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Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$266 nightly
The price is $304 total per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$304 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"This is one of the most charming boutique hotels we have stayed in in a long time. The property, customer service, the location, the comfort of the room, the restaurant....... everything was top notch!"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$286 nightly
The price is $327 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$327 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,585 reviews)
"Room was clean but we were on the first floor with cafe lights right outside. Could t get the room dark enough even with the blackout shades."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$306 nightly
The price is $349 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$349 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Pool and jacuzzi closed for whatever reason 24 hrs so that was a bummer. It was quite expensive for the long weekend so I would have thought they would have comped guests with something."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$192 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$219 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Staff was so friendly and the restaurant & bar was wonderful and great to have on site. Snacks provided, happy hour and continental breakfast pastries and delicious coffee from SB Coffee company. Rooms were spacious, clean, and bed was comfy. Gardens and cottages have lots of ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$326 nightly
The price is $372 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$372 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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! (307 reviews)
"There was 1 staff at check in. It was super slow on a Saturday afternoon. The rooms are clean. The vents in the dinning room were dusty. You can see it. Obvious areas were clean, but some areas were not. The pool was nice. Pretty expensive for a pretty old hotel. The hallways were old looking. Bummed ..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

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Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

4 out of 5
1295 Coast Village Rd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$260 nightly
The price is $296 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$296 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Just remolded, really nice"

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

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Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
$417 nightly
The price is $476 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$476 total
Jul 7 - Jul 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

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Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4.5 out of 5
800 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$259 nightly
The price is $295 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$295 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
"Easy access to eatery places."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
421 South Milpas Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$191 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$218 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,008 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

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Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
915 Garden Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$495 nightly
The price is $565 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$565 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (412 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and stay. Pool was a bit small, which didn't matter except that a family with kids and floaties arrived and took over the pool. Would have been nicer if this was an adults only hotel, but we understand that this was beyond the hotel staffs control. Guests do what they want to do."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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4 Star Hotels Santa Barbara

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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.

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