We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Santa Barbara, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated March 2024.
Very stylish. Lively. Superb interior design. Popular among women.Opened October 2020. Set in Santa Barbara, 2 km from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 2.1 km from West Beach, and within 700 metres of the city centre. Certain rooms also offer a kitchenette with a minibar. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near Palihouse Santa Barbara include Antioch College, Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and Granada Theatre. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Santa Barbara.
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Good 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
I think this is the most beautiful, relaxing and romantic boutique hotel in Santa Barbara. And it is one of the most popular boutique hotels in Santa Barbara, among couples!
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Lively. Good breakfast. Guests can enjoy a wine and cheese hour every evening at this Santa Barbara bed and breakfast. Rooms are uniquely furnished and feature free Wi-Fi. Stearns Wharf is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each guest room at the Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages. Guests can relax in a bath robe with free toiletries available in the each private bathroom. Some rooms feature views of the English-styled gardens and flower filled patios from private balconies. Massage services can be arranged and a concierge service is available to assist with area attractions. Downtown Santa Barbara is 1.6 km from the bed and breakfast. The Santa Barbara Mission is 5 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Stylish. Great value. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Well situated in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is situated 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach, 1.1 km from East Beach and 17 km from University of California, Santa Barbara. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from West Beach. All rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the hotel have a balcony. At Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel every room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Barbara, like golfing. Popular points of interest near Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel include Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College and Antioch College. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 15 km from the hotel.Show full description
Lovely property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. 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
Inn / Guest House.Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles. The unique guest rooms at the Harbor House Inn include a TV with premium cable film channels and a Netflix account. Select rooms include a kitchen. All rooms offer air-conditioning as well as tea and coffee making facilities. This is a completely non-smoking hotel and free parking is available.The property offers complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and beach towels for the guest's convenience. The Santa Barbara Harbor House Inn is minutes from the El Camino Real Route 101. Santa Barbara City College is a 1.3 km away, while West Beach is 1 block away.Show full description
Trendy. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among women. Located in Santa Barbara, 29 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is situated 42 km from Antioch College, 42 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 43 km from Santa Barbara City College. Rooms are fitted with a patio. At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe, bed linen and a terrace with a mountain view. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Circle Bar B Guest Ranch guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. Westmont College is 49 km from the accommodation, while Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 26 km from Circle Bar B Guest Ranch.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Historic. Great breakfast. Nestled in Santa Barbara, this Victorian B&B is less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters. Full hot gourmet breakfast, daily wine and cheese social hour, evening desserts and free Wi-Fi are included. Each bright room at Bath Street Inn features cable TV. Decorated with old world charm, all en suite rooms include toiletries. Guests can kick back and relax in the provided seating area. The 3-course gourmet breakfast includes home-made granola, fresh fruit, yogurt and a hot entree that varies daily, such as eggs Florentine or cottage cheese pancakes. Organic free trade coffee, a large selection of choice teas and juice are also included. Santa Barbara Mission is 6 minutes’ drive from this bed and breakfast. Beach access is just 1.5 miles away.Show full description
Stylish. Rooftop pool. Great location. Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy several on-site dining options and take advantage of the on-site spa. Every air-conditioned guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, free toiletries and a desk. Some rooms also feature a balcony. The hotel has two locations where guests can dine. Goat Tree offers casual dining all day offering fresh local fare including pastries and baked goods, a full breakfast menu, and cold-pressed juices and coffee. Blackbird offers Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with the Pacific Ocean and Funk Zone as a backdrop. The hotel spa, Majorelle, offers a steam room, a salon, and an indoor and outdoor lounge. Kunin Wines is 100 metres from Hotel Californian, while Santa Barbara Wine Collective is 200 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 14 km from the hotel.Show full description
Cool. Charming. Comfortable beds. Situated in Santa Barbara, 3.5 Km from Leadbetter Beach and 320 meters from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a garden . Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is allergy-free and is located 1.7 km from Antioch College. All rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The rooms include a wardrobe and some of them have streaming service. Guests at De La Vina Property will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Barbara, like hiking, snorkelling and windsurfing. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Granada Theatre and Brooks Institute of Photography. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 12 km from De La Vina Inn.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Romantic. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Originally built in 1905, this quaint Santa Barbara B&B features individually decorated guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers spa and massage services and serves a daily buffet breakfast. Santa Barbara town centre is 5 minutes’ drive away. The guest rooms and suites at Secret Garden Inn & Cottages feature flat-screen TVs and DVD players. A small refrigerator, kettle and a coffee pot are provided as well. Select suites offer patios with green garden views. Secret Garden Inn serves a daily buffet breakfast that features French cuisine. Specialties include quiches, fresh baked scones, muffins, sweet breads, coffee, hot tea and juices. If guests prefer, they can enjoy a leisurely breakfast in bed. Attractions such as Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Museum of Art are within 5 minutes’ drive of this B&B. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 8 miles away.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has a highly rated breakfast!
Cosy rooms. Great value. Popular among couples. Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available. The Eagle Inn features air-conditioned guestrooms with free high-speed internet access and private bathrooms. Guests will also enjoy in-room microwaves, refrigerators and cable TV. After a day spent in the sun, guests can watch a DVD borrowed from the inn's free DVD library. A business centre is located on site. Local beaches are just 3 minutes’ walk away from this hotel. Shopping and dining opportunities at Stearns Wharf are less than 1 mile away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. A cable TV with movie channels features in guest rooms at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara. A coffee maker and free toiletries are provided in each air-conditioned room. Santa Barbara Winery is just 2 minutes’ drive from this property. The University of California – Santa Barbara is 11 miles from La Playa Inn Santa Barbara.Show full description
Hip. Lively. Great location. Boasting barbecue facilities, Haley Hotel is situated in Santa Barbara in the California region, 1 km from West Beach and 2.3 km from Leadbetter Beach. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is 1.4 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from East Beach. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, and some units at Haley Hotel have a city view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. Haley Hotel offers a sun terrace. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Haley Hotel include Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, Antioch College and Santa Barbara City College. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The coolest and most lively boutique hotel in Santa Barbara. It also has a great location.
Historic property. Beautiful. This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Louie’s Restaurant, located on site, serves California comfort food and features an extensive wine selection. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well. Each room at The Upham Hotel is uniquely decorated. Plush seating areas are featured and flat-screen TVs are included. Shoreline Park and Santa Barbara City College are a 10-minute drive from this hotel and country house. Santa Barbara Museum of Art is just a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
One of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Santa Barbara.
Cosy rooms. Great views. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The on-site restaurant, Convivo,offers an Italian menu with an oceanfront view. State Street, which leads to the city centre and numerous shops and restaurants, is located 1.9 km away. The rooms include a flat-screen TV. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms offer ocean or mountain views. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.Guests can also utilize the on-site fitness centre. Private parking with in-and-out privileges is available on site. Kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding are located nearby.Show full description
We do our best to keep this list very up to date. It was last edited in March 2024. If you know of a boutique hotel that should be on the list, let us know. Click here to contact us. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Santa Barbara: