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1. Simpson House Inn

2. El Encanto Santa Barbara

3. Hotel Californian

4. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara Downtown

5. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

6. Hotel Ynez

7. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara All Inclusive

8. Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

9. Vagabond Inn Camarillo

10. The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection

Best Santa Barbara Five Star Hotels

  • Best-rated
Simpson House Inn Simpson House Inn

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

Located in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, the modern Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara is rated 5 stars and features spa therapy and spa services.

9.5
139 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

Located in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, the modern Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara is rated 5 stars and features spa therapy and spa services.

9.5
139 reviews
From US$ 455 / night
El Encanto Santa Barbara El Encanto Santa Barbara

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

Guests who stay at El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel can park their car on site.

This 5-star hotel features an outdoor swimming pool on site. Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling, or visit a treatment room and a sauna.

8.9
100 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

Guests who stay at El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel can park their car on site.

This 5-star hotel features an outdoor swimming pool on site. Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling, or visit a treatment room and a sauna.

8.9
100 reviews
From US$ 474 / night

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara Downtown

  • Top location
  • Beach access
Hotel Californian Hotel Californian

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

Hotel Californian Santa Barbara is centrally located 8 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf Harbor and offers views of the ocean. This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub and loungers.

Hotel Californian offers a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna for body relaxation and revitalization.

8.7
122 reviews
~ US$868 / 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

Hotel Californian Santa Barbara is centrally located 8 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf Harbor and offers views of the ocean. This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub and loungers.

Hotel Californian offers a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna for body relaxation and revitalization.

8.7
122 reviews
From US$ 868 / night
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

3505 State Street B
4.3 km (2.7 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning

Featuring a swimming pool, the elegant 5-star Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara is located in Upper State Street with easy access to Highway 101, nearly a 10-minute ride from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.

6.5
6 reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

4.3 km (2.7 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Featuring a swimming pool, the elegant 5-star Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara is located in Upper State Street with easy access to Highway 101, nearly a 10-minute ride from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.

6.5
6 reviews

5 star hotels near Santa Barbara

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara All Inclusive

  • Private beach
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister 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 about 4 km from University Plaza Shopping Center, the 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta offers 4 outdoor tennis courts. Guests can enjoy 3 outdoor swimming pools, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath, or take a walk to Coronado Butterfly Preserve, which is nearly 5 minutes' walk away.

Guests can make different arrangements at this accommodation, including windsurfing, snorkelling, and horseback riding or rent bicycles to explore Goleta. Stay in shape with a personal trainer and yoga instruction provided on-site.

8.1
113 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 about 4 km from University Plaza Shopping Center, the 5-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta offers 4 outdoor tennis courts. Guests can enjoy 3 outdoor swimming pools, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath, or take a walk to Coronado Butterfly Preserve, which is nearly 5 minutes' walk away.

Guests can make different arrangements at this accommodation, including windsurfing, snorkelling, and horseback riding or rent bicycles to explore Goleta. Stay in shape with a personal trainer and yoga instruction provided on-site.

8.1
113 reviews
From US$ 319 / night
Hotel Ynez Hotel Ynez

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 enjoys an excellent location and provides easy access to Solvang Village Square Shopping Mall, a place where guests can shop, located 3.2 km away. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking on site.

This property offers a heated pool.

8.3
44 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 enjoys an excellent location and provides easy access to Solvang Village Square Shopping Mall, a place where guests can shop, located 3.2 km away. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking on site.

This property offers a heated pool.

8.3
44 reviews
From US$ 335 / night

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara with Pool

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

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

Guests will have access to private parking on site for added convenience.

Onsite facilities include a heated 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

Guests will have access to private parking on site for added convenience.

Onsite facilities include a heated pool with a hot tub.

9.2
103 reviews
From US$ 645 / night
Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

4200 Via Real B
15.4 km (9.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

Featuring a prime location, the 5-star Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara offers views of the mountain, and is around a 25-minute walk from Carpenteria Bluffs Nature Preserve.

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara also includes a swimming pool.

6.9
19 reviews

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

15.4 km (9.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

Featuring a prime location, the 5-star Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara offers views of the mountain, and is around a 25-minute walk from Carpenteria Bluffs Nature Preserve.

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara also includes a swimming pool.

6.9
19 reviews

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara Near Airport

  • Great deal
Vagabond Inn Camarillo Vagabond Inn Camarillo

Vagabond Inn Camarillo

1641 East Daily Drive B
63.7 km (39.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

The elegant 5-star Vagabond Inn Camarillo provides proximity to Constitution Park, which is located only 0.7 km away.

This Camarillo hotel invites guests to spend time by a swimming pool.

7.2
6 reviews

Vagabond Inn Camarillo

63.7 km (39.6 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

Vagabond Inn Camarillo

The elegant 5-star Vagabond Inn Camarillo provides proximity to Constitution Park, which is located only 0.7 km away.

This Camarillo hotel invites guests to spend time by a swimming pool.

7.2
6 reviews
The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection

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

Offering access to Sky's the Limit Ballooning, which is just an 11-minute stroll away, the 5-star smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos features spa therapy and a shared lounge.

The Inn Los Olivos entices guests with a steam room and a Jacuzzi as well as a swimming pool.

~ 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

Offering access to Sky's the Limit Ballooning, which is just an 11-minute stroll away, the 5-star smoke-free The Inn At Mattei'S Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection Los Olivos features spa therapy and a shared lounge.

The Inn Los Olivos entices guests with a steam room and a Jacuzzi as well as a swimming pool.

From US$ 1445 / night

Cheap 5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

The Ranch Malibu The Ranch Malibu

The Ranch Malibu

12220 Cotharin Rd
77.8 km (48.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Saltwater pool

The 5-star The Ranch Malibu Hotel offers place to stay with Wi-Fi in the rooms.

Active guests will enjoy access to a fitness studio and an outdoor swimming pool.

The Ranch Malibu

77.8 km (48.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Saltwater pool

The Ranch Malibu

The 5-star The Ranch Malibu Hotel offers place to stay with Wi-Fi in the rooms.

Active guests will enjoy access to a fitness studio and an outdoor swimming pool.

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

(139 Reviews)

From 455$
El Encanto Santa Barbara

8.9 / 10

(100 Reviews)

From 474$
Hotel Californian

8.7 / 10

(122 Reviews)

From 868$
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8.1 / 10

(113 Reviews)

From 319$
Hotel Ynez

8.3 / 10

(44 Reviews)

From 335$

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