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1. Simpson House Inn

2. El Encanto Santa Barbara

3. Hotel Californian

4. Ojai Valley Inn

5 Star Hotels Downtown Santa Barbara

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

Top Five Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

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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 is approximately 5 minutes' walk from Turtle Pond and features an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. Located only a few steps from the Kids World playground, the 5-star hotel has 15 rooms near a boat dock.

Guests will appreciate wine tastings arranged by this accommodation.

9.6
166 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 is approximately 5 minutes' walk from Turtle Pond and features an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. Located only a few steps from the Kids World playground, the 5-star hotel has 15 rooms near a boat dock.

Guests will appreciate wine tastings arranged by this accommodation.

9.6
166 reviews
From 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

Situated 5 minutes' walk from Riviera Theatre, El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel offers an adult pool. This hotel provides a treatment room and a sauna as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms.

You can join hiking, cycling, and yoga at El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel, and cars are available for rent. Relax after a long day with a head massage, a back massage, and a facial massage, or enjoy your time in 7 treatment rooms.

9
93 reviews
~ US$658 / 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

Situated 5 minutes' walk from Riviera Theatre, El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel offers an adult pool. This hotel provides a treatment room and a sauna as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms.

You can join hiking, cycling, and yoga at El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel, and cars are available for rent. Relax after a long day with a head massage, a back massage, and a facial massage, or enjoy your time in 7 treatment rooms.

9
93 reviews
From US$ 658 / night

5 Star Hotels Downtown Santa Barbara

  • 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
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Rooftop pool

Situated just 1.5 km from the Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, the 5-star smoke-free Hotel Californian Santa Barbara features Wi-Fi in public areas, and private car parking on site. Providing access to such entertainment venues as Granada Theatre nearly a 25-minute walk away, this Santa Barbara hotel has 2 restaurants.

This hotel has an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and loungers. Hotel Californian invites guests to join fitness classes held in a fitness studio. Wellness facilities include a spa salon as well as a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

8.7
138 reviews
~ US$429 / 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

Situated just 1.5 km from the Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, the 5-star smoke-free Hotel Californian Santa Barbara features Wi-Fi in public areas, and private car parking on site. Providing access to such entertainment venues as Granada Theatre nearly a 25-minute walk away, this Santa Barbara hotel has 2 restaurants.

This hotel has an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and loungers. Hotel Californian invites guests to join fitness classes held in a fitness studio. Wellness facilities include a spa salon as well as a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

8.7
138 reviews
From US$ 429 / night

5 star hotels near Santa Barbara

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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

Featuring 4 outdoor tennis courts, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn offers a location nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Ojai Certified Farmers' Market. This Ojai inn includes a heated swimming pool and offers 24-hour reception and wake-up service.

There are also a mud bath, a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna at the Valley Inn Ojai. The area is popular for lawn tennis, basketball, and yoga. Guests can surely relax at 21 treatment rooms offered on site.

8.5
134 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

Featuring 4 outdoor tennis courts, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn offers a location nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Ojai Certified Farmers' Market. This Ojai inn includes a heated swimming pool and offers 24-hour reception and wake-up service.

There are also a mud bath, a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna at the Valley Inn Ojai. The area is popular for lawn tennis, basketball, and yoga. Guests can surely relax at 21 treatment rooms offered on site.

8.5
134 reviews
From 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
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Heated swimming pool

The 5-star Hotel Ynez Solvang has 12 rooms and is located nearly 25 minutes on foot from the Sunny Fields Park. This Solvang hotel features a heated swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.

8.3
48 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 5-star Hotel Ynez Solvang has 12 rooms and is located nearly 25 minutes on foot from the Sunny Fields Park. This Solvang hotel features a heated swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.

8.3
48 reviews
From 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

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta is located in Goleta, 7 km from the Rancho La Patera and Stow House, and offers an adult pool. Featuring 356 rooms with views of the patio, the hotel is within a few blocks of the Sandpiper Golf Club.

