Top 5-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

With a stay at Hotel Californian, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. This beach hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features concierge services, a hair salon, and a picnic area.Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 121 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

El Encanto - A Belmond Hotel - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbaras American Riviera - nestled on seven-acres of gloriously landscaped gardens. The hotel offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from its commanding hilltop perch. El Encanto is located less than a mile from downtown - offering convenient access to all the city has to offer - yet offering a peaceful retreat..El Encanto has been meticulously restored to capture all the romance and glamour that has endeared it to both the local Santa Barbara community and Hollywoods elite. California-styled suites and bungalows dot the resorts lush terraced grounds. This resort-style hotel features a full service spa and contemporary culinary cuisine. The additions of a sumptuous outdoor swimming pool and a beautifully appointed boutique spa bring new elements of excitement. Luxurious facilities and services include fine and casual dining - four meeting rooms - 24-hour business services - a full service health club - accessible facilities as well as 24-hour room service..El Encanto offers 92 quintessential California-styled suites and bungalows located throughout the hotels grounds. Sumptuous marble bathrooms are appointed with a separate bath and rain shower and dual wash basins. Entertainment includes a widescreen LCD HDTV with premium channels and a stereo. Also included are a personal safe large enough for a notebook PC - a premium coffee maker - dual 110v-220v voltage and custom linens. Complimentary wireless Internet access - a complimentary newspaper and windows that open are found in all bungalows - and all accommodations are non-smoking.

Tucked onto 78 acres overlooking the Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara resort combines the appeal of this coastal city with the beauty of its natural surroundings. Here, you can escape to the tranquility of two beaches, three infinity edge pools, and a 42,000-sq-ft spa. You can relax in spacious suites, or you can indulge in the region’s abundance of locally sourced cuisine. At this luxury resort in Santa Barbara, every moment is one to savor.

Daily Resort Charge includes: Guest internet access for 2 devices; 2-hour bicycle rental; 2-hour beach chair rentals for 2; fitness classes; 2 bottled waters available daily at front desk; 90 mins pickleball court time; local activities discount.Inspired by the quintessential personality of Santa Barbara, the 24-acre resort offers 335 guest rooms and 25 spacious suites. Our guest room and suites amenities include 55-inch HDTVs, cozy seating, and a bathroom with two separate vanities. Step out to your private patio or balcony for incredible views of the ocean, resort gardens, mountains. Offering multiple dining options, enjoy daily breakfast delights at The Roundhouse, on-the-go snacks and Starbucks coffee at Java del Mar. For lunch or dinner, enjoy classic California dishes at The Set or sip your favorite wine by our outdoor fire pits with ocean views.Stay active at our pickleball courts, heated outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness center. The resort has a variety of recreational activities including weekend yoga, ping pong, croquet, shuffleboard and much more. Bikes and beach cruisers are available to rent. Indulge at Float Luxury Spa with massages and facials or treat yourself to a haircut or color at Salon Del Mar. Our resort also has a business center, gift shop and car-rental desk. The resort offers an expansive 60,000 sq. ft. of versatile indoor/outdoor meeting and event space including the 20,000 sq. ft. open-air Plaza Del Sol. With spectacular views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the resort is a short distance to the local arts district, the Funk Zone, downtown Santa Barbara and easy access to popular shopping and wineries.

Discover one of the finest hotels in Santa Barbara. Built in 1931, this historic coastal hotel welcomes guests with its casual elegance and first-rate service. Nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the hotel is conveniently located on oceanfront Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara, across from East Beach and a quick stroll away from the charming Santa Barbara Zoo. This classic seaside hotel is a shining getaway to the City of Santa Barbara, also known as the American Riviera. The hotel is detailed with a fusion of Spanish Colonial architecture blended with modern conveniences. Check-in for Palmoro House begins at the Mar Monte main building. The Palmoro House is situated 1.5 blocks away from the Mar Monte main building.

You’ve arrived in the American Riviera, with the best of Santa Barbara beckoning at your door. Surround yourself with enchanting Spanish architecture complemented by chic modern touches, and crowned by an exquisite rooftop pool with panoramic views. Savor a glass of local wine on arrival, then step onto charming State Street for an easy one-mile stroll to the beach. Cap your day with a visit to our restaurant Finch & Fork, and sample the seasonal bounty of Santa Barbara.

With a stay at Santa Barbara Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 6 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from East Beach.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Enjoy Italian cuisine at Convivo, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

With a stay at Montecito Inn in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 8 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor. This family-friendly hotel is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Butterfly Beach.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Sushi Bar serving guests of Montecito Inn.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Santa Barbara? This hotel has 1098 square feet (102 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Limited parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and a turndown service.

The Upham Hotel is centrally located in Santa Barbara, a 3-minute walk from Arlington Theater and 7 minutes by foot from Granada Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Louies Restaurant serving guests of The Upham Hotel. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

With a stay at Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Santa Barbara City College and 7 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor. This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Leadbetter Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Stearns Wharf.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.