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1. Simpson House Inn

2. El Encanto Santa Barbara

3. Hotel Californian

4. Ojai Valley Inn

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara City Centre

5. Hotel Ynez

6. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

7. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara All Inclusive

8. Rosewood Miramar Beach

9. San Ysidro Ranch

10. The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection

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Simpson House Inn

121 East Arrellaga Street
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Car park
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Massage
  • Terrace

The smoke-free Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara, located right near the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, features an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. This 5-star inn is situated in the very heart of Santa Barbara, within 25 minutes' walk of such cultural attractions as the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

Guests can also sigh up for wine tastings arranged by this Santa Barbara hotel.

9.5
170 reviews
~ US$455 / night

Simpson House Inn

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Car park
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Massage
  • Terrace

Simpson House Inn

The smoke-free Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara, located right near the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, features an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. This 5-star inn is situated in the very heart of Santa Barbara, within 25 minutes' walk of such cultural attractions as the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

Guests can also sigh up for wine tastings arranged by this Santa Barbara hotel.

9.5
170 reviews
Average price US$ 455 / night
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El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place
2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Saltwater pool

El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel, located 25 minutes' walk from the Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hotel offers private car parking on site and an adult pool.

El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel spoils guests with a treatment room and a sauna along with such activities as hiking, cycling, and yoga. 7 treatment rooms will surely help you switch off.

8.9
87 reviews
~ US$474 / night

El Encanto Santa Barbara

2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Saltwater pool

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel, located 25 minutes' walk from the Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hotel offers private car parking on site and an adult pool.

El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel spoils guests with a treatment room and a sauna along with such activities as hiking, cycling, and yoga. 7 treatment rooms will surely help you switch off.

8.9
87 reviews
Average price US$ 474 / night

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara City Centre

  • Top location
  • Beach access
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Hotel Californian

36 State Street
1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    US$ 55 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Rooftop pool

The 5-star smoke-free Hotel Californian Santa Barbara includes air-conditioned rooms only 1.7 km from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. Centrally located just near the Reagan Ranch Center, this Santa Barbara hotel features a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

An outdoor swimming pool, a fitness club are available at this Santa Barbara hotel. Guests will appreciate a spa salon provided on site.

8.6
139 reviews
~ US$868 / night

Hotel Californian

1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    US$ 55 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Rooftop pool

Hotel Californian

The 5-star smoke-free Hotel Californian Santa Barbara includes air-conditioned rooms only 1.7 km from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. Centrally located just near the Reagan Ranch Center, this Santa Barbara hotel features a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

An outdoor swimming pool, a fitness club are available at this Santa Barbara hotel. Guests will appreciate a spa salon provided on site.

8.6
139 reviews
Average price US$ 868 / night

5 star hotels near Santa Barbara

These options match your search but are within a one-hour drive of the city (up to 80 km / 50 mi).

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Ojai Valley Inn

905 Country Club Road
40.7 km (25.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    US$ 69 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Steam room
  • Heated swimming pool

Positioned within 20 minutes' walk of the Libbey Park and 2.4 km from the Krotona Institute of Theosophy, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn presents 4 outdoor tennis courts. Along with a heated pool, this Ojai inn also provides guests with 24-hour reception and wake-up service.

Relaxation at this Ojai hotel is provided at a mud bath, a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna. Nearby activities include lawn tennis, basketball, and yoga. The accommodation entices guests with 21 treatment rooms featuring reflexology, body wraps, and body scrub.

8.7
140 reviews
~ US$369 / night

Ojai Valley Inn

40.7 km (25.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    US$ 69 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Steam room
  • Heated swimming pool

Ojai Valley Inn

Positioned within 20 minutes' walk of the Libbey Park and 2.4 km from the Krotona Institute of Theosophy, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn presents 4 outdoor tennis courts. Along with a heated pool, this Ojai inn also provides guests with 24-hour reception and wake-up service.

Relaxation at this Ojai hotel is provided at a mud bath, a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna. Nearby activities include lawn tennis, basketball, and yoga. The accommodation entices guests with 21 treatment rooms featuring reflexology, body wraps, and body scrub.

8.7
140 reviews
Average price US$ 369 / night

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara All Inclusive

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Hotel Ynez

2644 Mission Drive
42.9 km (26.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Welcome drink
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Providing 12 rooms, the 5-star Hotel Ynez Solvang is nearly a 10-minute drive from Rusack Winery. Indulge in this Solvang hotel's garden, offering guests a patio area.

The accommodation features a heated pool.

8.4
50 reviews
~ US$335 / night

Hotel Ynez

42.9 km (26.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Welcome drink
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Hotel Ynez

Providing 12 rooms, the 5-star Hotel Ynez Solvang is nearly a 10-minute drive from Rusack Winery. Indulge in this Solvang hotel's garden, offering guests a patio area.

The accommodation features a heated pool.

8.4
50 reviews
Average price US$ 335 / night
  • Great deal
  • Private beach
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Holllister Avenue
20.4 km (12.7 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    US$ 70 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Steam room
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Offering various recreational opportunities and hiking trails, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta is perfectly located 7 km from the Rancho La Patera and Stow House. Offering a location just near the Coronado Butterfly Preserve, this enchanting hotel overlooks patio and has an American restaurant.

Guests can request a gym and spa therapy for an extra charge. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers a heated pool with a hot tub for an enjoyable stay. Car hire are available at this Goleta hotel and the area is popular for snorkelling, boating, and lawn tennis. This hotel offers 36 treatment rooms, along with a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath.

