Best Spa Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA

Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort features 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 rooms with attached bathroom 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. Signature cocktails are available at the O Bar + Kitchen. Guests can also unwind at the on-site fitness center. 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 center is 13 miles away from the resort. The Santa Barbara Mission is 18 minutes’ drive away.

- "I was able to pamper myself there while away from home to attend tiring family events" - "A perfect location and looked after by the most wonderful staff I have encountered in all my years of travel. From valet" - "Marvellous" - "Great time." - "Excellent and the perfect place to spend my birthday!" - "Loved it and can’t wait to go back!" - "Luxurious" - "Ritz Carlton Bacara never disappoints. Everything is always perfect, from the rooms to the pool."

Facing the beachfront, Rosewood Miramar Beach offers 5-star accommodations in Santa Barbara and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. With a garden, the property also has a terrace, as well as a bar. The property provides a hot tub, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. The breakfast offers à la carte, American or vegetarian options. At the resort you'll find a restaurant serving Italian and Local cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at Rosewood Miramar Beach will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Barbara, like cycling. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Miramar Beach is a few steps from Rosewood Miramar Beach, while University of California, Santa Barbara is 15 miles away. Santa Barbara Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Located on the California coastline, the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort features a large outdoor pool and views from every guest room. There are several casual dining options available as well. The spacious guest rooms at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort boast natural and wooden tones. In-room amenities include a mini-bar, an HD cable TV, and double vanities. Admire the mountain, garden or ocean views from the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort's private in-room balconies or patios. Relax near the spacious outdoor pool, or enjoy a game of shuffleboard or practice on the putting green. Spend the day at the full-service spa or plan an event in the resort's spacious and versatile meeting and banquet facilities, complete with a professional event staff. Guests can also enjoy the resort’s exclusive wine tasting room, featuring a rotation of local wineries. Discover numerous wineries, visit the Santa Barbara Zoo or shop at Paseo Nuevo Mall, located only a short distance from The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Take advantage of the resort's on-site car hire services, and further explore the surrounding areas.

- "We had a wonderful time" - "Please keep up the good work." - "Nice, but with some upsets." - "I loved it, I’ll be coming back" - "We had a great time in Santa Barbara and the hotels and staff were amazing!" - "Magical! Made our wedding weekend so much fun!" - "Loved it!" - "Great destination stay" - "Wonderful place and great location. We will return." - "Everything was great; the service, the grounds, the location, the pool!"

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 328 feet from Hotel Californian, while Santa Barbara Wine Collective is 656 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 8.7 mi from the hotel.

- "Incredibly beautiful hotel" - "This was a wonderful trip and we will be staying here again in the future!" - "Outstanding" - "Delightful getaway in the heart of the Funk Zone - comfortable rooms, beautiful furnishings, excellent spa and right by" - "Great!" - "Excellent. Great rooms, clean, well kept, great staff" - "Would stay again! Excellent service!" - "Beautiful hotel right on the beach and in the centre of town"

Less than 10 minutes’ walk to the beach, this Santa Barbara area historic boutique inn offers a daily continental breakfast. A flat-screen cable TV is available in all guest rooms. An private bathroom is available and ironing facilities are provided. Built in 1928 by Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin, guests can enjoy the peaceful grounds and onsite spa and wellness center. An outdoor heated pool and hot tub are also included at the Montecito Inn. A fitness center, business center, and same day dry cleaning and laundry services are all offered for guest convenience. Lotus Land is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Montecito Country Club is 5 minutes’ drive away.

- "I love staying here, walking distance to beach and dog friendly ❤️" - "Staff are great all good experience will be back" - "It was relaxing and convenient!" - "We enjoyed the nice touches and the staff and other guests were so kind." - "Had a wonderful time can’t wait to go back" - "Had a wonderful time at Montecito Inn." - "Perfect" - "Free car charging!" - "A good single night stay for a single person ." - "Old world charm at an accessible price."

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 private 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 1.1 mi 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.

- "Perfect." - "I feel welcomed and appreciated everyone ‘ there" - "Always love staying at the Canary" - "It was comfortable and easy. I usually stay at the Santa Barbara inn, which is lovely too, but I think the canary is my" - "Perfectly quaint comfortable cute and close to everything!!" - "Beautiful hotel, great location" - "Canary Melody n Bean" - "Wonderful" - "Comfortable hotel in great location" - "Very nice but could arrange am staff to be more quiet."

Perched above the Pacific with sweeping ocean vistas, El Encanto is a serene boutique retreat just five minutes from central Santa Barbara. This iconic hillside hideaway features an outdoor pool, full-service spa, and a locally inspired restaurant and bar. Each spacious guest room includes complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen satellite TV, mini-bar, fireplace, and a cozy sitting area overlooking lush gardens. Guests can stay active in the modern fitness center or take advantage of the 24-hour front desk and business services. El Encanto offers convenient access to local attractions, including the Santa Barbara Mission and Botanical Gardens—both just two miles away. The Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course is a 10-minute drive.

- "Wonderful I would definitely go there again" - "Everything we expected" - "Gorgeous hotel with excellent service. Will absolutely return to another Belmond property!" - "Wish we could have stayed longer!" - "Staff is friendly and accommodating. Room was fabulous." - "Amazing" - "We celebrated my husbands birthday and it was the perfect place to do so." - "Superb" - "Loved it. Would return in a heartbeat" - "Amazing, a moment of peace!"