Santa Barbara Boutique Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Santa Barbara
In Santa Barbara, boutique hotels blend Spanish Colonial charm and contemporary design to create intimate, locally rooted stays that place you steps from the waterfront, wine country and State Street’s shops and restaurants. Opt for a small, design-forward property with rooftop terraces, courtyard rooms or on-site concierges for curated experiences, and consider midweek or shoulder-season visits for better rates, quieter streets and more personalized service.
Best Boutique Hotels in Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian
Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara and just steps from the beach, Hotel Californian features an outdoor pool, several on-site dining options, and a full-service spa for guest relaxation and convenience. - Prime Funk Zone location - Steps from the beach - Outdoor pool - Multiple on-site dining options - On-site spa
Bath Street Inn
Bath Street Inn is a Victorian bed-and-breakfast in Santa Barbara, less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters and about 1.5 miles from the beach, offering bright, old-world–charm rooms with en suite bathrooms, toiletries, cable TV and a seating area, plus free Wi‑Fi; guests enjoy a daily wine-and-cheese social hour and evening desserts, and each morning a full 3-course gourmet breakfast featuring homemade granola, fresh fruit, yogurt and a rotating hot entree (examples: eggs Florentine or cottage cheese pancakes) served with organic fair‑trade coffee, a wide selection of teas and juice; Santa Barbara Mission is a 6-minute drive away. - Full 3-course gourmet breakfast included - Daily wine & cheese social hour and evening desserts - Free Wi‑Fi; en suite rooms with toiletries - Short walk to theaters; close to beach and Santa Barbara Mission - Bright rooms with cable TV and seating areas
Simpson House Inn
The Upham Hotel
The Upham Hotel is a historic downtown Santa Barbara property surrounded by an acre of gardens, just a 5-minute drive from the beach and Stearns Wharf; guests enjoy free WiFi and uniquely decorated rooms featuring plush seating areas and flat-screen TVs. - Historic downtown location - 5-minute drive to beach and Stearns Wharf - Surrounded by an acre of gardens - Free WiFi - Uniquely decorated rooms with plush seating and flat-screen TVs
El Encanto
El Encanto is a boutique hotel perched above the Pacific, just a 5-minute drive from central Santa Barbara, offering sweeping ocean views, an outdoor pool, a full spa and wellness centre, and an on-site bar and restaurant, while spacious rooms include complimentary Wi‑Fi. - Spectacular Pacific Ocean views - 5 minutes’ drive to downtown Santa Barbara - Outdoor pool - Spa and wellness centre - On-site bar and restaurant; free Wi‑Fi in rooms
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Harbor House Inn
Inn / Guest House: Located one block from West Beach, the boutique Harbor House Inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi, TVs with premium cable and Netflix, and complimentary use of 3-speed bicycles; select rooms include a kitchen, and all rooms have air-conditioning plus tea and coffee making facilities. This completely non-smoking property provides free parking and complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and towels for guests, and is minutes from the El Camino Real/Route 101 and about 1.3 km from Santa Barbara City College. - One block from West Beach - Free parking and complimentary beach gear - Free WiFi and in-room Netflix - Complimentary 3-speed bicycles - Select rooms include a kitchen
De La Vina Inn
De La Vina Inn is a boutique hotel in Santa Barbara located 320 meters from State Street and 3.5 km from Leadbetter Beach, offering secure self check-in, a shared lounge, free private parking, garden and sun terrace, with family rooms and allergy-free premises 1.7 km from Antioch College; rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable (some with streaming), private bathrooms with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries, and a wardrobe, and guests can enjoy nearby attractions such as the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Granada Theatre and Brooks Institute of Photography, outdoor activities including hiking, snorkeling and windsurfing, and easy access to Santa Barbara Airport (12 km). - Boutique hotel - Central location near State Street - Free private parking - Family rooms and sun terrace - Close to beaches and outdoor activities
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Santa Barbara Inn
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Palihouse Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara is a 4-star hotel located in Santa Barbara, about 2 km from East Beach and 2.1 km from West Beach, offering accommodation within 700 metres of the city centre; the property features a fitness centre, free private parking, an on-site restaurant and bar, plus room service and a 24-hour front desk. - Free private parking - On-site fitness centre - Restaurant and bar - 24-hour front desk and room service - Close to East Beach, West Beach and downtown amenities