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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Star Rating
5 out of 5

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Featured Image
On the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels
2 outdoor pools
2 outdoor pools
Terrace/Patio

Guest reviews

4.6/5 Wonderful
658 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.8/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant

Map

1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

Explore the area

Popular LocationButterfly Beach1 min walk
Popular LocationAndree Clark Bird Refuge3 min drive
Popular LocationSanta Barbara Zoo8 min drive
AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)16 min drive

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  • Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

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    Room amenities

    • 450 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, 2 Double Beds (Riviera)

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    Room amenities

    • 355 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Room, 1 King Bed (Riviera)

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    Room amenities

    • 350 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Riviera)

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    Room amenities

    • 355 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, Accessible (Garden)

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    Room amenities

    • 350 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Riviera)

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    Room amenities

    • 350 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Garden)

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    Room amenities

    • 600 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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  • Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Partial Ocean View (Mariposa)

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    Room amenities

    • 850 sq ft
    • Partial ocean view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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  • Junior Room, 1 King Bed (Jungle)

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    Room amenities

    • 450 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace (Bungalow)

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    Room amenities

    • 900 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, 2 Bathrooms (Palm)

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    Room amenities

    • 700 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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  • Junior Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Jungle)

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    Room amenities

    • 450 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Garden View (Jungle)

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    Room amenities

    • 600 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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  • Junior Suite, Accessible, Balcony (Jungle)

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    Room amenities

    • 600 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Patio (Jungle)

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    Room amenities

    • 450 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Garden Area (Ortega)

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    Room amenities

    • 1300 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View (Santa Cruz)

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    Room amenities

    • 850 sq ft
    • Partial ocean view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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  • Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Pool View (San Miguel)

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    Room amenities

    • 1400 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

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    Room amenities

    • 600 sq ft
    • Ocean view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool (Fremont with Kitchen)

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    Room amenities

    • 1300 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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  • Bungalow, 2 Double Beds (Room)

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    Room amenities

    • 452 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Bungalow, 1 King Bed (Room)

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    Room amenities

    • 452 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Room)

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    Room amenities

    • 452 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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    Room amenities

    • 700 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Bungalow, Private Pool, Garden Area (Suite with Fire Pit)

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    Room amenities

    • 904 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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About this area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara's Montecito neighborhood, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is near the airport and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Butterfly Beach and Andree Clark Bird Refuge, while MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Bowl are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Santa Barbara Zoo. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.

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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Beach - 1 min walk
  • Andree Clark Bird Refuge - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min drive
  • Westmont College - 9 min drive
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ty Lounge — 1 min walk
  • Tydes — 1 min walk
  • Trattoria Mollie - 10 min walk
  • Los Arroyos - 12 min walk
  • The Honor Bar - 13 min walk

About this property

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Upscale hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. All 206 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include 24-hour room service, DVD players, and flat-screen TVs.
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara offers 206 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with outdoor tennis courts and a sauna. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa at Four Seasons has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a spa tub.

The spa is open daily.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Follows standard sanitization guidelines of Lead with Care (Four Seasons)
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Contactless check-in and check-out

Safety measures

Hand sanitizer provided
Temperature checks given to staff
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking: USD 20 per night
  • Valet parking: USD 38.00 per day
  • Electric car charging station

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 14-30 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Aerobics classes
  • Beach club (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Mini golf
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Dry cleaning service
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Beach towels
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Linens
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4 PM - 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 20 2020 to August 14 2020 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Dogs and cats only
2 per room
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs (infant beds)

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 14 and USD 30 per person (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
    Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • The property affirms that it follows sanitization practices of Lead with Care (Four Seasons) guidelines.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Biltmore Santa Barbara
Four Seasons Biltmore
Four Seasons Biltmore Santa Barbara
Four Seasons Resort Biltmore
Four Seasons Resort Biltmore Santa Barbara
Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Biltmore
Santa Barbara Four Seasons Resort
4 Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Four Seasons
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Hotel
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and receive a full refund?
Yes, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Does Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.
Is Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 per room). Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at this hotel?
Self parking is available for USD 20 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 38.00 per day.
What time is check-in at this hotel?
Check-in is from 4 PM–5:30 AM.
What time is check-out at this hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is this property located?
Located in Montecito, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk and within 1 mi (2 km) of Butterfly Beach and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Santa Barbara Zoo and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Guest reviews

Overall score and ratings for Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

4.6
Wonderful
658 reviews
5 - Excellent
500
4 - Good
104
3 - Okay
35
2 - Mediocre
9
1 - Poor
10
4.8
Cleanliness
4.7
Service and Staff
4.5
Amenities
4.7
Property condition

2/5

Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
Mar 19, 2020
  • Liked: Staff & service, amenities
  • Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

JBF, Kaua’i
Traveled with family
Mar 7, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hospitality and experience you expect from a Four Seasons property. Beautiful room. Friendly and helpful staff. The Sunday buffet is not to be missed! Highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 29, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 27, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 22, 2020
    This traveler didn’t leave comments with their review
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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