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Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara 5 Star hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
$585 nightly
The price is $657 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$657 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The property and facilities are amazing The staff was a bit junior and inexperimented. Had to wait long time for luggage"
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Hotel Californian
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$440 nightly
The price is $503 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$503 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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! (914 reviews)
"Very clean room very modern furniture great bathroom service impeccable"
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$1,774 nightly
The price is $2,061 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$2,061 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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! (283 reviews)
"One of the best properties I’ve stayed at. Beautiful and clean . Service is excellent."
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$800 nightly
The price is $914 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$914 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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! (519 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean and comfortable property. Staff was friendly, courteous and went out of their way to assure our stay was special. A wonderful experience all the way around. 5 stars!"
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA
$399 nightly
The price is $456 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$456 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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! (673 reviews)
"I love this place. This is my 2nd times, clean , staff friendly"
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

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, ...
"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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The Upham Hotel
5 out of 5
Posted 2 days ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Close to state street and the nightlife……
Comfy room and parking provided….
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A verified traveler stayed at The Upham Hotel