Guests also have access to a gym and spa therapy for a fee. The 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel offers a personal trainer, yoga instruction, and bicycles, along with a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath. This comfortable hotel provides snorkelling, boating, and lawn tennis for an active pastime. 36 treatment rooms will surely help you switch off.

7.8
130 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

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta is located in Goleta, 7 km from the Rancho La Patera and Stow House, and offers an adult pool. Featuring 356 rooms with views of the patio, the hotel is within a few blocks of the Sandpiper Golf Club.

Guests also have access to a gym and spa therapy for a fee. The 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel offers a personal trainer, yoga instruction, and bicycles, along with a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath. This comfortable hotel provides snorkelling, boating, and lawn tennis for an active pastime. 36 treatment rooms will surely help you switch off.

7.8
130 reviews
From 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, situated 3.2 km from the primary East Beach, proudly provides guests with 2 outdoor tennis courts. Located around 10 minutes' drive from Lookout Park, the resort offers views of the ocean and a swimming pool.

The accommodation offers a steam room and a sauna, along with a casino and a golf course. Onsite you can engage in various activities, such as 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, situated 3.2 km from the primary East Beach, proudly provides guests with 2 outdoor tennis courts. Located around 10 minutes' drive from Lookout Park, the resort offers views of the ocean and a swimming pool.

The accommodation offers a steam room and a sauna, along with a casino and a golf course. Onsite you can engage in various activities, such as diving, tennis, and yoga.

9.2
103 reviews
From 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

Located 3.7 km from the ganna Walska Lotusland, which offers the thrill of discovering something beautiful, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel offers a restaurant and a shopping area. The hotel features a swimming pool with a hot tub.

This property offers access to an exclusive beach with sun loungers. The on-site sport activities include kayaking, surfing, and yoga. The Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito provides a variety of treatment options such as aromatherapy, body wraps, and body treatments along with a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs.

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

Located 3.7 km from the ganna Walska Lotusland, which offers the thrill of discovering something beautiful, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel offers a restaurant and a shopping area. The hotel features a swimming pool with a hot tub.

This property offers access to an exclusive beach with sun loungers. The on-site sport activities include kayaking, surfing, and yoga. The Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito provides a variety of treatment options such as aromatherapy, body wraps, and body treatments along with a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs.

8.7
3 reviews
From US$ 1213 / night

5 Star Hotels Near Santa Barbara 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

Featuring a heated pool with a hot tub, the classic 5-star San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Montecito is in close proximity to the San Ysidro Ranch. While staying about a 10-minute drive from Lookout Park, guests can benefit from facials and a patio.

The property’s facials and spa service will ensure a nice stay. There is a fitness centre at this Montecito hotel.

8.7
13 reviews
~ US$5195 / 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

Featuring a heated pool with a hot tub, the classic 5-star San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Montecito is in close proximity to the San Ysidro Ranch. While staying about a 10-minute drive from Lookout Park, guests can benefit from facials and a patio.

The property’s facials and spa service will ensure a nice stay. There is a fitness centre at this Montecito hotel.

8.7
13 reviews
From US$ 5195 / 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

Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Evan's Ranch Winery, the 5-star smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos features spa therapy and a shared lounge. This Los Olivos hotel is found 2.6 km from Vincent Winery, offering a steam room and a hot tub.

A swimming pool with a hot tub is available at the Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection. Keeping fit at this hotel is convenient thanks to a fitness centre that offers 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

Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Evan's Ranch Winery, the 5-star smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos features spa therapy and a shared lounge. This Los Olivos hotel is found 2.6 km from Vincent Winery, offering a steam room and a hot tub.

A swimming pool with a hot tub is available at the Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection. Keeping fit at this hotel is convenient thanks to a fitness centre that offers yoga classes.

From 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

9.6 / 10

(166 Reviews)

From 455$
El Encanto Santa Barbara

9.0 / 10

(93 Reviews)

From 658$
Hotel Californian

8.7 / 10

(138 Reviews)

From 429$
Ojai Valley Inn

8.5 / 10

(134 Reviews)

From 369$
Hotel Ynez

8.3 / 10

(48 Reviews)

From 335$

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