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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 |
9.6 / 10 (152 Reviews) |
From 455$ | |
| El Encanto Santa Barbara |
9.0 / 10 (94 Reviews) |
From 474$ | |
| Hotel Californian |
8.7 / 10 (124 Reviews) |
From 868$ | |
| Ojai Valley Inn |
8.7 / 10 (128 Reviews) |
From 369$ | |
| Hotel Ynez |
8.3 / 10 (45 Reviews) |
From 335$ |
Best Santa Barbara 5 Star Hotels
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Simpson House Inn
From 455$
The 5-star smoke-free Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara offers quick access to the Our Lady of Sorrows Church, situated just 5 minutes' walk away. Secured parking is available on site.
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El Encanto Santa Barbara
From 474$
Offering a treatment room and a sauna, El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is nestled 300 metres from Riviera Theatre and 15 minutes on foot from the Old Mission Santa Barbara. This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Cars for rent are available at this hotel and hiking, cycling, and yoga can be organised. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, the property includes a 24-hour fitness centre featuring fitness classes. You can also relax with aromatherapy, reflexology, and body treatments, and visit a wellness area on site.
5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara City Centre
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Hotel Californian
From 868$
Situated about 25 minutes on foot from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, the 5-star smoke-free Hotel Californian Santa Barbara offers a peaceful retreat at a heated swimming pool with sun loungers and a hot tub. This Santa Barbara hotel is in The Funk Zone with galleries, studios, museums, microbreweries, and restaurants, 2.4 km from such natural sights as Shoreline Public Park.
Hotel Californian features a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, along with a fitness centre for guests who want to stay in shape. Guests will appreciate a spa salon provided on site.
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Ojai Valley Inn
From 369$
Boasting a swimming pool complete with a hot tub, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn is within easy reach of Spa Ojai. This Ojai inn highlights 4 outdoor tennis courts, with Old Creek Ranch Winery approximately 7 km away.
This Ojai hotel features a mud bath, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, plus lawn tennis, basketball, and yoga. There is a fitness studio on site. Ojai Valley Inn also comprises a spa salon for guests' utmost comfort. There is a conference space and meeting rooms with conference facilities and a photocopy machine available on site.
5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara All Inclusive
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Hotel Ynez
From 335$
Nearly a 10-minute drive from the Solvang Windmill, the elegant 5-star Hotel Ynez Solvang includes 12 rooms. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and a private parking lot is available on site.
This Solvang hotel invites guests to spend time by an outdoor swimming pool.
Hotels in Santa Barbara
| Airport nearby ✈️ | Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Public, Presidente Itamar Franco, Santa Ynez |
| Average price 💰 | 455$ |
| Hotels in Santa Barbara 🏨 | 114 |
| Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 8479 |
| Landmarks nearby 📍 | Reagan Ranch Center, Casa del Herrero, Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Zoo |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Simpson House Inn |
| Family Hotel 👪 | El Encanto Santa Barbara |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Hotel Californian |
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
From 319$
Boasting a sundeck, various recreational opportunities, and hiking trails, the 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta is located just a 5-minute walk from the Coronado Butterfly Preserve. Featuring 456 rooms with views of the courtyard, the hotel is 7 km from the Rancho La Patera and Stow House.
A gym and spa therapy are provided at a charge. There is 3 outdoor swimming pools and free access to a hot tub. You can play tennis at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Goleta or go hiking. This smoke-free property features 36 treatment rooms along with a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath. Other facilities include conference equipment and a photocopier offered at a conference space and meeting rooms on site.
5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara with Pool
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
From 645$
Offering a lush location around 25 minutes' walk from the Santa Barbara Zoo, the luxury Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Montecito includes 2 outdoor tennis courts. Located 4.6 km from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, this Montecito hotel features 207 rooms with views of the pool.
At this hotel you may pay for a gym and spa therapy. Offering a lap pool with a hot tub, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is an ideal place to relax. Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy yoga classes at a fitness studio located on site.
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Rosewood Miramar Beach
From 1213$
Offering a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel is nestled merely a 5-minute walk from All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church and 7 km from the non-profit non-collecting Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. The hotel offers private car parking on site and an adult pool.
This property provides guests with exclusive access to an idyllic beach with loungers. The Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito offers several sport activities such as kayaking, surfing, and yoga.
5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara Near Airport
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San Ysidro Ranch
From 3195$
The classic 5-star San Ysidro Ranch Hotel Montecito is within a 2-km distance of the Casa del Herrero, featuring facials and a patio. Thanks to its lush location, this Montecito resort stands approximately a 10-minute ride from Birnam Wood Golf Club, which is a great place to have a fun time.
San Ysidro Ranch Hotel features a swimming pool with a hot tub, as well as a spa salon. The availability of a golf course guarantees guests an active stay at this Montecito hotel.
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The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection
From 1395$
Situated just 1.1 km from Stolpman Vineyards, the 5-star smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos offers a peaceful retreat at a swimming pool with a hot tub.
The hotel has spa therapy and a shared lounge as well as a steam room and a hot tub. The accommodation provides guests with access to yoga classes in a yoga room.