The Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara, California is a fantastic destination offering a variety of sites and attractions. When it comes to choosing a luxurious hotel, the area does not disappoint, for it is overflowing with opulent hotels and resorts that promise to pamper you to no end. So, if you're deciding where to stay in luxury in Santa Barbara, we've analyzed all of the top luxury hotels considering the guest ratings, quality of service, activities, location, price, and amenities. Our research led us to this list of Santa Barbara's absolute best luxury hotels and resorts. Whether you're travelling as a family or on a couples getaway, Santa Barbara is teeming with accommodations that cater to all your whims and fancies so you can have an extravagant trip with pampering and comforts. From 5-star and 4-star hotels with spas and swimming pools to intimate boutique hotels that exude romance, and family-friendly resorts that make your heart sing, there's something for every type of traveler. So, let your mind wander to the luxurious suites, complete with all the amenities you could desire, or imagine sipping cocktails at a world-class bar, dining at a gourmet restaurant, or being pampered at a spa. The choice is yours, because Santa Barbara is a treasure trove of plush accommodations that cater to all your needs, be it a romantic escapade, a family-friendly escape, or a friends reunion. With our researched guide, you can find the ultimate luxury and boutique hotels in Santa Barbara, where each and every moment will be a celebration of lavishness, comfort, and relaxation. Here's our list of the best luxury accommodation in Santa Barbara, so let's get to it.

Many people enjoy the luxurious vacation rentals around Santa Barbara, but there are also a number of high end resorts including the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, and Hotel Californian.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Belmond El Encanto

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $851 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific High-End Hotel in Santa Barbara
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Located at 800 Alvarado Place, Belmond El Encanto has great rooms from $851 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.3 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Horse riding
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Hotel Californian

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $708 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Hotel for Pampering
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Hotel Californian which has nice rooms starting at $708. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 36 State Street. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers parking, hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which discerning travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Fishing
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Montecito Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in Santa Barbara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

We found Montecito Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $225. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1295 Coast Village Road. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services which experienced travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 3.3 miles from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Heated pool
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Beach


Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $307 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in Santa Barbara Here
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $307, Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara, at 28 West Cabrillo Boulevard provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers a bar, parking, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 0.8 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Sauna
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Beach


Kimpton Canary Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $423 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for luxury hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Kimpton Canary Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $423 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 31 West Carrillo Street. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and laundry facilities, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this amazing hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Beach


Simpson House Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $320 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in Santa Barbara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Room service

The great guest rating of Simpson House Inn is 9.40 out of 10. This place has room service, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $320, and it's located at 121 East Arrellaga Street. We also love the a hot tub, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which are great for discerning travelers. And since it's just 0.8 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. The price of this hotel is less than average for luxury hotels, which makes it a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Luxury
More Great Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Santa Barbara Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $422 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in Santa Barbara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for luxury hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Santa Barbara Inn because it has great rooms that start at $422. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 901 E. Cabrillo Blvd.. Only 1.5 miles from the city center, experienced travelers will especially love parking, child care, laundry services, family rooms, and a heated pool at this relaxing hotel. It's also less than the average price for luxury hotels, so it's a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Heated pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Beach


For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Barbara, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara, Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Barbara, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santa Barbara, Best Hotels for One Week in Santa Barbara, Best Hotels for One Night in Santa Barbara, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Santa Barbara.


How much do luxury hotels cost in Santa Barbara? How much are luxury hotel rooms in Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara Average Luxury Hotel Price
$465

After analyzing 7 luxury hotels in Santa Barbara, California, we found the average luxury hotel price to be a remarkably economical $465. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic luxury accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Santa Barbara.

The average prices of our suggested luxury hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $780
  • 4-star hotels: $339


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