4-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Guests can enjoy both charm and elegance at this Santa Barbara bed and breakfast. Rooms are uniquely furnished and feature free Wi-Fi. Stearns Wharf is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Located in Santa Barbara, 1.4 miles from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.
Bath Street Inn
In Santa Barbara, this Victorian B&B is less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters.
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Located in Santa Barbara, 18 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge...
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
This oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is 4 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. It offers 2 heated outdoor pools and a modern fitness center.
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
This Santa Barbara, California hotel is located 3 miles from Stearn’s Wharf on the Pacific Ocean. The hotel offers free WiFi and cable TV in every room.
Harbor View Inn
Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site.
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Located in Santa Barbara, 6.6 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a...
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
This stylish newly renovated Santa Barbara hotel features an outdoor rooftop swimming pool and a lounge with stunning views. Centrally located State Street is 5 minutes’ walk away.
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Located in a lush grove of trees off Highway 101, this all suites hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away.
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Bath Street Inn
Santa BarbaraBreakfast optionsReview scoreWonderful · 550 reviewsIn Santa Barbara, this Victorian B&B is less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters.
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Santa BarbaraBreakfast optionsReview scoreWonderful · 78 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 18 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge...
Guest reviewGreat location. Beautiful surroundings. Staff were friendly. Great food.
- Review scoreVery Good · 279 reviews
In a prime location in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is located a 8-minute walk from West Beach, 11 miles from University of California,...
Guest reviewGood hotel and the good location Thank you so much Veronica!!
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraBreakfast optionsReview scoreVery Good · 647 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 6.6 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a...
Guest reviewThe breakfast was good the room was clean great price
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Santa BarbaraBreakfast optionsReview scoreExcellent · 107 reviewsThis stylish newly renovated Santa Barbara hotel features an outdoor rooftop swimming pool and a lounge with stunning views. Centrally located State Street is 5 minutes’ walk away.
Guest reviewThe service was amazing. Also the pool area was great.
Villa Rosa Inn
West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast optionsReview scoreGood · 1,651 reviewsThis small inn is located steps from the beach in Santa Barbara, California. The inn offers a free continental breakfast and free evening wine tasting with snacks.
- Review scoreGood · 339 reviews
This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Guest reviewThe location,service,and all the personal very helpful
- Review scoreGood · 287 reviews
Featuring an outdoor pool, this hotel offers an on-site restaurant. A flat-screen TV and Free Wi-Fi are offered in each contemporary room.
Guest reviewThe location, the vibe of the hotel, and the staff.
Great access to the city center! Check these 4-star hotels in Santa Barbara
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Santa BarbaraCentral locationReview scoreWonderful · 422 reviewsGuests can enjoy both charm and elegance at this Santa Barbara bed and breakfast. Rooms are uniquely furnished and feature free Wi-Fi. Stearns Wharf is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraCentral locationReview scoreWonderful · 232 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 1.4 miles from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.
Guest reviewI loved that it provided everything a person needs: hairdryer, robe, beautiful towels, shampoos, drinks and more.
Santa Barbara Inn
East Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral locationReview scoreExcellent · 526 reviewsFeaturing free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is located in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
Harbor View Inn
West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral locationReview scoreExcellent · 1,668 reviewsOffering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site.
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraCentral locationReview scoreVery Good · 2,266 reviewsThis Santa Barbara, California hotel is located 3 miles from Stearn’s Wharf on the Pacific Ocean. The hotel offers free WiFi and cable TV in every room.
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral locationReview scoreVery Good · 1,480 reviewsThis oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is 4 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. It offers 2 heated outdoor pools and a modern fitness center.
- Review scoreVery Good · 214 reviews
Located in a lush grove of trees off Highway 101, this all suites hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Guest reviewClean, friendly lovely grounds Overall service excellent
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Santa BarbaraCentral locationReview scoreGood · 190 reviewsWell set in Santa Barbara, Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels provides air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service.
Guest reviewExcellent location, and very modern yet chic interior.
- Review scoreGood · 207 reviews
Located 2 miles away from Old Mission Santa Barbara, this historic hotel serves a daily hot breakfast. It features guest rooms equipped with free WiFi. A 24-hour reception is available.
Guest reviewIt a historic building close to a great tourist area
- Review scoreGood · 395 reviews
Located in Santa Barbara, a 2-minute walk from East Beach, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.
Guest reviewWonderful stay at Blue Sands Inn. Very cute hotel in a great location near the beach and restaurants. We will definitely be coming back :)
Montecito Inn
Montecito, Santa BarbaraCentral locationReview scoreGood · 125 reviewsLess than 10 minutes’ walk to the beach, this Santa Barbara area historic boutique inn offers a daily continental breakfast. A flat-screen cable TV is available in all guest rooms.
Guest reviewThis is a beautiful, historic building in a great location.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
East Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral locationReview scorePleasant · 526 reviewsLocated on the California coastline, the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort features a large outdoor pool and views from every guest room.
Guest reviewVery clean place. Professional pleasant friendly staff
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- Avg. price/night: $296.04Review scoreWonderful · 163 reviewsThe location was fantastic - just a short walk to downtown. Super clean, safe and modern with everything we required. The parking/car charging at the rear of the property was an added bonus.Guest review byChelseaYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $212.82Review scoreVery Good · 683 reviewsSpacious modern rooms, decent breakfast. Location was excellent.Guest review byPhilipFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: $296.04Review scoreWonderful · 163 reviewsGood quality and locationGuest review bybruceYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $296.04Review scoreWonderful · 163 reviewsGreat location and pretty new. I did find the price-quality ratio to be on the high side.... I honestly did miss a second chair so we didn't have to eat our homemade breakfast in bed. One toaster would be a welcome addition to the kitchenetteGuest review byNathalieYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $181.26Review scoreVery Good · 1,256 reviewsThe room was clean and large. The location is really close to the city centre. Easy to reach from the freeway.Guest review byFabrizioGroup
- Avg. price/night: $363.66Review scoreExcellent · 1,668 reviewsLoved the location. Parking was super easy (but cost $32 per night) - on the plus side this meant we were able to carry our own bags easily to and from our rooms. The room was stylish and spacious. The beds were extremely comfortable and there were lots of power points everywhere.Guest review byM EugeniaYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $362.31Review scoreExcellent · 2,289 reviewsModern and well styled room Provided yummy biscuits and coffee in the lobby! We found this a nice surprise. Location is good.Guest review byEmilieGroup
- Avg. price/night: $299.97Review scoreWonderful · 1,226 reviewsAbsolutely loved this place! Rooms are beautiful, modern, spacious, and clean. Staff was very friendly. Location is great.Guest review byMichaelaFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: $299.97Review scoreWonderful · 1,226 reviewsStylishly renovated, fresh and luxurious linen, comfortable beds, superbly maintained, enjoyable continental breakfast, excellent location.Guest review byAnnaFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: $302.16Review scoreWonderful · 2,463 reviewsSuper friendly staff, clean & spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and top location within walking distance to the pier and city centre. Continental breakfast was also available. The toiletries were also fantastic & top quality. Free parking indoor & outdoor. Wonderful outdoor seating area to relax in the evenings too. Free, chilled bottles water always on offer in the fridge for guests. Would highly recommend this accommodation & would stay again.Guest review byVICTORIATravelers with friends
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