Santa Barbara Design hotels

Immerse yourself in the epitome of style and sophistication with our curated selection of Design hotels in Santa Barbara. From sleek modern architecture to chic minimalist interiors, Santa Barbara offers a variety of unique accommodations that cater to the discerning traveler seeking a blend of art, design, and luxury. Explore these handpicked properties that showcase impeccable design elements and distinctive aesthetics, promising a one-of-a-kind stay in this coastal California gem.

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Beachside Inn Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta Contemporary Elegance Beach House Inn West Beach Inn, A Coast Hotel Castillo Inn At The Beach Artistic Sophistication Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

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Beachside Inn

📍 336 West Cabrillo Boulevard

The 3-star Beachside Inn Santa Barbara is approximately a 13-minute walk from Stearns Wharf Harbor, and features a vending machine and a lift onsite. Guests of this inn can enjoy a heated pool plus a solarium and an outdoor swimming pool, or take a walk to Santa Barbara Harbor, set nearby.

The accommodation puts you in the heart of Santa Barbara, 5 minutes' drive from The Cabrillo Ball Park. The entertainment venues in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers include Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue, 10 minutes by car from the Beachside Inn. The property is placed at a short distance from Los Padres National Forest. Along with other cultural attractions Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is nestled within close distance of Beachside Inn. This accommodation is located 20 km from Santa Barbara airport and around a 10-minute walk from Castillo & Montecito bus stop.

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

📍 2220 Bath Street

The 4-star Best Western Plus Santa Barbara is placed in a shopping area of Santa Barbara, nearly a 25-minute stroll from Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue and nearly a 17-minute stroll from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. Offering 122 rooms, this Santa Barbara hotel provides a heated swimming pool as well.

The charming accommodation is placed about 20 km from Santa Barbara airport and a 10-minute drive from such cultural venues as MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Sports fans can also visit Peabody Stadium, nearly a 25-minute stroll from the fully serviced Best Western Plus, and take their families to Kids World Playground, which is nearly a 25-minute stroll away. This full-service property is a 10-minute ride from the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Bath & Los Olivos bus stop is located approximately 5 minutes' walk away.

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Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara

📍 128 Castillo St

Situated only a 10-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach, the 3-star Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara offers 48 guest rooms. Boasting a swimming pool, this Santa Barbara inn is nestled at a short distance from natural attractions like Santa Barbara Harbor.

The luxurious accommodation is located in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, 10 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and only 5 minutes' walk from Plaza del Mar Band Shell. Sports fans can also visit Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, around 17 minutes' walk from the Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara, and take their families to Kids World Playground, which is approximately 2.3 km away. This Santa Barbara property is placed quite close to Pacific Coast. It has an ideal location within a minutes' drive from Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Situated in the heart of Santa Barbara, the hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Castillo & Montecito bus stop.

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Contemporary Elegance

The fusion of contemporary design and understated elegance awaits you at Hotel Aria. This boutique property boasts clean lines, muted color palettes, and avant-garde furnishings, creating a serene ambiance that speaks to modern design enthusiasts. Experience a seamless blend of comfort and style in every corner of this sophisticated hotel, where every detail has been carefully curated to evoke a sense of refined luxury.

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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

📍 6878 Hollister Avenue

Offering a shop and a restaurant, the 3-star Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta lies in Goleta with the area's best vintage and thrift stores and specialty Asian markets, at 450 metres of Camino Real Cinemas and within 25 minutes' walk of such cultural places of interest as South Coast Railroad Museum. Featuring 142 rooms with views of the mountain, this informal inn is set within a 10-minute drive of Goleta Public Beach Park.

The Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is in a shopping area of Santa Barbara. The accommodation is also at a 4.2 km distance from such natural sights as Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm. This Santa Barbara property is placed a few minutes drive from Santa Ynez Mountains. Its' ideal location gives access to sports attractions like Sandpiper Golf Club, which is a 10-minute ride away. Hollister & Storke bus stop is at a distance of within a short walking distance to the hotel.

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Beach House Inn

📍 320 West Yanonali Street

The 2-star Beach House Inn Santa Barbara offers a terrace, located within 11 minutes' walk of Reagan Ranch Center. This Santa Barbara inn features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site.

