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Top Santa Barbara 5 Star hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA

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$570 nightly

$650 total

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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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! (531 reviews)

Beautiful property! This was my first time here. The only problems were: 1) There was no coffee available in the morning until you were seated. Most hotels I have been to have a coffee station. We were told the person at the front desk could give us a cup of coffee but it would be only black coffee. ...

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Hotel Californian

36 State Street Santa Barbara CA

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$707 nightly

$808 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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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! (927 reviews)

Lovely stay at this beautiful and perfectly located property!

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Rosewood Miramar Beach

1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito Santa Barbara CA

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$1,475 nightly

$1,714 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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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! (292 reviews)

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Simpson House Inn

121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA

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$399 nightly

$456 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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! (686 reviews)

Another excellent stay at the Simpson House! Marvelous style and service!

Reviewed on Nov 29, 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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Santa Barbara Resorts & 5 Star Hotels

Looking for your own little slice of heaven during your next trip? Check out all the best 5-star hotels in Santa Barbara to make sure your trip is as extravagantly comfortable as you expect.

Whether you plan on staying in your room the whole time or getting out and enjoying the city, you’ll be living the life while staying at your luxury accommodation. With so many amenities at your beck and call, you might try to turn your stay into a staycation!

Many of the 5-star hotels have award-winning restaurants you can dine at, as well as plush bedding and a concierge service to take care of your every need. Most also offer pools and modern fitness centers, not to mention high-speed Wi-Fi.

For your next trip, book a hotel that can be your own little hideaway, whether you’re in town for business or leisure. Santa Barbara 5-star hotels provide you with all the comforts and amenities you expect from a sophisticated hotel, with a staff that’s happy to ensure you have everything you need to feel at home.

Whether you’re a first-time guest, or you’ve stayed in 5-star hotels in Santa Barbara before, you’ll have no shortage of options to choose from on your next trip when you book with Travelocity. Browse our vast selection and find great deals on luxury lodging.