Explore top 2026 4 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

Name: Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Price range: $449 total
Rating: 8.8

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Top Santa Barbara 4 Star hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St Santa Barbara CA

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$247 nightly

$282 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

A 24-hour gym, valet parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Business travelers can take advantage of the business ...

The Upham Hotel

1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA

$240 nightly

$274 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)

"Great location and the hotel was adorable. We were able to walk to downtown SB."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

The Milo

202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

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$294 nightly

$336 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,633 reviews)

"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."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

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$268 nightly

$306 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

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! (457 reviews)

"This could at one time been a beautiful resort. Now it is run down and we experienced black mold in the hallway from the A/C. Very disappointed."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Santa Barbara Inn

901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

$356 nightly

$407 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Total with taxes and fees

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 ...

Montecito Inn

1295 Coast Village Rd Santa Barbara CA

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$228 nightly

$260 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,004 reviews)

"The staff were very professional during my entire stay. The rooms were attended with care and very clean. Looking forward to stay at Montecito again for a much longer time in the near future."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

5490 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara CA

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$309 nightly

$353 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Enjoy the hot tub and perks like free WiFi. There's a bar/lounge on site, and a 24-hour ...

Casa Riviera

800 Garden St Santa Barbara CA

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$281 nightly

$320 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

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 ...

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA

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$332 nightly

$379 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,002 reviews)

"Just too old to feel clean. The floor of the elevator is SO dirty and gross, the hallways feel grungy, the rooms feel old but at least a little cleaner than the rest of the property. I thought we were booking a very nice hotel and I paid accordingly, so my expectations were a lot higher than reality. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA

Fully refundable

$393 nightly

$449 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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! (1,002 reviews)

"We absolutely enjoyed our stay here. The hotel was beautiful and maintained very well. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our only complaint would be the cell phone service in the area was very poor. It could just be that AT&T doesn’t get very good service in that area, so I don’t want to ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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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