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Top Isla Vista 5 Star hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$854 nightly
The price is $977 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$977 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
This luxury resort features a private beach, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The service was excellent"
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
$697 nightly
The price is $796 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$796 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Families will appreciate the picnic area, kid-friendly dining, ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (577 reviews)
"Me and my husband had a very nice stay here! Our room was so spacious and spotless and featured a remarkably comfortable bed. The staff were incredibly accommodating and efficient. Great location and beautiful grounds. Overall, it’s a solid 5 star experience."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Hotel Californian
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$435 nightly
The price is $497 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$497 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Families will appreciate the free kid's club and onsite laundry ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (972 reviews)
"Excellent"
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito Santa Barbara CA
$2,130 nightly
The price is $2,475 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$2,475 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with sun loungers and beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (326 reviews)
"Favourite hotel in California!!"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA
$442 nightly
The price is $505 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$505 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
This bed & breakfast features a terrace, concierge services, and free self parking. Enjoy the free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning. A garden, a lobby ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (724 reviews)
"This stay did not meet expectations, especially given the price paid. The room was extremely cold, and despite my requests, the air conditioning continued running at full blast. In the middle of the night I was shivering so badly that I had to contact the front desk and request a room change the ..."
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel Dr Santa Barbara CA
A full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this luxury hotel. There's fun for all ages with a free kid's club and mini golf, ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (656 reviews)
"we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating."
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2020
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Sandpiper Lodge
5 out of 5
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"This hotel was a pleasant surprise. A great experience with friendly staff and excellent hospitality. Very clean Very convenient to restaurants"
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