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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

  • Best-rated
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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 around 5 minutes' walk from the Kids World playground and entices guests with an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. Area attractions, including the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, are located only a few steps from the 5-star hotel.

9.5
174 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 around 5 minutes' walk from the Kids World playground and entices guests with an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. Area attractions, including the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, are located only a few steps from the 5-star hotel.

9.5
174 reviews
Average price US$ 455 / night
  • Eco-friendly stay
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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 10 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hotel offers private parking on site and an adult pool.

Guests can make use of a treatment room and a sauna or go in for hiking and cycling. This hotel also features a wellness area for you to relax in.

9
86 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 10 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hotel offers private parking on site and an adult pool.

Guests can make use of a treatment room and a sauna or go in for hiking and cycling. This hotel also features a wellness area for you to relax in.

9
86 reviews
Average price US$ 474 / night
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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
  • Car park
    US$ 55 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Rooftop pool

Situated just 500 metres from the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, the 5-star smoke-free Hotel Californian Santa Barbara offers a peaceful retreat at an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub and loungers. This Santa Barbara hotel, nestled near the entertainment district of Santa Barbara, provides guests with a banquet hall and a ballroom for memorable occasions.

At the property, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a fitness centre. Spa options at Hotel Californian include a spa salon along with a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

8.5
141 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

Situated just 500 metres from the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, the 5-star smoke-free Hotel Californian Santa Barbara offers a peaceful retreat at an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub and loungers. This Santa Barbara hotel, nestled near the entertainment district of Santa Barbara, provides guests with a banquet hall and a ballroom for memorable occasions.

At the property, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a fitness centre. Spa options at Hotel Californian include a spa salon along with a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

8.5
141 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

Located within 10 minutes' walk of Full Moon Yoga at Spa Ojai, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn provides guests with a restaurant and a barber shop. This Ojai inn includes a heated swimming pool and offers 24-hour reception and wake-up calls.

The accommodation has a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna for your comfort. The onsite wellness facilities include a wellness centre.

8.6
138 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

Located within 10 minutes' walk of Full Moon Yoga at Spa Ojai, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn provides guests with a restaurant and a barber shop. This Ojai inn includes a heated swimming pool and offers 24-hour reception and wake-up calls.

The accommodation has a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna for your comfort. The onsite wellness facilities include a wellness centre.

8.6
138 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 around a 10-minute drive from the room Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Enhancing the overall experience, this Solvang hotel showcases a garden equipped with a patio area.

The Ynez Solvang features a heated swimming pool.

8.5
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 around a 10-minute drive from the room Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Enhancing the overall experience, this Solvang hotel showcases a garden equipped with a patio area.

The Ynez Solvang features a heated swimming pool.

8.5
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

Perfectly located a 16-minute walk from the Sandpiper Golf Club, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta features rooms with views of the patio. One will enjoy a lounge bar or various recreational opportunities and hiking trails, while the hotel also boasts scenic setting in the immediate vicinity of the Coronado Butterfly Preserve.

Guests also have access to a gym and spa therapy provided at an additional cost. The luxury The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel offers a heated pool with a hot tub for an enjoyable stay. There is a personal trainer, yoga instruction, and bicycles provided at this comfortable property. A wellness area along with a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath are available on site.

7.9
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

Perfectly located a 16-minute walk from the Sandpiper Golf Club, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta features rooms with views of the patio. One will enjoy a lounge bar or various recreational opportunities and hiking trails, while the hotel also boasts scenic setting in the immediate vicinity of the Coronado Butterfly Preserve.

Guests also have access to a gym and spa therapy provided at an additional cost. The luxury The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel offers a heated pool with a hot tub for an enjoyable stay. There is a personal trainer, yoga instruction, and bicycles provided at this comfortable property. A wellness area along with a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath are available on site.

7.9
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

Located 700 metres from such natural attractions as the Scenic Butterfly Sandy Beach, the 5-star Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito includes a gift shop. The resort is 3.2 km from the ganna Walska Lotusland and provides guests with a steam room and a sauna.

This accommodation features a swimming pool with a hot tub.

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

Located 700 metres from such natural attractions as the Scenic Butterfly Sandy Beach, the 5-star Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito includes a gift shop. The resort is 3.2 km from the ganna Walska Lotusland and provides guests with a steam room and a sauna.

This accommodation features a swimming pool with a hot tub.

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 a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel is 25 minutes' walk from Birnam Wood Golf Club. Rooms overlooking ocean are offered in the hotel that boasts an oceanfront setting, while onsite there is a swimming pool.

If you like an active lifestyle, kayaking, surfing, and yoga are available on site. Guests can work out in a fitness club.

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 a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel is 25 minutes' walk from Birnam Wood Golf Club. Rooms overlooking ocean are offered in the hotel that boasts an oceanfront setting, while onsite there is a swimming pool.

If you like an active lifestyle, kayaking, surfing, and yoga are available on site. Guests can work out in a fitness club.

8.7
3 reviews
Average price 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

The classic 5-star San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Montecito, located only steps away from the San Ysidro Ranch, offers a heated pool and Wi-Fi throughout the property. Along with the use of a fitness centre on site, sports fans are invited to discover Peabody Stadium, which is approximately 7 km away.

There is facials and a patio for your relaxation and pleasure. Thanks to a golf course, guests can stay fit at the accommodation.

8.7
13 reviews
~ US$3545 / 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, located only steps away from the San Ysidro Ranch, offers a heated pool and Wi-Fi throughout the property. Along with the use of a fitness centre on site, sports fans are invited to discover Peabody Stadium, which is approximately 7 km away.

There is facials and a patio for your relaxation and pleasure. Thanks to a golf course, guests can stay fit at the accommodation.

8.7
13 reviews
Average price US$ 3545 / 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 is located merely 1.1 km from Stolpman Vineyards and has a swimming pool with a hot tub.

The property has spa therapy and a shared lounge, and there is a steam room and a hot tub on site. The hotel has a fitness centre.

~ 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 is located merely 1.1 km from Stolpman Vineyards and has a swimming pool with a hot tub.

The property has spa therapy and a shared lounge, and there is a steam room and a hot tub on site. The hotel has a fitness centre.

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

(174 Reviews)

From 455$
El Encanto Santa Barbara

9.0 / 10

(86 Reviews)

From 474$
Hotel Californian

8.5 / 10

(141 Reviews)

From 868$
Ojai Valley Inn

8.6 / 10

(138 Reviews)

From 369$
Hotel Ynez

8.5 / 10

(50 Reviews)

From 335$

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