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Top Santa Barbara 5 Star Hotels

Ojai Valley Inn
Exterior
Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Love this place. "
The price is £725
per night
14 May - 15 May
Ojai Valley Inn
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The staff, the ambient and overall experience was wonderful. Every staff we encounter were friendly and helpful. It is family friendly establishment but adult can still enjoy all the amenities without being run down by kids. "
The price is £626
per night
23 May - 24 May
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (822)
"Property was gorgeous and staff were amazing! Lots of great dining options within walking distance as well."
The price is £598
per night
27 May - 28 May
Hotel Californian
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Rosewood Miramar Beach
View from room
Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (241)
"Checking in with Quinn is easy. The staff is kind. The property is nice. "
The price is £1,558
per night
21 May - 22 May
Rosewood Miramar Beach
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (484)
"A great family get-away with with grandchildren and adult children- located in the hills of Santa Barbara- an ideal place to un-wind and relax."
The price is £752
per night
15 May - 16 May
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Simpson House Inn
Garden
Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (574)
"Exquisite, an oasis of peace in a busy world. The staff, amazing. The food, gourmet. Can’t imagine staying anywhere else if it’s first class you want. "
The price is £343
per night
16 May - 17 May
Simpson House Inn
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (656)
"we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating."
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

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Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA
The price is £106 per night from May 16 to May 17
£106
per night
16 May - 17 May
9/10 Wonderful! (1,462 reviews)
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Pocket Guide: 5 Stars Hotels in Santa Barbara

Known as the American Riviera, thanks to its attractive Spanish colonial architecture and temperate year-round climate, Santa Barbara has a number of stylish five-star hotels perfect for a luxury stay.

Near designer shopping malls and eclectic Californian wineries, Santa Barbara’s five-star hotels range from beach-front resorts with spas and infinity pools to ranches deep in the mountains. Wander through immaculate gardens or enjoy a meal in the hotel’s top-notch restaurants.

5 Star Hotels in Santa Barbara

The standard of accommodation available in Santa Barbara is particularly high and the city has many luxury hotels and beach resorts. Book a room in one of Santa Barbara's sophisticated hotels and you'll have access to the city's vibrant downtown, its many cultural attractions, as well as the palm-lined white sand beaches Santa Barbara is famous for.

Cultural Attractions in Santa Barbara

If you can tear yourself away from your hotel's infinity pool, visit the iconic Mission Santa Barbara, an 18th-century cream-and-pink church known as the Queen of the Missions. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is also nearby and features a range of works by Matisse and Monet, as well as pieces by well-regarded 20th-century American artists.

Take time for a guided tour of Lotusland in the upmarket suburb of Montecito. Lotusland is a 37-acre botanical garden renowned for its rare plants and animal-shaped topiary, and is the former estate of eccentric Polish opera singer, Madame Ganna Walska.

Where to Eat and Shop in Santa Barbara

Indulge in some retail therapy at the Historic State Street Plaza shopping mall, where you can buy leading designer brands or hip surf labels and popular high-street stores. After a day of sightseeing or shopping, head back to your five-star Santa Barbara hotel for a margarita on the terrace, or venture downtown and try one of the many stylish wine bars and wineries on an urban wine tour, a popular way to taste California's best vintages.

From swanky beachfront resorts to iconic luxury hotels, use Expedia to find a five-star hotel in Santa Barbara to make your stay perfect.