Santa Barbara 4 Star Hotels

When planning a trip to Santa Barbara, California, one of the first decisions to make is where to stay. With countless options for accommodations, it can be overwhelming to choose the right hotel for your needs. While there are a variety of choices ranging from budget motels to luxury resorts, a 4-star hotel can provide the perfect balance of comfort, amenities, and affordability. In this post, we will explore why choosing a 4-star hotel when traveling to Santa Barbara is the ideal choice for a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Santa Barbara is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultural scene. When visiting this picturesque city, it’s important to have a comfortable and convenient home base to relax and recharge after a day of exploring. A 4-star hotel offers an upscale and comfortable environment with a range of amenities that will enhance your stay. From luxurious bedding and modern decor to on-site dining and spa facilities, these hotels provide a level of comfort and convenience that will elevate your trip.

In addition to comfort and amenities, 4-star hotels in Santa Barbara are often located in prime locations, offering convenient access to the city’s top attractions, dining, and shopping. Whether you’re looking to explore the historic downtown area, relax on the beach, or take in the natural beauty of the surrounding area, staying at a 4-star hotel can provide easy access to everything you want to experience during your trip. Plus, with top-notch service and attention to detail, these hotels are committed to making your stay as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.

Ultimately, choosing a 4-star hotel when traveling to Santa Barbara is about striking the perfect balance between comfort, convenience, and affordability. With a range of amenities, prime locations, and exceptional service, these hotels offer an ideal accommodation option for those looking to make the most of their visit to this beautiful coastal city. In the following posts, we will delve into the specific features and benefits of choosing 4-star hotels in Santa Barbara, providing insight into why they are an excellent choice for your next trip.

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Montecito Inn Santa Barbara The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel Santa Barbara Four Star Hotels Near Santa Barbara Airport Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Santa Barbara Inn The Steward, Santa Barbara, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Pet friendly Four Star Hotels In Downtown Santa Barbara California Bath Street Inn Santa Barbara Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

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Montecito Inn Santa Barbara

📍 1295 Coast Village Road

All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet as well as a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making machines, and some of them include a balcony and a dressing room. Along with a stone fireplace and sound-proofed windows, they also have a sofa and a writing desk. Offering a spa bathtub and a steam shower, the bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and bath sheets. Enjoy views of the patio, while staying at the hotel.

The property is about 30 km from Santa Barbara airport and within 15 minutes' drive of such cultural venues as the non - profit non - collecting Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Situated in the heart of Santa Barbara, the Montecito Inn is 5 minutes' drive from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.

This charming accommodation is also a walk from California Coast. Montecito Inn lies 5 minutes by car from Casa del Herrero.

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The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

📍 5650 Calle Real

The smoke-free rooms have a patio and a seating area, and some of them face the courtyard. Guests can use a shower/bath combination, along with hairdryers and complimentary toiletries.

The pet-friendly accommodation is 2.8 km from Santa Barbara Orchid Estate and 2.3 km from Coal Oil Point Reserve. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton is relatively close to Los Padres National Forest.

Also, this Santa Barbara property lies close to trade fairs. You can easily find the 29-acre Goleta Public Beach Park 2.9 km from The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel.

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Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara

📍 28 West Cabrillo Boulevard

The 51 rooms at this perfect property include a balcony and a cloakroom. Some of the rooms feature modern-style decor furnished with a sofa. Also, there is a coffee/tea making facilities as well as a personal safe and smoke detectors provided. Offering a sauna and a hot tub, the bathrooms are fitted with hair dryers and dressing gowns.

The Harbor View Inn is in the centre of Santa Barbara, close to palm trees. Salt Cave Santa Barbara is 1.4 km from the perfect property, and Santa Barbara airport is 25 km away.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Leadbetter Beach, which is about 15 minutes' walk away. Harbor View Inn is located a short walk to Santa Barbara Wine Collective in Santa Barbara.

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Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel Santa Barbara

📍 31 W Carrillo St

All of the smoke-free rooms are complete with complimentary wireless internet and cable channels as well as a minibar, and some of them include a balcony and a dining place. They are furnished with sofa beds along with a sofa set and a work desk. The big bathrooms include a Jacuzzi bath, as well as comforts such as a hairdryer and bathrobes.

The comfortable property lies right in the centre of Santa Barbara, in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, just a 5-minute stroll from Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum. Sports fans will also enjoy visiting Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, 3.1 km from the Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Santa Barbara.

