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Luxury Santa Barbara Five Star Hotels

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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

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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

Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara is situated in close proximity to the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden and features an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. Offering wine tastings, this 5-star hotel is merely a 5-minute walk from the Trinity Episcopal Church.

The property’s spa service will ensure a nice stay.

9.5
176 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

Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara is situated in close proximity to the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden and features an evening wine tasting and various recreational opportunities. Offering wine tastings, this 5-star hotel is merely a 5-minute walk from the Trinity Episcopal Church.

The property’s spa service will ensure a nice stay.

9.5
176 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

The family-friendly El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is about 5 minutes' walk from Riviera Theatre and features spacious rooms overlooking the garden. Positioned 3.5 km from the Stearns Wharf, the 5-star hotel provides a banquet hall and a ballroom, ideal for group events.

El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a health club. Also, this accommodation provides a golf playground, along with access to hiking, cycling, and yoga for active guests. A variety of body treatments include body wraps, body treatments, and spa service as well as a treatment room and a sauna.

9
83 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

The family-friendly El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is about 5 minutes' walk from Riviera Theatre and features spacious rooms overlooking the garden. Positioned 3.5 km from the Stearns Wharf, the 5-star hotel provides a banquet hall and a ballroom, ideal for group events.

El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a health club. Also, this accommodation provides a golf playground, along with access to hiking, cycling, and yoga for active guests. A variety of body treatments include body wraps, body treatments, and spa service as well as a treatment room and a sauna.

9
83 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

The 5-star Hotel Californian Santa Barbara is situated near an entertainment district, just 5 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective. Providing guests with a rooftop swimming pool and a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, this Santa Barbara hotel is located within reach of the Stearns Wharf.

Hotel Californian indulges guests with a spa salon, as well as a fitness studio. Finally, this accommodation houses a meeting room featuring conference equipment and a laptop safe.

8.5
141 reviews
~ US$799 / 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 Hotel Californian Santa Barbara is situated near an entertainment district, just 5 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective. Providing guests with a rooftop swimming pool and a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, this Santa Barbara hotel is located within reach of the Stearns Wharf.

Hotel Californian indulges guests with a spa salon, as well as a fitness studio. Finally, this accommodation houses a meeting room featuring conference equipment and a laptop safe.

8.5
141 reviews
Average price US$ 799 / 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

Nestled only 1.9 km from the Dan Schultz Fine Art Gallery and Studio, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn boasts 4 outdoor tennis courts. Offering 4 outdoor swimming pools, this charming inn also features a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna near a boat dock.

The luxurious property also includes a fitness suite, a patio, a shared lounge, and a golf course. Ojai Valley Inn offers activities such as biking, hiking, and basketball. A comfortable stay at this hotel awaits you with a full-service spa featuring body scrub, pedicure, and manicure.

8.6
144 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

Nestled only 1.9 km from the Dan Schultz Fine Art Gallery and Studio, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn boasts 4 outdoor tennis courts. Offering 4 outdoor swimming pools, this charming inn also features a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna near a boat dock.

The luxurious property also includes a fitness suite, a patio, a shared lounge, and a golf course. Ojai Valley Inn offers activities such as biking, hiking, and basketball. A comfortable stay at this hotel awaits you with a full-service spa featuring body scrub, pedicure, and manicure.

8.6
144 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
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Heated swimming pool

Situated 4.5 km from Beckmen Vineyards, the 5-star Hotel Ynez Solvang features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site. The hotel includes 12 rooms.

A heated pool is provided onsite the accommodation.

8.5
51 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

Situated 4.5 km from Beckmen Vineyards, the 5-star Hotel Ynez Solvang features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site. The hotel includes 12 rooms.

A heated pool is provided onsite the accommodation.

8.5
51 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

Situated 3.1 km from Tecolote Meadows Park and about 5 minutes' walk from the Coronado Butterfly Preserve, the comfortable The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta welcomes guests with a wellness area. This 5-star smoke-free hotel, located 4.4 km from the shopping mall "Camino Real Marketplace", boasts 3 outdoor swimming pools along with a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath.

The property includes a gym and spa therapy available for an additional charge. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers a sundeck, various recreational opportunities, and hiking trails as well as a personal trainer, yoga instruction, and bicycles. Also, this Goleta hotel provides a golf club, along with access to windsurfing, snorkelling, and lawn tennis for active guests. Offering meeting rooms with conference facilities and a photocopy machine, the accommodation is 10 minutes by car from el camino presbyterian church.

