Best Santa Barbara 5 Star Hotels
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Best-rated
Simpson House Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Massage
- Terrace
The 5-star smoke-free Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara is located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, offering 15 rooms along with an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. The inn is within walking distance of many of the attractions including the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park and Unity Church of Santa Barbara.
Simpson House Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Massage
- Terrace
Simpson House Inn
The 5-star smoke-free Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara is located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, offering 15 rooms along with an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. The inn is within walking distance of many of the attractions including the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park and Unity Church of Santa Barbara.
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Eco-friendly stay
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Saltwater pool
Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is 3.1 km from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. An outdoor swimming pool as well as a treatment room and a sauna are available for you at this hotel, located right around the corner from Riviera Theatre.
You can join hiking and cycling at the accommodation, and cars are available for rent. Also, a wellness area will be a perfect addition to your stay.
El Encanto Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Saltwater pool
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is 3.1 km from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. An outdoor swimming pool as well as a treatment room and a sauna are available for you at this hotel, located right around the corner from Riviera Theatre.
You can join hiking and cycling at the accommodation, and cars are available for rent. Also, a wellness area will be a perfect addition to your stay.
5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara City Centre
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Top location
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Beach access
Hotel Californian
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 55 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Rooftop pool
Situated around 5 minutes on foot from West Beach, the 5-star smoke-free Hotel Californian Santa Barbara also offers a heated swimming pool. This Santa Barbara hotel, located only 1.7 km from the sand Leadbetter Beach, offers a banquet hall and a ballroom, fostering connections and meetings.
The spa of the Californian consists of a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna. Guests can also unwind and revitalise with fitness classes available at a fitness centre on the premises. The onsite wellness facilities include a spa salon. Those on a business trip will benefit from conference facilities and a laptop safe provided on site.
Hotel Californian
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 55 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Rooftop pool
Hotel Californian
Situated around 5 minutes on foot from West Beach, the 5-star smoke-free Hotel Californian Santa Barbara also offers a heated swimming pool. This Santa Barbara hotel, located only 1.7 km from the sand Leadbetter Beach, offers a banquet hall and a ballroom, fostering connections and meetings.
The spa of the Californian consists of a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna. Guests can also unwind and revitalise with fitness classes available at a fitness centre on the premises. The onsite wellness facilities include a spa salon. Those on a business trip will benefit from conference facilities and a laptop safe provided on site.
Ojai Valley Inn
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 69 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Heated swimming pool
Featuring car rentals, as well as 24-hour reception and wake-up service, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn is a stone's throw from Spa Ojai. Located 3.2 km from a convenient place to shop such as Firestick Pottery, this Ojai inn provides 245 rooms.
Guests can relax in a heated pool or enjoy a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna at the Valley Inn. Onsite wellness options include a wellness centre along with body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure.
Ojai Valley Inn
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 69 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Heated swimming pool
Ojai Valley Inn
Featuring car rentals, as well as 24-hour reception and wake-up service, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn is a stone's throw from Spa Ojai. Located 3.2 km from a convenient place to shop such as Firestick Pottery, this Ojai inn provides 245 rooms.
Guests can relax in a heated pool or enjoy a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna at the Valley Inn. Onsite wellness options include a wellness centre along with body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure.
5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara All Inclusive
Hotel Ynez
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Heated swimming pool
The 5-star Hotel Ynez Solvang is located in Solvang, nearly a 10-minute ride from the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, and offers an outdoor swimming pool. Immerse yourself in this Solvang hotel's garden, complete with a patio area.
Hotel Ynez
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Heated swimming pool
Hotel Ynez
The 5-star Hotel Ynez Solvang is located in Solvang, nearly a 10-minute ride from the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, and offers an outdoor swimming pool. Immerse yourself in this Solvang hotel's garden, complete with a patio area.
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Great deal
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Private beach
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 70 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta, located a 16-minute walk from the Sandpiper Golf Club, boasts 3 outdoor swimming pools. Boasting the location only a few steps from the Coronado Butterfly Preserve, the hotel offers a view over courtyard and a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath.