Visit Turtle Pond, about 15 minutes on foot from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. There is Reagan Ranch Center 17 minutes' walk away, and Transit Center bus station only a few minutes from Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel.

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Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

📍 420 W Montecito St

Certain rooms have a stone fireplace along with a sofa and a work desk for guests' convenience. They offer views of the mountain.

This 4-star property is situated about 20 km from Santa Barbara airport and a minute's walk from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum. The hotel is around a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor and around 600 metres from Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is about a 10-minute walk away. Santa Barbara Maritime Museum can also be found at a medium distance from Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel.

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Hotels in Santa Barbara

Hotel with a view 🔍 Montecito Inn Santa Barbara
Top Service Hotel 🛁 The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Inn

📍 901 East Cabrillo Boulevard

Some of the air-conditioned rooms comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and are furnished with a sofa. Guests can also use a hot tub and a shower, along with such amenities as hairdryers and towels. You can enjoy views of the park.

Dwight Murphy Park is a mere 400 metres away, and culture-oriented attractions such as Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center lie 5 minutes' drive away the property. The hotel is within walking distance of Chromatic Gate and 25 km from Santa Barbara airport.

A white beach is within 900 metres of the charming accommodation, while Andree Clark Bird Refuge Nature Preserve is situated merely 1.9 km away. A family vacation to Santa Barbara will become more exciting if you visit Santa Barbara Zoological Gdns lying not very far from Santa Barbara Inn.

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The Steward, Santa Barbara, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

📍 5490 Hollister Avenue

Certain rooms have a patio and a balcony for your convenience. Guests can also use a hot tub and a rainfall shower, along with such amenities as hair dryers and bath sheets.

The smoke-free Steward, Santa Barbara, A Tribute Portfolio has a central setting at a distance of 3.8 km from University of California-Santa Barbara, while natural sights like Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm are 10 minutes away by car. The property is located in a garden, and around 10 minutes' drive from Calle Real Shopping Center.

The nearby landmarks of Santa Barbara include Saint Raphael's Church, located just a 5-minute stroll away.

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Bath Street Inn Santa Barbara

📍 1720 Bath Street

Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a patio and a balcony, and some feature a comfortable interior. Guests can also use a Jacuzzi bath and a roll-in shower, along with such amenities as hair dryers and shower caps. The bright bathrooms are fitted with a spa bath and a separate toilet.

Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum is located 1.7 km from the property while the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse is nearly a 20-minute stroll away. Sports fans can also visit Peabody Stadium, a 10-minute ride from the Bath Street Inn Santa Barbara, and take their families to Santa Barbara Zoo, which is around 10 minutes' drive away.

Visit Turtle Pond, just a 14-minute walk from the comfortable accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Entertainment in the area includes Granada Theatre just a short drive from Bath Street Inn.

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

📍 2220 Bath Street

Some rooms provide a coffee maker as well as high-speed internet and a TV to help you enjoy your stay. Guests can also use a hot tub and a shower, along with such amenities as a hairdryer and dressing gowns.

This luxurious accommodation is 20 km from Santa Barbara airport and at a moderate distance from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. Situated right in the centre of Santa Barbara, the Best Western Plus is about a 10-minute drive from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

The charming property is also a walk from the Pacific Ocean. Entertainment options in the area feature Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue a 5-minute ride from Best Western Plus Santa Barbara hotel.

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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

📍 4111 State St

Staying at one of the 88 rooms, guests are welcome to use a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making facilities. There is also a microwave, coffee & tea making machines, and a fridge. For more comfort, hair dryers and bath sheets, along with a shower and a hot tub, are provided.

Situated about a 10-minute drive from Rocky Nook Park, this Santa Barbara hotel is within 15 minutes' drive of University of California. Places of worship to visit a 10-minute drive from the Hyatt Place Santa Barbara include Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church.

Entertainment options in the area feature Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue a 10-minute drive from the property.

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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara

📍 36 W Valerio St

The spacious rooms include a private balcony and a dressing area, furnished with a stone fireplace and a bay window, and some of them face the garden. Guests can also use a spa bathtub and a hot tub, along with such amenities as hairdryers and towels. A separate toilet and a shower are available in private bathrooms.

The property is 5 minutes by car from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and within close distance of Clock tower Courthouse. Places of worship to visit 20 minutes on foot from the Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara include Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Turtle Pond, which is 750 metres away. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages is located within easy walking distance of the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, while the annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival is approximately 5 minutes away by car.

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