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1. Simpson House Inn

2. Hotel Californian

3. El Encanto Santa Barbara

4. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

5 Star Hotels Downtown Santa Barbara

5. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

6. Hotel Ynez

7. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara All Inclusive

8. Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

9. Vagabond Inn Camarillo

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

Best Santa Barbara 5 Star Hotels

  • Best-rated
Simpson House Inn Simpson House Inn

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

Located 2.5 km from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum, the 5-star Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara offers air-conditioned rooms around a 5-minute walk from the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park. This Santa Barbara hotel is well-known for personalised service and multilingual staff.

The Simpson House features spa therapy and spa services for a pleasant stay.

9.5
138 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

Located 2.5 km from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum, the 5-star Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara offers air-conditioned rooms around a 5-minute walk from the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park. This Santa Barbara hotel is well-known for personalised service and multilingual staff.

The Simpson House features spa therapy and spa services for a pleasant stay.

9.5
138 reviews
From US$ 455 / night
  • Top location
  • Beach access
Hotel Californian Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

36 State Street
1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Rooftop pool

Featuring 126 rooms, the 5-star Hotel Californian Santa Barbara is located near the entertainment district of Santa Barbara and merely 0.6 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor. The hotel is around 20 minutes' walk from the sand Leadbetter Beach and invites guests to one of the 2 onsite restaurants.

This accommodation has an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and loungers. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, the hotel includes a fitness centre featuring fitness classes. Guests are welcomed to relax in a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna available on site.

8.7
121 reviews
~ US$467 / night

Hotel Californian

1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Rooftop pool

Hotel Californian

Featuring 126 rooms, the 5-star Hotel Californian Santa Barbara is located near the entertainment district of Santa Barbara and merely 0.6 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor. The hotel is around 20 minutes' walk from the sand Leadbetter Beach and invites guests to one of the 2 onsite restaurants.

This accommodation has an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and loungers. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, the hotel includes a fitness centre featuring fitness classes. Guests are welcomed to relax in a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna available on site.

8.7
121 reviews
From US$ 467 / night

5 Star Hotels Downtown Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara El Encanto Santa Barbara

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

Located within a 4-km distance of Santa Barbara Zoo, the 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms and private parking on site. Along with the use of a 24-hour fitness center on site, sports fans are invited to discover Peabody Stadium, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away.

An outdoor swimming pool and aromatherapy, reflexology, and body wraps will guarantee a truly relaxing experience. Other activities include hiking and cycling. Such spa facilities as a treatment room and a sauna are available on site.

8.9
99 reviews
~ US$735 / 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

Located within a 4-km distance of Santa Barbara Zoo, the 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms and private parking on site. Along with the use of a 24-hour fitness center on site, sports fans are invited to discover Peabody Stadium, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away.

An outdoor swimming pool and aromatherapy, reflexology, and body wraps will guarantee a truly relaxing experience. Other activities include hiking and cycling. Such spa facilities as a treatment room and a sauna are available on site.

8.9
99 reviews
From US$ 735 / night
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

3505 State Street B
4.3 km (2.7 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning

Located 2.9 km from Elings Park BMX Raceway Car Racing Track, which is highly appreciated by sports lovers, the elegant Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara includes 59 rooms. This 5-star hotel in Upper State Street with easy access to Highway 101 features a swimming pool and a fitness room.

6.5
6 reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

4.3 km (2.7 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Located 2.9 km from Elings Park BMX Raceway Car Racing Track, which is highly appreciated by sports lovers, the elegant Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara includes 59 rooms. This 5-star hotel in Upper State Street with easy access to Highway 101 features a swimming pool and a fitness room.

6.5
6 reviews

5 star hotels near Santa Barbara

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara All Inclusive

  • Private beach
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister 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

Situated only 350 metres from Coronado Butterfly Preserve, the enchanting 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta features a rooftop terrace, a golf course, and hiking trails. This Goleta hotel highlights 4 outdoor tennis courts, with the shopping mall "Camino Real Marketplace" about a 10-minute ride away.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel offers such facilities as a personal trainer and yoga instruction, along with a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath. In the surroundings you can practise windsurfing, snorkelling, and table tennis. For relaxation, guests can try a head massage, a couples' massage, and a facial massage and spend time by 3 outdoor swimming pools that features views of the ocean.

8.1
110 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

Situated only 350 metres from Coronado Butterfly Preserve, the enchanting 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta features a rooftop terrace, a golf course, and hiking trails. This Goleta hotel highlights 4 outdoor tennis courts, with the shopping mall "Camino Real Marketplace" about a 10-minute ride away.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel offers such facilities as a personal trainer and yoga instruction, along with a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath. In the surroundings you can practise windsurfing, snorkelling, and table tennis. For relaxation, guests can try a head massage, a couples' massage, and a facial massage and spend time by 3 outdoor swimming pools that features views of the ocean.