The property is set a walk from Santa Barbara City College and in the very heart of Santa Barbara. Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum is nearly 5 minutes on foot from the hotel, while Castillo & Montecito bus stop is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is about 8 minutes' walk away. Beach House Inn is around 5 minutes by car from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden.

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Hotels in Santa Barbara

Top Service Hotel ๐Ÿ› Beachside Inn
Family Hotel ๐Ÿ‘ช Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Top Hotel for couples ๐Ÿ’‘ Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara

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West Beach Inn, A Coast Hotel

📍 306 W Cabrillo Blvd

The 3-star West Beach Inn, A Coast Hotel is nestled near the entertainment district of Santa Barbara, nearly a 5-minute walk from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum. The hotel offers a swimming pool along with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool and boasts a location at a moderate distance from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church is located 10 minutes' drive from the accommodation while Santa Barbara Harbor is nearly an 11-minute walk away. Natural attractions in the area include the primary East Beach, within 5 minutes' drive of the West Beach Inn, A Coast Santa Barbara, and a beautiful beach is merely a 6-minute walk away. The free beach is set a few minutes drive from the property, while EL Presidio de Santa Barbara State Park is nearly 20 minutes' walk away. Travellers will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue, which are 10 minutes away by car. The hotel is located 25 km from Santa Barbara airport and about 10 minutes' walk from Castillo & Montecito bus stop.

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Artistic Sophistication

Step into a world where art and design converge at Gallery Suites. Each room at this art-focused hotel serves as a canvas for creativity, featuring original artworks, sculptural furniture pieces, and eclectic dรฉcor that exude a sense of artistic sophistication. Immerse yourself in a gallery-like setting where every space tells a unique visual story, inviting guests to appreciate the marriage of art and design in a truly immersive way.

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Castillo Inn At The Beach

📍 22 Castillo St.

Set nearly 15 minutes on foot from University of California, the perfect Castillo Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is located just a short walk from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum. The 2-star inn features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site.

This Santa Barbara property has a quiet location within 17 minutes' walk of the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. The non - profit non - collecting Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is within 5 minutes' drive of the hotel in Santa Barbara. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Leadbetter Beach, which is a mere 700 metres away. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, a popular place of worship set a 10-minute ride from Castillo Inn At The Beach. This perfect property stands merely 0.6 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor, only a few minutes from Castillo & Montecito bus stop.

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Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

📍 6350 Hollister Avenue

The 3-star Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta includes 118 rooms and is set nearly a 25-minute walk from Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi throughout the property.

This lovely hotel is placed about 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Municipal airport and a 10-minute ride from such cultural venues as Rancho La Patera and Stow House Art Museum. UCSB Lagoon is just near the Residence Inn By Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta, while Hollister & Robin Hill bus stop is a mere 150 metres away. The 29-acre Goleta Public Beach Park is 5 minutes' drive from the property.

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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

📍 36 W Valerio St

The 4-star Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara is set 450 metres of Trinity Episcopal Church and within 2.9 km of Stearns Wharf Harbor. Located nearly a 10-minute drive from Santa Barbara City College, the inn features 18 rooms with views of the bay.

The property stands in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, 20 minutes on foot from the religious sites like Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. Cultural sights in the area are MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (2.4 km) and the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art" (1 km). Visit Turtle Pond, 750 metres from this Santa Barbara hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Families travelling to Santa Barbara will enjoy being within 10 minutes' drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. The property is located 20 km from Santa Barbara airport and a short walk to State & Valerio bus stop.

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Urban Oasis

Discover a haven of contemporary design amidst the bustling cityscape at Skyline Retreat. This urban oasis seamlessly blends modern architecture with eco-conscious elements, offering a sustainable yet stylish retreat in the heart of Santa Barbara. From rooftop gardens to sleek industrial-inspired interiors, this design-forward property redefines the concept of urban luxury, providing a tranquil escape for travelers seeking a harmonious balance between city living and modern design aesthetics.

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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

📍 17 West Haley Street

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection By Hilton, located within 10 minutes' drive of Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, features Wi Fi throughout the property. Guests who stay at this inn can park their car on site.

