Santa Barbara Boutique Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Boutique Hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

7.5 / 10

(383 Reviews)

From 319$
Hotel Santa Barbara

8.2 / 10

(680 Reviews)

From 259$
Moxy Santa Barbara

7.0 / 10

(82 Reviews)

From 314$
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

8.0 / 10

(415 Reviews)

From 204$
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

7.3 / 10

(1051 Reviews)

From 254$

The Santa Barbara area of California is a popular tourist destination, offering both coastal and inland attractions. There are many types of hotels to choose from, and for those who want a unique experience, boutique hotels are the perfect option.

What are boutique hotels? They are smaller hotels that offer a more personalized and unique experience than what you would find at a larger chain hotel. Santa Barbara hotels often have a more intimate setting and cater to a specific clientele.

So why choose a boutique hotel when traveling to Santa Barbara? Here are some reasons:

1. They offer great value for the price.

2. They are often located in great locations, close to shopping, restaurants, and attractions.

3. They offer unique and interesting decor and amenities that you won't find at a larger hotel.

4. They often have excellent customer service, which makes your stay more enjoyable.

So if you're looking for a unique and memorable hotel experience when traveling to Santa Barbara, be sure to check out the many boutique hotels in the area.

Santa Barbara Hotel Rankings

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Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Hotel Santa Barbara Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Best Hotels In Santa Barbara Hotel Milo Santa Barbara Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel Santa Barbara Hotels Near The Beach Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Harbor View Inn Simpson House Inn

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7.5
Very good
383 Reviews

Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

📍 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard

From 319$

This Santa Barbara hotel comprises 200 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making facilities. They come with a spa bathtub and a roll-in shower together with amenities like a hairdryer and bath sheets. Some units also have views of the ocean.

This hotel offers a fitness area as well as a spa salon to enjoy your stay. Business travellers will have access to a business centre provided on site.

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8.2
Very good
680 Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

📍 533 State St

From 259$

Some of the 75 air-conditioned rooms at the hotel are furnished with a sofa set and a work desk, and appointed with a coffee maker and a small refrigerator. Guests can use a tub and a separate toilet together with hairdryers and bathrobes.

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7
Good
82 Reviews

Moxy Santa Barbara

📍 12 E Montecito Street

From 314$

They come with a sink together with amenities like a hair dryer and bath sheets.

Bicycles for rent are available at the accommodation and mountain biking, windsurfing and snorkelling can be organised.

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8
Very good
415 Reviews

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

📍 17 West Haley Street

From 204$

The 2-star Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara Inn comprises light rooms only 10 minutes' stroll of University of California. To ensure an exceptional stay in Santa Barbara Inn, multilingual staff stands ready to provide 24-hour front desk, concierge service and bicycle usage.

Situated in Downtown Santa Barbara district, the inn is set a 14-minute walk of Stearns Wharf Harbor. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away and Amtrack Santa Barbara rail station is 600 metres from the venue. The compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art is also located near the accommodation. You can get to Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church in a few minutes by car.

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7.3
Good
1051 Reviews

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

📍 202 W Cabrillo Blvd

From 254$

The allergy-free rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and overlook the harbour. They come with a roll-in shower together with amenities like a hairdryer and towels.

Cars for rent are available at this hotel and canoeing, hiking and horse riding can be organised. There is a fitness centre in the comfortable accommodation. Business travellers will make use of computers and a photocopy machine offered at a business centre on site.

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Hotels in Santa Barbara

Average Price 🏷️ 455$
Rating 🏆 40
Landmarks nearby 🌆 Reagan Ranch Center, Casa del Herrero, Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Zoo
Top Santa Barbara Hotels 🔑 55
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
Hotel with a view 🔍 Hotel Santa Barbara
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Moxy Santa Barbara

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7.3
Good
423 Reviews

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

📍 3850 State Street

From 199$

All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with complimentary WiFi and a DVD player along with a coffee maker, and some of them comprise a patio and a balcony. Guests can use a bathtub and a separate toilet together with hairdryers and bath sheets. These spacious units also feature views of the garden.

Guests can work out at a gym and relax in a barbershop.

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7.3
Good
127 Reviews

Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel

📍 31 W Carrillo St

From 344$

Some of the air conditioned rooms comprise a balcony and a dining area, and are furnished with a sofa. Also, there is a mini-fridge-bar as well as an individual safe and smoke detectors provided. The plush bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower along with comforts like a hairdryer and towels. The units of this Santa Barbara hotel look out over the Pacific Ocean.

Guests can work out at a gym and relax in a spa salon.

