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Featured Santa Barbara Luxury Hotel
Kimpton Canary Hotel
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0Beautiful hotel in the perfect location. I was upgraded to a king balcony suite which added to the elegance of the room. I was also able to check-in before noon which was totally unexpected. Staff were super friendly too. I will definitely
£257
£257
Bacara Resort & Spa
8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta 5.0 out of 5.0Nice place to sit by the pool, play tennis (clay courts), walk on the beach, visit the spa (spa prices are quite high) or have a nice meal. The location is very nice. The rooms are nice and the staff is friendly.
£388
£388
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara 5.0 out of 5.0I couldn't have been happier about our post wedding stay at this landmark hotel. From the moment we arrived, the staff was fabulously friendly and charming. We were treated with tremendous kindness at every step of our two day stay. The facility is exquisite, every detail attended to. Nothing here ...
£430
£430
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 3.5 out of 5.0I lived in Santa Barbara for a number of years and made my journey back to enjoy the beautiful place again. The staff at the Milo were generally knowledgeable on the local activities, but I felt that the young staff can definitely learn more about what Santa Barbara can offer besides wine-tasting. ...
£195
£195
Belmond El Encanto
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara 5.0 out of 5.0Had an excellent time. A completely relaxing environment. The valet go out of their way to help you out. The staff in general aim to impress you with their service.
£437
£437
Ojai Valley Inn And Spa
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai 5.0 out of 5.0There was a constant and continuous banging noise coming from the AC unit and every 8-10 minutes it sounded as if someone was trying to kick my door in. This continued around the clock 24/7. I reported it to maintenance and there was no fix. No offer to move me to another room. So had 3 very expensive ...
£368
£368
The hotel was beautiful and the staff was very helpful. We thought the pool area was nice and enjoyed the jacuzzi in the evening. Once we parked and checked in, we never needed our car again. We were able to walk to all of the shops and restaurants in Solvang! We will definitely be back.
£93
£93
San Ysidro Ranch
900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara 5.0 out of 5.0Wonderful, relaxing experience. Feeling of luxury and tranquility at virtually all times at all locations on the property. Definite thumbs up; looking forward to our next stay at San Ysidro Ranch!
£633
£633
The Fess Parker Santa Barbara - DoubleTree by Hilton Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0The Fess Parker was a very good choice for my wife and me. Our room was clean, spacious and quiet, the property overall is lovely, and it was in an ideal location (an easy walk to downtown, and literally across the street from East Beach). Regarding reviews that suggest that the hotel is "dated," ...
£228
£228Recently booked Santa Barbara hotels
Pocket Guide: Luxury Hotel Hotels in Santa Barbara
Known as the American Riviera thanks to its temperate climate and over 300 days of sunshine a year, Santa Barbara has become the playground of the rich and famous. With its wide sandy beaches, top-notch fine-dining restaurants and an abundance of designer shopping malls, Santa Barbara is a luxurious place to stay.
Santa Barbara's Luxury Hotels
Santa Barbara has many four- and five-star hotels, from chic design-led accommodation in historic mansions to sprawling luxury beach resorts with sweeping ocean views. Head to the upmarket suburb of Montecito for Hollywood-style hotels or to the foothills of San Ysidro for stylish mountain ranches.
Many luxury places to stay in Santa Barbara offer fine-dining restaurants, infinity pools and deluxe spa facilities. For spa and golf resorts, head out to the eastern fringes of the Los Padres National Forest to the boho town of Ojai, less than an hour's drive from Santa Barbara.
Luxury Stays near Santa Barbara's Best Beaches
Book a five-star luxury resort in Montecito – four miles east of downtown - and you'll have easy access to the sands and swaying palm trees of Butterfly Beach, one of Santa Barbara's best beaches. Book a room here and you'll be within walking distance of the suburb's excellent fine-dining restaurants, small-batch coffee shops and stylish neighbourhood bars.
Hotels near Santa Barbara's Designer Shops
There are several four- and five-star luxury hotels within walking distance of Santa Barbara's vibrant downtown, and close to the city's designer shopping malls. The Historic State Street Plaza hosts all the big-label designers, as well as quirky home stores and unique gift shops.
For something a little different, visit the Funk Zone, just south of State Street. This colourful and hip arts district has boutiques by up-and-coming designers, plus a collection of small-scale wineries and tasting rooms.
From swanky five-star beach resorts with spas and fine dining to exclusive ranch-style inns in the foothills, Santa Barbara has it all. Use Expedia to find the best deals on luxury hotels for your next stay in Santa Barbara.
Nearby Cities
- Solvang Hotels (45.87 km)
- Santa Maria Hotels (89.73 km)
- Ojai Hotels (41.71 km)
- Goleta Hotels (11.91 km)
- Carpinteria Hotels (16.76 km)
- Santa Ynez Hotels (38.04 km)
- Ventura Hotels (40.3 km)
- Summerland Hotels (9.6 km)
- Buellton Hotels (51.14 km)
- Los Olivos Hotels (49.01 km)
- Oxnard Hotels (53.89 km)
- Lebec Hotels (81.06 km)
- Lompoc Hotels (73.68 km)
- Santa Margarita Hotels (96.76 km)
- Los Alamos Hotels (63.97 km)
- Maricopa Hotels (54.88 km)
- Oak View Hotels (36.72 km)
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- Adventure Sport Hotel (81)
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Top Points of Interests in Santa Barbara
- University of California-Santa Barbara Hotels (13.58 km)
- Mission Santa Barbara Hotels (2.38 km)
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse Hotels (0.57 km)
- Presidio Santa Barbara Hotels (0.27 km)
- Santa Barbara Zoo Hotels (2.96 km)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotels (0.52 km)
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotels (2.71 km)
- Lotusland Hotels (4.49 km)
- Santa Barbara Botanical Garden Hotels (4.2 km)
- Santa Barbara City College Hotels (1.44 km)
- Santa Barbara Bowl Hotels (1.76 km)
- Carpinteria State Beach Hotels (16.6 km)
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Hotels (4.14 km)
- Seven Falls Hotels (4.89 km)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Hotels (2.77 km)
- Granada Theatre Hotels (0.67 km)
- Arlington Theater Hotels (0.86 km)
- Cold Spring Tavern Hotels (17.12 km)
- Chumash Casino Hotels (41.3 km)
- Shoreline Park Hotels (2.58 km)
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