We have created a list with the best spa 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 Ada Nyman & Alexandra Bocheliuk. Updated January 2024.
Stunning pool facilities. Wonderful SPA facilities. Offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Central Santa Barbara. It boasts an outdoor pool, a spaand 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
I rate this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Santa Barbara. It also has lovely pool facilities!
Outstanding SPA facilities. Wonderful sauna. 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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Superb sauna facilities. Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spaexperience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site. Guest rooms feature free WiFi. The modern rooms at Harbor View Inn include an HDTV with film channels and a minibar. Guest robes, a safety deposit box and a work desk are also provided. A fitness center with elliptical machines and stationary bikes is available for guests of Harbor View Inn. A 24-hour business center and concierge services are featured for maximum convenience. A gift shop is also located at the hotel. East Beach is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Santa Barbara Mission and Arroyo Burro Beach County Park are both 10 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Amazing pool. This Santa Barbara hotel is located a 10-minute walk from West Beach. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a daily continental breakfast. Inn by the Harbor features a refrigerator and coffee maker in each unique guest room. Cable TV and DVD players are also included and guests can borrow DVDs from the hotel's library. Free bike rentals are also available for guests. Stearns Wharf is a 20-minute walk from the Inn by the Harbor in Santa Barbara. The City College of Santa Barbara is a 3-minute walk away. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center, a swimming pool and hot tub. Show full description
This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning. The Brisas Del Mar Beach Inn offers a gym, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Each guest room features cable TV and free WiFi. A DVD player is provided and guests can borrow movies for free. Every room also includes a refrigerator, coffee maker, and bathrobes. The Del Mar Brisas Inn is right next to the Santa Barbara City College and Pershing Park. Stearns Wharf and the Sea Center marine Museum are less than a mile from the hotel. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center, a swimming pool and hot tub. Show full description
This Santa Barbara, California hotel is located 3 miles from Stearn’s Wharf on the Pacific Ocean. The hotel offers free WiFi and cable TV in every room. The hotel also features a heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Rooms at the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara are equipped with mini-refrigerators and coffee makers. Fresh fruit is provided daily by the hotel. Rooms have ironing facilities and hairdryers. The on-site restaurant, Live Oak Café, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a full room-service menu. It uses local produce, seafood, local wine, and craft beer in an innovative and comfortable atmosphere. The Santa Barbara Airport is a 12-minute drive from the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Mission is 2 miles from the hotel. The Best Western Plus Santa Barbara offers a free shuttle service to the Santa Barbara Airport. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center, a swimming pool and hot tub. Show full description
This stylish newly renovated Santa Barbara hotel features an outdoor rooftop swimming pool and a lounge with stunning views. Centrally located State Street is 5 minutes’ walk away. Each guest room includes free WiFi. Styled in plush white linens, each room offers a flat-screen cable TV, a yoga mat and an en suite bathroom with luxury bath amenities. Bathrobes and make-up mirrors are also provided. Gourmet treats in the honor bar are offered in each room. Fresh farmer’s market vegetables, fresh seafood and central coast wines are features at the onsite restaurant, Finch & Fork. An evening wine hour and morning coffee, tea and snacks are provided to guests. Same-day drying cleaning services are available at Kimpton Canary Hotel. Stearn Wharf Pier is 1.8 km away from this hotel. The University of California Santa Barbara is 15 minutes’ drive away. Premier shopping and dining opportunities at Paseo Nuevo are 5 minutes’ walk away from Kimpton Canary Hotel. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center and a swimming pool. Show full description
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