The accommodation in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, not very far from Stearns Wharf Harbor. The 2-star hotel is a 10-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 8 minutes on foot from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This property is also situated along bars and restaurants. The nearby cultural attractions include the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art", which is just a short drive from Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection By Hilton. Guests will find Chapala & Haley bus stop next to the accommodation, just 100 metres away.

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Circle Bar B Guest Ranch Hotel

📍 1800 Refugio Road

Overlooking the pool, the 4-star Circle Bar B Guest Ranch Hotel Santa Barbara is within 2.5 km of Arroyo Hondo Preserve. Guests of the hotel in Santa Barbara are invited to take a dip in an outdoor pool and relax using a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.

Santa Barbara airport lies 35 km away from the property and it takes about 45 minutes by car to get there.

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Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel

📍 1601 State Street

Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel, located only 0.7 km from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art" and approximately 20 minutes on foot from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, features a swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. A private parking garage is available on site at the inn.

This 3-star property puts you right in the centre of Santa Barbara, within 10 minutes' drive of Santa Barbara City College. The entertainment venues in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers include Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue, 25 minutes' walk from the Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown. The accommodation is placed a few minutes drive from Los Padres National Forest. Our Lady of Sorrows Church is located within a short walking distance from Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel. The nearest bus stop is State & Arrellaga a mere 5 minutes' walk away.

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Coastal Chic

Experience the allure of coastal living with a touch of chic sophistication at Seaside Haven. This waterfront retreat combines nautical-inspired design elements with contemporary comforts, creating a fresh and airy ambiance that mirrors the beauty of Santa Barbara's seaside landscape. Indulge in the serenity of beach-inspired dรฉcor, calming color schemes, and panoramic ocean views that set the stage for a truly relaxing and stylish getaway by the coast.

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Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

📍 1908 Bath St

The 2-star Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara enjoys a quiet location and provides easy access to Chaucer's Bookstore, a place where guests can shop, set approximately a 25-minute walk away. This Santa Barbara bed & breakfast offers 11 guest rooms with views of the garden.

Stearns Wharf Harbor is located within 3.3 km of the property while the air Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall is nearly a 25-minute walk away. The entertainment venues in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers include Granada Theatre, within 2.2 km of the Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Turtle Pond, which is a mere 1.4 km away. Secret Garden Inn & Cottages is set within 3.3 km of the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. Bath & Mission bus stop is just a short stroll from this Santa Barbara property.

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A White Jasmine Inn

📍 1327 Bath St

The 3-star A White Jasmine Inn Santa Barbara, located in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, 13 minutes on foot from Kids World Playground, features views of the garden. The smoke-free inn offers Wi Fi throughout the property and has a meeting room for those staying on business.

Set within 13 minutes' walk of the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park, this Santa Barbara property also gives access to such sports venues as Peabody Stadium, which is a 5-minute ride away. Standing 750 metres from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art", the A White Jasmine Inn is adjacent to Casa Dolores Art Museum. Visit Turtle Pond, merely a 12-minute stroll from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. The nearby notable religious buildings include Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, within 10 minutes' drive of A White Jasmine Inn. Bath & Victoria bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is a super close walk to this Santa Barbara property.

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Harbor House Inn

📍 104 Bath Street

Harbor House Inn Santa Barbara, set in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, within a 5-minute walk of Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum, provides guests with bicycle usage and horse riding tours. Located within walking distance from Funk Zone, the 3-star inn features 17 rooms with views of the patio.

EL Presidio de Santa Barbara State Park is 1.4 km away, and the non - profit non - collecting Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive from the property. Natural attractions in the area include Stearns Wharf Harbor, not so far from the Harbor House Inn Santa Barbara, and a beach is only 0.9 km away. The accommodation is also within an 8-minute stroll of Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Harbor House Inn is located 20 km from Santa Barbara airport and just near Castillo & Montecito bus stop.

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Mid-Century Modern Marvel

Transport yourself to a bygone era of stylish nostalgia at Retro Revival Hotel. This mid-century modern marvel pays homage to the design trends of the past, featuring iconic furniture pieces, retro color schemes, and vintage accents that capture the essence of a timeless aesthetic. Revel in the nostalgia of a bygone era while enjoying modern amenities and contemporary conveniences that offer the perfect blend of old-world charm and present-day luxury.

