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5 Stars Hotels in Montecito, Santa Barbara from CA $326

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Our top choices for Montecito 5-star hotels

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1. Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
Ojai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great oasis for a few days away"
United States
Bobak
The price is CA $979
CA $1,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Ojai Valley Inn
Restaurant

2. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (985 reviews)
"Great location, no complaints at all. Views were amazing and everyone was very happy, polite, and generally just in good moods!"
United States
Caroline
The price is CA $531
CA $710 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Hotel Californian
Exterior

3. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Ellwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent as always. We enjoyed our stay and would return."
Canada
Sean
The price is CA $909
CA $1,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Exterior

4. El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (589 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is CA $887
CA $1,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

5. Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (331 reviews)
"One of the best hotels Ive ever stayed "
United States
AKOP
The price is CA $2,590
CA $3,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Exterior

6. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (730 reviews)
"One of the best places we have stayed in."
United States
Victor
The price is CA $525
CA $694 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Simpson House Inn
3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

7. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Montecito
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (656 reviews)
"we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating."
United States
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $416 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $416
CA $484 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,445 reviews)
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Montecito?
Rosewood Miramar Beach, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and Hotel Californian are among the most popular 5-star hotels in Montecito, according to our traveller reviews. These swanky hotels rate highly for things like their conveniences, location and service standards. Pick your favourite and enjoy all the luxury trimmings.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Montecito?
From high-end dining venues and 24/7 fitness centres to swimming pools and superior bedding, the 5-star experience in Montecito is all about comfort and luxury. But it takes more than just upscale conveniences to get a 5-star rating. Stays must also deliver outstanding guest-focused services like in-room beauty treatments, on-site dry cleaning and laundry and room service any time night or day.

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