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Featured 5 Star Santa Barbara Hotels

Ojai Valley Inn
5 out of 5
  • 2 hours drive from Channel Islands National Park
The price is $729 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$729
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5 out of 5
  • 1 hour drive from Channel Islands National Park
The price is $609 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$609
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 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
Hotel Californian
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 1 hour drive from Channel Islands National Park
The price is $620 per night from May 12 to May 13
$620
per night
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and ...
Hotel Californian
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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 $1,705 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$1,705
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 1 hour drive from Channel Islands National Park
The price is $820 per night from May 22 to May 23
$820
per night
May 22 - May 23
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
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 $343 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$343
per night
Apr 30 - May 1
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 Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Harbor ...
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 $343.

  • 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.