8.1
110 reviews
From US$ 319 / night
Hotel Ynez Hotel Ynez

Hotel Ynez

2644 Mission Drive
42.9 km (26.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Heated swimming pool

The elegant Hotel Ynez Solvang, located approximately 10 minutes' drive from Lincourt Vineyards, offers a heated pool, Wi-Fi in public areas.

8.3
43 reviews
~ US$335 / night

Hotel Ynez

42.9 km (26.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Heated swimming pool

Hotel Ynez

The elegant Hotel Ynez Solvang, located approximately 10 minutes' drive from Lincourt Vineyards, offers a heated pool, Wi-Fi in public areas.

8.3
43 reviews
From US$ 335 / night

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara with Pool

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

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

Offering a gift shop, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito lies in Montecito with all the benefits of a holiday getaway with all the charm of home sweet home, 4.1 km from Sea Center Marine Museum and around a 25-minute walk from Andree Clark Bird Refuge Nature Preserve. Located 4.6 km from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, this 5-star resort features 207 rooms with views of the mountain.

This hotel features a lap pool plus a hot tub. You can play minigolf at this Montecito hotel.

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

Offering a gift shop, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito lies in Montecito with all the benefits of a holiday getaway with all the charm of home sweet home, 4.1 km from Sea Center Marine Museum and around a 25-minute walk from Andree Clark Bird Refuge Nature Preserve. Located 4.6 km from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, this 5-star resort features 207 rooms with views of the mountain.

This hotel features a lap pool plus a hot tub. You can play minigolf at this Montecito hotel.

9.2
103 reviews
From US$ 645 / night
Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

4200 Via Real B
15.4 km (9.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

Providing 125 rooms, the elegant 5-star Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara is approximately a 10-minute ride from Carpinteria State Beach. Located 2.7 km from Santa Claus Lane, this Carpinteria hotel offers views of the mountain and a swimming pool.

6.9
19 reviews

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

15.4 km (9.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

Providing 125 rooms, the elegant 5-star Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara is approximately a 10-minute ride from Carpinteria State Beach. Located 2.7 km from Santa Claus Lane, this Carpinteria hotel offers views of the mountain and a swimming pool.

6.9
19 reviews

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara Near Airport

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Vagabond Inn Camarillo Vagabond Inn Camarillo

Vagabond Inn Camarillo

1641 East Daily Drive B
63.7 km (39.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

The elegant Vagabond Inn Camarillo offers easy access to Carmen Plaza Shopping Center, which is situated approximately a 5-minute walk away.

The accommodation also has a swimming pool.

7.2
6 reviews

Vagabond Inn Camarillo

63.7 km (39.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

Vagabond Inn Camarillo

The elegant Vagabond Inn Camarillo offers easy access to Carmen Plaza Shopping Center, which is situated approximately a 5-minute walk away.

The accommodation also has a swimming pool.

7.2
6 reviews
The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection

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 smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos, situated about 5 minutes' walk from Evan's Ranch Winery, offers a swimming pool as well as a yoga area.

This accommodation has spa therapy and a shared lounge as well as a steam room and a Jacuzzi provided for guests' relaxation.

~ 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 smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos, situated about 5 minutes' walk from Evan's Ranch Winery, offers a swimming pool as well as a yoga area.

This accommodation has spa therapy and a shared lounge as well as a steam room and a Jacuzzi provided for guests' relaxation.

From US$ 1445 / night

Cheap 5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

The Ranch Malibu The Ranch Malibu

The Ranch Malibu

12220 Cotharin Rd
77.8 km (48.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Saltwater pool

The elegant 5-star The Ranch Malibu Hotel, located approximately a 10-minute drive from Sandstone Peak, boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness room. Here, guests can take advantage of a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath and visit Leo Carrillo State Park, located 3.9 km away.

The Ranch Malibu

77.8 km (48.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Saltwater pool

The Ranch Malibu

The elegant 5-star The Ranch Malibu Hotel, located approximately a 10-minute drive from Sandstone Peak, boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness room. Here, guests can take advantage of a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath and visit Leo Carrillo State Park, located 3.9 km away.

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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

(138 Reviews)

From 455$
Hotel Californian

8.7 / 10

(121 Reviews)

From 467$
El Encanto Santa Barbara

8.9 / 10

(99 Reviews)

From 735$
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8.1 / 10

(110 Reviews)

From 319$
Hotel Ynez

8.3 / 10

(43 Reviews)

From 335$

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