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Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara 5 Star hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$593 nightly
The price is $667 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$667 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
This luxury hotel 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! (1,001 reviews)
Great!

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$616 nightly
The price is $704 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$704 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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! (543 reviews)
Great room and nice facility.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

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Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$717 nightly
The price is $819 total per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
$819 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
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! (935 reviews)
Greta location

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

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Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5 out of 5
1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$1,280 nightly
The price is $1,488 total per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
$1,488 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews)
Ok

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

5 out of 5
121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$295 nightly
The price is $337 total per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
$337 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Total with taxes and fees
This bed & breakfast features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and free self parking. Enjoy the free full breakfast each morning. A terrace, a ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (700 reviews)
An absolutely great place. Beautiful grounds. Superb service. Great food. Comfortable room. Very special!!!

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
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, ...
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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Hotel Santa Barbara

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