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Featured Santa Barbara Luxury Hotels
Bacara Resort & Spa
8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta 5.0 out of 5.0very nice place to stay and AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
£347
£347
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 3.5 out of 5.0A bit noisy in ground floor rooms by the pool, but it was very convenient to be so close to a pool & the beach. Close to boardwalk, piers, & restaurants. Room cost was reasonable for location, but extra fees & taxes were a bit excessive.(occupancy taxes, resort fees, parking, other taxes too, which ...
£159
£159
While we've stayed in Solvang about a dozen times, this was our first time at the Landsby. We have had many great experiences with other hotels in Solvang -- and have grown to love one in particular -- but were excited try something new. Front staff were professional and check-in process was easy ...
£124
£124
Kimpton Canary Hotel
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0We had a wonderful experience. The staff was great especially the gentleman working at the valet and bell hop. They all were so friendly and helpful. We will definitly be back to stay here.
£268
£268
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara 5.0 out of 5.0We had a nice upgrade for our honeymoon and wanted to stay one extra night. The room was open, but they would not be able to give me the rate I paid for the room I booked, but would have to pay the rate for the room we were in which was over $200 more. I told them forget about it and that it sounded ...
£451
£451
nice experience to visit the small town. The hotel is clean. Provide coffee, juice and hot water at all the time. value of the money.
£117
£117
Ojai Valley Inn And Spa
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai 5.0 out of 5.0This would be the place if you're looking to relax. Drinks are a little pricey here. The golf course is beautiful!
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!
£595
£595
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.
£310
£310Recently booked Santa Barbara hotels
Pocket Guide: Luxury Hotels 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
- Ojai Hotels (41.71 km)
- Ventura Hotels (40.3 km)
- Oxnard Hotels (53.89 km)
- Solvang Hotels (45.87 km)
- Goleta Hotels (11.91 km)
- Lompoc Hotels (73.68 km)
- Santa Maria Hotels (89.73 km)
- Carpinteria Hotels (16.76 km)
- Santa Ynez Hotels (38.04 km)
- Summerland Hotels (9.6 km)
- Buellton Hotels (51.14 km)
- Los Olivos Hotels (49.01 km)
- Los Alamos Hotels (63.97 km)
- Lebec Hotels (81.06 km)
- Oak View Hotels (36.72 km)
- Santa Margarita Hotels (96.76 km)
- Maricopa Hotels (54.88 km)
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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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