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Best Santa Barbara luxury hotels

These are the best prices for May 21 - 28.
Hotel Californian - Santa Barbara - Lounge
Hotel Californian
Santa Barbara, CA
8.7Very good(414)
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
$1,062+
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Palihouse Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Living room
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Downtown
8.9Very good(549)
Pool
Pet friendly
$697+
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Bath Street Inn - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Bath Street Inn
Downtown
9.0Wonderful(1180)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$339+
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Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Balcony
Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
9.3Wonderful(97)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$444+
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Casa De La Vina - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara
Casa De La Vina - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
9.7Wonderful(47)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$1,032+
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Luxury Home Atop the Hills - Santa Barbara - Living room
Luxury Home Atop the Hills
Santa Barbara, CA
9.9Wonderful(7)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$1,729+
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KAYAK’s insights for luxury hotels in Santa Barbara

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Santa Barbara with confidence.

How much does a luxury hotel room in Santa Barbara cost?

The average price for a luxury hotel in Santa Barbara is $641 but this can vary depending on the season, the star rating of the hotel and when you’ve booked. In the last 7 days, the cheapest price found on KAYAK was $262.

How much is a luxury hotel in Santa Barbara for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star luxury hotel room in Santa Barbara found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was $272, while a 4-star luxury hotel the lowest price was $434. The cheapest room found overall was for $272.

How much is a luxury hotel in Santa Barbara for this weekend?

The cheapest luxury hotel room in Santa Barbara for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for $409 per night. For the same dates, 3-star luxury hotel rooms have been found for as low as $386 per night and 4-star luxury hotel rooms from $1,031 per night.

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Low season

High season

Lowest hotel price

May
September
$239
Cheapest month to stay with an average 37% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 74% rise in price.
The cheapest luxury hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding Santa Barbara luxury hotel deals

  • Prices for luxury hotels in Santa Barbara are cheaper in the low season, which is in May and September.
  • The cheapest luxury hotel room in Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $262. The most expensive cost $369.

FAQs about Santa Barbara luxury hotels

  • How many luxury hotels are there in Santa Barbara?

    Currently, there are around 10 luxury hotels on KAYAK available for you to book.

  • What are the most popular luxury hotels in Santa Barbara?

    The most popular luxury hotels among KAYAK users in the last 3 months are Hotel Californian, Palihouse Santa Barbara and Bath Street Inn.

Where to stay in a luxury hotel in Santa Barbara?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Santa Barbara by showing you the exact location of each hotel.

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