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Hotel Santa Barbara

📍 533 State St

Offering a Starbucks Coffee Shop and a storage for belongings, the charming 3-star Hotel Santa Barbara lies in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, nearly a 15-minute stroll from Funk Zone and 10 minutes' drive from the sand Leadbetter Beach. Just near Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Open-Air Mall, this Santa Barbara hotel with 79 rooms features a cash machine and a lift.

The property has a central setting around 17 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf Harbor. The hotel is right next to Paseo Nuevo Mall and 20 km from Santa Barbara airport. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is about 20 minutes' walk away. Entertainment in the area includes Lobero Theatre within a 10-minute stroll of Hotel Santa Barbara. Chapala & Cota bus stop is just a walk down to the charming property.

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Bath Street Inn

📍 1720 Bath Street

Bath Street Inn Santa Barbara features 12 rooms and lies about 10 minutes by car from Santa Barbara Zoo. Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property and a car park is provided on site.

This inn in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, 5 minutes' drive from University of California. The comfortable hotel in Santa Barbara is within a 5-minute drive of Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Turtle Pond around 1.1 km away. The 4-star Bath Street Inn also gives access to sports attractions like Peabody Stadium, which is 10 minutes away by car. Bath & Islay bus stop lies a mere 100 metres away.

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Agave Inn

📍 3222 State Street

Offering bright rooms and Wi-Fi throughout the property, Agave Inn Santa Barbara is within a 10-minute drive of the 230-acre non-profit Elings Park and 15 minutes by car from Santa Barbara City College. Guests who stay at the inn can park their car on site.

Set within 18 minutes' walk of Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue, the accommodation also gives access to such sports venues as Elings Park BMX Raceway Car Racing Track, which is 10 minutes away by car. Places of worship to visit 2.3 km from the Agave Inn Santa Barbara include Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. Loreto Plaza Shopping Center is located only a short stroll away from the property, and a short walk will take you to Chaucer's Bookstore. State & San Roque bus stop is at a distance of 5 minutes on foot from the 3-star Agave Inn.

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Simpson House Inn

📍 121 East Arrellaga Street

The 5-star Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara is located at a 3 km distance from the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and features spa therapy and various recreational opportunities. There is a train station near this Santa Barbara inn, and guests can easily reach the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden which is nearly a 5-minute walk away.

The property lies in the heart of Santa Barbara, in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, a minute's walk from Unity Church of Santa Barbara. The Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara offers proximity to natural sights like El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park (1.3 km) and Rocky Nook Park (1.8 km). Visit Turtle Pond, less than a 5-minute walk from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. There is Stearns Wharf Harbor about 2.8 km away, and Transit Center bus station within walking distance from Simpson House Inn.

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Lemon Tree Inn

📍 2819 State Street

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and views of the patio, Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara is situated 400 metres from Chinese Evangelical Free Church. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi throughout the property and a car park on site.

Notable for its location just off Granada Theatre in Upper State Street with easy access to Highway 101, this hotel provides access to First Presbyterian Church, which is 500 metres away. The lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is also located 2 km from the Lemon Tree Inn. Cultural experience in the area feature Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum, situated within 3.1 km of the accommodation. Guests will find State & Alamar bus stop next to the 3-star Lemon Tree Inn, only 100 metres away.

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Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel

📍 31 W Carrillo St

The 4-star Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel Santa Barbara, set about a 10-minute ride from Shoreline Public Park, offers an outdoor pool as well as a health club. The hotel is situated in the very heart of Santa Barbara, only metres from such cultural attractions as Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum.

This comfortable boutique style accommodation is nestled near an entertainment district and approximately 6 minutes on foot from Salt Cave Santa Barbara. Standing a mere 450 metres from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art", the Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg is about a 10-minute ride from Santa Barbara Zoo. The property is set in walking distance from retailers and a designer store, and the white - sand Leadbetter Beach lies a 25-minute walk away. The nearby family attractions include Kids World Playground within a minutes' drive from Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel. Chapala & Canon Perdido bus stop is situated 5 minutes on foot from the comfortable accommodation.

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