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7.5
Very good
723 Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

📍 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard

From 327$

Some of the smoke-free rooms comprise a balcony and a dining area, and are furnished with a sofa. They have spacious interior.

This hotel features a large outdoor swimming pool as well as a hot tub and locker rooms. Alternatively, guests can exercise in a gym. You can also relax with a body scrub, a pedicure and manicure, and visit a wellness area on site. There is a meeting room, a meeting and event space available for corporate travellers.

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8.8
Excellent
1308 Reviews

Harbor View Inn

📍 28 West Cabrillo Boulevard

From 285$

Some of the modern rooms of this perfect property face the sea, and comprise a balcony and a cloakroom. Certain units feature modern-style interior along with carpeted flooring.

Guests can work out at a fitness area and relax in a spa salon. It offers stationary bikes and elliptical machines on-site for all sport lovers. There is a business centre available for corporate travellers.

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9.4
Excellent
185 Reviews

Simpson House Inn

📍 121 East Arrellaga Street

From 439$

The 15 units at the hotel are air-conditioned, some of them have a stone fireplace and a bay window along with a coffee maker. They also feature en suite bathrooms with a spa bathtub. Certain units overlook the mountain.

The accommodation offers a gym facility as well as a spa salon to enjoy your stay.

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7.9
Very good
255 Reviews

Montecito Inn

📍 1295 Coast Village Road

From 273$

All of the air conditioned rooms are appointed with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini-fridge-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, and some of them comprise a balcony and a dining area. Guests can use a roll-in shower and a separate toilet together with a hair dryer and bath sheets.

Guests can work out at a fitness club and relax in a wellness area. This hotel is a perfect place for hiking, horse riding and cycling. Corporate travellers will benefit from a 24-hour business centre available on site.

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8.7
Excellent
13 Reviews

San Ysidro Ranch Hotel

📍 900 San Ysidro Lane

From 2845$

San Ysidro Ranch Hotel features 38 rooms with an adjoining terrace and a sitting area, furnished with a work desk. Also, there is a mini-fridge-bar as well as a safe box provided. The units of this Santa Barbara hotel look out over Santa Ynez Mountains.

The hotel offers a fitness area as well as a spa salon to enjoy your stay.

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9.5
Excellent
333 Reviews

Harbor House Inn

📍 104 Bath Street

From 195$

This Santa Barbara hotel accommodates you in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring an adjoining terrace and a dining area, and facing the courtyard. Guests can make use of a wet bar, and relax with free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms have a spa bathtub and a walk-in shower together with slippers.

Guests can make use of windsurfing, snorkelling and diving as well as bicycles. Business travellers are welcome to use a business centre offered on site.

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9.1
Excellent
108 Reviews

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

📍 800 Alvarado Place

From 1034$

Some of the 92 air-conditioned rooms at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara are furnished with a writing table, and appointed with a coffee machine and a mini bar. Certain units feature comfortable interior along with heated flooring. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hair dryer and dressing gowns. The units also look over the ocean.

Yoga classes and fitness studio as well as sauna facilities and locker rooms are also available. You can try hiking and cycling at the boutique style property.

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8.6
Excellent
345 Reviews

Coast Village Inn

📍 1188 Coast Village Road

From 119$

Some of the air conditioned units feature wireless Internet and an LCD TV set as well as a mini-fridge. Together with a separate toilet and a shower, bathroom comforts also include a dryer and towels.

Such sports activities as hiking and cycling are also provided.

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8.5
Very good
933 Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

📍 109 Bath Street

From 255$

Some of the spacious rooms of the hotel face the mountain, and comprise a balcony and a kitchenette. Along with a wet bar and coffee/tea making facilities, they also have complimentary WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to keep you entertained. Providing a bathtub and a roll-in shower, the bathrooms are equipped with a hair dryer and bath sheets.

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Santa Barbara Boutique Hotels FAQ
Which Boutique hotels have a lot of guest reviews?
What are the best Santa Barbara hotels near Santa Maria Public airport?
There are more than 287 reviews of our guests for 4 options not far from Santa Maria Public airport. Buckboard Motel with rating 6.2/10 may suit you — it has prices from 101US$ per night and provides 24-hour front desk assistance, free parking and laundry facilities. This property is 4.1 km from the airport. To see more airport hotels click here.
What are the top places in Santa Barbara city centre?
There are 6 hotels and other accommodations in Santa Barbara city centre to choose from. Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel rated 7.0/10 is the best hotel with a tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool and a golf course, located 5 minutes' walk from the city centre. Haley Hotel with rating 8.0/10 and Holiday Inn Express rated 7.8/10 are other favourite hotels in the area. To see more central hotels click here.

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