The Best Five Star
Hotels in Santa Barbara

Boutique hotel. Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Central Santa Barbara. It boasts an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre and an on-site bar and restaurant. All spacious rooms include free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable satellite TV is featured in all guest rooms at El Encanto. Rooms include a minibar, a fireplace and a seating area. All rooms offer garden views. A 24-hour reception is provided to guests of El Encanto. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available. Guests can unwind at El Encanto's on-site fitness centre as well. With 2 miles of this hotel guests will find attractions such as Santa Barbara Mission and Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings. Guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. The individually styled rooms at Simpson House Inn offer a flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player. Boasting hardwood floors and Victorian décor, the rooms include a coffee maker and a work desk. Bathrobes, slippers and bath amenities are provided. Guests of Inn Simpson House can enjoy breakfast in their rooms or out in the garden, cooked by a gourmet chef. Afternoon refreshments and an appetizer buffet are also provided daily. Explore the area with the property’s free bike rentals. This property is a 5-minute walk from historic downtown Santa Barbara, and is 5 blocks from Arlington Theatre. Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens is 2.3 miles away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Great value. Popular among women. Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort boasts beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view. At the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, all en suite rooms include a TV. Comfortably furnished, all rooms feature a seating area. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. A variety of dining options are available at the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Bistro offers Californian dishes in a casual environment. Signature cocktails are available at the O Bar + Kitchen. Angel Oak is a modern steak and seafood restaurant. Guests can also unwind at the on-site fitness centre. There are also tennis courts and hiking trails on-site. The property hosts one of the largest spas on the west coast with added features like an adults-only pool and a rooftop terrace. There is also a meeting area for guests on business. Santa Barbara city centre is 13 miles away from the resort. The Santa Barbara Mission is 18 minutes’ drive away. Show full description