7.7
138 reviews
~ US$319 / night

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

20.4 km (12.7 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    US$ 70 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Steam room
  • Outdoor swimming pool

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Offering various recreational opportunities and hiking trails, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta is perfectly located 7 km from the Rancho La Patera and Stow House. Offering a location just near the Coronado Butterfly Preserve, this enchanting hotel overlooks patio and has an American restaurant.

Guests can request a gym and spa therapy for an extra charge. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers a heated pool with a hot tub for an enjoyable stay. Car hire are available at this Goleta hotel and the area is popular for snorkelling, boating, and lawn tennis. This hotel offers 36 treatment rooms, along with a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath.

7.7
138 reviews
Average price US$ 319 / night

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara with Pool

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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

1260 Channel Drive
5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Laundry
  • Ironing facilities
  • Sauna
  • Outdoor swimming pool

The 5-star Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito, located 4.2 km from the Funk Zone, is proud to feature 2 outdoor tennis courts. Situated approximately 10 minutes' drive from Cabrillo Ball Park, the resort features a heated swimming pool with ocean views.

This accommodation features a casino and a golf course offering a steam room and a sauna. You can play minigolf at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, and the area is popular for diving, tennis, and yoga.

9.2
103 reviews
~ US$645 / night

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Laundry
  • Ironing facilities
  • Sauna
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

The 5-star Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito, located 4.2 km from the Funk Zone, is proud to feature 2 outdoor tennis courts. Situated approximately 10 minutes' drive from Cabrillo Ball Park, the resort features a heated swimming pool with ocean views.

This accommodation features a casino and a golf course offering a steam room and a sauna. You can play minigolf at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, and the area is popular for diving, tennis, and yoga.

9.2
103 reviews
Average price US$ 645 / night
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Rosewood Miramar Beach

1759 South Jameson Lane
6.4 km (4.0 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • 24-hour reception
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laundry
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Garden area
  • Patio

Featuring an oceanfront location 7 km from the Historic La Arcada Courtyard, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel boasts 2 hot tubs and 2 spa tubs. The hotel provides a private parking lot for USD 50 per day on site.

This Montecito hotel offers a swimming pool with a hot tub for an enjoyable stay. The smoke-free Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel offers sports activities including kayaking, surfing, and yoga. A steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs are provided to ensure utmost relaxation.

8.7
3 reviews
~ US$1213 / night

Rosewood Miramar Beach

6.4 km (4.0 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • 24-hour reception
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laundry
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Garden area
  • Patio

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Featuring an oceanfront location 7 km from the Historic La Arcada Courtyard, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel boasts 2 hot tubs and 2 spa tubs. The hotel provides a private parking lot for USD 50 per day on site.

This Montecito hotel offers a swimming pool with a hot tub for an enjoyable stay. The smoke-free Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel offers sports activities including kayaking, surfing, and yoga. A steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs are provided to ensure utmost relaxation.

8.7
3 reviews
Average price US$ 1213 / night

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara Near Airport

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San Ysidro Ranch

900 San Ysidro Lane
7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Continental breakfast
    Charges may apply
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Jacuzzi
  • Patio

The classic 5-star San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Montecito is just around the corner from the San Ysidro Ranch and features limousine and car rentals for guests' convenience. Located around 10 minutes' drive from a convenient place to shop such as the Sacred Space, this Montecito resort provides 38 rooms.

Guests have a heated swimming pool with a hot tub at their disposal. Keeping fit at this hotel is convenient thanks to a fitness studio that offers yoga classes.

8.7
13 reviews
~ US$3295 / night

San Ysidro Ranch

7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Continental breakfast
    Charges may apply
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Jacuzzi
  • Patio

San Ysidro Ranch

The classic 5-star San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Montecito is just around the corner from the San Ysidro Ranch and features limousine and car rentals for guests' convenience. Located around 10 minutes' drive from a convenient place to shop such as the Sacred Space, this Montecito resort provides 38 rooms.

Guests have a heated swimming pool with a hot tub at their disposal. Keeping fit at this hotel is convenient thanks to a fitness studio that offers yoga classes.

8.7
13 reviews
Average price US$ 3295 / night
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The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection

2350 Railway Ave
47.1 km (29.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Spa centre
  • Patio

The 5-star smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos offers a location within 5 minutes' walk of Evan's Ranch Winery and such amenities as a swimming pool, spa therapy and a shared lounge. Located not far from Zinke Wine Co, this Los Olivos hotel features a safe deposit box and a luggage locker.

A day of pampering at the Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection can include a steam room and a hot tub. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, the property includes a yoga area featuring yoga classes.

~ US$1445 / night

The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection

47.1 km (29.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Spa centre
  • Patio

The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection

The 5-star smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos offers a location within 5 minutes' walk of Evan's Ranch Winery and such amenities as a swimming pool, spa therapy and a shared lounge. Located not far from Zinke Wine Co, this Los Olivos hotel features a safe deposit box and a luggage locker.

A day of pampering at the Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection can include a steam room and a hot tub. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, the property includes a yoga area featuring yoga classes.

Average price US$ 1445 / night

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

(170 Reviews)

From 455$
El Encanto Santa Barbara

8.9 / 10

(87 Reviews)

From 474$
Hotel Californian

8.6 / 10

(139 Reviews)

From 868$
Ojai Valley Inn

8.7 / 10

(140 Reviews)

From 369$
Hotel Ynez

8.4 / 10

(50 Reviews)

From 335$

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