friendly and helpful. They helped make our wedding anniversary extra special. It is also pet-friendly, and valet parking was easy and reasonably priced - we will definitely return!"
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Hotel Santa Barbara
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in Santa Barbara?
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara that's popular among Expedia travellers. Concierge services and Frette Italian sheets are some of its many amenities. Travellers also love The Upham Hotel. From a pillow top mattress to concierge services, it features conveniences that cater to all aspects of your relaxation and enjoyment.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Santa Barbara?
If you choose to book a stay at a 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara, you'll typically find loads of amenities to ensure you're relaxed, such as a pool, restaurant and gym. You can enjoy excellent service and upscale surroundings. Choose a 5-star hotel and you'll have access to a few more bells and whistles — think on-site spas, 24-hour front desk and opulent turndown services. You'll most likely get additional amenities and premium services at a 5-star getaway, though both are awesome options for luxury guests.

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