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1. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,582 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Richard
The price is HK$2,314
HK$2,691 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara

2. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,772 reviews)
"Amazing hotel excellent staff and the location was great!"
United States
Ankeen
The price is HK$1,437
HK$1,712 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

3. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,786 reviews)
"Good experience and friendly staff."
United States
Naga
The price is HK$1,312
HK$1,845 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (611 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is HK$2,095
HK$2,789 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

5. Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
4.5 star property
Estrella District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,702 reviews)
"Mid week one day getaway. Great place to stay."
United States
Andrew
The price is HK$1,558
HK$2,192 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

6. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,724 reviews)
"I loved the spa very romantic and the restaurants were amazing."
United States
Tony
The price is HK$2,754
HK$3,174 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

7. Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"great stay! Amazing bar Lion’s Tale, and walking distance to beach, Honor Bar, Bettina pizza. great location."
United States
Mirko
The price is HK$1,295
HK$1,790 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Montecito Inn

8. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,364 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is HK$926
HK$1,072 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

9. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
4.0 star property
Retreat
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (122 reviews)
"Polite staff that gave us tons of local recommendations!"
United States
Lucas
The price is HK$1,993
HK$2,820 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

10. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,616 reviews)
"Everything was very close and very comfortable."
United States
Francis
The price is HK$1,718
HK$1,962 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Milo

11. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (871 reviews)
"The place is amazing. We bought wood and did a bond fire in the beach. Staff was super friendly and helpful. I will return to this hotel each time I stay in the Monterey area."
United States
Juan
The price is HK$1,428
HK$1,933 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

12. The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Love this property. I have stayed there many times and I've always enjoyed it. Great staff, good location, beautiful grounds"
United States
William
The price is HK$2,083
HK$2,693 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The Quail

13. Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (828 reviews)
"Nice and relax, in are room we can hear the next door and above occupants, that was the only unpleasant issue"
United States
Francisco
The price is HK$2,701
HK$3,659 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

14. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,369 reviews)
"Great location, pleasant staff."
United States
Teronya
The price is HK$830
HK$956 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

15. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (502 reviews)
"Truly enjoyed our weekend retreat. Staff is uber nice and helpful. Location, comfort and cleanliness is superb. Definitely coming back"
United States
Almir
The price is HK$1,727
HK$2,325 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

16. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant stay."
United States
Aida
The price is HK$2,346
HK$2,680 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Santa Barbara Inn

17. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Fairview
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,109 reviews)
"Clean comfortable stay"
United States
Abel
The price is HK$1,473
HK$1,688 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed every bit of my stay here"
United States
Lynette
The price is HK$1,123
HK$1,651 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Chaminade Resort & Spa

19. The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton

The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Paso Robles
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (291 reviews)
"Great location! Clean, comfortable rooms."
United States
Lindsay
The price is HK$1,512
HK$2,001 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton

20. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,200 reviews)
"It was a great stay"
United States
Ma Corazon
The price is HK$1,875
HK$2,174 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in Central Coast California?
According to our guest reviews, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is one of the favourite 4-star hotels in Central Coast California. Located in Monterey, it comes with massage services and a pillowtop mattress. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is another sought-after option here. Also with a 4-star rating and offering massage services and spa facilities, it promises a memorable stay.
How much does it cost to stay in a 4-star hotel in Central Coast California?
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Central Coast California?
If you decide to spend your holiday at a 4-star hotel in Central Coast California, you'll typically find plenty of conveniences to make sure you're comfortable, such as a gym, restaurant and pool. You can enjoy top-quality service and upmarket accommodation. Go for a 5-star hotel and you'll have access to a few more perks — think around-the-clock concierge, on-site spas and indulgent turndown services. You're likely to get extra amenities and first-class services at a 5-star stay, but both are awesome options for luxury travellers.

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