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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.

The location was good, walking distance to the beach. The room was big and had a little porch.

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9
Superb
1,091 reviews
Price from
£288
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
Superb
420 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.

This place is awesome. We loved everything in this hotel. This is close to paradise.

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9.3
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
£764
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.

It was like a dream house. Beautiful.

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9
Superb
582 reviews

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.

everything was super - no issues at all and we really enjoyed this place!

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9.3
Superb
238 reviews
Price from
£381
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.

This is just an amazing hotel! Feels like home. I loved every single detail of this property!

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9.5
Exceptional
345 reviews
Price from
£447
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.

Beautiful, peaceful place in a great location for walking to the water and restaurants. Excellent breakfast and really nice staff.

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9.1
Superb
632 reviews
Price from
£266
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
Fabulous
1,344 reviews
Price from
£181
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.

Everything was smooth and friendly. Location within 5-10 minutes walking distance from all the major places and good dining options. Beach - the closest. They offer cockies and coffee, as well as oatmeal 24/7 on reception. Rooms are newly renovated and meet the vibe of the city. They have both pool and a HOTTUB which was great during the cooler weather. They also provide with a Robe, perfect to go to hottub! We loved our stay. We stayed with a baby and they provide us with very comfortable packNplay.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,054 reviews

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
Fabulous
1,567 reviews
Price from
£259
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £200.42
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,535 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: £398.26
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 634 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: £597.20
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 229 reviews
    Nice design, quiet
    Mike
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £217.42
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,939 reviews
    Design, location and breakfast and parking included
    Horstgva
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £234.68
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,154 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: £249.34
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,309 reviews
    Very close to the beach and promenade, free parking garage, very quiet, awesome authentic design.
    ELENA
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £854.28
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 reviews
    pool and pool service were a highlight gorgeous location lovely view
    Kate
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 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: £158.92
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,972 reviews
    Close to the beach, funky design, great size room, lovely pool.
    Shea
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £597.20
    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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