12 Best Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA (2026)

Discover Top Hotels in Santa Barbara: Rates Starting at $212 per Night

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Resort
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    Spa
20 Baths736.03 ft²
8

Review score

2 reviews

$695
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hotel
8301 Holllister Avenue, Goleta, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, USA
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    Private Beach
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    Oceanfront
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    Spa
21 Baths646.5 ft²
7.7

Exceptional

132 reviews

$777
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Hotel Californian
Hotel
36 State Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
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22 Baths489.76 ft²
8.6

Exceptional

136 reviews

$818
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Santa Barbara Inn
Hotel
901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, East Beach, Santa Barbara, 93103, USA
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  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
12 Baths545.37 ft²
8.9

Exceptional

445 reviews

$410
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Harbor View Inn
Hotel
28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
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7 Baths456.69 ft²
8.8

Exceptional

1516 reviews

$717
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Resort
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
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1 Baths514.18 ft²
6.9

Exceptional

55 reviews

$732
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Montecito Inn
Hotel
1295 Coast Village Road, Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, USA
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13 Baths483.55 ft²
7.4

Exceptional

98 reviews

$492
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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel
17 West Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
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1 Baths
8.2

Exceptional

210 reviews

$431
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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Hotel
4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, USA
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  • Price Dropped
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9 Baths316.94 ft²
8.2

Exceptional

797 reviews

$212
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Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Resort
31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
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15 Baths435.58 ft²
8.4

Exceptional

99 reviews

$673
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El Encanto Santa Barbara
Hotel
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
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    Oceanfront
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    Spa
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    Fireplace/Heating
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17 Baths713.11 ft²
8.9

Exceptional

88 reviews

$1270
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Castillo Inn at the Beach
Hotel
22 Castillo St., West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3809, USA
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12 Baths338.17 ft²
8.7

Exceptional

1226 reviews

$276
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Compare the 12 Best Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA (2026) – Addresses, Prices, Stars, Rating, and Review Count

Hotel Name Address Price ($)Star Rating Review Count Book
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara8301 Holllister Avenue, Goleta, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, USA77757.7132
Hotel Californian36 State Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA81858.6136
Santa Barbara Inn901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, East Beach, Santa Barbara, 93103, USA41048.9445
Harbor View Inn28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA71748.81516
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA73246.955
Montecito Inn1295 Coast Village Road, Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, USA49247.498
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton17 West Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA43148.2210
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, USA21238.2797
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA67348.499
El Encanto Santa Barbara800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA127058.988
Castillo Inn at the Beach22 Castillo St., West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3809, USA27628.71226

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