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Featured 5 Star Santa Barbara Hotels

Ojai Valley Inn
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 2 hours drive from Channel Islands National Park
The price is $729 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$729
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this spa resort in Ojai. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
Ojai Valley Inn
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5 out of 5
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  • 1 hour drive from Channel Islands National Park
The price is $785 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$785
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this spa hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Harbor ...
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5 out of 5
  • 1 hour drive from Channel Islands National Park
The price is $599 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$599
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Hotel Californian
5 out of 5
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  • 1 hour drive from Channel Islands National Park
The price is $620 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$620
per night
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions MOXI, The Wolf Museum ...
Hotel Californian
Rosewood Miramar Beach
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 1 hour drive from Channel Islands National Park
The price is $1,695 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$1,695
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara ...
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Simpson House Inn
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 1 hour drive from Channel Islands National Park
The price is $359 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$359
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Simpson House Inn
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
5 out of 5
  • 1 hour drive from Channel Islands National Park
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Butterfly Beach and Hammond's Beach are located ...
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
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5-Star Hotel in Santa Barbara

It’s time. No more meh motels and so-so stays. This vacation it’s all about living it up, and that starts with a great hotel. You want first-class service and award-winning restaurants. Well, let us introduce you to a 5-star hotel in Santa Barbara.

So nice you’ll blink twice

What makes a hotel worthy of supreme star-age? For starters, the service has to be top-notch and personalized. These hotels often have 24-hour room service, a welcome gift upon your arrival, and help you with your bags—even if you travel light.

Are they nicer? Heck yeah, they are! Most 5-star hotels have jaw-dropping aesthetics that give an authentic feel of class. And we’re not talking about that faux-gold soap dish your Aunt Tilda puts out for the guests—it’s the real deal.

Stars in your eyes

Are 5-stars hotels worth it? If you like the finer things in life, then yes, they sure are. But we also know you’re the type that likes to get your caviar on a fish stick budget. We’re right there with you, and that is why we make it easy to find the best 5-star hotel in Santa Barbara for you. Sort by:

  • Price: Want to live large, but keep that budget balanced? We got you. We have 5-star hotels starting at $359.

  • Amenities: Santa Barbara skyline view? Maybe a heated indoor pool? Looking for a Michelin-star restaurant? Search for the hotels that have the amenities you desire.

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: We’ll tell you the name of the hotel after you book, and you might just save a ton.

When you’re looking for the top 5-star hotels in Santa Barbara—but don’t want to pay top dollar—let us help you out. You can get that posh palace of your dreams, and have money left to take on Santa Barbara your way.