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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Santa Barbara, USA

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This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

Rooms are furnished with white linens and look out onto the garden. They feature cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities. A refrigerator & iron with ironing facilities are also included.

Great place with nice and service minded staff. The room appeared new and clean, and the motel area very well maintained. Bikes for guest’s disposal for free. Close to beaches, in a pleasant nighborhood.

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Wonderful
1,093 reviews
Price from
£154
per night

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.

They were very accommodating and kind. Went out of their way to make sure I could eat something for breakfast with all of my allergies.

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9.3
Wonderful
417 reviews
Price from
£196
per night

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.

It was a beautiful property and all of the staff made you feel very welcomed

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9.3
Wonderful
114 reviews
Price from
£685
per night

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.

Smooth check in. Great owner, tasty breakfast. Central location. Quiet street. Plenty of parking space.

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9
Wonderful
583 reviews
Price from
£166
per night

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 venue is in fact a Victorian house turned bed and breakfast. The renovation work was excellent and the rooms are very comfortable. The gardens are beautiful and it is not unusual to spot a rabbit and birds during the breakfast on the porch. The breakfast by the way is delicious and clearly cooked carefuly for each guest and not mass produced as in ordinary hotels. The staff is extremely cordial and thoughtful. The house itself is within walking distance from attractions such as the Presidio, the old mission building and the courthouse, and also near State street, where you can find trendy shops. In all, it was the best hotel in my California roadtrip from San Francisco to LA.

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9.3
Wonderful
238 reviews
Price from
£334
per night

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.

good location, super good facilities

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9.5
Exceptional
345 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

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.

The location, service and staff

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9.1
Wonderful
633 reviews
Price from
£217
per night

An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms.

Styled in subtle coloured floral or off-white bedding, all rooms feature a contemporary feel and an iPod docking station at Franciscan Inn.

Location, amenities, staff. Can't wait to return back to this amazing property.

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8.7
Excellent
1,349 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

Less than 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this Santa Barbara inn features an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub. All guestrooms offer free WiFi.

A 55-inch TV with HBO film channels and a work desk are featured in each room at Mason Beach Inn. A Keurig® machine and a hairdryer are also included. Select rooms offer a small fridge.

Perfect location, huge beds, relaxing environment

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8.7
Excellent
2,069 reviews
Price from
£203
per night

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 spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site. Guest rooms feature free WiFi.

everything, location, facilities. really pretty

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8.8
Excellent
1,568 reviews
Price from
£227
per night

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These hotels offer something unique in terms of design and are usually set in a trendy, urban part of town. Blending high standards with a homey vibe, boutique hotels are more intimate than your average hotel.
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Boutique Hotels That Guests Love in Santa Barbara

  • Avg. price/night: £200.26
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,543 reviews
    I had an absolutely fantastic experience at this hotel. Firstly, its location is superb, offering stunning views of the sea and convenient parking. The front desk staff were incredibly attentive and professional, ensuring a swift and hassle-free check-in process. Extending my stay was a breeze, thanks to their efficient service. Moreover, the hotel boasts a stylish design that adds to its charm, and the breakfast served was delicious. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable stay.
    alina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £397.11
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 633 reviews
    Free parking. Free breakfast that was exceptionally cooked featuring fresh juice and raw fruit, and the breakfast menu changed each day. The ambience. The quietness of the location. Spanish Mediterranean design.
    Noela
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £696.13
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 229 reviews
    Nice design, quiet
    Mike
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £217.25
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,930 reviews
    Design, location and breakfast and parking included
    Horstgva
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £234.49
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,158 reviews
    Really beautiful location right on the beach, stunning views and great to use the free bikes when and cycle along the beach route. Cool hotel, lovely rooms. Chads restaurant was amazing for breakfast. Nice soaps in the bathroom. Valet was great.
    eeld
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £249.14
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,317 reviews
    Very close to the beach and promenade, free parking garage, very quiet, awesome authentic design.
    ELENA
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £836.33
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 114 reviews
    pool and pool service were a highlight gorgeous location lovely view
    Kate
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 40 reviews
    Good location in Santa Barbara. We had the upstairs apartment, which was nicely designed and cozy. We were half way on a driving holiday so was great to be able to use the washing machine and dryer. Balcony looked nice, although we didn't use it much.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £158.80
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,985 reviews
    Close to the beach, funky design, great size room, lovely pool.
    Shea
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £696.13
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 229 reviews
    Classy boutique hotel in an excellent location.
    Peter
    Young couple

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