7.9
136 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 3.1 km from Tecolote Meadows Park and about 5 minutes' walk from the Coronado Butterfly Preserve, the comfortable The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta welcomes guests with a wellness area. This 5-star smoke-free hotel, located 4.4 km from the shopping mall "Camino Real Marketplace", boasts 3 outdoor swimming pools along with a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath.

The property includes a gym and spa therapy available for an additional charge. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers a sundeck, various recreational opportunities, and hiking trails as well as a personal trainer, yoga instruction, and bicycles. Also, this Goleta hotel provides a golf club, along with access to windsurfing, snorkelling, and lawn tennis for active guests. Offering meeting rooms with conference facilities and a photocopy machine, the accommodation is 10 minutes by car from el camino presbyterian church.

7.9
136 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

Comprising 207 rooms, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito is situated within a 200-metre distance of the coastline. This resort offers a private parking lot on site and a lap swimming pool.

A gym and a tennis court are provided at a charge. There is a hot tub, as well as a casino, a sauna, and spa therapy offered for guests on-site. Bicycle hire are available at this accommodation and the area is popular for diving, mini golf, and yoga. The hotel also provides meeting rooms for those arriving on business.

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

Comprising 207 rooms, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito is situated within a 200-metre distance of the coastline. This resort offers a private parking lot on site and a lap swimming pool.

A gym and a tennis court are provided at a charge. There is a hot tub, as well as a casino, a sauna, and spa therapy offered for guests on-site. Bicycle hire are available at this accommodation and the area is popular for diving, mini golf, and yoga. The hotel also provides meeting rooms for those arriving on business.

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

The beachfront Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel, about 5 minutes' walk from All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, includes access to a ballroom for meetings and celebrations. Situated approximately 7 km from the Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum, the 5-star hotel features an adult pool with mountain views.

After a busy day you can recover in a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs or indulge in a head massage and a couples' massage. At this hotel, guests can take part in yoga classes offered at a fitness studio.

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

The beachfront Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel, about 5 minutes' walk from All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, includes access to a ballroom for meetings and celebrations. Situated approximately 7 km from the Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum, the 5-star hotel features an adult pool with mountain views.

After a busy day you can recover in a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs or indulge in a head massage and a couples' massage. At this hotel, guests can take part in yoga classes offered at a fitness studio.

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 5-star San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Montecito includes 38 rooms and is situated about a 5-minute walk from San Ysidro Creek. Located only 30 metres from the San Ysidro Ranch and around 7 km from Peabody Stadium, this classic resort features facials and a patio.

San Ysidro Ranch Hotel features a heated swimming pool with a hot tub, as well as a fitness centre. The availability of a golf playground guarantees guests an active stay at the hotel.

8.7
13 reviews
~ US$3095 / 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 5-star San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Montecito includes 38 rooms and is situated about a 5-minute walk from San Ysidro Creek. Located only 30 metres from the San Ysidro Ranch and around 7 km from Peabody Stadium, this classic resort features facials and a patio.

San Ysidro Ranch Hotel features a heated swimming pool with a hot tub, as well as a fitness centre. The availability of a golf playground guarantees guests an active stay at the hotel.

8.7
13 reviews
Average price US$ 3095 / 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 The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos is located in Los Olivos, merely an 11-minute walk from Sky's the Limit Ballooning, and offers a swimming pool. The hotel is not far from Stolpman Vineyards and provides guests with a steam room and a Jacuzzi.

The smoke-free Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection also includes a fitness club, spa therapy and a shared lounge.

~ 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 The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos is located in Los Olivos, merely an 11-minute walk from Sky's the Limit Ballooning, and offers a swimming pool. The hotel is not far from Stolpman Vineyards and provides guests with a steam room and a Jacuzzi.

The smoke-free Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection also includes a fitness club, spa therapy and a shared lounge.

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

(176 Reviews)

From 455$
El Encanto Santa Barbara

9.0 / 10

(83 Reviews)

From 474$
Hotel Californian

8.5 / 10

(141 Reviews)

From 799$
Ojai Valley Inn

8.6 / 10

(144 Reviews)

From 369$
Hotel Ynez

8.5 / 10

(51 Reviews)

From 335$

Which 5-star hotels in Santa Barbara would you recommend? If you are searching for a luxury stay in Santa Barbara, we offer you 3 properties to choose from. For those searching for the best hotels, 5starhotels.guide offers 3 top deals. Consider booking El Encanto rated 8.4/10 with concierge service, aerobics classes, a treatment room, set within 1.7 km from Stearns Wharf. Hotel Californian may be as well suitable with free shuttle bus service, concierge service, a business centre. It costs 828US$ per night.

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