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Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
Mussel Shoals
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"It was great. Staff really nice, room great and the restaurant was excellent. "
United States
Shaunna
The price is AED 609
AED 684 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is AED 540
AED 770 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Montecito Inn
Exterior
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (307)
"Very friendly and gracious staff. The sister property is lovely. There is a significant construction project in the lot across the street which detracted from the charm of the neighborhood. "
United States
Amy
The price is AED 459
AED 634 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Palmoro House
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (987)
"I like that it's a boutique hotel."
United States
Jacquelyne
The price is AED 856
AED 1,124 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (155)
"Great place"
United States
James
The price is AED 810
AED 1,090 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (532)
"Magnificent property. Wonderful amenities. Would love to stay again."
United States
Valerie
The price is AED 1,857
AED 2,389 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2026
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Front of property
The De La Vina Inn

The De La Vina Inn

The De La Vina Inn
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (62)
"Place was nice. Perfect to get ready before a wedding."
United States
Christian
The price is AED 545
AED 728 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The De La Vina Inn
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
Goleta
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Service, location, rooms, cleanliness, food were great"
United States
Daisy
The price is AED 621
AED 697 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 January 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Outdoor wedding area
Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Good location, good hotel."
United States
EMIN
The price is AED 657
AED 854 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Villa Rosa Inn
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (927)
"Spotless rooms and the beds were AMAZING"
United States
Jill
The price is AED 2,432
AED 2,966 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2026
Hotel Californian
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Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Yes they were. Both check-in and valet parking."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Milo

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Searching for romantic hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Are you in need of a romantic getaway? Our guests also love Historic Downtown Santa Barbara for its array of dining options, bar scene, and major shopping area. If you want to explore the area, you might head to Lobero Theater, Paseo Nuevo Mall, or Santa Barbara Museum of Art. If you'd like to stay close to a particular destination, you can sort by neighborhood or distance to top sights, so you'll be able to see everything on your list.
What is there to do in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
There's nothing better than wandering around a new destination with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all that Historic Downtown Santa Barbara has to offer. If you and your partner are interested in sampling the local food and drinks, you'll love Historic Downtown Santa Barbara for its array of dining options and bar scene. A visit to Lobero Theater, Paseo Nuevo Mall, or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might be just the ticket when you're checking out the sights.