An extra charge applies to a gym and spa therapy. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Goleta has various recreational opportunities and hiking trails, along with a hot tub. Bicycle and car hire are available at this Goleta hotel and the area is popular for windsurfing, snorkelling, and table tennis. Guests can relax with a head massage, a couples massage, and a facial massage, and visit a wellness area on site. You can also benefit from meeting rooms featuring conference facilities and a laptop safe.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 70 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta, located a 16-minute walk from the Sandpiper Golf Club, boasts 3 outdoor swimming pools. Boasting the location only a few steps from the Coronado Butterfly Preserve, the hotel offers a view over courtyard and a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath.
An extra charge applies to a gym and spa therapy. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Goleta has various recreational opportunities and hiking trails, along with a hot tub. Bicycle and car hire are available at this Goleta hotel and the area is popular for windsurfing, snorkelling, and table tennis. Guests can relax with a head massage, a couples massage, and a facial massage, and visit a wellness area on site. You can also benefit from meeting rooms featuring conference facilities and a laptop safe.
5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara with Pool
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located 3.7 km from Lookout Park, the 5-star Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private car parking on site.
A heated pool has a hot tub for your convenience.
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Located 3.7 km from Lookout Park, the 5-star Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private car parking on site.
A heated pool has a hot tub for your convenience.
Rosewood Miramar Beach
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Spa & wellness centre
- Garden area
- Patio
Offering an oceanfront location 1.9 km from Manning Park, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel has 2 spa tubs and 2 hot tubs. Standing just around the corner from All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, the hotel with views of the mountain features a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs.
Guests will enjoy an adult pool along with a hot tub. The on-site sport activities include kayaking, surfing, and yoga.
Rosewood Miramar Beach
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Spa & wellness centre
- Garden area
- Patio
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Offering an oceanfront location 1.9 km from Manning Park, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel has 2 spa tubs and 2 hot tubs. Standing just around the corner from All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, the hotel with views of the mountain features a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs.
Guests will enjoy an adult pool along with a hot tub. The on-site sport activities include kayaking, surfing, and yoga.
5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara Near Airport
San Ysidro Ranch
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Continental breakfast
Charges may apply
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Jacuzzi
- Patio
Situated within easy reach of the San Ysidro Ranch, the classic 5-star San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Montecito offers a peaceful retreat at a swimming pool with a hot tub. Located 30 km from Santa Barbara airport, this Montecito resort features car hire service and limousine rentals for guests to take advantage of.
The property also features facials and a patio. There is a fitness suite on site.
San Ysidro Ranch
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Continental breakfast
Charges may apply
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Jacuzzi
- Patio
San Ysidro Ranch
Situated within easy reach of the San Ysidro Ranch, the classic 5-star San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Montecito offers a peaceful retreat at a swimming pool with a hot tub. Located 30 km from Santa Barbara airport, this Montecito resort features car hire service and limousine rentals for guests to take advantage of.
The property also features facials and a patio. There is a fitness suite on site.
The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Spa centre
- Patio
Situated just 0.9 km from Zinke Wine Co, the 5-star smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos offers a peaceful retreat at a swimming pool with a hot tub.
The accommodation has spa therapy and a shared lounge as well as a steam room and a hot tub. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, this Los Olivos hotel includes a yoga room featuring yoga classes.
The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Spa centre
- Patio
The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection
Situated just 0.9 km from Zinke Wine Co, the 5-star smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos offers a peaceful retreat at a swimming pool with a hot tub.
The accommodation has spa therapy and a shared lounge as well as a steam room and a hot tub. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, this Los Olivos hotel includes a yoga room featuring yoga classes.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of 5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Simpson House Inn |
9.5 / 10 (176 Reviews) |
From 455$ | |
| El Encanto Santa Barbara |
9.0 / 10 (83 Reviews) |
From 474$ | |
| Hotel Californian |
8.5 / 10 (141 Reviews) |
From 799$ | |
| Ojai Valley Inn |
8.6 / 10 (144 Reviews) |
From 369$ | |
| Hotel Ynez |
8.5 / 10 (51 Reviews) |
From 335$ |
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