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Our top choices for Central Coast California 4-star hotels

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.
A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.
A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.
A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

1. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Morgan
HK$1,902
HK$2,212 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.
An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.
A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

2. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
United States
Carlos
HK$1,689
HK$2,005 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

3. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Devin
HK$2,465
HK$3,205 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A hotel with a waterfall feature in the front garden, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.
A spacious lobby with a central wooden structure, comfortable seating, and a glass ceiling.

4. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
United States
Humberto J
HK$1,593
HK$2,165 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.
A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.

5. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
United States
marie
HK$2,606
HK$3,006 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
An outdoor patio with a round metal table, two people seated, and a building with arched windows and a stone facade in the background.
A building with a blue dome and a bell tower, surrounded by vineyards and a rural landscape.
A grand lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a bench, and a table with a floral arrangement.
An arched corridor with a view of a building with arches and potted plants.

6. Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
Estrella District
United States
Ratnesh
HK$1,629
HK$2,274 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
A wooden chair with rope backrest, a round table with a tray, and a striped cushion.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, including dumbbells and medicine balls, and a mirror reflecting the room.
Restaurant
Living area

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

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
United States
Erik
HK$1,570
HK$1,799 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

8. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
cindy
HK$1,036
HK$1,195 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.
A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.
A corridor with large windows overlooking the ocean, wooden flooring, and green upholstered chairs.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

9. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
United States
Katherine
HK$1,381
HK$1,880 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.
A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.
A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.
A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

10. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
melanie
HK$2,268
HK$2,591 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Santa Barbara Inn
A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.
A hotel room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a lamp.
A living room with a round coffee table, two sofas, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a beach.
A two-story building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with flowering plants and a tree.

11. The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Katherine
HK$1,731
HK$1,977 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Milo
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.
A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table with books, a desk with a lamp, and a bed.

12. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Retreat
United States
Lucas
HK$2,056
HK$2,892 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, palm trees, and mountainous background.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the ocean.
A tennis court complex with multiple courts, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.

13. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
CARLOS
HK$1,794
HK$2,402 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.
Room
Room
Room

14. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
United States
SERGIO
HK$1,061
HK$1,580 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A patio with a sofa and a small table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a comfortable seating area.

15. Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara
United States
Cindy
HK$1,185
HK$1,681 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Montecito Inn
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.
A serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.
A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.

16. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
United States
John
HK$2,084
HK$2,694 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Quail
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather chairs, a sofa, and large windows with plants.
An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire feature.
A bar area with stools, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Jennifer
HK$1,731
HK$2,252 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.
A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.
A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.
A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

18. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
United States
Brandall
HK$895
HK$1,028 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
An outdoor swimming pool with a view of trees and distant hills.
An aerial view of a golf course with multiple tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a clubhouse.
A wooden deck with a swing, a seating area with cushions, and a hot tub.
A multi-story house with a large tree in the front yard, surrounded by various plants and shrubs.

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

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Carmel
United States
Francisco
HK$3,924
HK$5,013 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.
A modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a large mirror, a framed photograph, and a coffee machine.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, wooden balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.

20. Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Daniel
HK$3,994
HK$4,494 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stilwell Hotel
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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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