Hotels & Stays in Santa Barbara

Boutique hotels, chic lofts, and hidden gems across Santa Barbara — these are the stays that turn a quick trip into a full-on escape.

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Santa Barbara Spotlight Favorites

Hotels you’ll actually look forward to checking into. Handpicked spots where the sheets are crisp, the views hit different, and Santa Barbara hums just outside your window.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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Santa Barbara
4.1
Upscale beachfront resort offering polished rooms, grill dining, tennis courts, spa, heated pool, and ocean views in Santa Barbara.
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

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Santa Barbara
4.3
Contemporary rooms and suites with stunning ocean views, plus a heated pool, spa, fitness center, and prime beachside location.
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

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Santa Barbara
4.3
High-end Spanish Colonial Revival hotel with Moroccan-inspired rooms, ocean views, a rooftop pool, spa, and trendy dining in Santa Barbara.
Kimpton Canary Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel

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Santa Barbara
4.4
Stylish Santa Barbara hotel with rooftop pool, farm-to-table dining, free bike rentals, and an inviting wine hour for guests.
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

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Santa Barbara
4.5
Polished, ocean-view hotel with refined Italian dining, a heated pool, and easy beach access in Santa Barbara's East Beach area.

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Oceanfront & Harbor

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From boutique hotels to skyline-view suites, these are the stays that define Santa Barbara nights.
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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Santa Barbara
4.1
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The Milo

The Milo

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Santa Barbara
3.9
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Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

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Santa Barbara
4.3
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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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Santa Barbara
4.5
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Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

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Santa Barbara
4.5
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Mar Monte Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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Santa Barbara
3.8
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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

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Santa Barbara
3.8
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Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

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Santa Barbara
4.1
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Luxury Resorts

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From sleek hotels to hidden lofts, these Santa Barbara stays are made for late checkouts, skyline views, and nights that never quite end.
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Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

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Montecito
4.7
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El Encanto, Santa Barbara

El Encanto, Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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San Ysidro Ranch

San Ysidro Ranch

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Montecito
4.7
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Downtown & Funk Zone

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From forest saunas to slow mornings by the creek, these retreats trade rush for rhythm and remind you what stillness feels like.
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Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

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Santa Barbara
4.3
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Kimpton Canary Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel

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Santa Barbara
4.4
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Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

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Santa Barbara
4.3
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Drift Santa Barbara

Drift Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara
4.3
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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara
4.3
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

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Santa Barbara
4.3
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Romantic Inns & Hidden Gems

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From forest saunas to slow mornings by the creek, these retreats trade rush for rhythm and remind you what stillness feels like.
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Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

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Santa Barbara
4.8
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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Santa Barbara
4.8
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Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn

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Santa Barbara
4.7
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Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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Family-Friendly Stays

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From forest saunas to slow mornings by the creek, these retreats trade rush for rhythm and remind you what stillness feels like.
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Mar Monte Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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Santa Barbara
3.8
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Inn by the Harbor

Inn by the Harbor

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Santa Barbara
4.4
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Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

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Santa Barbara
4.4
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Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

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Santa Barbara
4.3
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Montecito & Private Retreats

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From forest saunas to slow mornings by the creek, these retreats trade rush for rhythm and remind you what stillness feels like.
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San Ysidro Ranch

San Ysidro Ranch

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Montecito
4.7
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Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

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Montecito
4.7
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Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

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Santa Barbara
4
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