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Expensive Hotels in Santa Barbara

Expensive Santa Barbara Hotels

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Spanish Garden Inn
$175 and up *
Special Deal Free breakfast with...
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Ranked #1 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4.5 of 5 stars 538 reviews
  • "Very good small hotel"
    "Again, quite a surprise at such an expensive hotel. The main street in Santa Barbara is only a 10-15 minute walk - but the main street is very, very long and you might be walking..."
  • "Bit overpriced"
    "We visited numerous hotels on the west coast as part of our honeymoon and this was by far the most expensive but not really justified. The breakfast was free but there wasn't much..."
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Canary, a Kimpton Hotel 4.0 of 5
$278 and up *
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Ranked #5 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4.5 of 5 stars 182 reviews
  • "Very good hotel, but still a work in progress"
    "I will admit that lighting is a pet complaint of ours, but I am continually mystified that hotels, especially expensive hotels like Canary, fail to understand that lights are for..."
  • "Santa Barbara's finest downtown"
    "Hotel lobby has a European inspired glamorous décor, classy and comfortable with welcoming staff. Suites are generous and bright with sprawling views and four poster beds and sleek..."
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The Upham
$218 and up *
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Ranked #10 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 275 reviews
  • "The Upham, a Relaxing Retreat"
    "It's not the cheapest of hotels, but Santa Barbara is an expensive place to stay, and the convenience offered by the location of the Upham, coupled with the quality of the rooms and..."
  • "Great Location; Charming hotel"
    "Santa Barbara is an expensive town so while the room rates we paid were kind of pricey , it was great value compared to other options in the area...."
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Inn At East Beach
$139 and up *
Special Offer Santa Barbara Zoo!
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Ranked #8 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 473 reviews
  • "Gem in an overpriced market"
    "I was really surprised to see how expensive hotels in Santa Barbara are! So based on that I gave the hotel 4 stars. For what you get and what you pay it's very good value..."
  • "We loved it"
    "The location is fantastic and for an expensive area this is really good value. My partner is returning there this August...."
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Harbor View Inn 4.0 of 5
$255 and up *
Special Offer GARDEN & WINERY PACKAGE
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Ranked #13 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 588 reviews
  • "Superb, absolutely superb"
    "We booked a sea view room, a little bit more expensive, but my word was it worth it! We could sit on the balcony and watch the world go by with the stunning views,or we had a short..."
  • "Great view"
    "Once we'd got our heads around the fact that Santa Barbara hotels are very expensive we picked this one for its proximity to the beach, balcony with a view so that we could sit out..."
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Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara 2.5 of 5
$178 and up *
Special Offer Save on Hotel Packages!
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Ranked #17 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 356 reviews
  • "Excellent downtown hotel"
    "We took a long time deciding on a hotel in Santa Barbara since all were really expensive . We chose this for the location, knowing nothing Of Santa Barbara and did not hold out..."
  • "Expensive for a Holiday Inn Express"
    "The rooms where decent but very expensive for a Holiday Inn. The hotel was in a great location right off of State Street, but if I am going to spend that kind of money I will stay..."
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Franciscan Inn
$115 and up *
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Ranked #14 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 235 reviews
  • "Perfect Choice for Santa Barbara"
    "Cost: amazing for Santa Barbara, which is such and expensive hotel market (Holiday Inn Express was $60 more per night during our dates) 2. Service was warm, it felt like a mom and..."
  • "Pleasantly surprized by what we found"
    "Definitley worth considering this hotel if you are planning a short stay in Santa Barbara and don't want to spend the dollars for a high end resort...."
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Pepper Tree Inn 3.0 of 5
$176 and up *
Special Offer Earn a $50 Gift Card
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Ranked #20 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 395 reviews
  • "Expensive for what it is."
    "This a expensive motel not a Best Western Hotel. Rooms are small and dark and you dont always get the room you book! Not breakfast just coffee at reception. Staff not over friendly..."
  • "What a great find-ticked all the boxes!"
    "I'd highly recommend this hotel as a good base for anyone visiting SB, hotels here can be expensive but the Pepper Tree is reasonably priced and good value for money...."
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Encina Lodge & Suites 3.0 of 5
$163 and up *
Special Offer Earn a $50 Gift Card
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Ranked #25 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 178 reviews
  • "Resort motel on a budget"
    "In an effort to provide a more resort type feel, they have more expensive rooms with balconies that are near the pool/jacuzzi. There is even a masseur on site that I think charges..."
  • "3 day stop at Santa Barbara"
    "Hotels downtown and near the sea are much more expensive, so that was the reason we chose the Encina. It is a good 20 minute walk to Solas street (start of downtown on State street..."
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The Sandman Inn 2.0 of 5
$78 and up *
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Ranked #26 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 472 reviews
  • "Best Ever Budget Hotel"
    "Santa Barbara is an expensive place to stay; this hotel delivers what it promises and more. I found our room and bathroom to be very clean and comfortable. Our family of four had..."
  • "SOOOO glad we stayed here!"
    "I know from a past experience at a Marriott hotel bedding can be very expensive! I was SHOCKED when Mike, hotel manager said that I could take it with their complements! Now that..."
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Hyatt Santa Barbara 3.5 of 5
$219 and up *
Hyatt Santa Barbara
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Ranked #21 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4 of 5 stars 268 reviews
  • "Great stay with our 2 dogs"
    "Let's face it, just about every hotel in Santa Barbara is expensive so we really wanted an ocean view. We were able to pay for two of the nights with points from our credit card so..."
  • "A Bit overpriced. This hotel needs work."
    "It was summer and Santa Barbara is expensive, but I felt the price was way too much,considering the hotel's present condition..."
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Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara 3.0 of 5
$196 and up *
Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara
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Ranked #38 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3 of 5 stars 784 reviews
  • "Can't beat the location for the price"
    "As anyone should know hotels by the ocean are more expensive and are harder to maintain with the sea air. So u less you want to pay Bacara rates to be by the ocean in a newer hotel..."
  • "Beachy Keen"
    "It was a bit expensive, but the location and cuteness factor made it worthwhile...."
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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara 2.5 of 5
$139 and up *
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Ranked #34 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 291 reviews
  • "KTK"
    "I would recommend this to anyone not looking for that high end hotel. The management did a good job with the christmas decorations. All and all I give it a two thumbs up...."
  • "Friendly, good locatin and well priced"
    "The thing is with Santa Barbara it is beautiful and as such is very expensive so you hav eto be prepared to pay more here than other motels or inns in the region...."
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