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Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1011)
" Beautiful property, the facility was gorgeous and next to the beach, this is a wonderful facility to relax and the gym was adequate and very clean! It is a place that I must return to at some point and time!"
EDWARD
$273 nightly
The price is $311
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (151)
"Great place"
James
$268 nightly
The price is $306
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
Abbylin
$202 nightly
The price is $230
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Santa Barbara Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (985)
"I like that it's a boutique hotel."
Jacquelyne
$250 nightly
The price is $285
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Friendly staff, clean room and pet-friendly"
Lisa
$302 nightly
The price is $345
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Casa Riviera
Laguna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
"love staying here - will return."
Mark
$191 nightly
The price is $218
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The location is excellent and we loved the hotel! "
victoria
$208 nightly
The price is $238
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (959)
"It was an amazing stay! They were very accommodating and the rooms were cutley decorated! I would love to come again whenever possible!!!"
Dhristi
$116 nightly
The price is $132
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
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El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
$638 nightly
The price is $728 total per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
$728 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (531 reviews)
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Santa Barbara and related destinations
Nestled between mountains and sea, this Spanish-influenced coastal paradise offers wine tasting and red-tiled architecture along State Street. Rent bikes to explore the palm-lined waterfront, then catch sunset from Stearns Wharf where locals recommend the fresh seafood.
Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
10/10 Excellent
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
10/10 Excellent
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The get-go of any vacation gets started with picking a destination. Santa Barbara is a popular destination with guests because it offers so much to keep you entertained. Location is everything, but that accounts for more than the area you are flying into. When you want to make your future vacation especially memorable, it's all about where you lay your head at night.
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Santa Barbara saw hundreds of out-of-towners this past year, and our review section provides several tips and tricks to help you select the accommodation that is optimal for your stay. With lodgings that have been given an overall rating of 4.5, you know your time here will be all that you have been dreaming. The personnel at these accommodations realize it begins with the initial impression. You will be welcomed by modern facilities and immaculately kept grounds. This attention to even the smallest detail earned them a score of 4.5. Santa Barbara has dozens of fantastic hotels that offer the perfect holiday.
The focus on every detail doesn't end with solely the grounds. You'll find your room is an oasis from all your concerns as every room awards you with the utmost in comfort. The indulgences do not end at the bedroom. With a service rating of five stars, you can rest assured that you will be in great hands. With all they provide visitors, it's clear why 100% endorsed staying here!
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