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11 Sept - 13 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 spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.
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
Veronica
S$334
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara
A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.
A house with a porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a brick pathway.

2. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Eila
S$312
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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.

3. The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Shane
S$425
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
The Milo
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with modern seating, a high ceiling, and a large arched window.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, palm trees, and mountainous background.

4. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
McKenna
S$387
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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 large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.
A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.
A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

5. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Joanne
S$531
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Santa Barbara Inn
A patio with a sofa and a small table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.
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
Seema
S$315
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Montecito Inn
A cozy indoor seating area with a swing chair, a cushioned bench, and a coffee table.
A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
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.

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

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Santa Barbara
United States
Adel
S$476
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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 hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.
A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.
A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

8. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
Laguna
United States
Monica
S$407
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Casa Riviera
A hotel entrance with a large glass ceiling, multiple chandeliers, and palm trees.
A long dining table with chairs, chandeliers, and large windows.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.
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
Adolfo
S$480
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a railing with artwork.

10. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Paul
S$641
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a spiral staircase leading to an upper level.
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

Casa Iglesia
Oak Park
United States
Rich
S$341
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Casa Iglesia
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 hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.
A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

12. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Laguna
United States
sonia
S$578
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Palihouse Santa Barbara
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.
A coastal walkway with a wooden deck, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple stools, and a large wine rack.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bar area in the background.

13. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Irina
S$413
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.
A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.
A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

14. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
Santa Barbara
United States
Richard
S$369
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Casa De La Vina
A modern living room with a white desk, a computer, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A bright, sunlit room with large windows, white furniture, and a checkered floor.
A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of mountains and houses.
A two-story house with large windows, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden.

15. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Channah
S$234
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
A modern living room with a beige sofa, blue cushions, wicker chairs, and a large window with a view of palm trees.
The exterior of the Blue Sands Inn, featuring a white facade with blue signage, surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees.
A modern living room with a sofa, two wicker chairs, a coffee table, and a view of palm trees through large windows.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, a staircase with colorful tiles, and a balcony.

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 staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

17. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Julie
S$505
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Casa Yano by The Beach
A dark-colored house with a front porch, a gated entrance, and a mailbox.
A hallway with a console table, a framed artwork, a lamp, and a staircase leading to another room.
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.

18. The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
Santa Barbara
United States
Sonya
The Craft House Inn
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

19. Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
Santa Barbara
United States
David
S$436
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Casa Castillo
A beachside street lined with palm trees and a stop sign.
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.
A courtyard with a tiled floor, a glass table, and a planter with flowers.

20. Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Cynthia
S$309
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Tide Pool Villas
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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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A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.

Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Phenomenal location across the street from the beach, wonderful and welcoming staff, lovely property and beautiful rooms. No notes! Would stay here again and again and again."
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A stay at one of these lodgings ensure that whether you are just relaxing after a day of checking out Santa Barbara or you are ready to lie down for the night, you'll be as comfortable as possible. You won't go without a thing during your stay at one of these accommodations. Visitors have consistently given them high marks for their attentive service. It's no surprise that loads of guests recommend it.

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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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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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