Explore top 2026 4 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

Name: Palihouse Santa Barbara
Price range: $537 total
Rating: 9.6

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Top Santa Barbara 4 Star hotels

Santa Barbara Inn

901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

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$267 nightly

$305 total

Jun 9 - Jun 10

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This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi. Valet parking, a terrace, and a lobby fireplace ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)

"I loved the location on east beach but even better was the cozy vibe and the superb staff. There’s a very good restaurant on property also. Great stay!"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

The Milo

202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

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$286 nightly

$327 total

Jun 22 - Jun 23

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This hotel's 2 outdoor pools and hot tub are among the featured amenities. WiFi in public areas is free. Valet parking, a terrace, and a garden are also ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,581 reviews)

"Location, location, location. Friendly and helpful staff!"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA

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$306 nightly

$349 total

Jun 30 - Jul 1

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This smoke-free hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)

"Spectacular location! Beautiful property and wonderful staff!"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

The Upham Hotel

1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA

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$192 nightly

$219 total

Jul 1 - Jul 2

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A restaurant, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk are among this hotel's amenities. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, a garden, and a lobby fireplace ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)

"Not what I expected. It was a visit to the past. The check in counter had a switchboard! The lobby was the early 30’s. The grounds are beautiful. The room was a cottage. Clean, spacious, a private patio. Thumbs up!"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

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$326 nightly

$372 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

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A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this resort. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, express ...

7.8/10 Good! (305 reviews)

"The smoke free room, smelled smoked in. Also, we got locked out of our room due to the lock battery dying. I won’t stay hear again."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

Montecito Inn

1295 Coast Village Rd Santa Barbara CA

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$249 nightly

$284 total

Jun 7 - Jun 8

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This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities and in-room childcare. There's a ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

"Just remolded, really nice"

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA

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$393 nightly

$449 total

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, express check-out, and valet ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Casa Riviera

800 Garden St Santa Barbara CA

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$255 nightly

$290 total

Jun 7 - Jun 8

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This aparthotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)

"Property was clean and efficient. The unit was a studio unit so we didn’t have a lot of space and there were no amenities."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

421 South Milpas Street Santa Barbara CA

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$183 nightly

$208 total

Jun 29 - Jun 30

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An area shuttle and a shopping center shuttle are available at this motel, along with an outdoor pool. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)

"I don't usually fill out surveys, but this property and the staff is extemely deserving of a great review! I stayed here years ago and the staff and property was over-the-top. Blue Sands has only gotten better with age."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Palihouse Santa Barbara

915 Garden Street Santa Barbara CA

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$470 nightly

$537 total

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers everything you'll ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)

"This was our second stay at Pali House Santa Barbara. It’s our favorite place to stay! I would have given this most recent stay 5 stars except we were not told there was a wedding reception happening the one night we were there which included closing the entire patio area. There was quite a bit of ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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4 Star Hotels Santa Barbara

Looking to live it up on your vacation with a bit of luxury? Or maybe you’ve decided that your boss can afford to put you up at a place of your choice on your next business trip?

Come on, you deserve it!

The best part about staying in Santa Barbara 4 star hotels is that you’ll often be close to all the local sights and attractions. Whether you’re visiting the area for the first time or you’re back in town for more fun, a 4 star hotel is going to put you right in the heart of all the action.

Plus, you can rest easy knowing that you’re being well taken care of during your visit. Instead of worrying about where to eat or what to see, your friendly hotel staff will be happy to help you get whatever you need.

The best four star hotels in Santa Barbara will also frequently include access to high-quality fitness centers and pools, so you’ll feel like you’re staying in an exclusive resort rather than a hotel. You won’t have any excuse for not keeping up with your workout routine!

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Recent Santa Barbara hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

2 out of 5

Posted 2 hours ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"The smoke free room, smelled smoked in. Also, we got locked out of our room due to the lock battery dying. I won’t stay hear again."

A verified traveler stayed at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Sandpiper Lodge

3 out of 5

Posted 3 hours ago

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"Room was not super clean and there was black hairs all over. My son also left a stuffed animal in the room when we called to verify and have the staff look for it they where not helpful and said they not find it when I know for sure it was left in the room. They stole it for sure which is very disappointing. As far as what you get for the price is 5 stars on that but that’s all."

A verified traveler stayed at Sandpiper Lodge

The Franciscan Hotel

1 out of 5

Posted 17 hours ago

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"Besides the bugs and spider issue, basic ADA rights are not included here. They say there are ADA accessible rooms and ramps, there arent. You half to walk half a block to use the ramp. Or forcibly use stairs on the other side of the motel. I'm a disabled person with something really rare and debilitating, so having to explain that to administration staff to get the basic ADA amenities, which I later found out by staff isn't even truly ADA, Im sick, have a federal disability card, I'm as disabled as it comes. But every single worker in this hotel took not one, but multiple looks and assumed I wasn't. I had to tell at least 2 people the same thing twice, I need an ADA space. But nope, they kept giving it to other guests. Fully admitted to giving me a fake ADA room they give to anyone who wants to rent it. So they look and decide if someone really needs a true ADA room, decide for you, and give you that room. If you try to help yourself in the situation, all they do is apologize. It's like talking to a wall, I don't even know what to do besides ask lawyers. I'm in shock, and honestly in pain. They made me haul my stuff to the other side of the motel in the morning because they gave that room to someone else. Like there aren't a dozen of the same that entire row we walked by that were empty and being cleaned that were the same. I even tried to stay in the cheaper fake ADA room, not caring I accidentally paid more for another. Didn't care. Now I'm hurt and have to see a doctor..."

A verified traveler stayed at The Franciscan Hotel